Best Live music bars in Washington, United States to visit (UPDATED May, 2024)

Pie Shop

Live music venue

Tiny, hip bakery serving sweet & savory pies & quiches (including vegetarian/vegan options).

$$ $$

4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~4.33 km from centre)

The Crown & Crow

Bar

Inspired by Victorian pubs, this expansive, lower-level watering hole features a 19th-century bar.

$$ $$

4.60 (470 reviews) (~1.49 km from centre)

Union Stage

Live music bar

Small, intimate venue for varied live-music performances & a bar with draft beer & pizza.

$$ $$

4.50 (730 reviews) (~2.11 km from centre)

JV's Restaurant

Live music bar

Small spot open since 1947, with vintage booths, range of musical acts, comfort food & beer & wine.

$ $$$

4.50 (420 reviews) (~12.3 km from centre)

The Light Horse Restaurant and Bar

Restaurant

Exposed brick-&-beam dining room with a seasonal American menu & large choice of craft beers.

$$ $$

4.40 (746 reviews) (~10.02 km from centre)

St. Vincent Wine

Wine bar

Cool wine bar with charcuterie boards, brunch & hearty mains, plus a garden & regular live jazz.

4.50 (347 reviews) (~4.09 km from centre)

Allegory

Cocktail bar

Sharing plates of charcuterie & cheese are served at this stylish, dark-lit cocktail bar.

$$$ $

4.40 (474 reviews) (~1.13 km from centre)

Three Whistles - Eat Drink Work

Cafe

👍👍 One of my favorite cafes to work at in the Clarendon/Arlington area. The staff are incredibly friendly, their lattes are delicious, they have tables where one can stand at, plenty of plugs, fast Wifi, and organized activities at night. During the workday, it also acts as a co-working cafe, which re...

4.40 (229 reviews) (~4.77 km from centre)

Quadrant

Lounge

Chic Ritz-Carlton bar/lounge with fireplace serving American menu, cocktails, cider on tap & more.

$$ $$

4.40 (227 reviews) (~1.54 km from centre)

Blue Sunday Bar & Grill

Restaurant

International bar food with happy hour & weekly specials in a dimly lit setting with patio seating.

$$ $$

4.20 (1K reviews) (~28.31 km from centre)

The Renegade VA

Restaurant

Buzzing restaurant offering global small plates, brews & outdoor dining, plus regular live music.

$$ $$

4.30 (359 reviews) (~5.15 km from centre)

LYDIA ON H

Restaurant

👍 After much anticipation, I finally was able to experience the much talked about Lydia’s on H street. The atmosphere was definitely a vibe and I would totally return. This was their first weekend opening the Motown Holiday popup shop and it was super cool, from the specialty drinks to the music and b...

$$ $$

4.40 (200 reviews) (~4.54 km from centre)

THRōW Social DC

Live music bar

😠 As a new spot, this place gets one star. The service was spotty. Which means she took our order and forgot half of it. She took our drink order and forgot half of it. We weren’t a big group , party or 5. She constantly “forgot to put it in” when we asked for sides to our meals or drinks. It was ul...

4.20 (656 reviews) (~5.09 km from centre)