Theme bars in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. — Themes work for, say, theme parks, so why couldn’t the same work for bars? Washington, D.C.’s nightlife scene puts that theory into practice. Fly Lounge (1802 Jefferson Place; [202] 828-4433, www.flyloungedc.com), above, is designed like the interior of a 747 — you’ll feel as though you never got off the plane. Palace of Wonders (1210 H. St. NE; [202] 398-7469, www.palaceofwonders.com) is a Coney Island sideshow of a place. And physics nerds can belly up to the lab at Science Club (91136 19th St. NW; [202] 775-0747, www.scienceclubdc.com).