Washington DC after Dark - the best nightlife, bars and restaurants all on one street?

[@mikeyt3009]

I've lived in DC area since the 90s and don't do much clubbing any more. But I've traveled all over the country and much of the world, and I can say this: Nothing beats NY and Miami nightlife. But DC, in my humble opinion, DC is right up there in the next tier. Great, great nightlife city!

[@TravelClast]

Completely agree, in fact, I'd say depending on what you are looking for, DC is a secret weapon.

[@polepino]

lol I grew up in the DC suburbs in VA where I still live. I've been traveling overseas a lot recently and have been looking at nightlife videos for the cities I go to and just randomly wondered if anyone did anything for DC, and lo and behold I found this. I still check out the night life in DC but its funny to see what others think of DC or have found there. This is a pretty good list of places, some of them I've been too, and some I haven't, good job!

[@TravelClast]

That is funny ... I mean I do the same thing coming from NYC ... always traveling but never really ever looking at my home town. Glad I got the thumbs up from a local ... DC's nightlife is nothing to sneeze at.

[@polepino]

@@TravelClast it ain't NYC but yeah we have our fun down here, just gotta start your night earlier lol

[@jus3278]

I love DC nightlife

[@TravelClast]

no argument there!

[@infolover_68]

I really miss DC nightclubs!! 😢😢😢😢

[@TravelClast]

the best

[@obertoserrini7858]

finally now I know

[@Jj-ko1zp]

Dan GOHR you still out there? Miss ya

[@TravelClast]

Akron couldnt hold me bro.

[@joaolemes]

Google says that The Gibson DC is permanently closed.

[@TravelClast]

Might be the case, which would be a shame.

[@xSupxElectrikx]

yay thank you

[@TravelClast]

Thanks for watching!

[@oscardaone]

I live next to this on 14th.

[@TravelClast]

wonderful! Have a fantastic time!

[@Vascodagam333]

I've experienced all

[@charliem5332]

when you call them speak easys are they still just regular bars or what? is speak easy a slang term?

[@TravelClast]

Thats a great question Charlie ... originally "Speakeasy" comes from the 20's during prohibition which were illegal places that served alcohol (all "bars" were illegal during the time). Now I would say "Speakeasy" is a type of bar, like sports bar or cocktail lounge, where it's the style of the bar. Speakeasies would usually be bespoke, dark, and have a feeling of mystery. Usually the drinks are more elevated and sophisticated, and most of the time the entrance to the bar is somewhat hidden, meaning, you either need to know someone to get in.

[@charliem5332]

@@TravelClast thank you Roberto. That's exactly what I wanted to know. I love the sound of these speakeasy's. Someday when I get back to the States I'm going to check a couple of these out.

[@TravelClast]

@@charliem5332 Theyre fun for sure ... where do you call home? they're all over the world these days if you know where to look;)

[@charliem5332]

@@TravelClast Ireland is my home. Lots of bars but not familiar with speakeasy's 😃. I was in DC when I was 19 and a cousin brought me to the Irish times and the Dubliner. Are those bars still there? I remember having crab cakes in one which were delicious but the Guinness wasn't great.

[@freakeystyley7348]

There’s a couple of speakeasy’s in Ireland my dude!

[@ayalewdessieabebe]

How about Ethiopian night clubs?

[@TravelClast]

Cant say I've ever been in an Ethiopian night club ... outside of Ethiopia that is.

[@vjones17]

14th street was the red-light district until the early 90's

[@TravelClast]

It still is the red-light district when I'm in town WHOOOOOOOAOAOAOA ;)