The 10 Best Dive Bars in Washington, DC, DC

Fresh reviews:

This has to be one of my favorite places in DC. It shouldn’t be labeled as a dive bar, because the food is phenomenal. The menu selection is incredible, so much that thought has been put into every dish that is served. The relaxed atmosphere offers a great neighborhood feel. There’s always artwork and…

Mike B.

The Pinch

I love Harry’s! When you’re in the mood for no nonsense, great food and drinks at an awesome price, then this is the place to be. I’m currently obsessed with their New York Strip Steak Sandwich. YUMMY! Plus, their bartenders are awesome! All in all, Harry’s offers fun vibes, great food and terrific drink…

Kelly Y.

Harry’s Restaurant

A bit divey but always a good time. Although they have great dance parties on the weekend, they get very hot and crowded. They also do a lot of other events during the week which are worth checking out!They have a lot of advertising for Delirium beer… it’s amazing.

Jeremy M.

The Wonderland Ballroom

came here just for the some drinksnice bar, cheap liquor, terrible beerif you are in the hood and want some dive bar scene, this is your place

Good E.

Red Derby

There was an event here when my friends and I went here so it was a bit crowded. They did have a bracelet special for happy hour specials until 9 instead of 7. When we finally found a place to stand by the bar and started ordering, everything my friend wanted was gone or they didn’t provide. The music was…

Toni Rose D.

Sign of the Whale

Washington, DC Neighborhoods

Adams Morgan

Barney Circle

Bloomingdale

Brightwood

Brookland

Capitol Hill

Carver/Langston

Columbia Heights

Dupont Circle

Mount Pleasant

Petworth

Shaw

Takoma

U Street Corridor

54 places in Washington, DC, ordered by rating:

The Dew Drop

4.5

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 209-353-3767
Address:	2801 8th St NE

Dive Bars / American (Traditional)

Darnell’s Bar

4.2

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-290-2865
Address:	944 Florida Ave NW

Lounges / Dive Bars

Pharmacy Bar

4.1

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-483-1200
Address:	2337 18th St NW

Dive Bars /

Dan’s Cafe

4.1

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-265-0299
Address:	2315 18th St NW

Restaurants / Dive Bars

Jimmy Valentine’s Lonely Hearts Club

4.2

20 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	1103 Bladensburg Rd NE

Dive Bars /

MiG Bar

4.0

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-487-4615
Address:	2226 18th St NW

Dive Bars /

Bedrock Billiards

3.7

22 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-667-7665
Address:	1841 Columbia Rd NW

Pool Halls / Lounges / Dive Bars

Showtime Lounge

4.2

20 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	113 Rhode Island Ave NW

Dive Bars /

The Raven Grill

4.3

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-387-8411
Address:	3125 Mt Pleasant Ave NW

Dive Bars /

Red Derby

3.9

32 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-291-5000
Address:	3718 14th St NW

Dive Bars / Breakfast & Brunch / Burgers

Ivy & Coney

4.0

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-670-9489
Address:	1537 7th St NW

Dive Bars / Sports Bars

The Wonderland Ballroom

3.8

21 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-232-5263
Address:	1101 Kenyon St NW

Dance Clubs / Dive Bars / American (New)

Recessions

4.0

26 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-600-2657
Address:	1823 L St NW

Dive Bars / Pool Halls / American (New)

Kelly’s Irish Times

3.3

30 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-543-5433
Address:	14 F St NW

Dive Bars / Pubs / Irish

Clinton

College Park

Waldorf

The 10 Best Dive Bars

Washington, DC, DC, United States

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54 places in Washington, DC, ordered by rating:

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