Diese Buchhandlung mit Café-Restaurant war das erste seiner Art im Viertel um den Dupont Circle. Es ist hier immer viel los, und zwar besonders am Wochenende, wenn sich Singles, die der Kneipenszene entfliehen wollen, lieber an diesem überraschenden Anziehungspunkt niederlassen. Es gibt von Mittwoch bis Samstag jeden Abend Live-Musik.

Wer seine Zeit lieber in Ruhe verbringen möchte, kann sich in den hinteren Teil der Bar setzen und das gerade gekaufte Buch lesen, sich auf die Warteliste für einen Tisch im Afterwords setzen lassen und während des Wartens kurz schauen, ob noch neue Emails eingetroffen sind.

Das Café ist ein Selbstbedienungsrestaurant, das täglich Frühstück, Mittagessen und Abendessen serviert. Schankbier und Weine sind im Glas erhältlich. Die Hauptspeisen sind nicht allzu verfeinert-Huhn und Lammkotelett zum Beispiel -, jedoch schmackhaft.

Kramerbooks und Afterwords sind an Wochenenden rund um die Uhr geöffnet.

An evening of bewitching entertainment along with some tantalizing French fare is what awaits you at the Sax. Located in the heart of Washington, this place is open until the late hours of night with a line up of performances that will blow your mind. Guests can expect a variety of acts, including cabaret, burlesque and acrobatics. They also host various events that involve active participation from the guests, like masquerade parties, champagne cocktail hours, burlesque Sunday brunches and more.

Despite its nondescript exterior, The Gibson has become one of the hottest spots in the District. This speakeasy-style bar is so popular that you'll definitely want to make a reservation so you can enjoy the original, high-quality cocktails while relaxing in the seating-only space. If you feel like mingling, find a spot outside on the terrace. Word on the street is that the drinks are expensive but strong, following true speakeasy fashion.

Spread across two floors, there is a lot to explore at Penn Social. The game room has a number of arcade games, dartboards, and pool tables. Enjoy live sports action on the gigantic high definition screen or on the television sets that are spread across the room. As for the beverages, the bar has more than 40 draught beers and a good selection of other drinks. Enjoy pretzels, tortilla chips and salsa, and more on their snack menu.

Bossa provides an atmosphere of unique live music from across the globe. Art lines the walls, and poetry fills the venue every second Monday. Live music can be heard every night, and weekends in the upstairs lounge bring out eclectic crowds who move to world grooves. The menu takes inspiration from Italy and Brazil, and is known for its heady flavors.

Head over to Breadsoda for cold beer, tasty sandwiches, and a whole lot of bar games. From pool to shuffle board, Breadsoda has something for everyone. The bar has developed a 70s-era billiards bar theme that is both fun and cozy. While there is plenty of beer on draught, patrons can also sip on wine or cocktails made at the full bar. Food ranges from simple - but delicious - grilled cheese, to charcuterie plates piled high with fancy cured meats.