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EXPLORE D.C. | | | | | | | 1206 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington,
DC
20007
202-965-5555 | | | | | Description: GEORGETOWN. A modern bar with evocative design elements and a rep for potent elixirs made with fresh fruit purees, Blue Gin is one of those hotspots only the beautiful frequent of course, the well-hidden entrance and discriminating door policy make its cool factor legendary. A minimalist, Euro-suave decor dominates the lounge with brown leather sofas, bold red walls and contemporary lighting. Meanwhile, the equally stylish dance floor pulsates from urban and house mixes. Blue Gin maintains a 25-and-up policy, ensuring that the place maintains its more mature vibe long into the night. METRO: Foggy Bottom
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| 1624 U St NW
Washington,
DC
20009
202-234-8400 | | | | | Description: U STREET. The Chi Cha is a chic bar and lounge where a young professional crowd goes to see and be seen. You can munch on Andean tapas and nurse a glass of homemade sangria or sip a cocktail while listening to Latin jazz. Try the Chi-Cha, the flavorful tequila-based house specialty drink. METRO: U Street/Cardoza
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| 2473 18th St NW
Washington,
DC
20009
202-265-6592 | | | | | Description: ADAMS-MORGAN. Large and flamboyant, this SoBe-inspired club attracts an exuberant crowd and overflowing admission line. Chrome fixtures, pink and turquoise decor, 70s style furniture and colored lights adorn this multi-level space. Four full-service bars and a menu offering steak, ribs and seafood are available to satiate your needs. The dance floor bursts with energy as guests groove to hip-hop and house. Space is tight in this high-end club, so if you're ambitious arrive before 11pm.
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| 1435 P St NW
Washington,
DC
20005
202-797-9730 | | | | | Description: LOGAN CIRCLE. The creative brain trust behind this stylish watering hole, which occupies a former auto glass store, was intent on giving DC's gay community a trendy-yet-comfortable hangout a gathering place designed along the lines of the fashionable lounges found in boutique hotels. Halo's clean white walls, low-key attitude and no-smoking policy make it a heavenly place to relax with friends over a mojito or chocolate-strawberry martini, prompting critics and regulars to offer up a collective "Kudos!" METRO: U Street
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| 1430 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington,
DC
20005
202-462-9001 | | | | | Description: LOGAN CIRCLE. Step into the Helix Lounge and you'll immediately sense the allure of the white leather couches and colored lights. Cushy sitting areas and private booths provide solace from the crowd and opportunities for quiet conversation. Savor a top-notch cocktail such as the Pajama Party (Stoli raz, Sprite, lime juice and champagne), Electric Lemonade, or Strawberry Cheesecake while enjoying the DJ's mix of tunes. Satisfying any craving, the menu offers a mix of snack and meal items from the Potato Martinis and calamari to burgers and grilled chicken salads. METRO: McPherson Sq
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| 201 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington,
DC
20002
202-544-5201 | | | | | Description: CAPITOL HILL. The curved red line of the countertop catches your eye when you enter this Capitol Hill martini lounge, where young professionals gather at happy hour to sip cocktails or shoot billiards while jazz plays in the background. Over 17 martinis are available, ranging from the classic Three-Olive to the Mandarin Madness to the Tiramisu Tini, and a limited menu offers high-end specialties such as calamari and flatbread pizza. For a quieter evening, patrons may retreat to a swanky leather booth or lounge on the couches in the next room. METRO: Union Station
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| 3287 M St
Washington,
DC
20007
202-338-7027 | | | | | Description: GEORGETOWN. Distinguished by its futuristic decor and laid-back atmosphere, this Georgetown spot attracts an eclectic mix of twenty and thirty-somethings. At the center of the room sits the bar, a hexagonally shaped space flanked by columns, a circular metallic countertop and cubic white benches. Orange booths and 70s-style cup chairs add a playful twist to the interior. Offering appeal to all types, the DJs provide a variety of styles such as house, funk, classics and hip hop while fashionably dressed patrons skim the dance floor.
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| 728 King St
Alexandria,
VA
22314
703-299-8384 | | | | | Description: ALEXANDRIA. Hidden above Eammon's: the Double Chipper, this diminutive lounge caters to a select, uppercrust clientele who must ring the doorbell at the foot of the stairs, simply marked by a glowing blue lantern. Beautiful chandeliers and expansive mirrors illuminate the interior, where patrons unwind on luxurious velvet couches, sip inventive cocktails and enjoy intimate conversation. Reservations required.
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| 515 15th St NW
Washington,
DC
20004
202-638-5900 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This bar has an amazing view from the outside terrace. While you sip on a favorite cocktail, watch the sun set over the Washington Monument, the Executive Office Building and the White House. Dessert and light fare are served if you're in the mood for a bite. If you happen to be here on July 4th, it's the best spot in the city to watch fireworks but remember, you can't make reservations for the event until exactly two weeks beforehand. METRO: Metro Center
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| 2001 Eleventh Street NW
Washington,
DC
20001
202-299-0801 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. A classy dining room, accented with dark wood, elegant chandeliers, a piano and a fireplace, greets guests at Bohemian caverns. Menu items include the "Miles Davis" (lamb kabobs on saffron rice), the "Charlie Parker" (linguine with crabmeat, shrimp, scallions and Roma tomatoes) and other Mediterranean-inspired dishes. After dinner, descend into the legendary Club Caverns, a below-ground concert venue adorned in geologically themed décor, for the main event. If jazz isn't your thing, then check out Club 2001, the upstairs lounge, where DJs spin a wider variety of tunes.
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