Things to Do in Capitol Hill, Washington

Dominated by the United States Capitol, Capitol Hill features a high concentration of 19th-century rowhouses and is one of the oldest historic districts in Washington. The area is walkable, with F Street NE and South Capitol Street nearby.

  • Folger Shakespeare LibraryLibrary
  • Rose’s LuxuryAmerican
  • Pineapple and PearlsFine Dining

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Capitol Hill in Washington

Top things to do in Capitol Hill

  • Folger Shakespeare Library

    Folger Shakespeare Library

    4.4 · 221
    Library

    World-renowned collection of Shakespeare-related materials & a theater for performances & events.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 6 PM
  • Spin Time Records

    Spin Time Records

    Record Store

Where to eat & drink in Capitol Hill

  • Rose’s Luxury

    Rose’s Luxury

    Michelin
    American· $100+

    Rose’s Luxury leans heavily into its playful, convivial identity, with exposed bulbs, eclectic decor and a lively open kitchen lending the feeling of an unusually elaborate dinner party.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Thu
    5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    5 PM – 10:15 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 10:15 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Pineapple and Pearls

    Pineapple and Pearls

    Michelin
    Fine Dining· $100+

    Pineapple and Pearls continues to lean into a highly theatrical form of luxury, where oversized Champagne bottles, balloons, pop music and playful tableside presentations create an atmosphere ...

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Thu
    6 PM – 9 PM
    Fri
    5:45 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    5:45 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Little Pearl

    Little Pearl

    Michelin
    American· $100+

    Just down the street from Rose’s Luxury and Pineapple and Pearls, this intimate boîte is yet another feather in the same restaurant group’s proverbial cap.

    Mon–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Omakase at Barracks Row

    Omakase at Barracks Row

    Michelin
    Japanese· $$$$

    Chef Yi "Ricky" Wang, who trained under Chef Nakazawa before running a series of pop-ups, is now settled in at this counter, located up a set of metal stairs in an industrial-chic space.

  • as you are. DC

    as you are. DC

    4.6 · 440
    Bar· $20–30

    Chill spot catering to LGBTQIA+ guests with regular dance nights, plus coffee, snacks, meals & beer.

  • Ambar Capitol Hill

    Ambar Capitol Hill

    4.7 · 4.1k
    Eastern European· $$

    Great Balkan food.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Mangialardo's

    Mangialardo's

    4.8 · 1.0k
    Italian· $10–20

    Old-school, family-owned, Italian shop since 1953 preparing traditional hot & cold sandwiches to go.

  • Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar

    Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar

    4.4 · 1.0k
    Bar & Grill· $10–20

    Longtime hangout providing beer & comfort food to crowds of regulars in a taxidermy-adorned space.

    Mon–Thu
    8 AM – 2 AM
    Fri
    8 AM – 3 AM
    Sat
    8 AM – 3 AM
    Sun
    8 AM – 2 AM
  • Ted's Bulletin - Capitol Hill

    Ted's Bulletin - Capitol Hill

    4.4 · 4.2k
    American· $20–30

    Bustling eatery for breakfast any time & American fare, plus a large menu of boozy milkshakes.

    Mon–Thu
    7 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    7 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 10 PM
  • The Roost

    The Roost

    4.5 · 797
    Restaurant· $20–30

    Cool venue with a variety of vendors doling out local & global bites, plus coffee, cocktails & beer.

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Map of Capitol Hill with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Folger Shakespeare Library
  2. 2Rose’s Luxury
  3. 3Pineapple and Pearls
  4. 4Little Pearl
  5. 5Omakase at Barracks Row
  6. 6Spin Time Records
  7. 7as you are. DC
  8. 8Ambar Capitol Hill
  9. 9Mangialardo's
  10. 10Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar

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