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"I noticed Licht Café arrived in late 2021 as a cozy cocktail perch on the U Street corridor, adding to the neighborhood’s growing nightlife options." - Evan Caplan
Classic cocktails, edgy art, and a cozy European vibe
1520 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Get directions
$10–20
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