Capitol Hill Guidebook

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Capitol Hill Guidebook

Unique to the Neighborhood

Considered the heart and soul of Capitol Hill, this is a neighborhood must-see! The indoor market is the oldest marketplace in Washington DC, and on weekends it spills out into the streets as an outdoor farmers market, art sale, and flea market, often accompanied by various street musicians. The lunch counter inside is also a great place to grab breakfast or lunch (cash only).
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Východní trh
225 7th St SE
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Considered the heart and soul of Capitol Hill, this is a neighborhood must-see! The indoor market is the oldest marketplace in Washington DC, and on weekends it spills out into the streets as an outdoor farmers market, art sale, and flea market, often accompanied by various street musicians. The lunch counter inside is also a great place to grab breakfast or lunch (cash only).
This beautiful historic building has been home to all but the first two Commandants of the U.S. Marine Corps since its construction in 1801. And is said to be the oldest, continuously occupied public building in Washington, D.C.
Home of the Commandants
This beautiful historic building has been home to all but the first two Commandants of the U.S. Marine Corps since its construction in 1801. And is said to be the oldest, continuously occupied public building in Washington, D.C.
Oldest Marine Barracks in the country. Make (free) reservations to attend the Friday Evening Parade - the finest in military excellence including performances by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and the esteemed United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Listen carefully (from our house or closer to the Barracks) to hear the National Anthem played daily at 8:00am and Taps performed daily at sunset.
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Marine Barracks
8th Street Southeast
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Oldest Marine Barracks in the country. Make (free) reservations to attend the Friday Evening Parade - the finest in military excellence including performances by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and the esteemed United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Listen carefully (from our house or closer to the Barracks) to hear the National Anthem played daily at 8:00am and Taps performed daily at sunset.
Hyde Speakeasy Above Harvest Tide Steakhouse (212 7th Street SE) is a hidden password-protected speakeasy only open on Friday and Saturday nights. Ask me for this week's password, and use the unmarked left-side door to enter. This is a dimly-lit swanky speakeasy with chocolate-rimmed wine glasses, luxe steaks, and a strict "no-phone-use" policy.
Hyde
Hyde Speakeasy Above Harvest Tide Steakhouse (212 7th Street SE) is a hidden password-protected speakeasy only open on Friday and Saturday nights. Ask me for this week's password, and use the unmarked left-side door to enter. This is a dimly-lit swanky speakeasy with chocolate-rimmed wine glasses, luxe steaks, and a strict "no-phone-use" policy.
Free jazz concerts most Friday nights on the metro plaza
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Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
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Free jazz concerts most Friday nights on the metro plaza
The Library of Congress has a stunning interior worth seeing. Check online for hours, especially limited hours to go into the iconic main reading room. Then reserve your free yet required timed entry tickets
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Library Of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Building
10 Independence Ave SE
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The Library of Congress has a stunning interior worth seeing. Check online for hours, especially limited hours to go into the iconic main reading room. Then reserve your free yet required timed entry tickets

Groceries

Regional-favorite small grocery store with mostly organic selections. Don't be intimidated by the long line, it moves very quickly
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Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
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Regional-favorite small grocery store with mostly organic selections. Don't be intimidated by the long line, it moves very quickly
A larger full-service grocery store with the usual essentials, plus a pharmacy, beer, wine, and liquor.
Safeway
A larger full-service grocery store with the usual essentials, plus a pharmacy, beer, wine, and liquor.
Grocery store that specializes in natural and organic food
Whole Foods Market
Grocery store that specializes in natural and organic food

Breakfast

Best bagels in the neighborhood. Also a great place for lunch
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Bullfrog Bagels
317 7th St SE
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Best bagels in the neighborhood. Also a great place for lunch
Breakfast counter inside the historic Eastern Market. Cash only
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The Market Lunch
225 7th St SE
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Breakfast counter inside the historic Eastern Market. Cash only
No-frills neighborhood diner serving basic breakfast and lunch options. You might even bump into a congressperson.
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Jimmy T's Place
501 E Capitol St SE
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No-frills neighborhood diner serving basic breakfast and lunch options. You might even bump into a congressperson.
Restaurant serving large portions of classic American food for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Be sure to try their homemade poptarts or other pastries. This is a great restaurant for families
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Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SE
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Restaurant serving large portions of classic American food for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Be sure to try their homemade poptarts or other pastries. This is a great restaurant for families

Lunch or Quick Dinner

Gourmet Burgers
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Good Stuff Eatery
303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
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Gourmet Burgers
Innovative Chinese-Korean
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CHIKO
423 8th St SE
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Innovative Chinese-Korean
We, The Pizza

Easy Restaurants

These are restaurants where you can grab a solid tasty meal without breaking the bank account. These are the restaurants we would choose for an ordinary night out.
Corner pub with Victorian decor that serves burgers & craft beers and hosts jazz bands upstairs. Mr. Henry's has been a neighborhood staple for over 60 years and is where Roberta Flack, and others, began their music careers. *Half Price Burgers on Mondays*
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Mr. Henry's Restaurant
601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
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Corner pub with Victorian decor that serves burgers & craft beers and hosts jazz bands upstairs. Mr. Henry's has been a neighborhood staple for over 60 years and is where Roberta Flack, and others, began their music careers. *Half Price Burgers on Mondays*
Looking for an easy dinner out or to grab a quiet drink at the bar without walking far? This is your spot
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Boxcar Tavern
224 7th St SE
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Looking for an easy dinner out or to grab a quiet drink at the bar without walking far? This is your spot
Thai
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Sanphan Thai Cuisine
653 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
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Thai
No-frills Mexican & Salvadorian
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La Plaza Mexican Cuisine
629 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
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No-frills Mexican & Salvadorian
Brick oven pizza and classic modern American
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matchbox
521 8th St SE
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Brick oven pizza and classic modern American

Nice Dinner Out

These are some of the nicer restaurants in the neighborhood with high-quality, often creative, food. Somewhere to go for a date-night or otherwise nice dinner out. Tend to be a little more pricey than other options in the neighborhood.
Modern Spanish
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Joselito Casa de Comidas
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
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Modern Spanish
Classic Italian
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Trattoria Alberto of Capitol Hill
508 8th Street Southeast
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Classic Italian
Excellent steak and more. A former favorite of Nancy Pelosi.
Harvest Tide Steakhouse - Capitol Hill, Washington DC
Excellent steak and more. A former favorite of Nancy Pelosi.

Ice Cream & Dessert

Best ice cream in the neighborhood
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Best ice cream in the neighborhood
Closest Ice Cream
Moorenko's
720 C St SE
Closest Ice Cream