Adams Morgan is known by locals as Washington, DC's liveliest neighborhood for nightlife. It is a culturally diverse community with an eclectic mix of restaurants, nightclubs, coffee houses, bars, bookstores, art galleries and unique specialty shops. Adams Morgan is a fun place to hang out and explore. Here's an alphabetical guide to the top nightclubs and bars in the area.
Asylum Bar & Lounge
2471 18th St. NW, Washington, DC (202) 319-9353.This small Adams Morgan bar attracts a laid back crowd with its food and beer specials, including vegan selections. There is a single pool table. No cover charge.
Bossa Bistro and Lounge
2463 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC (202) 667-0088.The cozy neighborhood restaurant offers Italian cuisine and live jazz performances.
Chief Ike's Mambo Room
1725 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, DC (202) 332-2211.The funky dance club in Adams Morgan features a small dance floor and DJ music.
Cloe
2473 18th St., NW Washington, DC (202) 265-6592.The restaurant located in the heart of Adams Morgan offers American cuisine and lively DJ music.
Club Heaven and Hell
2327 18th St., NW Washington DC (202) 667-4355.The two clubs feature interesting decor reflective of where you are: upstairs - Heaven, downstairs - Hell.
Eighteenth and Red
2436 18th Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 316-0598.The two-story space features an American restaurant with a bar/lounge and a dance floor. DJ music, Poker night on Tuesdays and Comedy on Thursdays.
Ghana Cafe
2465 18th St. NW, Washington, DC (202) 387-3845.The authentic West African restaurant offers live Afro-pop and Reggae musical performances Thursday through Sunday.
Habana Village
1834 Columbia Rd. NW, Washington, DC (202) 462-6310.This four-story Cuban restaurant and dance club gets you doing the salsa, tango, merengue and samba with its dance lessons and live music.
Madams Organ
2003 18th St., NW, Washington DC (202) 667-5370.The Adams Morgan landmark is a popular blues bar and soul food restaurant featuring live music nightly.
For more entertainment options, see a list of restaurants in Adams Morgan
