The Soul of DC

Neighborhood

When it comes to DC neighborhoods, Shaw is on the pulse of culture. This Metro-friendly, culinary destination offers an abundance of options ranging from casual to the Michelin-starred, eccentric cocktail bars to sophisticated lounges all complemented by boutique retail and cultural institutions.

Explore the best of DC with easy access to three nearby Metro Stations. Living in Shaw means living in the center of it all.

191817161514131211109887654321DC9 NightclubKnown for its indie musicoffering, dance parties andkaraoke, DC9 Nightclub is adestination-nightclub andrestaurant right in the heartof Shaw.VIEW SITEHoward TheatreA historic theater and Shawlandmark that has playedhost to Ella Fitzgerald, DukeEllington, and more since1910.VIEW SITEUnconventional DinerUnconventional Dinerelevates and innovates thetraditional American dinerexperience with a tongueand cheek take on somepaper-napkin classics.VIEW SITEThe DabneyThe Dabney by owner andChef Jeremiah Langhorne, isan ode to hyper-locality. Thisrestaurant is all aboutsourcing ingredients andfood from “theMid-Atlantic’s finest farmsand purveyors.”VIEW SITEBlagden AlleyBlagden Alley is anactivated, modern twist onthe historic Shaw alleyway.Blagden Alley is a perfectpedestrian destination witha wide variety of excitingoptions for shopping anddining.VIEW SITEDeath & Co.Death and Co will be takingover the recently closedColumbia Room space. Theyhave a national reputation fordelivering top-notch cocktails,outposts in New York, LosAngeles and Denver.VIEW SITETiger ForkTiger Fork takes a playfulapproach to traditional HongKong street food withofferings ranging from dimsum to more classic Chinesedishes.VIEW SITEAll PurposeThis pizza-focusedrestaurant brings delicious“Jersey-Style, Deck-Oven”pies to the D.C. scene.VIEW SITELongview GalleryLong View Gallery isa leader in art consultingand placement in thecorporate, multi-familyand retail context.VIEW SITESeylou BakeryConveniently located inBlagden Alley, Seylou Bakeryis an organic whole grainbakery and mill that sourceslocally and mills everythingin-house.VIEW SITEDacha Beer GardenA traditional beer gardenwith a seasonal food menuinspired by traditionalBavarian beer gardens.VIEW SITECompass CoffeeServing up locally made,dark roasted, and fairlytraded coffee, CompassCoffee is your perfectneighborhood cafe.VIEW SITECompass CoffeeServing up locally made,dark roasted, and fairlytraded coffee, CompassCoffee is your perfectneighborhood cafe.VIEW SITEBeau ThaiBeau Thai has beenconsistently named “BestThai Restaurant” inWashington DC since 2013and offers diners authentic,home-made Thai cuisine.VIEW SITEConvivialAward winningFrench-American café byChef Cedric Maupillieroffering a fun-twist onclassic bistro-fare.VIEW SITEOyster Oyster“Local, sustainable, andseasonal” dining in the heartof Shaw with veggie-forwardofferings and natural wineselection.VIEW SITEGiantGiant is a full-scale andconvenient one-stop shopgrocery store.VIEW SITECity Market at OCity Market at O is where thespectacular cityscape meetsmind blowing amenities inone of DC's most historicneighborhoods. Life at CityMarket at O comes withmany perks, including afitness center with extensivewellness programming, snipgarden, espresso lounge anda demonstration kitchen..VIEW SITE880 PLife at the top right in theheart of Shaw, wheremodern homes are built forthe soul. Amenities include aluxury rooftop terrace &pool, a 6,000 square footfitness center, and afull-time concierge.VIEW SITE
Intersect DC

1336 8th St NW

Walk Score:
97/100
To Capitol Hill:
9 min. drive
To Logan Circle:
8 min. walk
  • 1. Intersect at O
  • 2. 880 P
  • 3. City Market at O
  • 4. Giant
  • 5. Oyster Oyster
  • 6. Convivial
  • 7. Beau Thai
  • 8. Compass Coffee (2 locations)
  • 9. Dacha Beer Garden
  • 10. Seylou Bakery
  • 11. Longview Gallery
  • 12. All-Purpose
  • 13. Tiger Fork
  • 14. Death & Co.
  • 15. Blagden Alley
  • 16. The Dabney
  • 17. Unconventional Diner
  • 18. Howard Theatre
  • 19. DC9 Nightclub