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St. Regis Bar

D.C.'s Great Hotel Bars

They're a great place to drink solo — or meet someone new.

by Christine Blau Oct 14, 2015, 12:00pm EDT

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by Christine Blau Oct 14, 2015, 12:00pm EDT

While "hotel restaurant" is a phrase that sometimes has a stigma to it, the same can't be said for the phrase "hotel bar." And D.C. is a great town when it comes to hotel-based watering holes.

Some of the city's best drinking options can be found within a hotel, whether it's an old-school venue or a revamped, sleek lounge. And more are yet to come. Soon the Watergate Hotel will open after its multimillion dollar renovation, offering a rooftop bar with sweeping city views. Kimpton Hotels will open the Mason & Rook Hotel in the Hotel Helix former space in Spring 2016. And time will tell what bars Trump's controversial hotel in the Old Post Office Pavilion has to offer.

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Bar Rouge

One of the Kimpton Bars, Bar Rouge offers discounted, eco-friendly wines and cocktails made with herbs from their rooftop garden. Hotel guests and those in the know can also take advantage of the company's free wine hour from 5-6 p.m.

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1315 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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Blue Duck Tavern's Patio

Housemade tonics, shrubs, and syrups are the norm at Blue Duck’s lounge and bar at the West End’s Park Hyatt with large outdoor seating space. The resident Cheese & Charcuterie Expert hosts a nightly cheese presentation with seasonal chutneys and jams.

1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

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Bourbon Steak Lounge

Bourbon Steak is one of the Georgetown's top mixology destinations, with luxe decor from the leather topped tables to the shiny marble bar. Try their rare collection of Scotches, bourbons and cognacs. The bar menu can be a more affordable alternative to the restaurant as well.

2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20007

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Off the Record

One of the few remaining old school bars in D.C., this bar in the Hay-Adam hotel was a historic haunt for journalists and politicians and is known for its wine selection.

800 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

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Poste Moderne Brasserie

Poste’s spacious patio is lined by persimmons in the warmer months, then offers a cozy spot for curling under a blanket and sipping hot cocktails under the stars.toddies under the stars.

555 8th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

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POV Rooftop Terrace & Lounge, W Hotel

The drinks aren't cheap, but you can't beat the view. This sleek lounge is at the top of the W hotel, and has both indoor and outdoor seating, with heated lamps and hot cocktails in the winter.

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515 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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Quill

Quill is a quiet and classy Monticello-influenced bar. It's a good bet for well-made cocktails, and features live piano on Tuesday through Saturday evenings starting at 9 p.m.

1200 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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Rural Society

Iron Chef Jose Garces' first D.C. venture sits at the cornerstone of the Loew’s Madison Hotel. The covered patio is the place for Argentinian wine specials and tapas plates during happy hour (4-6:30 p.m.)with live music.

1177 15th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

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St. Regis Bar

The bar at the St. Regis Washington D.C. remains a classy place to enjoy champagne or a cocktail Wander over to the lobby at 6 p.m. for the hotel's nightly Champagne Sabering Ritual.

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923 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

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Tabard Inn

Wood-paneled walls and flickering candles make everyone feel at home with a cocktail in one of D.C.’s oldest hotels. Classic drinks such as the Floradora and Sazerac are a specialty.

1739 N St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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The Dignitary

This hotel bar inside the new Marriott Marquis, a reader favorite. has a great whiskey selection.

901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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The Riggsby

Chef Michael Schlow just opened his latest venture inside the Carlyle Hotel, where retro classic cocktails rule, like Harvey Wallbanger or a Sidecar. Same discounted cocktails and bar bites during happy hour from 4-7 pm.

1731 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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The Round Robin Bar

One of two historic bars within the Willard Intercontintental, this is the place to grab a mint julep or spot a Congressman.

1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

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The Rye Bar

The Rye Bar housed in Georgetown’s Capella hotel made early headlines for its $22 barrel-aged Manhattan, but handcrafts many other cocktails featuring signature rye whiskeys.

1050 31st Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

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The Scotch Bar at The Willard Hotel

Located just off of the Round Robin, the Scotch bar is longtime bartender Jim Hewes' tiny spot to share his wealth of knowledge about scotch. The bar boasts an intimate look and more than 100 varieties of whisky.

