THE HAPPY HOUR INDEX · OCTOBER 2026
What happy hour costs in Washington, DC
One round — cheapest drink + cheapest bite — costs a median $14 here, #11 of 22 cities (national median $14).
THE INDEX · DRINK + BITE
$14
median of 47 venues
COCKTAIL
$9
median of 64 venues
BEER
$6
median of 46 venues
WINE
$8
median of 59 venues
OYSTER (EACH)
$2.50
median of 7 venues
By neighbourhood
| Area | Index | Cocktail | Beer | Wine | Oyster (each) | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Street / Logan Circle | $14 | $8 | $5.95 | $7 | — | 10 |
| Adams Morgan | — | $9.50 | — | — | — | 8 |
| Capitol Hill / Eastern Market | $16.50 | — | — | $9 | — | 8 |
| Downtown | — | $8.50 | — | — | — | 13 |
| Dupont Circle | $13.98 | $9 | $5.95 | $8 | — | 11 |
| Foggy Bottom | — | $10.50 | — | $9 | — | 6 |
| Georgetown | — | $10 | — | $9 | — | 8 |
| Navy Yard / Capitol Riverfront | — | $8 | $6 | $7 | — | 11 |
| NoMa / Union Market District | — | $8.50 | $6 | $9 | — | 6 |
| Southwest Waterfront / The Wharf | $13 | $8 | — | $8.50 | — | 10 |
| U Street / Shaw | $13.50 | $9 | $5 | $10 | — | 8 |
Blank = fewer than 4 priced venues in that area.
The cheapest in Washington, DC right now
Cocktails
Beer
- $4 Last Call
- $5 Agora DC
- $5 Bar Charley
- $5 Brass Rabbit
- $5 CIRCA at Navy Yard