Raise your hand if you’re someone who’s looking for beautiful cougars in Washington DC. Good news because this city has a busy and vibrant dating scene.
What makes DC a great hunting ground for cougars is the ratio of women to men in the city (3:1). There is never a shortage of smart, sexy and attractive Washington DC cougars. You can frequent the different establishments in Dupont Circle or Logan Circle. You can even explore Downton to find some cougar bars in DC.
There’s a very good chance you’ll meet a nice (or naughty) cougar if you just know which places to be at just the right time. If you’re tired of hanging out at CityCenterDC or the Mazza Gallerie hoping to bump into one or two hot cougars, check out these other excellent cougar locations.
The Best Places to Find Cougars in Washington DC
Give these locations and cougar dating apps a shot and let us know in the comments how your experience went.
Whether you’ve lived here all your life or are simply passing through, it pays to know where the hottest cougars are at. We’ve made this list so you can pay them a visit ASAP!
@shaniaalina
Mari Vanna is one of the best cougar bars in Washington DC
This is a three-story Russian restaurant that turns into a club after 10 p.m. It should no longer be a surprise to you when you see plenty of Russian women here. Although there are also lots of American and European women at any given night. Don’t worry about the competition as most of the Russian men who go here are with their partners.
The music is international, so don’t worry about getting that puzzled look every time the DJ spins a new track. It helps if you know a few Russian words, however.
It’s a good place for dining, drinking and dancing. The Beef Stroganoff is a must-try, as well as the Medovik. The best time to go here would be on a Wednesday for karaoke night starting at 10 p.m. It’s a sure way to impress some cougars with your vocals.
AFF has been the best option for meeting a single ladies looking for fun in bed (try it free)
The online dating scene is filled with hopeless romantics looking for the wrong things in all the wrong places. If you want to avoid them, the site to visit is AFF.
AFF is a site that connects people for short-term, sexual encounters. Everyone here is looking for one thing: to get laid. If you don’t want to wade through dozens of profiles only to find women who want a relationship, this is the site for you.
In our experience, most guys are going to get the most impressive results meeting single cougars who aren't looking for a commitment using AFF.
You’re sure to find cougars in Washington DC on AFF. That’s because the site has a user base of singles who are usually aged 30 and up. And the best part is that they’re all on here looking for sex. No false pretenses, awkward goodbyes, just some good old smashing and dashing.
Try out AFF to meet a feisty cougar who will rock your world!
eHarmony is another solid way to meet cougars who want a bit of a relationship (try it now)
We love a good cougar bar as much as the next guy. But there are times when you just want to hang out at home while meeting hot older women. There are also a lot of DC cougars who just don't spend any time in bars and clubs any longer. eHarmony (which has a great trial) really helped us out.
While there may be a ton of apps out there, none of them are as good as eHarmony when it comes to helping you meet single cougars. We've spent a lot of time rating and ranking over 100 different cougar dating sites and apps and this is what we really like about it:
They just have a lot of Washington DC cougars using it
While their 33,000,000 plus membership doesn't make it the biggest site around, in our experience they have BY FAR the most real cougars using it. We're talking about attractive, single women over 35 who are interested in dating both younger and older men.
A LOT of the women who use eHarmony are ACTUAL COUGARS. You won't find that anywhere else!
If you've tried to use more general dating sites in the past you know how hard it can be to find a real cougar. You have to sift through hundreds of profiles and MAYBE get lucky and find one.
The women are REALLY open to dating younger guys (and older guys)
A lot of women out there feel like there's a social stigma against dating younger guys. It's totally fine if a guy dates a younger woman but when a woman dates a younger guy it's different.
Because of this, a lot of women who are interested in dating younger guys don't advertise it, even on dating websites or when talking to younger guys in public.
With eHarmony, every woman is interested in guys of various ages. You 100% know that every woman you message wants to meet up with guys in your age range. It makes the process so much easier and more enjoyable.
Do yourself a favor and give eHarmony's trial a shot here. It's easy to get set up and it is the best option for making a big improvement in your dating life that we've found. Try it!
@cigana3
Delicious Mexican food and hot Washington cougars at El Centro
Enjoy Mexican food at this restaurant located at 1819 14th Street NW, Washington, DC. On weekends, this is a favorite of cougars in Washington DC because of the $39 bottomless brunch. Come with a big appetite so you can watch cougars coming and going. If you’re in luck, you can ask one out for coffee or margaritas right after.
Aside from serving the best Mexican cuisine on this side of the city, El Centro also becomes a nightclub that plays fantastic Latin music every night. Spot a lovely cougar who doesn’t know how to dance and show her your moves. Or stay at the rooftop patio and hang out with cougars enjoying the fresh air and their cold drinks.
The Apps Dating Coaches Recommend Most To Meet Cougars
More and more older women are only using apps and sites to meet guys, especially younger guys. You need to be on at least one or two apps now if you want to get the best results you can. These are the apps that give normal guys the best success meeting cougars:
| Site | Our Experience | Our Rating | Free Trial Link |
|---|---|---|---|
Best Hookup Site Cougars  | Experience Highlights
| 9 | Try AFF For Free |
Best For Relationships  | Experience Highlights
| 9 | Try eHarmony |
2nd Best For Hookups  | Experience Highlights
| 8 | Try Passion |
@panoramaproductions
Top Washington Cougar Bars and Cougar Clubs
It takes some inside knowledge to locate the perfect cougar bar in Washington and any major city. Why?
Because as much as we like partying, many cougars don’t. Or to better rephrase it: They like partying, they will do it sometimes, but not consistently.
Most cougars won’t drive from the suburbs to downtown to get a drink when they can do it at some Irish pub five blocks away. And the reasons are age, time, responsibilities, kids…you name it.
