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Okay place after work

Halo draws a slightly older, professional crowd; 30-something twink-type. You might meet someone interesting, but dress well and bring a business card - it's expected. To do otherwise is to invite scorn. While the place has a pleasant and clean feel, it is also snobish and pretentious. The perfect metaphor for DC itself.

Refreshing bar

I'm a Montrealer often visiting Washington DC on business trips and never fail to stop by Halo. Very trendy, clean martini bar. Only downside is that it is very difficult to meet people there. Seems everyone is going there in groups of people making it difficult to mix in.

Varies depending upon the night

Halo is likely the trendiest bar in the DC area. Attracting a well dressed set, this 2 story facility has strong 2 for 1 drink and speciality drink offerings. It's a short walking distance to other bars and restaurants. Halo typically offers a mixed white & ethnic group with Friday & Saturdays tending more to ethnic groups. Weekend nights get extremely crowded, making this less enjoyable. Remember no smoking policy in DC bars.

Awesome

Great atmosphere. Nice and friendly people. Been and will be back! Drinks dont empty your pockets! if the hip hop floor doesnt suit you, try the techno floor upstairs!

Hip lounge feel with a bit too many colored lights

I stopped in at Halo for a drink on my recent visit to DC. It has two floors (a bar on each floor) and attracts a 20-30-somthing crowd. There are great couches to sit and chat with friends, but I found it hard to meet new people here. Everyone seemed to be locked in their own private conversation. The biggest negative: the place is all white, but they project colored blue, green and red lights on the walls/ceiling, so it was dark, but not really in a good way. I'd only stop in again if I was with friends.