Looking to try the best dive bars in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top dive bars in Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. Red Derby
Topping the list is Red Derby. Located at 3718 14th St. NW (between North Spring Road and North Quincy Street) in Northern Columbia Heights, it is the highest rated dive bar in Washington, boasting four stars out of 518 reviews on Yelp.
2. Dan's Cafe
Next up is Adams Morgan's Dan's Cafe, situated at 2315 18th St. NW (between North Belmont and North Kalorama roads). With four stars out of 230 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Pug
Capitol Hill's The Pug, located at 1234 H St. NE (between North 13th and North 12th streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it four stars out of 222 reviews.
4. Jackpot
Jackpot, a dive bar and sports bar located downtown, is another go-to, with four stars out of 203 Yelp reviews. Head over to 726 Seventh St. NW (between North H and North G streets) to see for yourself.
5. The Pinch
Last but not least, there's The Pinch, a Columbia Heights favorite with four stars out of 158 reviews. Stop by 3548 14th St. NW (between North Perry and North Parkwood places) to hit up the dive bar, music venue and pub grub spot next time you're in the mood.
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