Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
Rewind
100Pearl PointsLate-Night Bar Pick
About Rewind
Rewind is a practical Dupont Circle choice for drinks-led nights, late plans, casual celebrations where flexibility matters more than a destination menu. It is easier to recommend as a bar stop than as the anchor for a food-focused occasion, especially for groups that want a central Washington, D.C. location and an informal pace.
Rewind is a Washington, D.C. venue with verified late operating hours and a casual dress code. The clearest planning value is timing: it opens at 5 PM Monday through Saturday, stays open until 1 AM Sunday through Thursday, extends to 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. Sunday hours begin earlier, from 1 PM to 1 AM.
A late-hours Washington, D.C. option
The useful thing to know about Rewind is its schedule. For plans that may run into the night, the venue has verified hours that reach 1 AM most nights and 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. That makes it easier to consider for late-evening plans than venues with earlier closing times.
Keep the expectations simple. The verified information supports Rewind as a casual, late-hours Washington, D.C. option, but it does not confirm a specific cuisine, chef, menu format, price point, seating layout, or drinks program. If those details matter for the occasion, confirm them directly before making Rewind the center of the plan.
Who should choose it, who should trade up
Choose Rewind when the priority is a casual setting and hours that run late. Skip it as the sole plan if the occasion depends on a confirmed menu style, formal service format, or specific dining details that are not part of the verified information here. Readers building a fuller night can compare broader Washington, D.C. listings through the Washington, D.C. bars guide and the Washington, D.C. restaurants guide.
The smarter play is to match the venue to the job: casual dress, verified late hours, a Washington, D.C. location. If the night needs a confirmed dinner plan first, compare other options before deciding where Rewind fits. If the night also needs lodging, start with the Washington, D.C. hotels guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Rewind?
The verified information does not confirm specific dishes, drinks, or a menu format at Rewind. Use the confirmed details for planning: Rewind is in Washington, D.C. has a casual dress code, keeps late hours. If the order matters, check the current menu directly before going.
Is Rewind good for solo dining?
The verified information does not confirm a solo-dining setup, seating layout, or service style. Rewind may still be considered for a casual Washington, D.C. stop, especially during its verified hours of 5 PM to 1 AM Sunday through Thursday and 5 PM to 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. Confirm the current setup if that matters to the plan.
Is Rewind good for a special occasion?
Rewind is best evaluated on the verified facts: casual dress and late hours, including Friday and Saturday service until 3 AM. The available information does not confirm a formal dining format, private event setup, or special-occasion package, so confirm directly if the occasion needs specific arrangements.
Can Rewind accommodate groups?
The verified information does not confirm group capacity, reservations, seating count, or event service. Its hours are broad, including Sunday from 1 PM to 1 AM, but anyone planning for a group should check directly with Rewind before relying on it for a larger gathering.
What are alternatives to Rewind in Washington, D.C.?
Other Washington, D.C. options to compare include Darvish Kitchen, Dirty Martini, Residents Cafe & Bar, Selva, Talkin' Tacos Washington DC. Rewind is the clearer fit when the deciding factors are casual dress and verified late hours.
Is lunch or dinner better at Rewind?
The verified hours do not establish a lunch service. Rewind opens at 5 PM Monday through Saturday, with Friday and Saturday hours running until 3 AM. On Sunday, the verified hours are 1 PM to 1 AM, but any specific daytime menu or meal service should be confirmed directly.
Location
1219 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Washington DC, United States
Compare Rewind
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rewind | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| Darvish Kitchen | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| Talkin' Tacos Washington DC | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| Selva | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| Dirty Martini | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| Residents Cafe & Bar | Washington, D.C. | Contemporary | $$ |
How Rewind Washington, D.C. compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Darvish Kitchen, Notable alternative
- Talkin' Tacos Washington DC, Notable alternative
- Selva, Notable alternative
- Dirty Martini, Notable alternative
- Residents Cafe & Bar, Contemporary, $$
How it compares in Washington, D.C.
Rewind makes the most sense when the plan is drinks-first and timing matters. Residents Cafe & Bar is the stronger cross-shop if the group wants a contemporary $$ food-and-drink setup rather than a pure bar stop. Rewind is the easier call for a later, looser night; Residents Cafe & Bar is the safer choice when dinner needs to carry equal weight.
Against Dirty Martini, Rewind sits in a similar social-night lane, so the decision should come down to the tone of the occasion: choose Rewind for a casual Dupont meetup, use Dirty Martini when the group wants a more overt nightlife feel. Selva is a better fit when the evening needs a more defined restaurant-or-bar identity rather than a flexible drinks stop.
If the group needs food to lead, Darvish Kitchen and Talkin' Tacos Washington DC are cleaner alternatives because the decision is built around eating first. Rewind is the pick for easy scheduling and post-dinner energy; choose one of those instead when value is measured by the meal rather than the bar setting.
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