Best Dive Bars in Washington DC | Local & Affordable Fun
Unwind at DC’s best dive bars offering cheap drinks, jukebox music, and a laid-back vibe. Great spots for casual nights out.
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Jackie Lee's
Spirited neighborhood bar with pub grub. Local watering hole for suds & shots, plus beer-friendly bar fare, smoked ribs & vintage games.
Lyman's Tavern
Hip bar with pinball & beer selection. Hip, wood-clad bar with pinball machines, jukeboxes & a piano, serving beer by can, bottle & draft.
Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club
Quirky haunt with craft beer & DJs. Narrow, red-hued hangout with kitschy accents featuring numerous bottled, craft beers & weekend DJs.
The Pug
Low-key local watering hole. A local crowd comes to this small, boxing-themed bar for drinks & weekend brunch. Open late.
Red Derby
Hip bar with roof deck & board games. Local bar that attracts a hip crowd for its canned beers, roof deck, board games, pub grub & brunch.
The Dew Drop Inn
Chill bar serving snacks & sandwiches. Chill bar with lived-in, retro feel & roof deck serving beers, wines, sandwiches & snacks.
The Commodore DC
Showtime Lounge
Compact watering hole with a music vibe. Snug, cash-only bar with murals of musicians & record logos, plus a jukebox for funk & soul tunes.
Trusty's
Tavern with retro filling-station decor. Watering hole with a bar fashioned from a school bus, pub grub, a diverse beer selection & a patio.
Sudhouse DC
Local brews & classic American chow. This 3-floor mom-&-pop bar boasts colorful murals of U.S. presidents, local brews & simple chow.
Raven Grill
Long-lived local bar. This no-nonsense bar has been serving drinks since 1935 in a snug room with vintage booths.
Dan's Cafe
No-frills pour-your-own dive bar. Patrons mix their own drinks using squeeze bottles of booze & mixers at this cash-only dive bar.
Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar
Low-key hangout for drinks & pub grub. Longtime hangout providing beer & comfort food to crowds of regulars in a taxidermy-adorned space.
Last Call Bar
Industrial hub for snacks & cocktails. Industrial venue offering sandwiches, fries & cocktails, plus happy-hour specials.
The Fox and Hounds Lounge
Lively stop for drinks & people-watching. People-watching & drinks are draws to this popular local lounge with a patio.