metrobar

"RB, a food photographer and restaurant events manager in Washington, D.C., and their partner prefer low-key date nights involving home-cooked meals and quality time on their rooftop, rather than traditional restaurant outings." - Bettina Makalintal

"Situated in a former Metrorail car, the unique outpost offers hot cocktail and Commanders bourbon specials all day, in addition to beer buckets and nosh from Kush Food Truck." - Vinciane Ngomsi

"Weekly bingo with mocktails and a hot cocoa karaoke night in collaboration with Zero Proof Nation." - Emily Venezky

"This transport-inspired outdoor bar in Northeast continues its tradition of hosting an afternoon celebration for the holiday. On December 18, the bar will have a young professionals DCJCC event with a s’mores bar and fire pits, specialty drinks, Israeli dance music, candle lighting, sufganiyot, quiet spaces for crafts and dreidel playing, and a best ugly Hanukkah sweater/outfit contest. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door." - Evan Caplan

"Ordinarily closed on Tuesdays, Metrobar will be hosting a special Election Night watch party from 4 to 11 p.m., displaying live results on its 20-foot projector screen. The event is free and you can RSVP on Eventbrite." - Kalina Newman