This post was last updated on Nov. 22, 2021. For the latest list of D.C. establishments requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination after the District rolled back the vaccine mandate on Feb. 15, 2022, click here.

Starting on Monday, Nov. 22, masks will no longer be required in indoor settings in D.C. — including restaurants, bars, and gyms — as officials shift to individual risk assessment over government policy.

But individual businesses can choose to enforce their own mask policy, or require proof of vaccination for entry. (Mayor Muriel Bowser’s new order still requires masks in certain places like schools, public transportation, and congregate settings.)

At most places, customers can provide a physical vaccination card, a photo of the card, or a state-provided digital pass. Residents who need to access their vaccination records can do so through the DC Health portal.

Here are the local bars, restaurants, and venues we’ve seen announce vaccine mandates to enter so far. (For updates on theaters that are requiring vaccinations, click here.)

Know of other businesses with vaccination requirements or a business ending its mask mandate? Send an email to tips@dcist.com. 

9:30 Club, The Anthem, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Lincoln Theater: The I.M.P. venues will all require proof of full vaccination (either the actual card or a photo) or a negative test from within 72 hours, along with matching photo ID. Starting on Oct. 17, only patrons who are fully vaccinated will be able to attend  I.M.P. events, meaning negative tests won’t grant entry (with a few exceptions: children under 12 and guests with qualifying medical conditions).

1310 Kitchen & Bar: Starting Aug. 18, Chef Jenn Crovato will require all guests ages 11 and older to show proof of vaccination before entering the Georgetown restaurant. A physical card or digital photo will do. “I do not want to be someone’s last meal,” Crovato said in a press release. “The hospitality industry does not want to go back to how we were a year ago.”

All Souls: The Shaw bar says it’s following Ivy & Coney’s example by putting up new signage with its vaccination policy: All Souls will require a vaccination card, photo of the card, or MyIRMobile.com record to enter.

2Amys: The popular Neapolitan Pizzeria spot in Northwest D.C. is requiring proof of vaccination for customers who eat indoors (those who choose to dine outside are exempt). “Our entire staff is vaccinated,” the restaurant wrote on Instagram.

Black Cat: Starting on Aug. 13, the bar and live music venue is requiring event-goers to show a vaccination card, a photo of the card, or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event for entry.

Blend 111: In Vienna, Latin American restaurant Blend 111 is asking that only guests who are fully vaccinated dine indoors, but their website notes that proof of vaccination will not be checked at the door.

The Crown & Crow: The Logan Circle bar on 14th Street now requires proof of vaccination (physical card or a copy of the card) or a negative COVID test from within the last 48 hours to enter — and the same goes for private events at the establishment.

Danny Meyer’s full-service restaurants: Starting Sept. 7, two of Danny Meyer’s Navy Yard restaurants, Maialino Mare and Anchovy Social, will require employees and indoor diners to provide proof of vaccination, Washingtonian reported. His burger chain Shake Shack will not.

Daru: The H Street Indian restaurant requires proof of vaccination for patrons dining indoors. Daru’s website says anyone will a medical exemption can show a “certifiable document” or a photo of a document.

DC9 Nightclub: Starting Aug. 14, the bar will begin checking for digital or physical vaccination cards, or a negative COVID test from within 48 hours. “Things change quickly and we are all in the same boat trying to navigate and do our best to keep our concerts and communities safe,” the bar wrote in a social media post on Aug. 9. When one commenter asked why the policy wouldn’t go into effect for nearly a week after the announcement, the bar said its live concerts were part of the reason for the delay. “We are hoping all ticket purchasers will get our message with less than a week of announcing,” DC9’s account wrote. “Unlike a bar, tavern, restaurant, a venue has people expecting to be able to attend unless given enough notification.”

Dirty Goose: Starting July 31, the chic U Street gay bar will require indoor guests and staff to wear a mask and provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test from within five days of dining. Acceptable forms of proof include a physical card or test result, a physical photocopy or digital photo, or another digital copy, like a PDF. “We are cognizant that there are fewer testing sites on weekends and that D.C.’s mail-in at home tests cannot be processed on weekends,” TDG wrote on Instagram. “We appreciate your patience with these additional steps as we continue to look for the best ways to keep our guests and staff safe and healthy.”

The Duck and the Peach: The new American concept on Capitol Hill requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 within 48 hours to dine indoors.

Elle: The Mount Pleasant bakery is requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test within 48 hours of the visit for indoor dining.

Echostage: Starting Aug. 21, the major concert hall will require either proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours before the Echostage, Soundcheck, or Glow event.

Flight Wine Bar: According to Washington Post food writer Fritz Hahn, Flight Wine Bar will begin requiring proof of vaccination on Tuesday, Nov. 23, in light of D.C.’s lifted mask mandate.

Franklin Hall: The Columbia Heights beer hall requires proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 within 48 hours.

Hill Prince: “We are back open serving good drinks and good vibes. But we’re still trying to keep it safe,” the H Street bar posted on its website. “Effective August 1st, we are requiring all guests provide proof of vaccination before entering.”

Ivy and Coney: The Chicagoan-friendly dive bar wrote Friday that starting July 31, masks will be required to enter. After Aug. 6, guests will need proof of vaccination as well. “Physical card, pic of card or myirmobile.com records accepted,” the bar wrote.

Jane Jane: The new 14th Street cocktail bar requires proof of vaccination, according to their Instagram bio.

