- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 07/16/2010
Tired of happy hours full of interns elbowing their way to the bar for another $2 beer? Try these more grown-up alternatives.
- By By Julia Beizer | Washington Post Staff Writer
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- Updated 11/08/2009
Capture the spirit of the AMC show and 1960s Manhattan at these evocatively lighted establishments.
- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 01/26/2011
Most of the bars we recommend for solo patrons have a few things in common: bartenders who make
small talk and introductions; they offer both tables and barstools where you can relax; and, though this is subjective, they're not sketchy places with reputations as singles bars.
- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 07/16/2010
Sitting in a bar shooting the breeze is a great way to spend a night, but sometimes you want to do
something else while you sip your beer -- like bowl on a Wii or turn a spelling bee into a drinking game.
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- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 12/21/2010
When it's cold outside, these bars allow you to warm up with a drink in hand.
- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 03/18/2010
You want to go out and have a drink and gossip with your friends or meet a date for a cocktail, but
most of the places you're thinking of will be packed with people watching sports or, worse, political coverage. Here's where to go instead.
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- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 03/07/2011
Need a cold, refreshing drink? These bars move beyond the usual mass-market taps and are perfect for beer hunters looking for something new.
- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 01/21/2011
Weekend DJ nights frequently have long lines and huge crowds. Leave those to the amateurs and check out these events, which run Monday through Wednesday.
- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 07/16/2010
From classic martinis to unusual libations crafted with homemade bitters and exotic liqueurs, these bars will satisfy the most demanding drinkers.
- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 07/16/2010
When you got ants in your pants and you want to dance, these are some of our favorite options.
- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 07/16/2010
No cover charges, no $10 martinis, no dress codes.
- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 01/21/2011
You don't have to pay a high cover or make bottle service reservations to enjoy the D.C. nightlife
scene. Check out some of the area's best DJs for free -- and even score open-bar drinks -- at these hot no-cover parties.
- By Fritz
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- Updated 01/13/2010
From stylish lounges to neighborhood bars to all-night dance clubs, these gay and lesbian nightspots have something for everyone.
- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 03/01/2011
Sometimes you want (or need) to meet for drinks at a place that's a little classier than usual your usual
after-work joint. These happy hours will make you look good without breaking the bank.
- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 01/26/2011
These establishments have some warm drinks sure to chase away the winter cold - and, perhaps, the blues.
- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 07/16/2010
Venues include snug taverns with pints of Guinness and bars that pulse with live music.
- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 07/16/2010
When you're looking for hot musicians and a warm atmosphere, these jazz haunts deliver.
- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 07/16/2010
Sometimes, you just want to relax and watch the world go by -- or see what other people are wearing. These are the best places to do it with a cold drink in hand.
- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 08/27/2010
Whether you're meeting friends for a game of 9-ball or practicing your English, keep this list of billiards bars in your pocket.
- By David Malitz | Washington Post Staff Writer
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- Updated 01/26/2010
For those about to rock, here are the area's best spots for live music.
- By Fritz Hahn
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- Updated 01/24/2011
I'll confess that sushi happy hours are one of my go-to ideas for after-work dates. There's something
more refined about using chopsticks at happy hour than eating sauce-covered wings with your hands,
and the whole experience of eating raw fish and drinking sake seems far more worldly than sipping
cheap beers in a dimly lit bar. It's also affordable, with many places offering nigiri -- a piece of fish atop a tiny block of rice -- for $1 or so each, and rolls for cut-rate prices.
- By Fritz Hahn -- The Washington Post
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- Updated 04/05/2010
Wine bars have exploded in the Washington area in recent years, but the ones that follow offer
something extra -- great flight selections, free tastings -- that set them apart.
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