The H Street Corridor in NE Washington, DC is a neighborhood in transition. The revival of this neighborhood was kicked-off with the opening of the Atlas Performing Arts Center, an art-deco 1930s movie theater that was converted into an arts complex with multiple theaters and dance spaces. The vibrant community along H Street is developing into an arts and entertainment district and it's a neighborhood to keep an eye on! Here's an alphabetical guide to the restaurants, nightclubs and entertainment venues on H Street:
The Argonaut Tavern
1433 H Street, NE Washington, DC (202) 397-1416.The nautical-themed tavern offers casual dining and a variety of music on the Jukebox. The upper level bar is a cozy spot to hang out, play some pool and enjoy DJ music.
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street, NE Washington, DC (202) 399-7993.The renovated 1938 art deco movie house has four theaters, three dance studios, production and rehearsal spaces. The Atlas is home to a diverse group of local arts organizations that offer dance, drama, and theater arts education programs to the public.
Ethiopic
401 H Street NE Washington, DC (202) 675-2066.The authentic Ethiopian restaurant features meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian dishes. Located on the quiet end of H Street near Union Station.
Granville Moore's Gastropub
1238 H Street NE, Washington, DC (202) 399-BLGM (2546)The Gastropub specialties are mussels and Belgian Beer. The menu also includes sandwiches, steaks, seafood, salads, soups and appetizers.
H Street Country Club
1335 H Street NE, Washington DC (202) 399-HSCC (4722)The restaurant features fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine against the backdrop of décor that pokes fun at the country club theme. Two floors offer multiple experiences under one roof – from the bar downstairs, to the upstairs dining room and even an indoor miniature golf course featuring a replica of the Washington Monument.
H Street Playhouse
1365 H Street, NE Washington, DC (202) 396-2125.The 100- seat black-box theater is home to the Theater Alliance, a rehearsal space and Gallery H. Residents who live within five blocks of the playhouse get free tickets to Theater Alliance performances.
Rock and Roll Hotel
1353 H Street, NE Washington, DC (202) 388-7625.This large nightclub in the H Street corridor features live music, several bars and "hotel" themed rooms. A variety of music is performed on Wednesday through Saturday nights. Tickets are available in advance.
Red Palace
1210 H Street, NE Washington, DC (202) 398-7469.
This bar takes the prize as the weirdest in Washington, DC. The Red Palace is decorated with an odd collection of carnival memorabilia including a taxidermied body of the Last Living Unicorn, nine-foot-tall Peruvian mummies, an eight-legged goat named Spider Billy, furry fish and a one-gallon jar holding the preserved head of a huge python. Live performances are just as odd. See live burlesque and vaudeville shows, stunt shows and magic shows, aerialists and contortionists and all-female arm wrestling competitions.
