Kramers

Kramers is one of Washington's most iconic cultural institutions, a bookstore-bar-restaurant that has anchored the Dupont Circle neighborhood since 1976. The store pioneered the concept of combining serious bookselling with food and drink, and its influence can be seen in bookstore-cafes nationwide. The current affairs and political science sections are predictably strong for a store that counts senators, journalists, and think-tank scholars among its regulars. The bar scene at Kramers is legendary, where first dates, book launches, and political debates unfold nightly in one of DC's most intellectually charged atmospheres. The store recently expanded and renovated, ensuring its relevance for a new generation of Washington readers.