NightLife

Pints of Exclusivity

The latest trend at high-end beer bars: serving brands that no one else in the city -- or country -- can pour.

Rock Star Treatment

Tattoo puts a modern spin on the biker bar with leather-covered walls, $300 table minimums and VJs spinning hard rock.

Tips From Behind the Bar

Six local bartenders discuss bar etiquette, their favorite drinks and ways to become a regular.

2007 Nightlife Hot List

Looking back at 2007's hottest new bars and dance clubs, as well as popular neighborhoods, drinks, DJs and happy hours.

Talk of the Town

Ed Bailey and John Guggenmos, the men behind gay landmarks Halo and Velvet Nation, unveil a large new dance club.

Feel Free to Stay

Liberty Tavern's happy hour offers some of the best drink specials in Arlington.

Luxury Meets Lounge

The Park at 14th, a stylish new four-floor lounge, welcomes a sophisticated -- and "invitation only" -- crowd.

Surf's Up

Chick Hall's Surf Club, the last real roadhouse in P.G. County, is closing after more than 50 years of music and longnecks.

A Lounge With Soul

Marvin, a new U Street hangout named for Marvin Gaye, mixes Belgian beers, soul music and a laid-back attitude.

Wine and Romance

The Carlyle Club, a new destination for dinner and dancing, takes its inspiration from 1930s nightspots.

Beer and a Shot

The Red Derby is a cozy neighborhood bar has an all-can beer list, shot specials, a pool table and iPod DJs.

A Quiet Last Call

The Childe Harold, a Dupont Circle saloon that hosted early shows by Emmylou Harris and Bruce Springsteen, closed without fanfare on Nov. 4.

Live Music 101

Make the most of the area's concert scene with tips and insider information about eight top clubs.

Soak in the Artmosphere

Works by local artists fill the eclectic Artmosphere Cafe, which grooves to live jazz and neo-soul performances on weekends.

Wine and Romance

Veritas, a hip neighborhood wine bar, offers a large selection of wines by the glass in a setting made for date night.

Dogfish Head is Hopping

The Delaware brewer, known for its esoteric creations, has opened a pub in Falls Church.

A Hip Lotus Blossoms

A futuristic lounge and sushi bar offers pricey cocktails and a party atmosphere for a crowd that can't wait to see and be seen.

Drink in the View

On the roof of Charlie Palmer Steak, Happy Hour 101 offers wine, snacks and an unparalleled view of the Capitol and the Mall.

Belgians and Boxing

On H Street NE, take your pick between a gastropub with gourmet Belgian beers or a boxing-themed neighborhood tavern.

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A Different Sports Bar

Nellie's, Washington's first gay sports bar, puts more focus on style and fun than large televisions.

Big Screens, Big Deals

Looking to watch the Redskins (or some other team) on high-definition TVs while sipping discounted beers? Check our football guide.

D.C.'s Buzzing Again

Moby, Sander van Doorn and Scott Henry headline the return of the legendary Buzz dance party on September 21.

Knight of the Bar Table

Brasserie Beck beer guru Bill Catron has a new title: he's been made a knight of the Belgian brewer's guild.

Nightwatch

West Africa in Adams Morgan

Cultures meet (and dance) every weekend at Bukom Cafe.

A Taste of Ibiza

World-renowned DJs are heading for Ibiza, an expansive new nightclub in Northeast Washington.

Going Underground

Even with DJs and dancing, the Eleventh Street Lounge's new basement level feels like the best-kept secret in Clarendon.

Northward Bound

Wondering about nightlife outside of Washington? Explore brewpubs, bars, salsa dancing and live music between Rockville and Frederick.