Bars Open on Christmas Eve in Washington DC

Contrary to what yuletide caroling dictates, the night before Christmas is anything but silent. We present this list of bars and restaurants open and ready to serve you a pre-holiday sip on Christmas Eve as evidence. Even if you have to wake up early on Christmas day for exchanging gifts, which you can do in your pajamas, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t take advantage of these opportunities to make the most of the night.

Mighty Pint (1831 M St NW; 202-466-3010)
4 PM - 1 AM, offering happy hour from 4 - 7 PM.

Blue Duck Tavern (24th and M Streets, NW; 202-419-6755)
5:30 - 10:30 PM, serving Executive Chef Sebastien Archambault will be offering his seasonal a la carte menu, with several holiday specials.

Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca (1100 New York Ave, NW; 202-216-9550)
5 - 9:30 PM, serving a traditional Feast of Seven Fishes

Ardeo+Bardeo (3311 Connecticut Ave.; 202-244-6750)
5 - 11:30 PM, serving a special $50, three-course menu.

nopa Kitchen + Bar (800 F St.; 202-347-4667)
5 - 9:30 PM, serving a seasonal a la carte menu with holiday specials.

Legal Sea Foods (Multiple locations)
Noon - 9 PM, serving a la carte menus at 704 7th Street NW, Washington, D.C. (202) 347-0007
11 AM - 9 PM at Tysons Galleria in Mclean, VA (703) 827-8900
11 AM - 9 PM at 2301 Jefferson Davis Hwy in Crystal City, Arlington, VA (703) 415-1200

701 Restaurant (701 Pennsylvania Ave.; 202-393-0701)
5 - 10 PM, serving its regular a la carte menu, and a special $55 three-course, prix fixe holiday menu.

Bistro Vivant (1394 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA; 703-356-1700)
5 - 10 PM, serving a $59 three-course, prix fixe holiday feast and regular a la carte menu.

Boqueria Dupont Circle (1837 M Street, NW; 202-558-9545)
11:30 AM - 10 PM, serving regular brunch menu with holiday specials, and regular dinner menu.

Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro (11750 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston, VA; 703-234-3550)
Noon - 7 PM, serving a special $55, four-course holiday feast with optional wine pairings. Reservations recommended. 

Meridian Pint (3400 11th Street, NW; 202-588-1075)
8 PM - 2 AM

Busboys and Poets (all locations)
9 AM - 10 PM

DC Reynolds (3628 Georgia Ave NW; 202-506-7178)
11 AM - 2 AM, with happy hour from 5 - 9 PM.

Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar (1104 H St NE)
5 PM - 2 AM

Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club (1103 Bladensburg Rd NE)
5 PM - 2 AM

DC Redline (707 G St NW; 202-347-8683)
11 AM - 5 PM

Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar (1736 Wisconsin Ave NW)
Noon - 9 PM

La Piquette (3714 Macomb Street NW)
Noon - 9 PM

Baron Tavern (1523 22nd Street NW; 202-293-1887)
4 - 10 PM

Quill (1200 16th St NW; 202-448-2300)
11:30 AM – 12 AM

Rosa Mexicano (575 7th St NW; 202-783-5522)
Noon - 9 PM, serving a special $35 prix fixe dinner and a la carte options, as well as hot apple cider and Mexican canela.