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Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Zentan

Inside the Donovan Hotel, find Japanese fare, brunch cocktails on the rooftop every weekend, and happy hour specials. Drink your vegetables with the Pikurusu Punch special, mixing vodka, carrot juice, and pickled jam. Hotel guests have an exciting extra option with DNV, the rooftop lounge below.

1155 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

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Bar Rouge

1315 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

One of the Kimpton Bars, Bar Rouge offers discounted, eco-friendly wines and cocktails made with herbs from their rooftop garden. Hotel guests and those in the know can also take advantage of the company's free wine hour from 5-6 p.m.

Open in Google Maps

1315 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Visit Website

Blue Duck Tavern's Patio

1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

Housemade tonics, shrubs, and syrups are the norm at Blue Duck’s lounge and bar at the West End’s Park Hyatt with large outdoor seating space. The resident Cheese & Charcuterie Expert hosts a nightly cheese presentation with seasonal chutneys and jams.

1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

Visit Website

Bourbon Steak Lounge

2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20007

Bourbon Steak is one of the Georgetown's top mixology destinations, with luxe decor from the leather topped tables to the shiny marble bar. Try their rare collection of Scotches, bourbons and cognacs. The bar menu can be a more affordable alternative to the restaurant as well.

2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20007

Visit Website

Off the Record

800 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

One of the few remaining old school bars in D.C., this bar in the Hay-Adam hotel was a historic haunt for journalists and politicians and is known for its wine selection.

800 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

Visit Website

Poste Moderne Brasserie

555 8th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

Poste’s spacious patio is lined by persimmons in the warmer months, then offers a cozy spot for curling under a blanket and sipping hot cocktails under the stars.toddies under the stars.

555 8th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

Visit Website

POV Rooftop Terrace & Lounge, W Hotel

515 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

The drinks aren't cheap, but you can't beat the view. This sleek lounge is at the top of the W hotel, and has both indoor and outdoor seating, with heated lamps and hot cocktails in the winter.

Open in Google Maps

515 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Visit Website

Quill

1200 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Quill is a quiet and classy Monticello-influenced bar. It's a good bet for well-made cocktails, and features live piano on Tuesday through Saturday evenings starting at 9 p.m.

1200 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Visit Website

Rural Society

1177 15th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

Iron Chef Jose Garces' first D.C. venture sits at the cornerstone of the Loew’s Madison Hotel. The covered patio is the place for Argentinian wine specials and tapas plates during happy hour (4-6:30 p.m.)with live music.

1177 15th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

Visit Website

St. Regis Bar

923 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

The bar at the St. Regis Washington D.C. remains a classy place to enjoy champagne or a cocktail Wander over to the lobby at 6 p.m. for the hotel's nightly Champagne Sabering Ritual.

Open in Google Maps

923 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

Visit Website

Tabard Inn

1739 N St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Wood-paneled walls and flickering candles make everyone feel at home with a cocktail in one of D.C.’s oldest hotels. Classic drinks such as the Floradora and Sazerac are a specialty.

1739 N St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Visit Website

The Dignitary

901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

This hotel bar inside the new Marriott Marquis, a reader favorite. has a great whiskey selection.

901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

The Riggsby

1731 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Chef Michael Schlow just opened his latest venture inside the Carlyle Hotel, where retro classic cocktails rule, like Harvey Wallbanger or a Sidecar. Same discounted cocktails and bar bites during happy hour from 4-7 pm.

1731 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Visit Website

The Round Robin Bar

1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

One of two historic bars within the Willard Intercontintental, this is the place to grab a mint julep or spot a Congressman.

1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

Visit Website

The Rye Bar

1050 31st Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

The Rye Bar housed in Georgetown’s Capella hotel made early headlines for its $22 barrel-aged Manhattan, but handcrafts many other cocktails featuring signature rye whiskeys.

1050 31st Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

Visit Website

The Scotch Bar at The Willard Hotel

Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Located just off of the Round Robin, the Scotch bar is longtime bartender Jim Hewes' tiny spot to share his wealth of knowledge about scotch. The bar boasts an intimate look and more than 100 varieties of whisky.

Open in Google Maps

Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.

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Zentan

1155 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

Inside the Donovan Hotel, find Japanese fare, brunch cocktails on the rooftop every weekend, and happy hour specials. Drink your vegetables with the Pikurusu Punch special, mixing vodka, carrot juice, and pickled jam. Hotel guests have an exciting extra option with DNV, the rooftop lounge below.

1155 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

Visit Website

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