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The Best Pubs in Washington DC

Washington DC pubs cluster around the political crowd. The heritage Irish pubs near the Capitol have been pouring since the 1800s, and a serious craft beer scene has emerged in the H Street Corridor and Shaw.

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    The Tune Inn

    Dupont · $

    Heritage dive bar from 1947. Capitol staffer crowd. Cheap beer, big portions. Open daily.

  2. 02

    The Brickskeller

    Shaw · $$

    Heritage beer pub from 1957 with 1,000 plus bottled beers. One of the deepest beer lists in America. Open daily.

  3. 03

    Right Proper Brewing

    H Street · $$

    DC heritage craft brewery. House brewed beers and good food. Open daily.

  4. 04

    The Pug

    H Street · $

    Casual neighbourhood dive bar. The crowd is local and the regulars defend it. Open daily.

  5. 05

    Capitol Hill Tandoor and Grill

    14th Street · $$

    Indian restaurant-pub with a serious craft beer focus. Open daily.

  6. 06

    Black Whiskey

    $$

    American whiskey specialist with around 200 whiskies. Knowledgeable bartenders. Open daily.

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Heritage dive bar from 1947. Capitol staffer crowd. Cheap beer, big portions. Open daily.

Heritage beer pub from 1957 with 1,000 plus bottled beers. One of the deepest beer lists in America. Open daily.

Casual neighbourhood dive bar. The crowd is local and the regulars defend it. Open daily.

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