Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Bars in Washington, United States (2026)
Compare 68 bars in Washington, United States, averaging 4.47 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 492 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 85% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Shaw, Downtown DC, Adams Morgan. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks
barmini
Mod-chic artisanal-cocktail lounge
Jackie Lee's
Spirited neighborhood bar with pub grub
Old Dutch Hotel & Tavern
Boutique hotel with free breakfast
Lyman's Tavern
Hip bar with pinball & beer selection
Quill at The Jefferson
Upscale lounge in The Jefferson Hotel
The Sand Bar
Your local bar where there's always something going on. -Karaoke every Tuesday and Friday. -Mechanical Bull Mondays -8 Steel Tip dart boards with leagues year round -Open 365 days a year! ...and much much more:)
The Block Foodhall & Bar
Energetic Asian food hall & sports bar
Off the Record
Cocktail bar hidden away in a hotel
Red Derby
Hip bar with roof deck & board games
Service Bar DC
Unique drinks & bar bites in funky digs
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Frequently asked questions
How many bars are there in Washington, United States?
We list 68 bars in Washington, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which bar in Washington, United States is rated highest?
barmini currently tops our list with 4.8 stars from 647 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the bars ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.