Things to Do in Downtown Washington, Washington

Downtown Washington features Freshfarm Mount Vernon Triangle Market and Dua DC Coffee, alongside American and soul food restaurants like Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley.

AllegoryCocktail Bar
DUA DC CoffeeCoffee Shop
Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - DCSoul Food

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Top things to do in Downtown Washington

Kensington Antique Row
★ 4.4 · 130
Antique Market
Antique Row in historic Kensington, Md. is home to a vibrant community of antique stores offering vintage furniture, rare collectibles, local art and cafés.
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FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Market
Market
Our farmers markets transform the local food system. Learn more .
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Farmers Market SW
★ 4.6 · 101
Market
Farmers Market SW at The Wharf is production of DMM supported by District Wharf Properties.
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Where to eat & drink in Downtown Washington

Allegory
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· $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
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DUA DC Coffee
★ 4.7 · 1.0k
Coffee Shop· $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
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Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - DC
★ 4.8 · 15.2k
Soul Food· $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
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Chef Geoff's West End
★ 4.7 · 4.1k
American· $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.
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The Hamilton
★ 4.5 · 10.2k
American· $20–70
Hip American eatery with late hours, plus plenty of room in a live music space downstairs.
Every day
11 AM – 2 AM
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Founding Farmers & Distillers
★ 4.3 · 7.8k
American· $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
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Bobby Van's Grill
★ 4.6 · 1.6k
Seafood· $100+
Part of a small chain of chophouses serving steak, seafood & other classic fare in a clubby setting.
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Kingfisher
★ 4.5 · 319
Bar· $10–20
Intimate, subterranean bar with an industrial-chic vibe offering beer & shot combos & free popcorn.
Mon–Thu
4 PM – 2 AM
Fri
4 PM – 3 AM
Sat
5 PM – 3 AM
Sun
5 PM – 2 AM
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Yardbird
★ 4.3 · 2.2k
Soul Food· $30–90
Relaxed chain outlet offering farm-fresh Southern dishes, a weekend brunch menu & a take-out option.
Every day
10 AM – 10 PM
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