Must-see nightlife in Georgetown

  • Tombs

    Georgetown

    Every college of a certain pedigree has ‘that’ bar – the one where faculty and students alike sip pints under athletic regalia of the old school. The…

  • Ching Ching Cha

    Georgetown

    Airy, Zen-like Ching Ching Cha is a world away from the shopping mayhem of M St. Stop in for a leisurely pot of rare tea (it brews more than 70 varieties)…

  • Sovereign

    Georgetown

    The Sovereign takes its Belgian theme seriously. All of the beers here – 50 on tap and 300 more in bottles – are Belgian or Belgian-style. The top floor…

  • Grace Street Coffee

    Georgetown

    This little shop roasts its own beans and makes its own syrups, and then morphs them into exquisite coffee drinks. It's in a mini food hall that shares…

  • Kafe Leopold

    Georgetown

    Leopold serves full meals, but it shines most as a European-vibed spot for coffee and German and Austrian wines. Sip at one of the umbrella-shaded tables…

  • Cafe Bonaparte

    Georgetown

    This jewel-box cafe feels as though it has been plucked straight from the streets of Paris. Come to sip a café au lait or a glass of sparkling wine…

  • Sequoia

    Georgetown

    While snazzy, cavernous Sequoia is known mostly as a restaurant, we recommend it as a spot to get an alfresco drink. Umbrella-shaded tables pack a…

  • Mr Smith’s

    Georgetown

    Located a few blocks away from M St, Mr Smith's is typically less crowded than its Georgetown pub brethren. Exposed brick walls, Tiffany-style lights and…

  • J Paul’s

    Georgetown

    Politicians, lobbyists, students and other locals belly up at J Paul’s to knock beers back and enjoy great burgers, steaks, ribs and seared salmon. Join…