Something is
always going on in this city. College students flock to bars in Georgetown and Adams Morgan, which also offers artsy coffeehouses and multicultural restaurants. Dupont Circle attracts a more sophisticated and international crowd. U Street and the 14th Street corridor are popular nightlife areas, and quieter Capitol Hill pubs fill up when the halls of Congress empty for the day.
Most places shut down at 2 am on weeknights and 3 am on weekends. The Metro continues running until late, too. Drinks average US$6-$9 everywhere. Liquor-licensing laws require all clubs and bars to serve food. All establishments in the District are smoke-free by law.
