Bloomingdale

historic gentrifying · 20001

Bloomingdale dates well if you accept what it is: a small triangle of rowhouses east of Howard, north of Shaw, organized around the corner of 1st and R where Big Bear Cafe and Boundary Stone sit across from each other. Start at Big Bear for a daylight first meeting, walk Crispus Attucks Park, end at Boundary Stone or Red Hen on Bryant. Tradeoffs are real. North Capitol Street is loud and unfriendly to cross, the venue list is short enough that regulars notice you, and Metro is a walk to Shaw or NoMa. But the scale is the point: you will actually talk.

21,774

singles 22–50

49%

male

$86,158

median income

$2,499

median rent

The data

Bloomingdale by the numbers

Bloomingdale runs roughly balanced, about 49% men to 51% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Bloomingdale is about $86,200.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Bloomingdale pays about $2,500 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 21,800 Bloomingdale residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

12 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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12 spots across Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale
Dining
L'Ardente
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,227
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,227 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at L'Ardente.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:45 to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:45 to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:45 to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:45 to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:45 to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
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Bloomingdale
Drinks
Boundary Stone
Pub$$$$★ 4.5 · 997
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
116 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 997 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 12 AM
Tue12 PM to 12 AM
Wed12 PM to 12 AM
Thu12 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Bloomingdale
Drinks
Code Red
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 342
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
2440 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 342 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
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Bloomingdale
Dining
Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 307
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1315 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 307 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10:30 PM
Tue4 to 10:30 PM
Wed4 to 10:30 PM
Thu12 to 10:30 PM
Fri12 to 11:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 11:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 10:30 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Bloomingdale
Drinks
600 T
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 267
Outdoor seating
Find it
600 T St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 267 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat5 PM to 1 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
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Bloomingdale
Drinks
Death & Co. D.C.
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 212
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
124 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 212 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Death & Co. D.C..
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 1 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Bloomingdale
Drinks
Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits
Wine store★ 4.3 · 115
Find it
1836 1st St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 115 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services
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Bloomingdale
Drinks
Alegria
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 106
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
670 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 106 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 11 PM
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu12 to 11 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 11 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Bloomingdale
Drinks
Gold Clover Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 100
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
251 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 100 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Gold Clover Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 2 AM
Tue5 PM to 2 AM
Wed5 PM to 2 AM
Thu5 PM to 2 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun5 PM to 2 AM
Dining
Outdoor seating
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Bloomingdale
Drinks
The Dabney Cellar
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 100
Find it
1222 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 100 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Dabney Cellar.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat5 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Dine-in
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Bloomingdale
Drinks
Side Door
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 42
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1648 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20002
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 42 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Side Door.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu6 to 11 PM
Fri6 PM to 1 AM
Sat6 PM to 1 AM
SunClosed
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Bloomingdale
Drinks
Sook DC
Wine bar$$$$★ 4 · 37
LGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1346 T St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 37 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sook DC.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7:30 AM to 3 PM
Tue7:30 AM to 3 PM
Wed7:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu7:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri7:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat7:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun7:30 AM to 10 PM
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale by the numbers

Local date spots

L'Ardente

Boundary Stone

Code Red

Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar

600 T

Death & Co. D.C.

Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits

Alegria

Gold Clover Bar

The Dabney Cellar

Side Door

Sook DC

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