Dew Drop Inn is one of The 13 Best Dive Bars in Washington.

1. Dew Drop Inn

9.0
2801 8th St NE (at Edgewood & Hamlin St NE), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Edgewood · 13 tips and reviews

Parker H.Parker Henderson: Great simple food - awesome dog friendly deck! Ride your bike here and enjoy.

BrooklanderBrooklander: Atmosphere, great staff, good beer and food (limited) bar food

Madm F.Madm Fia: This place is great

Lost & Found is one of The 13 Best Dive Bars in Washington.

2. Lost & Found

8.8
1240 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 29 tips and reviews

Nicole S.Nicole Stahlecker: Fun, low key bar. No food options but good service and beer list

morgmorg: snacks for sale! they have pop tarts chips etc. when you need munchies

B H.B Hutton: Beers, goldfish, doritos

Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar is one of The 13 Best Dive Bars in Washington.

3. Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar

8.4
331 Pennsylvania Ave SE (4th St), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 75 tips and reviews

Ben G.Ben G: The standard for Capitol Hill mainstays. Cheap drinks, friendly staff and good food. Best juke box in DC.

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. The mounted deer heads on the wall make this dive interesting. The deer asses make it great. Read more.

Ian F.Ian Fowler: STAFFER DOUCHEBAGS GO HOME!

Lyman's Tavern is one of The 13 Best Dive Bars in Washington.

4. Lyman's Tavern

8.4
3720 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Petworth · 22 tips and reviews

Anna M.Anna Moran: Sriracha butter popcorn + whiskey = heaven

Jason C.Jason C: Don't do coke in the bathroom.

Bob P.Bob Pillote: Pinball; draft beer.

Showtime Bar is one of The 13 Best Dive Bars in Washington.

5. Showtime Bar

8.0
113 Rhode Island Ave NW (btwn 1st & T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 23 tips and reviews

Quinn R.Quinn Rask: The com'boh is the way to go, beer and bourbon for 5 bucks

Phillip S.Phillip Stamper: The best bar ever in life.

John K.John Kilvington: Offensive bathroom! The toilet in this spot appears to be a tribute to that professional football team with the racist name that pretends to be from D.C.

Kingfisher is one of The 13 Best Dive Bars in Washington.

6. Kingfisher

8.1
1414 14th St NW (btwn Rhode Island Ave & P St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 6 tips and reviews

Roxy K.Roxy K.: Great neigbourhood bar with its witty soul and free popcorn, which also has quite a wide selection of spirits.

Rachel C.Rachel Clark: Awesome beer list, free popcorn, and free bingo on Monday nights (with free shots the first time O69 gets called, because we’re 13). Can’t ask for much more.

LaurenLauren: Free popcorn and a pretty awesome trivia night on Tuesdays

TallBoy is one of The 13 Best Dive Bars in Washington.

7. TallBoy

7.9
1239 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 7 tips and reviews

Allan C.Allan C: Great vibe. Get the herbivore grilled cheese. Kettle chips are amazing. Good beer selection. My favorite bar in DC.

Cesar C.Cesar Calderon: Short but good selection of 17 oz beer cans. Some drafts. Delicious grilled cheese sandwiches.

BarryChonBarryChon: A cold one or two while I wait please

Red Derby is one of The 13 Best Dive Bars in Washington.

8. Red Derby

7.8
3718 14th St NW (at Quincy St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Petworth · 93 tips and reviews

Kevin A.Kevin Arts: One of my favorite dive bars in DC. Beer. Fried mac and cheese. Grilled cheese and sweet potato fries.

James L.James Losey: Natural Bohemian for $2? Check. But try the Old Chub.

Zoe F.Zoe Fried: Awesome brunch and great beer

Ivy and Coney is one of The 13 Best Dive Bars in Washington.

9. Ivy and Coney

7.7
1523 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 41 tips and reviews

Ashley M.Ashley Middleton: If you're from the metro Detroit or Chicago area, this place is for you. The people who work here are amazing and the overall vibe is just great. I highly recommend this place.

tracefacttracefact: Have the malört. It's deliciously gross.

KatieKatie: Cash only.

Raven Grill is one of The 13 Best Dive Bars in Washington.

10. Raven Grill

7.7
3125 Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Mount Pleasant · 34 tips and reviews

SoundproofblogSoundproofblog: Awesome original, non-internet jukebox. Go midweek to explore and chill.

NightSceneNightScene: This neighborhood, hole in the wall bar, is the oldest operating bar in the District. Cash only bar, and decent prices, its the definition of dive bar. Hipster haters beware

lt g.lt goodluck: Wifi password: national

The Pug is one of The 13 Best Dive Bars in Washington.

11. The Pug

7.3
1234 H St NE (btwn 12th & 13th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 49 tips and reviews

Dan M.Dan Miller: Bottomless brunch is the way to go.

Emma K.Emma Kelly: They have Natty Boh, nuff said.

Major League SoccerMajor League Soccer: The Pug is the ideal place if you are looking to relax and watch soccer. The Pug, an official pub of D.C. United and Major League Soccer!

Trusty's is one of The 13 Best Dive Bars in Washington.

12. Trusty's

7.4
1420 Pennsylvania Ave SE (btwn Potomac Ave. & 15th St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Hill East · 40 tips and reviews

Stephanie D.Stephanie D: Grill smells delicious. Great nachos. Fun games. neighborhood dive.

Angela D.Angela Desaulniers: Got a sophisticated lady? Tell her to calm herself, sit down, have a beer, and shut up! Good friends, great freshly made food, good times, and surly bartenders!! A great time will be had by all!

Angela D.Angela Desaulniers: Ignore any mention of leaving this place smelling like grease. They changed the grill over two years ago and the food is amazing!!

Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar is one of The 13 Best Dive Bars in Washington.

13. Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar

7.6
1104 H St NE (btwn 11th & 12th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Capitol Hill · 71 tips and reviews

Celeste L.Celeste L: Great list of beer to choose from. Also great to see a Saints bar in DC. The decor definitely reflects some of that New Orleans flair.

Lori BethLori Beth: 1st Thursdays of the month feature 90's electronic music. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays feature Alternative 80's...the best New Wave and Post Punk!

Joey L.Joey Lambeth: Drink the awesomeness do it stop reading this and drink it. Soooooooo sweet and toxic all at once. Ride the lightning that is peach what ever and sweet tea whatever. Yum!