As the Adams Morgan neighborhood changes, some places stay the same. The Brass Monkey is one of these spots. A collection of several bars along 18th Street, the bar always has something happening. But as a general rule, it's probably a safe bet to avoid any bars with the word "monkey" in its name.

The salsa lessons are as awesome as is its happy hour, or "Hora Feliz" as Cafe Citron calls it. What's not awesome is the swarms of youngsters who flock to Citron and ruin the fun for everyone else.

Sure, the place serves food, but that's not the main focus of Chinese Disco. Not by a long shot. Its Facebook page is full of fresh-faced college students and recent college grads who are in ridiculous costumes and making equally ridiculous poses. For those looking for a quiet place to spend quality time with friends, this is not that kind of place.

This gay sports bar attracts men and women in droves. But the demographic here definitely skews young (and loud). The more seasoned crowd of gay men and women tend to frequent JR's, Dupont Italian Kitchen (aka DIK bar) or Larry's Lounge. At those bars, at least conversations aren't interrupted by youngsters squealing about how amazing kickball practice was.

This place is named for a hallucinatory drug. Enough said.

Rumor has it that everyone here should probably be elsewhere because anyone spending an evening at Rumors will regret it the next morning.

The alcohol may be cheap, but the next morning's hangover is the real cost. The most redeeming quality about Sign of the Whale is its burger. At least it'll soak up a few rounds of strong drinks. But go for the burger early and get out before the college crowd arrives.

This pick is admittedly controversial. Yes, the beer selection is awesome. It's very, very awesome. So it's definitely best to roll into this bar early, enjoy a few rounds of great beer, and then head out before the college crowd stumbles in.