Washington DC New Year's Eve Ideas For Shows, Bars And Views

4.4 (2,885)

Thu – Fri, 17:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 19:00

920 14th St NW

Four floors overlook Franklin Park with chandeliers Caribbean-infused comfort food and bottle service as the night goes on it stays open until 3 AM Thursday to Saturday I'd treat it as an all-in-one stop dinner first then upstairs It is 21 with a dress.

4.6 (5,296)

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

3000-3050 K St NW

Georgetown's boardwalk runs along the Potomac with cruise docks a central fountain plaza and a winter ice rink I'd start the night here with a riverside walk and a skate before heading inland Visitors love the river views and relaxed harbor feel but say.

4.2 (174)

Thu, 18:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 18:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 15:00

69 Q St SW

On top of the Cambria Hotel near Nationals Park and Audi Field this indoor-outdoor rooftop now operating as Croix Rooftop pairs panoramic views with cocktails and private bottle service I'd make it an early-evening stop for the skyline It is 21 with a business.

4.5 (10,328)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1)

600 14th St NW

Near the White House The Hamilton pairs sushi like sea bream nigiri and crab fried rice with shows in its subterranean venue and late-night music upstairs in The Loft I'd book dinner and stay for The Loft Visitors highlight the long menu rapid service.

4.6 (67)

Mon, Thu, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sat, 10:30 – 14:00, 16:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 10:30 – 14:00, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1)

1539 7th St NW

Chef Sanjay Mandhaiya's Shaw dining bar serves loaded crab fries, oysters and tavern steaks with craft cocktails, and keeps a dedicated late-night menu. I'd come after midnight for crab fries and a nightcap. Guests compliment the lively, music-filled room, attentive service and the cocktails.

4.3 (663)

Wed, 17:00 – 23:00; Thu, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 23:00

640 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast

At metrobar in Northeast DC you drink inside stationary railcars beside an outdoor platform with DJs pizza and events like vinyl record flea markets I'd pick it for a low-key no-dress-code start to the night Visitors enjoy the train-themed setting and outdoor space though.

4.5 (2,110)

Mon, 12:00 – 18:00; Tue – Sun, 12:00 – 20:00

1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW

Standing on Pennsylvania Avenue from 1835 the National Theatre is the country's oldest venue still presenting touring Broadway shows with 1 672 seats chandeliers and balconies I'd book a show before the late-night plans Visitors note clear views even from the balcony and warn.

4.5 (3,895)

1776 D Street NW

Opened in 1929 inside the Daughters of the American Revolution headquarters DAR Constitution Hall seats more than 3 700 in a Neoclassical National Historic Landmark I'd check the calendar first from the box office opens only on event days Expect security screening and a.

4.5 (896)

Mon – Sun, 19:00 – 00:00 (+1)

1811 14th St NW

Black Cat is a multilevel independent club for indie and punk split between the Concert Room and the Red Room with no velvet ropes I'd choose it for a night that feels unpolished in the standout way Patrons call it an unpretentious rock venue.

4.6 (3,214)

Wed – Fri, 06:15 – 23:10; Sat – Sun, 05:45 – 23:10

1140 Connecticut Ave NW

This Connecticut Avenue basement books national touring headliners and local showcases in an intimate room with a no-phone policy I'd book an early set and start the year laughing Visitors praise the staff and the consistent quality of the shows while noting tight seating.