"Where Statesmen Dine." Meet your tour group at the Occidental Grill, a restaurant that used to be frequented by Amelia Earhart, President Grant and other politicians. (WTOP/Alex Beall)
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After sipping on the drink specials -- deals only for Nightly Spirits guests -- try to figure out which two photos picture the spirits that haunt this historic bar. (WTOP/Alex Beall)
WTOP/Alex Beall
Leading you on your tour of happy hour haunts is your very own Red Coat tour guide. He was happy to share a couple pointers, and pints, along the way. (WTOP/Alex Beall)
WTOP/Alex Beall
What better place to start the pub crawl than Rum Row? Before Prohibition, 47 bars lined this mile from Pennsylvania Avenue to E Street. (WTOP/Alex Beall)
WTOP/Alex Beall
Stroll through the hotel of the presidents. And find out which commander in chief ran around in his skivvies, and which one agreed to crazy ideas after a night at the Round Robin & Scotch Bar in the lobby. (WTOP/Alex Beall)
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During the War of 1812 the British would watch the White House burn over a drink at this old bar. All that's left of it now is a plaque and the Metropolitan Square office building after it was torn down in 1983. (WTOP/Alex Beall)
WTOP/Alex Beall
Stop in for a drink at the oldest, continuously-running bar in D.C. But don't stay too long or you might get a visit from a little boy, reminding you it's time to go home. (WTOP/Alex Beall)
WTOP/Alex Beall
It wouldn't be a D.C. tour without a stop at the White House and a couple stories about which president still roams the halls and which first lady can still be seen doing her laundry. (WTOP/Alex Beall)
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Get the VIP treatment and a feel for Old Washington at this bar in the Hay Adams Hotel across from the White House. (WTOP/Alex Beall)
WTOP/Alex Beall
After cocktails amidst the quiet, old money vibe, learn why Mr. Adams' wife, Clover, still lingers on the hotel's fourth floor, offering hugs and conversation. (WTOP/Alex Beall)
WTOP/Alex Beall
Conclude your tour with a toast to "No Prohibition" at the place where that rule came to an end in the District. (WTOP/Alex Beall)
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If you aren't ready to call it a night, you can pass some time here with a few drinks and live music. (WTOP/Alex Beall)
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