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

1. Dew Drop Inn

8.9
2801 8th St NE (at Edgewood & Hamlin St NE), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Edgewood · 13 tips and reviews

Sam S.Sam Sherwood: Hidden gem. Solid bands, nice patio.

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

8.5
1240 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 29 tips and reviews

Kim K.Kim Klyberg: Great craft beer and super knowledgeable and friendly bartenders. BYO food.

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

8.6
331 Pennsylvania Ave SE (4th St), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 75 tips and reviews

Tucker W.Tucker Warner: Love it! It was easy going and a fun place for a quick bite and drink.

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

8.3
3720 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Petworth · 22 tips and reviews

C S.C SG: phenomenal meat tacos and, most impressively, freshly made, delicious pupusas in a neighborhood with stiff competition

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

Bob P.Bob Pillote: Pinball; draft beer.

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

5. TallBoy

8.1
1239 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 7 tips and reviews

Michael J.Michael Jenkins: The wings are out of this world, and it's a sneaky great place to watch a game at the bar, too. Daryl runs the place, Al you know you're going to have a great time.

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

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

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

morgmorg: free popcorn and a happy hour that goes relatively late (8pm). Bingo on Mondays, trivia Tuesdays and board games available any night. Great neighborhood bar

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

7. Showtime Bar

7.6
113 Rhode Island Ave NW (btwn 1st & T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 23 tips and reviews

Andrew D.Andrew Doll: Excellent cash-only dive bar in Bloomingdale. Check out the shot'n'beer combos.

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.

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

8. Red Derby

7.9
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

7.8
1523 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 41 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Inspired by corner bars of Chicago and Detroit, Ivy & Coney serves Stroh's and malort, chili-topped Coney Dogs as well as Chicago Dogs "dragged through the garden." Read more.

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

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.

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

10. The Pug

7.6
1234 H St NE (btwn 12th & 13th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 49 tips and reviews

Casey C.Casey Cavanagh: One of my favorite bars in DC. No frills, just good people and good beer.

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.

11. Trusty's

7.5
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!!

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

12. Raven Grill

7.4
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

Hamilton's Bar & Grill is one of The 13 Best Dive Bars in Washington.

13. Hamilton's Bar & Grill

7.0
233 2nd St NW (at Constitution Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 44 tips and reviews

Maureen S.Maureen Salazar: Can't go wrong with a burger! If you're a Green Bay fan, make sure to being your gear.

Brad H.Brad Husser: Go to Hamilton's grab some tater tots.

Guy S.Guy Smiley: Keep your shirt on!