The Best Hotel Bars in Washington D.C.
Hotel bars often get a bad rap for being staid and perfunctory. These bars in Washington D.C. are anything but... and, in fact, are places that Washingtonians seek out for a fun night out.
Rosewood Washington DC
Why it made the list
The intimate Rye Bar serves hand-crafted cocktails in a soft-lit, dark-paneled setting, with windows looking out on the tree-shaded C&O canal. The masterful menu incorporates an exclusive selection of rare and popular rye whiskeys and housemade bitters.
Willard InterContinental
Why it made the list
Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses Grant all swilled drinks at the iconic, mahogany-paneled Round Robin & Scotch Bar. Classic cocktails include the mint julep, said to be invented here by Henry Clay. Its adjacent Scotch bar has more than 100 bottles of whiskey from Scotland’s best distilleries.
The Hay-Adams
Why it made the list
Plush red banquettes and political caricatures on the walls highlight the fabled Off the Record, a classic DC drinking hole near the White House. No doubt you'll be sharing happy hour with lobbyists, tourists and locals alike. The wine selection is superb.
The Graham Georgetown
Why it made the list
The basement-level Alex Cocktail Bar & Speakeasy looks every bit like a 1920s speakeasy. You need a private code to enter, and the dark woods, flowery wallpaper, and oval portraits give it an early-century Americana feel. But the main reason people come here is for the hugely creative craft and classic cocktails (the bathtub gin, served in a petit bathtub, is the most Instagramable). Along with its jazz series on Saturday nights and Havana nites parties on Thursdays.
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