Highest-rated Bars in Washington, D.C., According to Tripadvisor

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Highest-rated bars in Washington, D.C., according to Tripadvisor

Over the years, Tripadvisor has become the world's largest travel resource with alone.

When the site was founded in 2000, the founders' goal was to provide travelers with an online platform to exchange reviews of destinations and hospitality businesses such as hotels and restaurants. Travelers from all over the world continue to use the site and app to determine where to stay, learn about the under-the-radar gems in their chosen destination, and where to eat, based on other travelers' reviews.

For hotels and restaurants, reviews can boost foot traffic to a location. But at times, they can be misleading in that they disproportionately cover more touristy areas while ignoring some local gems. In New York City, for example, a majority of highly rated bars were located in the Theater District—likely due to all the tourists who flock there and are more inclined to leave reviews.

compiled a list of the highest rated bars and pubs in Washington, D.C. on . Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some bars on the list may have recently closed.

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#19. Parlay Gastropub and Lounge

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (11 reviews)
- Detailed ratings:
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1827 M St NW, Washington DC, DC 20036-2503
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#18. The Brighton

- Rating: 3.0 / 5 (99 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.0/5), Service (3.0/5), Value (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 949 Wharf St SW, Washington DC, DC 20024-3435
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#17. Town Tavern

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (10 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Service (3.0/5), Value (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Pub
- Price: $
- Address: 2323 18th St NW, Washington DC, DC 20009-1814
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#16. Looking Glass Lounge

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (12 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3634 Georgia Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20010-1650
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#15. Recessions Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (20 reviews)
- Detailed ratings:
- Type of cuisine: Bar, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1823 L Street North West, Washington DC, DC 20036-3832
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#14. Solly's U St Tavern

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (19 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pub
- Price: $
- Address: 1942 11th St NW, Washington DC, DC 20001-4114
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#13. Pearl Street Warehouse

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (21 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Service (4.0/5), Value (2.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 33 Pearl St SW, Washington DC, DC 20024-2497
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#12. Denson Liquor

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (26 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 600 F St NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-1603
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#11. Mission Navy Yard

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (25 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1221 Van St SE, Washington DC, DC 20003-4633
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#10. Cantina Bambina

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (20 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Service (3.5/5), Value (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 960 Wharf St SW, Washington DC, DC 20024-3445
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#9. VUE Rooftop

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (14 reviews)
- Detailed ratings:
- Type of cuisine: $$ - $$$
- Price: not available
- Address: 515 15th St. NW Hotel Washington, Washington DC, DC 20004
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#8. Sudhouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (16 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1340 U Street, Washington DC, DC
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#7. Baby Wale

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (68 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1124 9th St NW, Washington DC, DC 20001-4314
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#6. Bar Deco

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (89 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 717 6th St NW, Washington DC, DC 20001-3703
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#5. Bier Baron Tavern and DC Comedy Loft

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (110 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1523 22nd St NW, Washington DC, DC 20037-1005
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#4. McClellan's Retreat

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (41 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2031 Florida Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20009-1200
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#3. Stans-Restaurant and Lounge

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (116 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1029 Vermont Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20005-3517
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#2. Mr. Henry's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (144 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 601 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20003-4303
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#1. Whiskey Charlie

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (235 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 975 7th St SW Rooftop of the Canopy Hotel, Washington DC, DC 20024-3437
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