Things to Do 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.

  • Service Bar DCCocktail Bar
  • 9:30 ClubLive Music
  • Segreto DC Speakeasy BarCocktail Bar

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Shaw in Washington

Where to eat & drink in Shaw

  • Service Bar DC

    Service Bar DC

    Top 500 bar
    Cocktail Bar· $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

    9:30 Club

    4.6 · 4.9k
    Live Music· $

    Enduring, intimate rock concert venue with shows, dancing, a pub food menu & beer.

  • Segreto DC Speakeasy Bar

    Segreto DC Speakeasy Bar

    4.9 · 397
    Cocktail Bar· $20–30
    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    5 PM – 12 AM
  • Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw)

    Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw)

    4.5 · 2.2k
    Beer Garden· $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
  • Mita

    Mita

    Michelin
    Vegetarian· $$$$

    Latin American cuisine, only plant based. That's the premise behind this contemporary space set in the Shaw neighborhood.

  • Ivy & Coney

    Ivy & Coney

    4.6 · 799
    Sports Bar· $20–30

    A popular sports bar where they root for teams from Chicago and Detroit.

    Mon–Wed
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Thu
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • DC9 Nightclub

    DC9 Nightclub

    4.4 · 657
    Nightclub· $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

    Ambassador Restaurant

    4.8 · 234
    Ethiopian· $10–20

    A selection of Ethiopian/Eritrean dishes as well as cocktails are served at this funky fixture.

  • Cracked Eggery

    Cracked Eggery

    4.4 · 276
    Restaurant· $10–20

    A restaurant serving egg sandwiches, burritos, bowls, and tots made from premium, local ingredients, located near the National Zoo.

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Map of Shaw with pinned top attractions (1 through 9)
  1. 1Service Bar DC
  2. 29:30 Club
  3. 3Segreto DC Speakeasy Bar
  4. 4Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw)
  5. 5Mita
  6. 6Ivy & Coney
  7. 7DC9 Nightclub
  8. 8Ambassador Restaurant
  9. 9Cracked Eggery

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