Looking to break the monotonous pattern of nearby cheap eats and sweaty college-crammed bars? Here’s a few ideas for making it off campus for a fancy night out.

Headliner

Ultrabar

Cap your night with modern style at this five-floor lounge and nightclub destination. With six bars and four DJ booths, you choose your party. Table service is available if you and up to five of your friends are willing to splurge on a bottle service minimum. Otherwise, there’s a $20 cover charge which you can avoid by following Ultrabar on social media or visiting its website and looking for free passes. Fridays and Saturdays are biggest for college students, with POP Fridays featuring big-name DJs and Ladies’ Night Saturdays. Eighteen to enter, 21 to drink.

Dress Code: “Dress to impress.” No baggy jeans, athletic wear, sneakers or hats.

Hours: Friday and Saturday 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.

202-638-4663 | 911 F St., NW
Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Place/Chinatown

Dinner

Zaytinya

Specializing in Mediterranean style “mezze,” or small plates, this modern restaurant has been serving tantalizing Turkish, Greek and Lebanese dishes created by chef José Andés since 2003. Try it soon – there are special deals this week through Sept. 25 for Turkish Restaurant Week. For $30 dinner you get four courses and dessert.

Dress Code: None, but “tends to be upscale casual”

Hours:Sunday and Monday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to midnight

202-638-0800 | 701 9th St., NW
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown

Buddha Bar

It’s not quite the original Buddha Bar opened in Paris 1996, but this restaurant is a sensory experience brought to cities around the world, and one-of-a-kind in the District. Your Asian fusion “family style” dinner will be overseen by a huge Buddha statue. Entrees from $24 to $34. Sushi rolls: 4 pieces $3 to $9; 8 pieces $6 to $17.

Dress Code: Proper attire. No flip-flops, sandals, sneakers, hats, torn clothing or athletic wear.

Hours: Daily 11:30 to 2 a.m.

202-377-5555 | 455 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro

Pre-game & Activity

Grab a drink at the W’s P.O.V. Rooftop Terrace

There’s no better way to experience D.C. than taking in its views. The price tag may be hefty, but it only takes one drink to see the gorgeous skyline enjoyed by the city’s elite. Twenty-one plus after 5 p.m. Glasses of wine starting at $10, cocktails $15. Reservations encouraged.

Dress Code: No hoodies, hats, tank tops or sneakers. “Casual chic sophistication… Collared shirts preferred.”

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday 11 to 3 a.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 3 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.

202-661-2400 | 515 15th St., NW

Show at the Shakespeare Theatre Company

Treating yourself to a production of Shakespeare has been the classy thing to do for centuries. Shakespeare Theatre Company offers evening shows, usually at either 7:30 or 8 p.m., so aim for an early dinner and head out the bars after the show. Student regular run tickets are $15 with valid student ID in person within one hour before curtain.

202-547-1122 | 450 7th St., NW or 610 F St., NW
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown

Late-Night Grub

New Big Wong

Let’s be honest – there are no upscale dining establishments open all night, and if there were, you probably aren’t fit for them after a night out. Since you’re in the area, stop by for a spring roll or fried rice on your way home at New Big Wong. If you aren’t hungry, hail a cab home or walk by the White House on your way back to campus.

Hours: Open until 3 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, until 5 a.m. Friday and Saturday

202-628-0491 | 610 H St., NW
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown