Where are the good bars/lounges in DC? (mattress, rooftop)

[RLCMA]

I'm in DC for a while and I was wondering what the good places are for single, young professionals to hang out? I've only been to 1 or 2 places in Georgetown and I would really like to know what places are good tonight and tomorrow as well as on weekends. Thank you.

[Bluefly]

There's a collection of pretty decent up-market places in Midtown right at the intersection of Connecticut Ave. / M Street / 18th Street (just north of Farragut Square, south of Dupont Circle). They tend to draw an international crowd, a lot moreso than Georgetown.

Maybe start with 18th Street Lounge, which doesn't have a sign, but its entrance is just left of the mattress store and its above that store. Dress decent. They have a pretty strict dress code.

[DC's Finest]

Lima 14 & K
Lotus 14 & K
The Park 14 & I
Ozios 18 & M

[Rayma]

Venture uptown into Adams Morgan. There are plenty of bars to choose from all along 18th street ... just stick closer to Columbia Rd (not south, near Florida). I particularly like GrandCentral and the Reef bar, which has a really nice heated rooftop lounge.

[JassyFresh]

Two Words...Adams Morgan. I used to live in the area and I miss 18th street with a passion. My old stomping grounds were Ventnor, GrandCentral and Saki. Plus Jumbo slice or Julia's Empanadas was the best after a looong night out.