Best of Barracks Row, DC
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Barracks Row, DC — mapped and organized by category.
About Barracks Row
Barracks Row is a commercial strip along 8th Street SE that connects the Navy Yard and Capitol Hill neighborhoods in Southeast Washington, D.C. Located south of Eastern Market between M Street SE and Pennsylvania Avenue SE, the area faces the Marine Barracks, also known as 8th & I.
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Sushi Taro
Sushi Taro is a Japanese restaurant specializing in sushi located at 1503 17th Street Northwest. It has received a Michelin star.
View details →Best Hotels in Barracks Row
5 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Capital Hilton
The Capital Hilton is a historic hotel in Downtown Washington, D.C., originally named the Hotel Statler.
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Hilton Arlington National Landing
Hilton Arlington National Landing is a hotel located in Crystal City.
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The Westin Washington, D.C City Center
The Westin Washington, D.C City Center is a hotel located in the Logan Circle neighborhood.
Best Restaurants in Barracks Row
16 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Bombay Street Food 3
Bombay Street Food 3 is an Indian restaurant located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood.
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Iron Gate Inn Restaurant
Iron Gate Inn Restaurant serves mediterranean cuisine in the Dupont Circle neighborhood.
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Let Desales
Let Desales offers classic French dishes in the Dupont Circle neighborhood.
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Pizzeria Paradiso
Pizzeria Paradiso is a pizza restaurant located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood.
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Sushi Taro
Sushi Taro is a Japanese restaurant specializing in sushi located at 1503 17th Street Northwest. It has received a Michelin star.
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The Admiral
The Admiral serves burgers, tacos, sandwiches, and fish & chips in Dupont Circle.
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The Oval Room
The Oval Room is an American‑style restaurant located in The West End.
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The Regent Thai Cuisine
The Regent Thai Cuisine serves authentic Thai dishes in the Dupont Circle area.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Barracks Row
20 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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City Place Cafe
City Place Cafe serves Mediterranean dishes in the Dupont Circle neighborhood.
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Harrar Coffee and Roastery
Harrar Coffee and Roastery serves coffee in the Park View neighborhood. It is a coffee shop that offers a range of roasted blends.
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Heat da Spot
Heat da Spot is a café located in the Park View neighborhood that serves coffee, american, and ethiopian dishes.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Barracks Row
15 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Black Jack
Black Jack is a bar in the Logan Circle neighborhood that offers American and pizza cuisine.
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Colada Shop
Colada Shop is a bar located in Logan Circle that serves Cuban cuisine.
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Sauf Haus Bier Hall & Garten
Sauf Haus Bier Hall & Garten is a bar located in Dupont Circle that offers a relaxed atmosphere for enjoying drinks.
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The Dew Drop Inn
The Dew Drop Inn is a bar located in the Edgewood neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Barracks Row
6 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Anderson House
Located on Embassy Row in Dupont Circle, Anderson House is a Gilded Age mansion open to visitors as a historic house museum. It now serves as the Society of the Cincinnati’s international headquarters and hosts a research library on 17th‑ and 18th‑century military history.
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Dacor Bacon House Museum
The Dacor Bacon House Museum is a historic residence located at 1801 F St Northwest, Washington, D.C., and has been converted into a private club and office space by DACOR and the BACON House Foundation.
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National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society is located in Dupont Circle and offers visitors a chance to explore its extensive collections and exhibits on global cultures and natural history.
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Sumner School
The Charles Sumner School opened in 1872 and served as the first teachers' college for African American students in Washington, D.C.
Best Shops in Barracks Row
25 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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American Roadtrip Pillows
American Roadtrip Pillows is a shop in the Bellair neighborhood that sells travel pillows.
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Big Planet Comics
Big Planet Comics is a shop located in the Adams Morgan neighborhood.
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Marcella Kriebel Art + Illustration
Marcella Kriebel Art + Illustration offers a curated selection of original artwork in the Bellair neighborhood.
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Neptune Fine Art
Neptune Fine Art is a shop located in Logan Circle that offers a curated selection of contemporary artwork.
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Solid State Books
Solid State Books is a shop located in the Logan Circle neighborhood.
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IA&A at Hillyer
IA&A at Hillyer is a shop located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Barracks Row
2 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Fort Bunker Hill Park
Fort Bunker Hill Park is a historic site in Washington, D.C., once part of the city’s Civil War defenses.
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