Bar in Washington DC, United States
Amazonia (2nd Floor) | Causa (1st Floor)
175Pearl PointsTwo-Floor Night
About Amazonia (2nd Floor) | Causa (1st Floor)
A good date-night choice in Shaw if drinks matter more than a bargain read. The two-floor Amazonia and Causa setup gives a first visit enough structure for cocktails plus food, and 2026 Tales Spirited Awards Top 10 nominee recognition makes it a more serious bar pick than a casual fallback.
For a planned evening in Washington, D.C. Amazonia (2nd Floor) | Causa (1st Floor) is best approached through the details that are actually verified: its listed hours, smart-casual dress code, and confirmed 2026 Tales Spirited Awards Top 10 Nominee recognition.
The clearest confirmed signal is recognition from the 2026 Tales Spirited Awards: Amazonia (2nd Floor) | Causa (1st Floor) is listed as a Top 10 Nominee for Best U.S. Restaurant Bar and for World's Best Spirits Selection. That makes it a relevant Washington, D.C. option when those bar-related accolades matter to the plan.
Plan around the confirmed basics
The verified hours support evening and later use: service begins at 5 PM Monday through Thursday, 4 PM Friday, and 3 PM Saturday and Sunday, with closing listed at 11 PM Sunday through Tuesday and midnight Wednesday through Saturday.
Verified public details here do not include pricing, seating, reservations, food format, or service style, so the smarter read is to plan around the confirmed hours, smart-casual dress code, and award recognition rather than assuming a specific dining format. If you want another Washington, D.C. option to compare, consider All-Purpose Shaw.
Use timing as the main planning tool
Because the verified facts do not specify reservations, seating, or service format, timing is the most practical detail to use when planning. Earlier listed opening times on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday may be useful if you want more schedule flexibility.
Compared with other Washington, D.C. options, this is less a page with many verified operational details and more a venue with clear bar-related recognition. Allegory, Eighteenth Street Lounge, WILD DAYS, All-Purpose Shaw, and Family Ethiopian Restaurant may also be worth comparing depending on the kind of outing you are planning.
Use this as a Washington, D.C. candidate when the confirmed hours, smart-casual dress code, and 2026 Tales Spirited Awards Top 10 Nominee recognition fit the plan. For broader planning, scan Our full Washington, D.C. bars guide, then cross-check other Washington, D.C. dining and experience guides as needed.
Travelers comparing picks outside D.C. can also browse other city guides, but this page is focused on Amazonia (2nd Floor) | Causa (1st Floor) in Washington, D.C.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amazonia (2nd Floor) | Causa (1st Floor) good for a date?
It can be a candidate for a planned two-person night in Washington, D.C. if the confirmed smart-casual dress code and evening-to-late-night hours fit the occasion. The venue also has 2026 Tales Spirited Awards Top 10 Nominee recognition for Best U.S. Restaurant Bar and World's Best Spirits Selection. Allegory is another Washington, D.C. option to compare.
Does Amazonia (2nd Floor) | Causa (1st Floor) have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not verified in the available facts. Plan based on the confirmed Washington, D.C. location, smart-casual dress code, and listed hours, and check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Do I need a reservation at Amazonia (2nd Floor) | Causa (1st Floor)?
Reservation requirements are not verified in the available facts. If timing matters, especially during later evening hours, check the venue's official channels before going. WILD DAYS is another Washington, D.C. option to compare.
Is the food good at Amazonia (2nd Floor) | Causa (1st Floor)?
The verified facts do not include specific food details, menu format, cuisine, or pricing, so it would be better not to judge the venue from unconfirmed menu claims. The confirmed recognition is bar-related: 2026 Tales Spirited Awards Top 10 Nominee listings for Best U.S. Restaurant Bar and World's Best Spirits Selection. All-Purpose Shaw is another Washington, D.C. option to compare.
What's the crowd like at Amazonia (2nd Floor) | Causa (1st Floor)?
The available facts do not verify a specific crowd profile. The confirmed details are the Washington, D.C. location, smart-casual dress code, evening-to-late-night hours, and 2026 Tales Spirited Awards Top 10 Nominee recognition. Family Ethiopian Restaurant is another Washington, D.C. option to compare.
Does Amazonia (2nd Floor) | Causa (1st Floor) have happy hour deals?
Happy hour deals are not verified in the available facts. The confirmed information covers hours, smart-casual dress code, and 2026 Tales Spirited Awards Top 10 Nominee recognition, but not a discount structure. Eighteenth Street Lounge is another Washington, D.C. option to compare. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
What's the best time to go to Amazonia (2nd Floor) | Causa (1st Floor)?
Use the listed hours to choose the timing that fits your plan. Verified hours are Monday and Tuesday 5–11 PM; Wednesday and Thursday 5 PM–12 AM; Friday 4 PM–12 AM; Saturday 3 PM–12 AM; and Sunday 3–11 PM.
Location
920 Blagden Alley NW 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20001
Washington DC, United States
Compare Amazonia (2nd Floor) | Causa (1st Floor)
Where to place it against nearby options
Amazonia and Causa sits in the drinks-led date-night lane rather than the casual meal lane. Pick it over All-Purpose Shaw when the bar program is the reason for going; pick All-Purpose Shaw when the group wants an easier dinner decision.
Against Eighteenth Street Lounge and Allegory, the decision is mood. Eighteenth Street Lounge is the classic lounge comparison, Allegory is the destination-cocktail comparison, and Amazonia and Causa is the flexible date-night middle ground.
WILD DAYS is better for a higher-energy night, while Family Ethiopian Restaurant belongs on the list when food is the anchor. For two people starting in Shaw, Amazonia and Causa is the stronger drinks-first plan.
If this is not the right fit
Book Allegory instead if the goal is a more destination-style cocktail night. Choose All-Purpose Shaw if the date needs to feel lower-pressure and more dinner-first.
How it compares in Washington, D.C.
Choose Amazonia and Causa when the night needs a serious drinks anchor with date-night polish. Its 2026 Tales Spirited Awards Top 10 nominee recognition gives it a stronger bar-program signal than All-Purpose Shaw, which reads better for a casual dinner-first plan, and Family Ethiopian Restaurant, which is the better call when the meal is the main reason to go.
Eighteenth Street Lounge is the better cross-shop for a classic D.C. lounge mood, while Allegory makes more sense if the priority is a cocktail bar with a stronger destination-bar feel. Amazonia and Causa is easier to justify for a first date because the two-floor format gives the evening more flexibility without committing to a full tasting-menu style night.
WILD DAYS is the stronger choice when energy and a bigger night out matter more than conversation. For value, All-Purpose Shaw is the safer pick because the format is easier to predict. For drinks-led quality and a more deliberate two-person plan, Amazonia and Causa is the better booking.
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