Where to Eat & Drink in Shaw, Washington A major entertainment and retail hub with a historic district that includes Blagden Alley-Naylor Court. It has been central to African-American social and cultural life, particularly along the U Street Corridor.
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Validate my AI itinerary Where to eat & drink in Shaw Service Bar DC · $20–70
Quirky, laid-back hangout for cocktails & fried chicken eats boasting an intimate bar-within-bar.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 5 PM – 2 AM
Fri 5 PM – 3 AM
Sat 2 PM – 3 AM
Sun 4 PM – 2 AM
9:30 Club ★ 4.6 · 4.9k· $
Enduring, intimate rock concert venue with shows, dancing, a pub food menu & beer.
Shaw's Tavern ★ 4.7 · 4.2k· $20–60
The New American menu changes with the seasons at this gastropub with exposed-brick decor & patio.
Mon–Wed 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Thu 11:30 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 10 PM
Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw) ★ 4.6 · 2.3k· $20–30
Outdoor beer garden serving German brews at picnic tables year-round, plus wine & cocktails.
Mon–Thu 4 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri 2 PM – 12 AM
Sat 11 AM – 12 AM
Sun 11 AM – 10:30 PM
Segreto DC Speakeasy Bar ★ 4.9 · 397· $20–30
Mon–Thu 5 PM – 12 AM
Fri 5 PM – 3 AM
Sat 5 PM – 3 AM
Sun 5 PM – 12 AM · $$$$
Latin American cuisine, only plant based. That's the premise behind this contemporary space set in the Shaw neighborhood.
Eebee's Corner Bar ★ 4.7 · 337· $20–50
Mon–Thu 5 PM – 2 AM
Fri 5 PM – 3 AM
Sat 12 PM – 3 AM
Sun 12 PM – 2 AM
Nellie's Sports Bar ★ 4.4 · 1.5k· $20–30
Games on TV, drag events (bingo & brunch), poker nights & karaoke draw patrons to this casual pub.
Mon Closed
Tue 5 PM – 1 AM
Wed 5 PM – 12 AM
Thu 5 PM – 2 AM
Fri 5 PM – 3 AM
Sat 11 AM – 3 AM
Sun 11 AM – 2 AM
Takoda Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar ★ 4.3 · 1.3k· $10–50
Striking, industrial-modern hangout with upgraded bar fare & an all-season rooftop beer garden.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed 5 PM – 10 PM
Thu 5 PM – 11 PM
Fri 5 PM – 3 AM
Sat 12 PM – 3 AM
Sun 12 PM – 10 PM
DC9 Nightclub ★ 4.4 · 662· $10–50
Tri-level hipster hangout with snug basement bar, music stage with dance parties & rooftop deck.
Mon–Thu 5 PM – 1 AM
Fri 5 PM – 3 AM
Sat 3 PM – 3 AM
Sun 5 PM – 1 AM
Ambassador Restaurant ★ 4.8 · 234· $10–20
A selection of Ethiopian/Eritrean dishes as well as cocktails are served at this funky fixture.
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1 Service Bar DC 2 9:30 Club 3 Shaw's Tavern 4 Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw) 5 Segreto DC Speakeasy Bar 6 Mita 7 Eebee's Corner Bar 8 Nellie's Sports Bar 9 Takoda Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar 10 DC9 Nightclub Other areas in Washington Ready to plan Shaw? Turn these Shaw picks into a day-by-day Washington plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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