Low Pressure First Date·Dupont Circle·$$ · Moderate·⭐ 6.7

Duke's Counter

Casual pub

What DatingDex says

Kiss Likelihood: Not LikelySave it for the walk to the car.
Vibe: We Outside EnergyThe kind of place where the night takes on a life of its own.
Privacy: Low PrivacyYou'll feel the room around you. That's not always bad.

Casual pub. Easy exit.

Duke's Counter is one of the top low pressure first date spots in Dupont Circle. At a moderate price point, it fits well when you want a low pressure first date feel without guesswork.

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