FindFavs · Washington, DC

DC Drinks

FindFavs' guide to Washington, DC bars covers 41 spots across the city, from rooftop bars and cocktail bars to wine bars and beer gardens. Every listing includes the address and direct links to the website, directions, and reservations where available.

41 bars

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Allegory

Cocktail Bar · Downtown

Located within the Eaton DC hotel, Allegory offers a literary-themed cocktail experience with artful drinks inspired by classic literature in a cozy, book-lined setting.

Speakeasy Hotel Bar Date Night
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Apéro

Wine Bar · Georgetown

Apero is a chic Georgetown wine and cocktail bar serving European-inspired small plates, curated Champagne, and thoughtful drinks in a warm, intimate setting.

Wine Bar Date Night Small Plates
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Bluejacket

Brewery · Navy Yard

Bluejacket is a brewery and restaurant offering a diverse selection of craft beers brewed on-site, paired with a menu of modern American fare in an industrial-chic space.

Brewery Industrial-Chic Craft Beer
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Calico

Bar · Shaw

Calico is a backyard-inspired bar offering creative cocktails and comfort food in a relaxed, outdoor setting adorned with string lights and picnic tables.

Outdoor Casual Happy Hour
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Chaplin's

Cocktail Bar · Shaw

Chaplin's serves a variety of craft cocktails and a menu of Japanese ramen in a 1920s-themed setting, paying homage to Charlie Chaplin with its decor and ambiance.

Craft Cocktails Ramen Late Night
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ChurchKey

Gastropub · Logan Circle

ChurchKey is a beer lover's haven, featuring an extensive selection of craft beers on tap and by the bottle, paired with a menu of elevated pub fare in a lively atmosphere.

Craft Beer Gastropub Lively
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Cotton & Reed

Brewery · Union Market

Cotton & Reed is a rum distillery offering craft cocktails made with their house-distilled spirits, served in a stylish tasting room with a laid-back vibe.

Distillery Craft Cocktails Tasting Room
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Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw)

Beer Garden · Shaw

One of D.C.’s most beloved outdoor beer gardens, Dacha Beer Garden in Shaw pairs its welcoming neighborhood energy with an impressive lineup of craft beers, cocktails, and elevated pub fare.

Beer Garden Outdoor Lively
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Dacha Beer Garden (Navy Yard)

Beer Garden · Navy Yard

A lively waterfront beer garden offering stunning views of the Anacostia River, Dacha Beer Garden brings European-style hospitality to Navy Yard with a wide selection of draft beers, cocktails, and seasonal bites.

Beer Garden Outdoor Lively
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Dew Drop Inn

Bar · Brookland

The Dew Drop Inn is a laid-back bar featuring a selection of beers, cocktails, and pub fare, with indoor and outdoor seating and a casual, neighborhood vibe.

Casual Outdoor Neighborhood Gem
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Jack Rose Dining Saloon

Whiskey Bar · Adams Morgan

Jack Rose boasts one of the largest whiskey collections in the Western Hemisphere, offering over 2,700 bottles in a rustic, multi-level space with a rooftop terrace.

Rooftop Whiskey Date Night Special Occasion
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Lucy Mercer Bar at Minetta Tavern DC

Cocktail Bar · Union Market

Hidden above Minetta Tavern DC and reached by a grand stair or private lift, the Lucy Mercer Bar features its own bar, kitchen and lounge space — a stylish enclave built for elevated cocktails, intimate soirees and special-occasion gatherings.

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Lyman's Tavern

Dive Bar · Columbia Heights

Lyman's Tavern is a neighborhood dive bar featuring pinball machines, a jukebox, and a selection of beers and cocktails in a relaxed, unpretentious setting.

Dive Bar Pinball Neighborhood Gem
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McClellan's Retreat

Cocktail Bar · Dupont Circle

McClellan’s Retreat is a cozy, refined cocktail bar that pairs serious drink craftsmanship with a relaxed neighborhood vibe.

Classic Cocktails Cozy Date Night
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Off the Record

Lounge · Downtown

A refined lounge inside The Hay-Adams Hotel, known for classic cocktails, political caricatures, and its reputation as DC’s most famous insiders’ bar.

Lounge Classic Cocktails Upscale
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Player's Club

Game Bar · Logan Circle

Player's Club is a retro-themed bar featuring arcade games, pinball machines, and pool tables, along with a menu of classic cocktails and beers, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.

Game Bar Retro Group Outing
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Reveler’s Hour

Wine Bar · Adams Morgan

Reveler’s Hour is first and foremost a neighborhood restaurant—but its wine program is strong enough to earn it a spot on any DC Drinks list.

Wine Bar Pasta Date Night
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Service Bar

Cocktail Bar · U Street Corridor

One of D.C.’s most beloved cocktail spots, Service Bar pairs award-winning drinks with a fun, unpretentious vibe.

Casual Late Night Craft Cocktails
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St. Vincent Wine

Wine Bar · Park View

A vibrant wine garden, shop, and cocktail bar tucked into Park View, St.

Wine Bar Outdoor Fire Pit Date Night
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The Alex Speakeasy

Speakeasy · Georgetown

The Alex is a subterranean speakeasy located in the Graham Georgetown Hotel, offering craft cocktails and a menu of small plates in a vintage, Prohibition-era ambiance.

Speakeasy Hotel Bar Date Night
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The Board Room

Game Bar · Dupont Circle

The Board Room combines a classic bar atmosphere with a vast selection of board games, offering patrons a playful environment to enjoy drinks and games with friends.