So the #1 rule when looking for cougars bars in Washington is to avoid the city center and look for busy bars in busy neighborhoods…That’s where you find all the juice.
We listed a few good ones here:
- The Queen Vic - 1206 H St NE
- Bardo - 25 Potomac Ave SE
- Dan's Cafe - 2315 18th St NW
- Jackson’s - 11927 Democracy Dr, Reston
- Barcelona Wine Bar - 1622 14th Street NW
- Nellie's - 900 U St NW
- Lost Society - 2001 14th St NW
- Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar - 1104 H St NE
- Clyde's Willow Creek Farm - 42920 Broadlands Blvd, Broadlands
- Jimmy Valentine's - 1103 Bladensburg Rd NE
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Also, don't forget to bring your A-game with you... Your looks, your confidence, and your verbal skills, all need to be at their best.
Why?
Cougars are bold, experienced, and challenging so expect some resistance at first especially if she seems to spend some decent time and money on her looks - i.e. a fancy dress, gym membership, or plastic surgeries.
@salsawithsilvia
Meet Cougars in Washington DC During the Day
When looking for a hot DC cougar, one of the best tips I can give to you is to hit busy malls and cafes. That’s where you’ll find the hottest in the city.
Sounds intimidating to walk up to a woman and get her number?
It is. But that’s the best way to toughen up, hone your conversation skills AND get cougars numbers.
Here’s where:
- Balance Gym - 1339 Green Ct NW Unit 1
- F45 Training - 1020 U St NW
- The Salsa With Silvia Studio - 3232 Georgia Ave NW #104
- Tryst - 2459 18th St NW
- Be Here Now Yoga Studio - 406 8th St SE
- CityCenterDC - 825 10th St NW
- Gallery Place - 616 H St NW
- DC USA Retail- 3100 14th St NW
- Starbucks - 237 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
There are two reasons why you should approach cougars/women during the day:
1. The Competition is Almost Zero
Very few guys have the guts to strike a conversation with complete strangers…It gets even worse if that stranger was a hot woman.
But what most guys miss is that it’s way easier to approach a hottie alone in the morning than in a bar full of dozens of hungry men. The competition is almost none, she won’t be expecting it, and if your average looks won’t matter much if your verbal game is good.
2. The Confidence
Approach anxiety is one of the biggest fears men have today. Almost 9 of every 10 men can’t even maintain eye contact with a hot woman, not to mention talk to her.
If you break, however, from that fear….you will be unstoppable.
I don’t care if you’re looking for one woman to spend your life with or you want to build your own harem…you must know how to talk to women before hooking up with one long-term. You owe it to yourself.
@decadesdc
The Guide to Cougar Dating in Washington DC
Now that you’ve found and got that DC cougar’s number, it’s time to finish what you started and take her on your first date.
Where?
That depends on what you want from the relationship or whatever is going between both of you.
If it’s a quickie, then a cool nearby bar will do the job and hopefully, it’s a happy ending in your bedroom.
However, if she’s sizing you up as a potential partner. Or if for any reason she refuses to spend the night with you – kids, time restrictions, shyness…etc – then a cool mid-day experience will ease loosen up her guards a little.
That’s why we divided our guide for dating cougars in Washington DC into three parts….here they are:
If you just want to keep it casual take her to a lounge
For a spiced-up first date, you want a romantic place that is cool enough to enjoy your time together, but quiet enough to have intimate conversations, and maybe sneak a kiss or two.
Also, you'd better make sure this place is close to where you/she live(s). The last thing you'd want to do is cut the romance with a one-hour car ride to your place. Most likely she'll give you a goodbye kiss and that will be the only touching you'll get for the night.
A few of our favorite lounges right now that fit this description are:
- The Rooftop at The Embassy Row Hotel - 2015 Massachusetts Ave NW
- CUT Above - 1050 31st St NW
- Flight Wine Bar - 777 6th St NW
- Acacia Food & Wine - 4340 Connecticut Ave NW
- The Rooftop DC - 476 K St, NW
- 1789 - 1226 36th St NW
- Quadrant Bar & Lounge - 1150 22nd St N
If you're more serious about dating her try one of these fun activities
Regardless of how charming you are, not all women will go home with you on the first date. So you gotta play it cool, especially if both of you are looking for something long-term.
Our recommendation?
Take her to a place where you can share a cool experience together without worrying about how well you'll perform in bed. Something to take down her guards a little and make her look forward to your next date together:
A few great places to take cougars in Washington DC on dates are:
- Pinstripes - 1064 Wisconsin Ave NW
- Underground Comedy - 1345 Connecticut Ave NW
- Odyssey Cruise - 580 Water St SW
- National Gallery of Art - Constitution Ave NW &, 7th St NW
- Blues Alley Club - 1073 Wisconsin Ave NW
- Lucky Strike - 701 7th St NW
- DC Improv Comedy Club - 1140 Connecticut Ave NW
- Spanish Steps - 1725 22nd St NW
- National Mall DC
A dinner date can still be an option
Some cougars are really stubborn about dinner dates - especially fancy ones. Some use it to size up your wallet while others use it to brag among their girlfriends. Either way, if that's what both of you want, then one of these upscale restaurants can be your place to date hot cougars in Washington DC.
Here they are:
- The Red Hen - 1822 1st St NW
- The Oceanaire Seafood Room - 1201 F St NW
- Fancy Radish - 600 H St NE
- Rose's Luxury - 717 8th St SE
- Plume - 1200 16th St NW
A Map of All the Best Cougar Dating Spots in Washington DC
We've put together a handy map of all our top spots for dating and meeting cougars in Washington DC...All in one place.
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