Things to Do in Downtown Washington, Washington Freshfarm Mount Vernon Triangle Market and Dua DC Coffee, alongside American and soul food restaurants like Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley.
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Kensington Antique Row ★ 4.4 · 131
Antique Row in historic Kensington, Md. is home to a vibrant community of antique stores offering vintage furniture, rare collectibles, local art and cafés.
Mon Closed
Tue–Wed 10 AM – 5 PM
Thu–Fri 11 AM – 5 PM
Sat 11 AM – 5 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM
Freshfarm Mount Vernon Triangle Market
Our farmers markets transform the local food system. Learn more .
Mon–Fri Closed
Sat 9 AM – 1 PM
Sun Closed
Farmers Market SW ★ 4.6 · 101
Farmers Market SW at The Wharf is production of DMM supported by District Wharf Properties.
Where to eat & drink in Downtown Washington · $20–30
Sharing plates of charcuterie & cheese are served at this stylish, dark-lit cocktail bar.
Mon–Thu 5 PM – 12 AM
Fri 5 PM – 2 AM
Sat 5 PM – 2 AM
Sun Closed
Dua DC Coffee ★ 4.7 · 1.0k· $1–10
Casual coffeehouse with an industrial vibe, fixing up snacks and Indonesian espresso drinks.
Mon–Tue 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Wed–Fri 7:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5 PM
Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - DC ★ 4.8 · 15.6k· $100+
A restaurant known for its soul food, including lobster waffles and other Southern dishes, with a focus on food and cocktail pairings.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 10 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11 PM
Sat 10 AM – 11 PM
Sun 10 AM – 10 PM
Chef Geoff's West End ★ 4.7 · 4.2k· $20–60
A Washington DC restaurant offering seasonal contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, known as a DC staple for over 25 years.
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat 7 AM – 10 PM
Sun 7 AM – 10 PM
The Hamilton ★ 4.5 · 10.2k· $20–70
Hip American eatery with late hours, plus plenty of room in a live music space downstairs.
Every day 11 AM – 2 AM
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab ★ 4.6 · 5.5k· $100+
American surf 'n' turf restaurant serving upmarket fare & cocktails in a lavish space.
Mon–Fri 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Founding Farmers & Distillers ★ 4.3 · 7.9k· $20–40
Distillery and eatery with wide-ranging international menu and drinks mixed with housemade spirits.
Mon 7 AM – 9 PM
Tue–Thu 7 AM – 10 PM
Fri 7 AM – 11 PM
Sat 7 AM – 11 PM
Sun 7 AM – 9 PM Planning time in Downtown Washington?
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1 Allegory 2 Dua DC Coffee 3 Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - DC 4 Chef Geoff's West End 5 The Hamilton 6 Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab 7 Kensington Antique Row 8 Freshfarm Mount Vernon Triangle Market 9 Farmers Market SW 10 Founding Farmers & Distillers Other areas in Washington Ready to plan Downtown Washington? Turn these Downtown Washington picks into a day-by-day Washington plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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