Must-see nightlife in Mid-Atlantic States

  • Town Run Tap House

    West Virginia

    Sometimes the thought of stepping into another glossy gastropub serving hoppy craft brews and duck fat fries can make one feel the world has lost its…

  • Old Spruce Tavern

    West Virginia

    On top of the mountain (like the rest of Snowshoe resort), this place is tiny, so on busy nights it can feel as if you're bumping elbows with every skier…

  • Saison

    Richmond

    This hipster hole-in-the-wall is a peculiar mash-up of wine bar, cafe and restaurant. Creative cocktails, craft beer and local wines are on offer, as is a…

  • Pizzeria Birreria Paradiso

    Alexandria

    Sure, the focus is pizza, but the beer list here is outstanding. With 14 brews on draft, 190 or so bottle varieties and one rotating cask selection, you…

  • JR’s

    Washington, DC

    Button-down shirts are de rigueur at this gay hangout frequented by the 20- and 30-something, work-hard-and-play-hard set. Some DC residents claim that…

  • Mr Henry's

    Washington, DC

    Lots of regulars hang out at this pub, a scruffy, Victorian-esque cornerstone that some call the Cheers of Capitol Hill, which has been around for 50-plus…

  • Smooth Ambler Spirits Distillery

    West Virginia

    Stop by the tasting room to sample handcrafted West Virginia whiskeys and other spirits, including gin, vodka and bourbon. The production area is visible…

  • Compass Coffee

    Washington, DC

    Compass is a homegrown roaster with seven locations and counting. This bright, clamorous branch sits across the street from Capital One Arena and it's…

  • Elephant

    Baltimore

    All dressed up and nowhere to go in Mt Vernon? Then step back in time and into the classy confines of an 1850s town house, where chandeliers, Tiffany…

  • Bier Baron Tavern

    Washington, DC

    Enter the Bier Baron's underground lair and prepare your liver for an onslaught of brews. The dark, dingy, pubby bar taps 50 different beers – emphasis on…

  • City Tap House

    Washington, DC

    What's not to like about a wood-paneled, lodge-like gastropub with craft beers flowing from 40 taps? The vintage photos of folks boozing set the good-time…

  • Russia House

    Washington, DC

    Russophiles flock to this faded but elegant Dupont gem, with its brassy chandeliers, candlelit chambers and stupefying vodka selection. It’s a great spot…

  • Stanley's Tavern

    Delaware

    It's sports, sport, sports on the television screens at this upbeat and beloved neighborhood bar, sprawled across several rooms in a building that's been…

  • Charlie's Pub

    West Virginia

    A rafting guide named Sketchy recommended this place, which is tucked beneath a bakery building a short drive from downtown. We'd say it's half hipsters…

  • Larry's Lounge

    Washington, DC

    An agreeably worn neighborhood joint, Larry's is known for its potently boozy drinks, dog-friendly patio and big windows perfect for people-watching. It's…

  • Golden Fleece

    Delaware

    The best bar in Dover also serves up some good food – that you can order from the local pizza joint. First priority is maintaining the atmosphere of an…

  • McGarvey's Saloon & Oyster Bar

    Maryland

    Join the chatty crowd at the bar at this locals' spot near City Dock for an evening of good cheer. There's been a bar here since 1871. Domestic bottles…

  • Rye Baltimore

    Baltimore

    The impeccably crafted elixirs will impress even the pickiest of cocktail drinkers at this intimate spot in the heart of Fells Point. Forewarning: It can…

  • Answer Brewpub

    Richmond

    Killer IPAs, very strange fruited sours (a cross between tart beer and fruit smoothie) and a hip Asian nightclub vibe make this brewpub one of the most…

  • Tabard Inn Bar

    Washington, DC

    The Tabard Inn Bar is in a hotel, but plenty of locals come to swirl an old-fashioned or gin and tonic in the wood-beamed, lodge-like lounge. On warm…

  • Killer ESP

    Alexandria

    Killer by name and execution, this hipster haven serves Alexandria's best coffee. Enjoy an espresso, drip, cold brew or pour-over example with a gluten…

  • Monument City Brewing Co

    Baltimore

    The 51 Rye India Pale Ale is a crowdpleaser at this new family-run brewery, where the tap room and tanks are tucked inside a cavernous brick warehouse…

  • Fairfax Coffee House

    West Virginia

    With exposed brick, burlap coffee sacks and lots of tables, and perched just a few steps from the springs, this cozy coffeeshop is an appealing place to…

  • Capital Ale House

    Richmond

    Popular with political wonks from the nearby state capitol, this downtown pub has a superb beer selection (more than 70 on tap and 100 bottled) and decent…

  • Filter

    Washington, DC

    Set on a quiet street, Filter is a jewel-box-sized cafe with a tiny front patio, a hipster crowd, sullen baristas and, most importantly, good, locally…

  • Tip Top

    West Virginia

    This hip place feels more big-city than mountain town, which seems to suit everyone here just fine. In addition to coffee, look for cider, wine and…

  • Berkeley Springs Brewing Co

    West Virginia

    Local mineral water is the secret ingredient in these craft beers, served in a welcoming strip-mall location about 2 miles south of the springs. Enjoy a…

  • Peregrine Espresso

    Washington, DC

    The local mini-chain wins lots of 'best coffee' awards, and locals agree it's the real caffeinated deal. Join the laptop pack and sip your foam art in the…

  • Little Havana

    Baltimore

    A good after-work spot and a great place to sip mojitos on the waterfront deck, this converted brick warehouse is a major draw on warm, sunny days …

  • Union Street Public House

    Alexandria

    Gas lamps out front welcome tourists and locals into this spacious taproom for frosty brews, raw-bar delights and nightly dinner specials.

  • Elliot's Fair Grounds

    Virginia

    This tiny, funky coffeehouse in Ghent attracts everyone from students to sailors. Coffee is fair trade and organic, and each day there is a dark and light…

  • Wild Bean

    West Virginia

    Indie coffee shop with big windows and lots of space for laptops and lounging. Serves breakfast burritos ($5) in the morning and wraps and sandwiches ($9…

  • Baby's on Fire

    Baltimore

    Flip through new and used vinyl as you wait for your crimson-and-clover maple latte at this appealingly hip (yes, that's possible) small coffee shop and…

  • Fager's Island

    Maryland

    On the bay side, Fager's is a draw for its pretty sunsets, chatty bartenders and deck parties. Boogie down to the DJ at the nightclub. Open year-round.

  • Apothecary Ale House & Cafe

    West Virginia

    You'll find 27 different beers on tap and 140 bottles, from West Virginia to California to Germany, at this dark and intimate craft-beer bar.

  • Blue Moose Cafe

    West Virginia

    This indie coffee-shop has big windows, two large rooms, no-attitude staff and four daily coffees. It's $2 for a 16oz coffee – not bad!

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    Bilbo Baggins

    Alexandria

    A fun, family-owned pub and restaurant down an Old Town side street. Head to the downstairs Green Dragon Pub to choose from 12 draft beers or the 100-plus…

  • Lauriol Plaza

    Washington, DC

    Lauriol doubles as a decent Mexican restaurant by day; by night, it's extremely popular with the young and frolicsome. Most folks go for the fruit…

  • Big Hunt

    Washington, DC

    If you just said the name of this bar and smiled a little inner smile (or turned red), well, that’s kind of the point. The irreverence is carried on…

  • Lucky Bar

    Washington, DC

    Lucky’s interior is nothing special – your standard double-decker dark wood and cozy chairs. It’s the crowd that sets it apart: an amalgamation of capital…

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