Best Lively spots in Washington, D.C.

88 vibe-matched restaurants and bars in Washington, D.C., with real-time table availability.

1. Aboveground Union Market

   British · Washington, D.C.

2. Ambar Clarendon

   Balkan · Washington, D.C.

3. American Ice Company

   Barbecue · Washington, D.C.

   Neighborhood bar featuring whiskey, picklebacks, and swachos. No frills. No pretense.

4. Atlas Brew Works

   Washington, D.C.

5. Añejo Bar & Grill

   Mexican · Washington, D.C.

6. Banditos Tacos & Tequila

   Mexican · Washington, D.C.

7. Barrel

   American · Washington, D.C.

   Whiskey-focused bar with Southern-inspired pub food

8. Barrilito

   Mexican · Washington, D.C.

9. Bluejacket Brewery

   Gastronomic · Washington, D.C.

   Brewpub

10. Bossa

    Brazilian · Washington, D.C.

11. Brass Rabbit

    Washington, D.C.

12. Bronson Bierhall

    German · Washington, D.C.

13. Cafe Saint-Ex

    American · Washington, D.C.

14. Celtic House Pub

    Washington, D.C.

15. City Tap House

    American · Washington, D.C.

16. Comet Ping Pong

    Pizza · Washington, D.C.

17. Conduit Road Public House

    Washington, D.C.

18. Courthaus Social

    German · Washington, D.C.

19. Darna

    Middle Eastern · Washington, D.C.

20. Duke's Grocery

    Washington, D.C.

21. El Tamarindo

    Salvadoran · Washington, D.C.

22. Elephant & Castle

    Washington, D.C.

23. Epic Smokehouse

    Barbecue · Washington, D.C.

24. First Down Sports Bar and Grill

    Washington, D.C.

25. Founding Farmers & Distillers

    American · Washington, D.C.

    Full-service restaurant & bar with on-site distillery (Founding Spirits). Breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour (bar area), weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, catering, private dining.

26. Galaxy Hut

    Washington, D.C.

27. Grand Central

    American · Washington, D.C.

28. Hawk 'n' Dove

    American · Washington, D.C.

29. Henceforth,

    Washington, D.C.

30. Hot N Juicy Crawfish

    Cajun · Washington, D.C.

31. Inca Social

    Peruvian · Washington, D.C.

32. Irish Channel

    Irish · Washington, D.C.

33. Jackey Cafe

    Chinese · Washington, D.C.

34. Jaleo

    Spanish · Washington, D.C.

35. Johnny Pistola's

    Mexican · Washington, D.C.

36. Kabob Palace

    Kebab · Washington, D.C.

37. Kanji Izakaya

    Japanese · Washington, D.C.

38. Kelly's Irish Times

    American · Washington, D.C.

39. L.A. Bar & Grill

    Washington, D.C.

40. La Plaza

    Mexican · Washington, D.C.

41. Lost Dog Cafe

    Pizza · Washington, D.C.

42. MaLaTang

    Chinese · Washington, D.C.

43. Madam's Organ

    Washington, D.C.

44. Maison Bar à Vins

    Washington, D.C.

    French-inspired wine and cocktail bar with small plates

45. Maker's Union

    Washington, D.C.

46. Marrakesh

    Moroccan · Washington, D.C.

    Authentic Moroccan and Mediterranean restaurant offering traditional dishes like tagines, couscous, and kebabs. Features a lunch buffet and occasional live entertainment.

47. Mission

    Mexican · Washington, D.C.

48. Moreland's Tavern

    American · Washington, D.C.

49. Mr. Smith's of Georgetown

    American · Washington, D.C.

50. New Big Wong

    Chinese · Washington, D.C.

51. Nighthawk Pizza & Brewery

    Pizza · Washington, D.C.

52. Old Dominion Brew House

    American · Washington, D.C.

53. Penn Quarter Sports Tavern

    Washington, D.C.

54. Planta Queen

    Washington, D.C.

55. Present Company Public House

    Washington, D.C.

56. Problem Child

    Washington, D.C.

57. Punch Bowl Social

    Washington, D.C.

58. Quincy Hall

    Pizza · Washington, D.C.

59. Quinn's on the Corner

    American · Washington, D.C.

60. Ragtime

    American · Washington, D.C.

61. Red Light

    Pizza · Washington, D.C.

62. Saint Arnolds on Jefferson

    Belgian · Washington, D.C.

63. Skip's on the Avenue

    American · Washington, D.C.

64. Solly's Tavern

    Washington, D.C.

65. Steak N Egg Diner

    American · Washington, D.C.

66. Step-Childe Harold

    British · Washington, D.C.

67. Stoney's

    American · Washington, D.C.

68. Supreme Hot Pot

    Chinese · Washington, D.C.

69. Surfside

    Mexican · Washington, D.C.

70. Surfside

    Tacos · Washington, D.C.

71. Tarab Hookah Lounge

    Washington, D.C.

72. The Board Room DC

    Washington, D.C.

    board games

73. The Board Room VA

    Washington, D.C.

    Game bar and brewery

74. The Bottom Line

    American · Washington, D.C.

75. The Brig

    Washington, D.C.

76. The Continent DC

    African · Washington, D.C.

77. The Dubliner

    Irish · Washington, D.C.

78. The Greene Turtle

    American · Washington, D.C.

79. The Queen Vic

    British · Washington, D.C.

    British pub

80. The Renegade

    American · Washington, D.C.

81. The Smith

    American · Washington, D.C.

82. Tunnicliff's Tavern

    American · Washington, D.C.

83. Union Pub

    Washington, D.C.

84. Wet Dog Tavern

    Washington, D.C.

85. Wiseguy Pizza

    Pizza · Washington, D.C.

86. Zaytinya

    Mediterranean · Washington, D.C.

87. Zeba Bar

    American · Washington, D.C.

88. kapnos Taverna

    Greek · Washington, D.C.