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Cozy bistro has a turn-of-the-century feel. Communal tables lend themselves well to large groups.

From the former owners of Queen Makeeda, 1920dc caters to fans of classic hip-hop.

This is the gold standard for rock clubs, and not just in Washington but across the country. There are plenty of reasons it regularly wins nightclub of the year awards from such magazines as Billboard and Pollstar. Such pantheon artists as Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, James Brown and Dolly Parton have all graced the 9:30's stage.

A no-frills bar with a weathered industrial decor, beers served in mason jars, great barbecue and a large patio.

Bar Pilar, a sister establishment of 14th Street's popular Cafe Saint-Ex, has doubled in size. It has a new second-floor dining room and bar and a full menu by chef Justin Bittner.

The Black Cat has been the undisputed king of indie rock clubs in Washington since it opened on U Street in 1993, before the area became the night life hub it is now. With the upstairs Mainstage (capacity about 700) and downstairs Backstage (capacity about 150), it hosts established and fledgling acts. There's also the Red Room bar.

A chill lounge and raw bar from the owners of the neighboring Marvin.

Legendary jazz spot is split between the cave-like basement, made from petrified wood, and Liv, an upstairs nightclub for hip-hop DJs.

This space, named in honor of Langston Hughes, combines a restaurant, political bookstore and performance space.