Kramers, Dupont Circle
10 people recommendvia r/washingtondc11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Kramers is the bar at the Dupont bookstore, and commenters recommend it as a place to have a drink while reading. Several suggest it for reading with a beer or wine, one mentions solo diners at happy hour and seasonal drinks, and one suggests it as a place to start for meeting people. One says it suits hanging out more than drinking and thinks its bar is poor.
Address
Kramers, 1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/mediocre-spice in r/washingtondc · Jun 2024ambience
Calls Kramers the obvious choice for this, though notes cozier options exist.
- Recommendsu/ExxtraCelestial in r/washingtondc · Nov 2025ambience
Says solo diners are common at happy hour, and praises its seasonal drinks.
- Recommendsu/Oldbayistheshit in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025
Names Kramers as the top pick for this kind of visit.
- Recommendsu/PopOne1367 in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025
Suggests Kramers as a possibly good option.
- Recommendsu/Booklvr4000 in r/washingtondc · Nov 2025
Offers this DuPont bookstore as a suggestion, with no detail given.
- Recommendsu/Countrycat24 in r/washingtondc · Jun 2024
Agrees with Kramers and says they have spent many evenings reading there.
- Recommendsu/anonperson1567 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024
Suggests Kramer's Books as a reasonable place to start for meeting people.
- Mixedu/AdBeneficial8592 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024
Agrees it suits hanging out more than drinking, but thinks its bar is poor.
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- Recommendsu/buddyholly967 in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025
Lists Kramers as a strong pick among alcohol-serving cafés and bookshops.
- Recommendsu/P1lgrimofRayne in r/washingtondc · Feb 2026ambience
Suggests this as a spot to have a beverage while reading a book.
- Recommendsu/Asset-Management-Guy in r/washingtondc · Nov 2024ambience
Vibes go so hard.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.