Top rated Live music bars in Washington, United States to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Pie Shop

Live music venue

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

$$ $$

4.60 (1.1K reviews)

The Crown & Crow

Bar

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

$$ $$

4.60 (457 reviews)

St. Vincent Wine

Wine bar

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

4.60 (339 reviews)

Union Stage

Live music bar

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

$$ $$

4.50 (714 reviews)

Allegory

Cocktail bar

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

$$$ $

4.40 (468 reviews)

Quadrant

Lounge

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

$$ $$

4.40 (208 reviews)

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...

4.30 (162 reviews)

Howl at the Moon Washington, D.C.

Bar

High-energy regular live music shows in a popular bar chain featuring novelty bucket drinks.

$$ $$

4.30 (103 reviews)

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 (649 reviews)