D.C.’s most haunted pubs

Occidental Grill

"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)
Occidental Grill

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)
Jared the Red Coat

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)
Rum Row

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)
Willard Hotel

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)
Rhodes Tavern

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)
Old Ebbitt Grill

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)
White House

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)
Off the Record Bar

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)
Off the Record Bar

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)
The Hamilton

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)
The Hamilton

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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