Founding Farmers is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Washington.

1. Founding Farmers

8.9
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 804 tips and reviews

Yera H.Yera Ha: Try the crab benedict. Don't skip the leek hash browns. The OJ is fresh and the Bloody Mary is spicy and delicious.

Kasia K.Kasia K: fantastic food and cocktails! We had chicken pot pie, crab cakes, everything was super delicious. For cocktails, The Clementine, Organic Cucumber Delight and Islay Swizzler were all so cool!

Stephanie N.Stephanie Nicole: Bloody Mary was one of the best combinations of spices I've ever had and the strawberries and cream stuffed French toast was to die for! To top it off they were so accommodating for a large group! ❤️

The Gibson is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Washington.

2. The Gibson

2009 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Speakeasy · U-Street · 137 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Cocktails at The Gibson are worth the wait. The Salad Days Sour is a blend of celery-infused pisco lemon & celery bitters streaked with burnt cinnamon.

Bob S.Bob Specht: Great spot to duck into during a busy night on U St. Yes, it really is through that door! Every cocktail tried was superb, and service was enjoyable. Intimate but pleasant time.

Katie R.Katie Runyan: Absolutely love this place! Cozy booths, bar, tables & back make for plenty seating options. Great spot for a cocktail. Easiest if you make a reservation ahead of time (especially weekends)!

Bar Charley is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Washington.

3. Bar Charley

8.5
1825 18th St NW (btwn T & Swann), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Northwest Washington · 49 tips and reviews

Karin M.Karin Miller: Very interesting cocktails, tiki drinks, lovely fenced patio and yummy small plates - fried eggplant balls were amazing.

Andrew D.Andrew Doll: Awesome selection if whiskey cocktails with multiple versions of an old fashioned on the menu! Each interesting and worth it! Happy hour is oddly short, but lasts all night on Mondays!

Abby E.Abby Eggers: The cocktails are so interesting and delicious! I think the Clover Club is my favorite. The fries are also just right.

barmini by José Andrés is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Washington.

4. barmini by José Andrés

8.5
501 9th St NW (9th St NW between E and F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

KTLRKTLR: It is hard to go wrong here. Buffalo chicken skin was great. Lobster roll, banh mi & grilled cheese on point. Every cocktail delicious and great service!

VenuVenu: Excellent cocktails and incredible bar bites. Get the Buffalo chicken skins.

BC .BC 😎🎶: A must do experience if you're into craft cocktails. Superb service. Make a reservation!

McClellan's Retreat is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Washington.

5. McClellan's Retreat

8.8
2031 Florida Ave NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Kalorama · 22 tips and reviews

Dee Gee BeeDee Gee Bee: Great place, cool cocktails! Many of the drinks were foreign to me however the bartender was great in explaining what everything was. We went at 7p on a Saturday and were able to get a great table!

Hal M.Hal Mackins: Neat bar themed after the famed Civil War general, with antique photos and silver lithographs on the walls. Cool cocktails, including a "Gin & Pine" with a not-often-seen pine liqueur. Refreshing!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Love the ingredients they put in the Barren Hill cocktail: rye, sweet vermouth, Laphroaig, pistachio syrup, and saffron tincture.

Denson Liquor Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Washington.

6. Denson Liquor Bar

8.9
600 F St NW, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 33 tips and reviews

Kathryn J.Kathryn Johnson: Denson's offers top-notch prohibition cocktails and (surprisingly) an authentic cuban panini. Best for small groups as even the back room only accommodates 8. Excellent service!

Allyson H.Allyson Hartten: Perfect for a late night and some great craft cocktails. Very cozy and hip.

Zac M.Zac McCormick: Great speakeasy vibe. Top-notch bourbon cocktails. It's downstairs if you have trouble finding it.

All Souls Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Washington.

7. All Souls Bar

8.9
725 T St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 21 tips and reviews

Jérôme T.Jérôme Tomasini: Quiet setting on the weekday nights. Sip your cocktail - French 75, you're welcome - and enjoy the conversation

Elana Z.Elana Zygman Banin: Amazing cocktails and greek olives

On the GridOn the Grid: On the corner of 8th & T St sits All Souls Bar are the makers of what I like to call the “Most Efficient” cocktail in DC. Their tastefully crafted and unique menu draw a moderate weekend crowd. Read more.

