2024 Best Bars in Washington DC Area

The Best Cocktail Bars in Washington DC

Raise your glasses to the best bars, which might feature inventive and friendly mixologists, perfectly crafted cocktails and a cool crowd ready to mix and mingle. Some places even offer special menus of tasty bar bites to make a night on the town a more epicurean experience.

Enjoy GAYOT's picks for the Best Places for a Drink in Washington DC, presented in alphabetical order.

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CIRCA at Foggy Bottom
13/20
Casual American eats for students, staff and doctors from the GW community. See More

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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
13/20
Snazzy rum drinks and creative Cuban fare tempt the palate. See More
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Firefly
14/20
Kimpton Hotel Madera restaurant offering contemporary American cooking. See More
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Jaleo
14/20
The trendsetter in DC for the tapas set. See More

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minibar by José Andrés
16/20
Enjoy an avant-garde tasting menu at this intimate restaurant from chef José Andrés. See More
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Old Ebbitt Grill
14/20
American fare in a restaurant that captures the city's be-there spirit in an exuberant, old-world setting. See More

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