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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Mercado del Este
225 7th St SEConsidered 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 SoutheastOldest 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. SEFree 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 SEThe 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. SERegional-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.
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 SEBest 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 SEBreakfast 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 SENo-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 SERestaurant 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
Good Stuff Eatery
303 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGourmet Burgers
CHIKO
423 8th St SEInnovative 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. SECorner 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 SELooking for an easy dinner out or to grab a quiet drink at the bar without walking far? This is your spot
Sanphan Thai Cuisine
653 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThai
La Plaza Mexican Cuisine
629 Pennsylvania Ave. SENo-frills Mexican & Salvadorian
matchbox
521 8th St SEBrick 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.
Joselito Casa de Comidas
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEModern Spanish
Trattoria Alberto of Capitol Hill
508 8th Street SoutheastClassic 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
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Best ice cream in the neighborhood
Moorenko's
720 C St SEClosest Ice Cream