Washington, DC
Bar Charley draws a mixed crowd from the neighborhood – young, old, gay and straight. They come for groovy cocktails sloshing in vintage glassware and…
Must-see nightlife in Mid-Atlantic States
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Washington, DC
When you walk into Copycat it feels like a Chinese fast-food restaurant. That's because it is (sort of) on the 1st floor, where Chinese street-food…
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Alexandria
This nautical-themed speakeasy is hidden inside a Sugar Shack doughnut shop, which explains the decadent gourmet doughnuts on the menu. As for drinks,…
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Washington, DC
Grab a table, pull up a stool and crush your opponent at Hungry Hungry Hippos. Or cozy up to a serious game of Scrabble. Board Room lets you flash back to…
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Virginia
In the Chelsea arts district, this indoor-outdoor tasting room and brewery has an inviting neighborhood feel, plus there's usually a food truck handy to…
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Songbyrd Record Cafe & Music House
Washington, DC
By day hang out in the retro cafe, drinking excellent coffee, munching sandwiches and browsing the soul and indie LPs for sale. You can even cut your own…
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Washington, DC
This is one of DC's great dive bars. The interior looks sort of like an evil Elks Club, all unironically old-school 'art,' cheap paneling and dim lights…
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Baltimore
In a vintage early-20th-century mansion, Brewer's Art serves well-crafted Belgian-style microbrews to a laid-back Mt Vernon crowd. There's tasty pub fare …
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Washington, DC
Tucked in the basement underneath the acclaimed Dabney restaurant, the Cellar pours loads of wines by the glass, including many varietals by hard-to-find,…
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Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar
Washington, DC
If Alice had returned from Wonderland so traumatized by her near beheading that she needed a stiff drink, we imagine she’d pop down to Little Miss Whiskey…
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Delaware
In a rambling 1850s house across the street from the Governor's Mansion, this inviting place is a talented multi-tasker. Pop in early to grab a coffee and…
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Baltimore
The curved roof of this 20-seat whiskey bar, which is tucked in the deep recesses of the Sagamore Pendry, was designed to resemble an oversized whiskey…
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Maryland
A Jamaican-themed, rum-soaked bar straight out of MTV's Spring Break. You can drift around on a big raft while sipping a drink and people-watching at OC's…
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Delaware
We're not entirely comfortable with the idea of scrapple-flavored vodka, but everything else produced at this buzzed-about distillery is on point. Housed…
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Washington, DC
Besides being one of DC's best places to grab frites and steak au poivre, Granville Moore’s has an extensive Belgian-beer menu that should satisfy any fan…
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Maryland
We're not entirely sure why the bar is so famous; it's got a sandy beach, some Easter Island heads and Tiki torches (and very strong drinks), and that's…
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Delaware
The bartenders make this craft-beer bar something special, answering questions with friendly aplomb and making all feel welcome. Settle in at the long bar…
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Washington, DC
Beer-lovers' heads will explode in Bluejacket. Pull up a stool at the mod-industrial bar, gaze at the silvery tanks bubbling up the ambitious brews, then…
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Baltimore
Santa Claus sent us a shot of Grand Marnier during a December jaunt to this cozy gastropub where bottles of the orange-flavored liqueur line the shelves…
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West Virginia
Pushing open the door to Mario's is like walking into the best party in town. And you immediately feel like you belong. A bar since 1963, with the…
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West Virginia
With its stuffed mounts and stacks of logs, this big brewpub evokes the vibe of a rustic hunting lodge. But on sunny days, we recommend sipping your Cold…
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Baltimore
Celebrating agave is the stated mission at this sultry gathering spot, where mescal flights and a mescal library are on the menu. Complement that flight…
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West Virginia
The $6 flight of eight beers may be the best deal going in the state. And staff might even throw in a sample of sangria, because heck, why not? On a cold…
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Baltimore
A neighborhood bar and then some, this convivial Fells Point institution lures 'em in with 102 rotating taps and more than 1500 bottles. Look for…
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Baltimore
The cocktail game is strong at this trattoria in Canton, also known for its wood-fired pizza. Adding a touch of old-school class? The long marble-topped…
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Maryland
Head underground for microbrews and craft cocktails, all served in a snug gastropub in the thick of the Main St action. Things are hopping on Monday when…
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West Virginia
The saws on the wall and the 21ft-long, red-oak bar give a nod to the region's logging past. And the tasty hop-forward beers give a kick to the taste buds…
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West Virginia
Is that the inviting scent of roasting coffee? Add in walls lined with knickknacks, local art everywhere and a mounted deer head, and we say, hello…
Washington, DC
Walk into Jack Rose and you know you’ve hit the whiskey jackpot. Hundreds of bottles stack the shelves – 2687 bottles, to be exact. It's the largest…
Richmond
One of the most popular craft breweries in the emerging Scott's Addition neighborhood, Veil is known for its hop-forward beers, plenty of which are…
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Washington, DC
The Country Club is three levels of great. The bottom floor is packed with pool tables, skeeball and shuffleboard, while the upper floor contains its own…
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Washington, DC
Sprawled by the river in the shadow of Nationals Park, Bardo feels post-apocalyptic. Silver fermentation tanks rise from the dirt, dogs lope around rusted…
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Washington, DC
Firefly is a restaurant first – the Hotel Madera’s restaurant, to be precise – but we’re not listing it for those merits. We can say it’s one of the…
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Washington, DC
Is the wine made here world class? No. But the space is really cool. It's enormous, with steel tanks fermenting the juice in back, and a clean-lined,…
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Washington, DC
Chandeliers, velvet sofas, antique wallpaper and a ridiculously good-looking, dance-loving crowd adorn this multifloored mansion. The DJs – spinning funk,…
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Washington, DC
One of five DC branches of the specialist coffee roaster, this La Colombe occupies a vintage brick garage in Blagden Alley. The long space is drenched in…
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Washington, DC
Cafe Citron is one of DC’s most popular Latin-music clubs (in fairness, it plays everything, but the focus is on salsa, bachata et al). Girls dance, guys…
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Richmond
Stop in for a taste of a rotating list of top-notch, small-batch ciders. Recipes range from crisp, apples-only varieties to berry- or hop-infused blends…
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Washington, DC
Tune Inn has been helping the thirsty since 1947. Mounted deer heads stare from the wall and watch over old-timers knocking back Budweisers at the bar…
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Washington, DC
Owned by an Ethiopian family, Sidamo offers excellent, organic African coffee, tasty and strong as hell. There’s friendly staff and that just-right…