Copycat Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Washington.

8. Copycat Co.

9.1
1110 H St NE (btwn 11th & 12th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Capitol Hill · 26 tips and reviews

Chucho S.Chucho S.: Best cocktails on H St- a great new addition. Get any of their smashes. Excellent bartenders. Also, good and cheap dumplings/skewers but the cocktails are def the highlight! Will definitely be back

Autty C.Autty Crosby: Really can't go wrong here. Devin has a great place with great food and mixologist that perform magic.

Ebrahim B.Ebrahim Bandookwala: Amazing cocktails ! Loved the roman punch! :) dumplings to go along.

Bar Pilar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Washington.

9. Bar Pilar

8.1
1833 14th St NW (btwn S & T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 93 tips and reviews

Erik M.Erik Moe: amazing small plates and cocktails

Dean B.Dean Browell: Great and inventive small plates with some of Hemmingway's favorite cocktails

Nadia C.Nadia Chilmonik: Octopus was top notch. Also try the winter cocktail it was amazing. Not too sweet and no weird medicine flavor to their cherry flavour

Off the Record is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Washington.

10. Off the Record

8.7
800 16th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hotel Bar · Northwest Washington · 41 tips and reviews

Jen M.Jen Martin: Best Gin and Tonic I've ever had.

Kathleen C.Kathleen Corless: Great pear martini

Chris E.Chris Erickson: Awesome ambiance and great (if expensive) cocktails.

Left Door is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Washington.

11. Left Door

8.8
1345 S St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 16 tips and reviews

WinterWinter: Really awkward layout. Big space at bar remains seatless because it's a fire hazard. Good vibe otherwise and enjoyed the gin/cucumber cocktail

Julia L.Julia Lord Nickle: Great spot for cocktails! I love their take on the sazerac. 👍🏻

Melissa M.Melissa Monsalve: The cocktails are delicious. Come a fancy night with friends or a date :)

Blue Duck Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Washington.

12. Blue Duck Tavern

8.6
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 203 tips and reviews

JamesJames: Great bar with service and original cocktails to match. Will have dinner there the next time I'm in DC. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

Rebecca M.Rebecca M.: Come on Sunday and enjoy a pomegranate mimosa, hash or their breakfast sandwich on the patio before sneaking off to West End Cinema for a movie.

BlairBlair: Great Vesper martinis, and fried green tomatoes! Amazing service.

Jack Rose Dining Saloon is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Washington.

13. Jack Rose Dining Saloon

8.8
2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Adams Morgan · 142 tips and reviews

Saman H.Saman Hosseini: love hot toddies/cider upstairs. exquisite cocktails down stairs. deuchy crowd at times but not so bad as Georgetown, and atleast full of people who objectively appreciate quality drinks/atmosphere.

SmitaSmita: Rooftop, great cocktails, great beer selection

Lauren D.Lauren D: Great cocktail creations and whiskey selection

Old Ebbitt Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Washington.

14. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 689 tips and reviews

Alyssa B.Alyssa Bonk: Skip the tables, go to the bar. Best bartenders in the city!!!! I highly recommend everything from PBR to the perfect Dirty Martini to one of the Handcrafted Cocktails!

Amber J.Amber Johnson: Great service and the happy hour with half off fresh seafood can't be beat! Plus, the bartender's mix delicious Bloody Mary's!

Heather F.Heather Fink: This is one of my favorite places, best oysters, lobster special, pie, and martinis

Hank's Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Washington.

15. Hank's Oyster Bar

8.3
1624 Q St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews

Jason D.Jason District: Dana makes the BEST gin martinis in the city!

Alison K.Alison Kennedy: Bloody Mary oyster shooter is wonderful at all times of the day

Mikael W.Mikael Wagner: Once again this never lets me down. The cocktails are well made, yummy food and great portions too. Lots of fun great for /, 4 or more to have a forest time. Also great if u want to be alone.