If you want to sip sangria and pretend you’re in Spain…
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Neighborhood: Crystal City
The scene: A colorfully flamboyant place to grab drinks after work with a large group
Happy hour: 4-6 p.m. daily, plus 11:30 – 3 p.m. on weekends
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Specials: $3 beers, $5 sangria (by the glass), $25 sangria (by the pitcher), $4-$5 tapas
José Andrés tapas restaurant is known for its massive menu of Spanish small plates and its 7-day-a-week sangria happy hour is not to be missed. Pair the signature drink (available in red, rose or bubbly varieties) with the nibbles of your choice. Decadent bacon-wrapped dates, crisp patatas bravas and fried calamari are among the $5-and-under options. Bring a few friends and try them all.