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Best Happy Hour Washington, DC


From appetizer specials to deals on drinks, these Washington, DC bars and restaurants offer some of the best happy hours to be found in the area.


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Agora Turkish
14/20
1527 17th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-332-6767 | Menu
Snappy Greek-Turkish eatery with a diverse menu in midtown DC. More...

Art and Soul Southern
14/20
The Liaison Capitol Hill
415 New Jersey Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-393-7777 | Menu
Enjoy haute Southern cooking in a contemporary setting. More...

Birch & Barley American
14/20
Dining Room at Birch & Barley, Washington, DC 1337 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-567-2576 | Menu
Hot, hip and happening, with American fare, for every age. More...

Brasserie Beck Belgian
15/20
Dining Room at Brasserie Beck, Washington, DC 1101 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-408-1717 | Menu
Robert Wiedmaier's Belgian-French cooking in a highly diverting setting. More...

Cafe Saint-Ex American
13/20
1847 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-265-7839 | Menu
An ideal setting for a casual meal, Café Saint-Ex is for the young, hungry, hip, and anyone else. More...

Ceiba Latin American
13/20
701 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-393-3983 | Menu
Ceiba is a Latin dreamwork with a far-fetched menu and a dramatic setting. More...

Chef Geoff's American
12/20
Dining Room at Chef Geoff 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-464-4461 | Menu
This eatery three blocks from the White House offers New American cuisine. More...

Clyde’s of Gallery Place American
14/20
Gallery Place
707 Seventh St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-349-3700 | Menu
You've gotta love Clyde's: the cooks come through with good American fare. More...

Clyde's of Georgetown American
13/20
Georgetown Park
3236 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-9180 | Menu
One of DC’s best destinations for burgers, chili, brews, pub food and family fare. More...

Cork Wine Bar Contemporary
12/20
1720 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-265-2675 | Menu
Wine and dine in a hip DC eatery. More...

Firefly American
14/20
Hotel Madera
1310 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-861-1310 | Menu
Inspired American cooking from chef Daniel Bortnick. More...

Hank's Oyster Bar Seafood
14/20
1624 Q St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-462-4265 | Menu
Dupont Circle celebrates this trendy seafood bar. More...

Jaleo Spanish
14/20
480 Seventh St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-628-7949 | Photo
The trendsetter in DC for the tapas set. More...

Marvin American
13/20
2007 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-797-7171 | Menu
It's hip and happy, with soul food and hot jazz luring in big crowds. More...

Masa 14 Asian
14/20
Dining Room at Masa 14, Washington, DC 1825 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-328-1414 | Menu
Hot destination for a fusion of the best of Asian and Latino flavors. More...

Matchbox Pizza
13/20
713 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-289-4441 | Menu
Match up your pizza passions with toppings galore. More...

Old Ebbitt Grill American
14/20
675 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-347-4800 | Menu
American fare in a restaurant that captures the city's be-there spirit in an exuberant, old-world setting. More...

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana Mexican
14/20
Dining Room at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana, Washington, DC 401 Seventh St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-628-1005 | Menu
Another gem in the José Andrés constellation. More...

Palena Contemporary
14/20
3529 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-537-9250 | Menu
Palena is one of Cleveland Park’s more upscale neighborhood restaurants, and easier on the pocketbook with its casual-café addition. More...

Proof American
13/20
Dining Room at Proof, Washington, DC 775 G St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-737-7663 | Menu
Glossy and pricey wine-and-drinks bar-restaurant with trendy foods. More...

PS 7’s Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at PS 7’s, Washington, DC 777 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-742-8550 | Menu
Peter Smith shines with his well-crafted food and super-charged flavors. More...

Rasika Indian
14/20
Dining Room at Rasika, Washington, DC 633 D St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-637-1222 | Menu
Classic Indian cooking in a contemporary setting. More...

The Source by Wolfgang Puck Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at The Source by Wolfgang Puck, Washington, DC Newseum
575 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-637-6100 | Menu
Asian-inspired menu upstairs, more casual pizza-type fare downstairs, terrific service everywhere. More...

Urbana Restaurant & Wine Bar Italian
14/20
Hotel Palomar
2121 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-956-6650 | Menu
Great expectations for the Italian-American menu (fulfilled), with a clubby scene to match. More...

Zaytinya Mediterranean
15/20
Dining Room at Zaytinya, Washington, DC Edison Place
701 Ninth St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-638-0800 | Menu
Zaytinya puts the Mediterranean on DC's map. More...


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