JR’s Bar: The Dupont staple is requiring all staff and guests to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours to enter. For patrons showing their negative tests, the bar is also requiring photo IDs with the same name that’s on the test results. “For us, our customers are more like family, and like a family, our goal is to make sure we all stay safe and healthy,” JR’s wrote on Facebook.

Kennedy Center: The Kennedy Center is among the local theaters requiring vaccination proof or a negative COVID-19 test to attend live shows.

Kingfisher: The bar on 14th Street is requiring vaccination proof starting Aug. 18. “The vax card, a pic of the vax card, a digital vax passport, or a recent negative test will fit the bill. Masks are still required attire,” the bar tweeted. “Thanks for understanding and see you soon.”

La Collina: Capitol Hill Italian eatery La Collina began requiring proof of vaccination on Sept. 1, or a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours.

Lost & Found: Starting Aug. 18, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours will be required to enter. Check out the bar’s handy graphic that explains what forms of proof it will accept.

Mr. Henry’s: The Capitol Hill pub and Wednesday jazz spot requires proof of vaccination for all indoor diners.

Number Nine/Trade: On July 31, staff and patrons at Number Nine and Trade will require masks and vaccination proof indoors. “Guests and staff will be required to wear masks indoors at all times, unless actively eating or drinking,” the cocktail bar wrote online. “Number Nine will be taking the additional step of requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test from within the last 72 hours, along with your photo ID, for entry into our establishment.”

Monumental Sports and Entertainment: Fans will no longer be required to wear masks at Capital One Arena during sports games, although staff and employees will stay masked. Concurrent with NBA COVID-19 protocol, any fans that are seated in  “player-proximate” areas will be required to wear masks. Anyone within 15 feet of the court or benches must also provide proof of vaccination or a negative test.

Pho, Banh Mi and Grill: Francis Do, owner of the Fairfax, restaurant, told the Washington Post, “Freedom is for outside. But if you come into my house, my restaurant, I can ask.” He’s asking customers to show their physical vaccination card to eat at his popular Vietnamese restaurant. “No card, no table inside,” he told the Post. “President Biden said people need to get vaccinated. And we don’t want COVID in our restaurant.”

Pie Shop: The H Street bakery and live music spot announced it will require guests to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours of its live events. “Our staff are 100% vaccinated and we look forward to hosting live music again, safely, next week,” the shop wrote on Aug. 5.

Pitchers/A League of Her Own: The spacious Adams Morgan bars for everyone are requiring mask wearing and proof of vaccination “until further notice,” the business wrote on Facebook. “We take guidelines and the health of our patrons and staff very seriously. We will accept a picture or hard copy of your COVID vaccination card. No exceptions, no arguing, no talking to the manager.” The bar posted some additional advice Thursday: “We highly recommend taking a picture of your vaccination card. Most bars, (including us) will be requiring vaccination cards as well as making sure everyone has masks on. Get vaccinated!!!”

The Pocket: The 70-person venue in the 7DrumCity music studio and lesson space is requiring vaccination proof or a negative COVID test. from within 72 hours.

The Public Option: Starting Aug. 5, the Northeast D.C. brewpub will be requiring proof of vaccination to enter. That includes a physical card, a photo of it, or another digital copy (like a PDF on your phone).

The Pug: The dive bar said on Twitter that it will be requiring proof of vaccination starting Aug. 6. The physical card, a photo of it, or the thank you card DC Health sent vaccinated residents will suffice.

Qui Qui: Starting Aug. 12, the Puerto Rican restaurant will require guests 12 and older to show proof of vaccination while dining in. “Yes it’s a pain in the ass but we need to be safe and at the end of the day we need to keep our work and home families safe,” the managers wrote on Instagram.

Reverie: Johnny Spero’s Georgetown seafood restaurant is requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test before entering. Customers can show a physical card or online documentation.

Service Bar: Anyone hoping to dine inside at the U Street bar will be required to show proof of vaccination. Photos and digital vaccine cards are accepted. Unvaccinated guests are permitted on the patio.

Songbyrd: The Adams Morgan venue is requiring proof of vaccination, or proof of a negative test within 72 hours, upon reopening on August 16.

Strathmore: The major performing arts center in North Bethesda will require vaccination proof or negative test results starting Sept. 7, according to a press release. Guests can present a physical or digital copy of their official vaccination card or a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the start of the performance.

St. Vincent Wine Bar: The Georgia Avenue wine bar announced it would be requiring proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test within 72 hours starting on Monday, Nov. 22. The decision was prompted by D.C.’s lifted mask mandate. 

Suns Cinema: The Mount Pleasant movie theater will begin requiring proof of vaccination for patrons on Aug. 12. The bar posted the news Aug. 9, alongside a photo of actor Ian McKellen gleefully receiving his shot.

Tail Up Goat: Beginning Wednesday Aug. 18, indoor diners will need to show proof of vaccination (a physical card, photo of the card, or digital proof) or a negative COVID test from within 48 hours to eat at the restaurant.

Uproar Lounge and Restaurant: Uproar announced that it will “aggressively” follow Mayor Bowser’s guidelines by requiring masks for all indoor guests. The bar added that patrons should “come prepared to show proof of vaccination.”

Union Stage: The venue and all its affiliates (Pie Shop, Jammin Java, Miracle Theatre, and Capital Turnaround) will start requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test from within 72 hours on Aug. 14.

The Wells: The Capitol Hill gin bar requires proof of vaccination or proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test.

Wolf Trap: Beginning Aug. 28, patrons will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to enter.

The Wonderland Ballroom: Starting Aug. 16, the Columbia Heights bar will require proof of vaccination or a negative test result from within 72 hours to enter.