American University is located in North West D.C. near a plethora of fun! This guide puts it all in one place and makes choosing the right spot to chill with friends as easy as it gets.
American University hotspots
The best places to eat, drink, and be merry near campus
By Christie Doyle
Special to MetromixMay 8, 2009
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Clyde's of Chevy Chase
5441 Wisconsin Ave. - Chevy Chase301-951-9600
When school is in session Clyde's hosts "College Night" every Thursday and boast specials like $2 rail drinks and $2 Miller Lights. A DJ spins lively beats and sorry, but this party is for those that are 21 and over only. When school isn't in session Clyde's offers what is called, "Afternoon Delight." No, it's not what you're thinking (get your head out of the gutter)...rather you receive 30-50% off their crab cake sandwiches, wings, burgers and more.
Chadwick’s
5247 Wisconsin Ave. N.W. - Washington202-362-8040
This AU student hang out features happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 p.m.-7 p.m and on Mondays the specials are extended until 11. It's $2.95 for house wine and domestic beers, and 1/2 off appetizers (seafood not included). Tuesdays you can buy yourself a longneck for $2.95. Wednesdays is pint night -- $3.50 for domestics and $4.50 for imported. And on Thursdays Coronas are $3.50.
Guapos
4515 Wisconsin Ave. - Washington202-686-3588
Guapos in Tenleytown plays host to many AU sorority, fraternity, and alumni parties in their upstairs space. So if you drop by on a Friday or Saturday night, you just might be able to crash a party full of your peers. Plus, this Mexican eatery has rotating specials on drinks every month.
Rumors
1900 M St. N.W. -
Washington
202-466-7378
They have great food specials and $3 domestic bottles, rails and house wines every weekday from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Pray for good weather, because their outside patio is the ideal place to enjoy a drink on those warm days.
Madhatter
1831 M St. N.W. -
Washington
202-833-1495
If you’re looking to get “mad” or just plain crazy then check out Madhatter for great happy hour specials every Monday through Friday from 4p.m.-7 p.m. Specials include, $2.75 domestic bottles, house wines, rails and ½ off appetizers. Plus, don’t miss their famous champagne brunch every Saturday and Sunday, where you can indulge in their all-you-can-drink mimosas and bloody Mary’s complete with an endless breakfast buffet!
Ireland's Four Fields
3412 Connecticut Ave. N.W. - Washington202-244-0860
This authentic Irish bar has a fab late night menu. Munch on nachos, wings, wraps, burgers, and much more until 1 a.m. They also have great beer prices all night, so it's a one stop shop.
Atomic Billiards
3427 Connecticut Ave. N.W. - Washington202-363-7665
Bring out your inner pool shark at this laid back basement bar. If pool isn't your thing then there are plenty of other ways to have a good time. Try your hand at darts and shuffleboard or talk to the bartender and check out one of their vast selections of board games. You haven’t lived until you’ve played Uno, Sorry or Yahtzee with a drink in hand at a bar. If you’re looking to attain “regular” status, purchase a year membership to the place. It gives you free pool for two hours daily and 20% off drinks. Plus, they have happy hour every night of the week.
Buffalo Billiards
1310 19th St. N.W. - Washington202-331-7665
If you’ve got a big group of friends then head down to Buffalo Billiards for happy hour every weekday from 4 p.m.–7 p.m. This spacious venue offers $2.75 Bud and Miller Lite bottles, $3.50 Sam Adams Seasonal and Lager, and ½ off buffalo wings, chicken tenders and mozzarella sticks. They also have tons of pool tables and a large dance floor so there’s room for everyone to have fun.
Epicurean and Company
4250 Connecticut Ave. NW - Washington202-237-7711
If you love sushi then you'll want to head down to this eatery from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. to get sushi roll for only $1. If that’s not enough to get you running through the doors, they also have $2.75 draft beers, $3 house wines, and $3.25 rails. Their happy hour is only Monday through Friday, so hurry in and grab some great food and drinks for a great price.
