If you want to spend an evening feeling like you're sitting in Spain rather than in DC's trendy Logan Circle area, head to Barcelona 14th Street. While this tapas place and wine bar focuses on the flavors of Spain, the wine list includes selections from around the world, much to the delight of wine lovers who come to visit this intimate establishment. Grab a table inside, a seat at the bar, or head out to the courtyard, where a large fireplace keeps patrons warm even on cooler DC evenings.
For classic Filipino food, and American dishes, head to Mount Peasant and walk into the Purple Patch restaurant where aromatic scents waft in the air. Being split between two floors, the downstairs seating is spacious with a full bar whereas the one upstairs is bright and intimate. The restaurant does everything correctly, right from the appetizers to the main course. Pick from an assortment of drinks as you unwind in the wonderful ambiance. Sample scrumptious dishes like the Lumpia, fried Guajillo Pepper Chicken Wings and the Alcoholic Ginger Beer, all of which are tasty and fresh. The Purple Patch is a dining spot which you will not regret visiting when in Washington.
The Royal is a local watering hole that serves a variety of cocktails and other mixed drinks. The cocktails are well curated and priced in a way that you won't settle down for a single order. In the mornings, The Royal is a wonderful place to enjoy wholesome breakfast- right from eggs to salads, sandwiches and refreshing coffees, it serves everything fresh! Come in the evening for a casual hangout. Order a drink or two and complement it with their typical bar style fare. The loaded burgers, grilled cuts and fries are a favorite of many. This family owned and operated place has warm and beautiful ambiance with spaciously laid out tables and beautiful lighting. There is a patio for airy summer drinking as well.
At this opulent lounge, rub shoulders with the who's who of DC while sipping on your favorite cocktails or simply lounging around the pool. The Penthouse Pool Club features a 60-foot (18 meters) heated pool perfect for blowing the steam off on a hot and tiring day. Luxurious cabanas (accommodates 10 guests), complete with amenities and services can be hired here for private events and celebrations. A very-well sort out menu for cocktails created by talented mixologists adds to the experience. For those who are hungry, Chef Spike Mendelson offers a choice of salads, sandwiches and exciting specials such as smothered shrimp cocktail, fresh fish tacos, crab rolls, gin and juicy crab cakes. The perfect spot within the city to relax and rejuvenate, the Penthouse offers the much needed break from the humdrum of everyday life.
A better homage to the greats of hair-metal has never been paid. Slash Rub does it with ease and earnestness, be it their walls painted in black, a yesteryear jukebox that spins the heavy tunes of Metallica, Slade and Def Leppard or the headbanging crowd that throngs this place. Food served is in line with this theme, with double-cheese burgers like JucyLucy and others garnished with pork rinds dominating the menu. More than 120 whiskeys and about 50 beers are up for grabs, and the near-perfect harmony of liquor and life-altering music makes people come back here for more.
Located near Logan Circle and the White House, Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant & Mart is just the place to head for authentic Ethiopian food. Enjoy the generous portion of Ethiopian delight along with a beer or a glass of wine. And if you are looking for energy boosters after a long day of sightseeing, a large cup of delicious African coffee will do the work for you. Relish the delectable Ethiopian food teamed up with great service that offers a pleasing dining experience is worth every penny!