Best spots to go out with friends
“Places that work for a group: drinks, a terrace, somewhere you can actually hear each other.”
Union Market
1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
“Indoor food hall in northeast DC with local vendors, less touristy than Eastern Market, good fishmonger and cheese counter”
1 month ago
Busboys and Poets
2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
“Bookstore-café-restaurant on 14th St NW, large space with good wifi and no pressure to leave, weekday mornings are the working-friendly version”
1 month ago
Kennedy Center Rooftop Terrace
2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566
“Free rooftop terrace with panoramic Potomac views, also free 45-minute performances in the Grand Foyer most evenings at 6pm”
1 month ago
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC 20036
“The actual park is small with chess tables and a fountain, but the neighborhood around it is one of the most walkable in DC with good bookstores, cafés and restaurants”
1 month ago
Gravelly Point Park
Gravelly Point, Arlington, VA 22202
“Grassy park at the end of Reagan National's main runway, planes come in at 200 feet, Potomac views and DC skyline in the background, free parking”
1 month ago
Eastern Market
225 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
“Historic Capitol Hill market open since 1873, Saturday morning is the golden time for the outdoor stalls and flea market”
1 month ago
Georgetown Waterfront Park
3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007
“Riverside park along the Potomac in Georgetown, great at sunset, can get busy on summer weekends”
1 month ago
Going out with a group
Finding a place that works for everyone is harder than it sounds. Too loud, too expensive, no outdoor space, nowhere to sit. These spots have been tested by real people who brought actual friends.
The map shows bars with terraces, parks that welcome groups, and rooftops that don't require a reservation three weeks in advance. Filter by city and evening hours to narrow it down.
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