Mr Henry's

Washington, DC


Lots of regulars hang out at this pub, a scruffy, Victorian-esque cornerstone that some call the Cheers of Capitol Hill, which has been around for 50-plus years. The upstairs room hosts live music Wednesday through Saturday, mostly jazz; a $15 minimum applies Friday and Saturday, $12 the other nights. Wednesday's Jazz Jam is worth the trip.


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