When it comes to watering holes, some places become popular and some places become part of the city’s routine.
These are the spots people keep mentioning, migrating toward, and lingering at. Some are newer, some are already staples, but together they capture a version of DC right now that feels especially social, stylish, and built for nights that accidentally stretch longer than planned.
While the city’s social scene is always shifting, these are a few places already feeling especially poised to carry the vibe this summer:
