Food and Drinks
Cozy nearby gastropub with excellent beer list, free analogue jukebox, and great food options.
262 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWCozy nearby gastropub with excellent beer list, free analogue jukebox, and great food options.
Local microbrewery just steps up the nearby Metropolitan Branch Trail. Great DC-themed beers, arcade games and skee-ball, and sometimes live music, vendors, stand-up comedy, etc.
11 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
City-State Brewing
705 Edgewood Street NortheastLocal microbrewery just steps up the nearby Metropolitan Branch Trail. Great DC-themed beers, arcade games and skee-ball, and sometimes live music, vendors, stand-up comedy, etc.
French. Cute. Lovely for brunch, dinner, or whenever a good glass of wine is called for.
41 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Primrose
3000 12th St NEFrench. Cute. Lovely for brunch, dinner, or whenever a good glass of wine is called for.
The nearest neighborhood bar and a citywide favorite. Great drinks and scene in an outdoor venue built around an old-school DC metro rail car
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
metrobar DC
640 Rhode Island Avenue NortheastThe nearest neighborhood bar and a citywide favorite. Great drinks and scene in an outdoor venue built around an old-school DC metro rail car
Outstanding Neapolitan pizza from a long-time favorite in neighboring Brookland.
131 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Menomale
2711 12th St NEOutstanding Neapolitan pizza from a long-time favorite in neighboring Brookland.
Big lively food hall, walkable or bikeable from our place down the Met Branch Trail.
906 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Union Market
1309 5th St NEBig lively food hall, walkable or bikeable from our place down the Met Branch Trail.
Lost Generation Brewing Company
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWBryant St Market
This nearby food hall has a bunch of food options, bubble tea, and a cocktail bar.
Activities
Stroll down the Metropolitan Branch Trail to check out the murals and get some fresh air in this lively neighborhood park.
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Alethia Tanner Park
227 Harry Thomas Way NEStroll down the Metropolitan Branch Trail to check out the murals and get some fresh air in this lively neighborhood park.
Movie theater down the street from the national chain with premium food and drink options (full bar!) and service right to your seat. Worth a visit for the happy hour deals at the lobby bar even if you're not catching a film.
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC Bryant Street
630 Rhode Island Avenue NortheastMovie theater down the street from the national chain with premium food and drink options (full bar!) and service right to your seat. Worth a visit for the happy hour deals at the lobby bar even if you're not catching a film.
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Capital Bikeshare
We love getting around by bike, which is a pleasure in most of DC. We highly recommend Capital Bikeshare as a convenient, affordable option -- you can learn about here: https://capitalbikeshare.com/