Game Bar Casual Group Outing
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The Crown & Crow

Cocktail Bar · Logan Circle

The Crown & Crow offers a Victorian-era-inspired atmosphere with a menu of classic cocktails and a curated selection of beers in a dimly lit, intimate setting.

Classic Cocktails Intimate Date Night
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The Dabney Cellar

Wine Bar · Shaw

The Dabney Cellar is a warm, intimate wine bar from the team behind the Michelin-starred Dabney.

Wine Bar Small Plates Cozy
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The Hamilton

Cocktail Bar · Downtown

The Hamilton offers a spacious venue with multiple bars, a restaurant, and a live music stage, providing a lively atmosphere for drinks, dining, and entertainment.

Live Music Dinner & Drinks Lively
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The Midlands Beer Garden

Beer Garden · Park View

The Midlands Beer Garden offers a wide selection of beers on tap, along with a menu of casual fare, in a spacious outdoor setting with communal tables and a relaxed atmosphere.

Beer Garden Outdoor Casual
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The Mirror

Speakeasy · Downtown

A hidden speakeasy tucked behind a mirrored door, serving craft and classic cocktails in a dimly lit, Prohibition-inspired atmosphere.

Speakeasy Date Night Hidden Gem
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The Next Whisky Bar

Whiskey Bar · Foggy Bottom

The Next Whisky Bar, located in the Watergate Hotel, offers an extensive selection of whiskies and craft cocktails in a luxurious setting featuring a striking wall of illuminated whisky bottles.

Whiskey Hotel Bar Upscale
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The Passenger

Cocktail Bar · Shaw

The Passenger offers a laid-back atmosphere with a focus on craft cocktails and a rotating selection of beers, known for its friendly service and eclectic decor.

Craft Cocktails Casual Neighborhood Gem
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The Sovereign

Bar · Georgetown

The Sovereign specializes in Belgian beers, offering an extensive list of drafts and bottles, along with a menu of Belgian-inspired dishes in a rustic, European-style setting.

Belgian Beer European Date Night
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Treehouse

Rooftop Bar · Union Market

A lush, plant-filled rooftop bar perched five stories above Union Market with internationally influenced bites, imaginative cocktails, and electrifying DJ sets — all ensconced in cascading greenery within a historic building.

Rooftop Cocktail Bar Happy Hour Date Night
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Sly Rooftop Bar

Rooftop Bar · NoMa

A vibrant seafood-forward rooftop bar by Chefs Marcus Samuelsson and Anthony Jones atop The Morrow Hotel, with handcrafted cocktails, shareable bites, and stunning DC skyline views high above NoMa.

Rooftop Cocktail Bar Happy Hour Brunch
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VUE Rooftop DC

Rooftop Bar · Downtown

Perched atop The Hotel Washington with sweeping views of the White House and Washington Monument, VUE is one of DC's most iconic rooftop bars — favored by DC's see-and-be-seen crowd for cocktails and panoramic scenery.

Rooftop Cocktail Bar Date Night Outdoor
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Realm Rooftop Bar

Rooftop Bar · Shaw

A chic rooftop lounge in the heart of Shaw offering tropical cuisine, bold handcrafted cocktails, and panoramic views — DC's newest luxury rooftop and event space.

Rooftop Cocktail Bar Date Night Late Night
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Moonraker

Rooftop Bar · The Wharf

A Japanese-inspired rooftop hideaway atop Pendry Washington DC at The Wharf, with panoramic waterfront views, handcrafted cocktails, a curated selection of Japanese whiskies, and light bites and sushi by the Potomac.

Rooftop Cocktail Bar Date Night Outdoor
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Lucha Rosa

Rooftop Bar · Downtown

A lively Mexican-inspired rooftop bar atop the Moxy Hotel with a retractable roof, Southern Mexico vibes, upscale tacos, agave spirits, and weekly happy hours overlooking Downtown DC.

Rooftop Cocktail Bar Happy Hour Late Night
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Casamara Rooftop

Rooftop Bar · Dupont Circle

A sun-soaked Mediterranean rooftop retreat above Dupont Circle offering seasonal cocktails, sweeping city views, and starry evening vibes — a transportive escape above the city.

Rooftop Cocktail Bar Date Night Outdoor
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Whiskey Charlie

Rooftop Bar · The Wharf

A premium nautical-inspired rooftop cocktail lounge atop the Canopy Hotel at The Wharf, with uninterrupted waterfront views, whiskey and bourbon specialty cocktails, an intimate outdoor deck, and a cozy indoor cabin.

Rooftop Cocktail Bar Outdoor Waterfront
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12 Stories

Rooftop Bar · The Wharf

A sleek, modern penthouse cocktail lounge perched atop the InterContinental Hotel at The Wharf, with nearly 360-degree views of the Potomac River, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and the Virginia skyline — one of DC's most spectacular rooftop experiences.

Rooftop Cocktail Bar Date Night Outdoor
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Ciel Social Club

Rooftop Bar · Downtown

A luxurious penthouse lounge and restaurant atop the AC Hotel Washington DC Convention Center with opulent decor, celestial nearly 360-degree views of the US Capitol dome and Washington Monument, elevated Mediterranean small plates, and a unique craft cocktail menu.

Rooftop Cocktail Bar Date Night Late Night
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Ciel Capitol Hill

Rooftop Bar · Capitol Hill

A luxurious rooftop lounge atop the Washington Marriott Capitol Hill with stunning views of the Capitol and city skyline, craft cocktails, elevated small plates, and the same opulent Ciel experience — now on the east side of DC.

Rooftop Cocktail Bar Date Night Late Night