Things to Do in Dupont Circle, Washington A historic area with cultural institutions like The Phillips Collection and the Heurich House Museum. It also features dining spots such as Hank's Oyster Bar and The Pembroke.
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Anderson House ★ 4.7 · 293★
The 55,764-square-foot Anderson House, which is perhaps better described as a castle, was built in 1902-1905, as the home of Larz Anderson and his wife.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 4 PM
Sat 10 AM – 4 PM
Sun 12 PM – 4 PM
White House and Lafayette Square ★ 4.5 · 3.1k★
This storied park with large statues set north of the White House is a National Historic Landmark.
Mon–Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun 12 AM – 12 AM
Heurich House Museum: The Brewmaster's Castle ★ 4.4 · 301★
Grand 19th-century mansion known for its beer-brewing history, with period furniture & guided tours.
Kramers ★ 4.5 · 4.8k· $20–30
Landmark indie bookstore & cafe with a menu of upscale American fare, wine & draft beer. Open late.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 10 PM
Sat 8 AM – 10 PM
Sun 8 AM – 9 PM
Hana Market ★ 4.8 · 936· $$
Compact grocery store offering traditional Japanese staples, including produce, snacks & candy.
Every day 11 AM – 8 PM
Freshfarm Dupont Circle Market ★ 4.7 · 758
Outdoor, Sunday farmers' market offering local, seasonal produce, specialty foods & artisanal goods.
Mon–Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Dupont Little Flea Market
The Dupont Little Flea Market is a festive weekly marketplace for vintage and antique housewares, art, clothing and vinyl, along with locally made jewelry, art and craft.
Where to eat & drink in Dupont Circle
{petite} maman ★ 4.9 · 1.4k· $10–20
A café, bakery, restaurant, and event space offering a variety of food and beverage options.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Un je ne sais Quoi... ★ 4.6 · 1.6k
Stylish dessert shop specializing in cloud-like meringue & whipped cream pastries.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
Off the Record ★ 4.6 · 1.1k· $20–70
Subterranean-level bar in the Hay-Adams Hotel serving classic cocktails & upscale bar food.
Every day 2 PM – 11:30 PM
Decades DC ★ 4.4 · 2.7k· $10–60
Retro-themed, 3-story nightclub featuring '80s & '90s music amid throwback decor & artwork.
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu 10 PM – 2 AM
Fri 9 PM – 3 AM
Sat 4 PM – 3 AM
Sun 4 PM – 2 AM
The Pembroke ★ 4.6 · 1.6k· $30–70
This seductive dining room took a cool few million to create, but it is utterly chic and wholly Parisian.
Every day 7 AM – 2 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Obelisk · $$$$
Obelisk attracts a surprisingly young, casual crowd for a spot that has been serving a fixed five-course menu five nights a week since 1987.
Board Room ★ 4.4 · 1.4k· $10–20
Funky hangout featuring beer, wine & cocktails, plus pub grub & vintage board games in modern digs.
Mon–Thu 4 PM – 2 AM
Fri 4 PM – 3 AM
Sat 12 PM – 3 AM
Sun 12 PM – 2 AM
Hank's Oyster Bar · $$
The original of three locations, Hank’s Oyster Bar promises a good time and a full stomach.
Grazie Nonna ★ 4.2 · 1.1k· $20-60
Chef Gerald Addison and Casey Patten are behind this spot that's long on nostalgia and short on shortcuts.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Sat 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
Sun 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM Planning time in Dupont Circle?
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1 Anderson House 2 White House and Lafayette Square 3 Heurich House Museum: The Brewmaster's Castle 4 Kramers 5 {petite} maman 6 Hana Market 7 Un je ne sais Quoi... 8 Freshfarm Dupont Circle Market 9 Off the Record 10 Decades DC Other areas in Washington Ready to plan Dupont Circle? Turn these Dupont Circle picks into a day-by-day Washington plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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