Dan's Cafe
     

Dan's Cafe

Washington, DC

No, it's not closed down — even if it might look that way. A dive bar to its core, Dan's Cafe isn't the place to head for a quiet drink — but if you're looking for somewhere to get well lubricated before heading elsewhere, you've come to the right place. This non-air-conditioned, cash-only joint sells beer, but is far better known for its squeeze bottles full of liquor. Yes, you read that correctly — for a nominal fee, the barkeep will fill a ketchup-style squirt bottle full of liquor and the mixer of your choice, hand you however many shot glasses you need, and set you loose to drink or dish it however you see fit. There's also a pool table and a jukebox, one or both of which may not be working when you arrive — but by the time you leave, odds are you won't really care.

Photos: Chris Goldberg
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