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Here's What a Manhattan Costs Around D.C.

Depending on where you drink, the price and type of Manhattan will vary.

by Tim Ebner
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In Washington, D.C., no two Manhattans are created equal. This relatively simple cocktail — two ounces whiskey, one ounce vermouth, and two dashes of Angostura bitters — can vary greatly by both price and type.

At Barmini ($14), the drink calls for Spanish vermouth. Makers 46 bourbon is used at All Souls Bar ($9). Bar Charley and The Riggsby ($6) are the place to be at happy hour. Then, there's The Rye Bar in Georgetown, which barrel-ages the drink and prices it at the high water mark of $22 per glass.

For both the deep-pocketed and the penny pinchers out there, Eater put together a price guide for drinking this classic cocktail around town.

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All Souls Bar

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Price: $9
All Souls Bar serves a bourbon perfect Manhattan with Maker's 46, Dolin sweet and dry vermouths, Angostura bitters, and a twist of lemon.

725 T St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 733-5929
(202) 733-5929
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Bar Charley

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Price: $9/$6 (happy hour)
Bar Charley serves a variety of Manhattans. Their classic version is a deal during happy hour for $6 each.

1825 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 627-2183
(202) 627-2183
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barmini by José Andrés

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Price: $14
The Barmini Manhattan clocks in at the all to familiar price of the $14 cocktail. This Manhattan takes a Spanish twist with a vermouth produced in Catalonia, Yzaguirre 1884.

855 E St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 393-4451
(202) 393-4451
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Copycat Co.

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Price: $11
Copycat subscribes to a classic take on the Manhattan. They use Rittenhouse Rye, Dolin's sweet vermouth, and a dash of Angostura bitters. The drink is priced at $11.

1110 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 241-1952
(202) 241-1952
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Mason Social

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Price: $10
Mason Social is one of the newest bars to open in Alexandria and this neighborhood hangout serves a $10 Manhattan with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters.

728 N Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-8800
(703) 548-8800
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Petworth Citizen & Reading Room

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Price: $11
The dark and cozy bar at Petworth Citizen serves $11 Manhattans with Old Overholt, Dolin Rogue vermouth, dashes of Angostura bitters, and a Luxardo maraschino cherry.

829 Upshur St NW, Washington, D.C. 20011
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Republic

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Price: $12
Republic uses Buffalo Trace Barrel Select, Dolin Rouge vermouth, Angostura bitters, and a brandied cherry for their Manhattan.

6939 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 270-3000
(301) 270-3000
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Southern Efficiency

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Price: $10
The price of a Manhattan will vary at Southern Efficiency depending on the whiskey that you select. A standard version with Rittenhouse Rye costs $10.

1841 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 316-9396
(202) 316-9396
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The Riggsby

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Price: $13/$6 (happy hour)
Depending on when you drink at The Riggsby, The Manhattan can either be a pretty penny or a cold, hard bargain. During happy hour (M-F 4-7 p.m.) their Manhattan goes for $6, otherwise it's $13.

1731 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 234-3200
(202) 234-3200
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The Round Robin Bar

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Price: $15
The Round Robin Bar at The Willard InterContinental is as close to vintage-cocktail bar as it gets. Many of the drinks are served in classic renditions too, including their $15 Manhattan, made with Michter's rye, Carpano Antica, Angostura bitters, and garnished with a cherry.

1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
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The Rye Bar

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Price: $22
At the ritzy Rye Bar, a Manhattan is going to cost $22. It's one of the most expensive Manhattans in the city, but it's also pretty unique. The cocktail comes barrel aged with Dad's Hat rye, Dolin Sweet vermouth, and Byrhh Quinquina.

1050 31st Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
(202) 617-2425
(202) 617-2425
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Wisdom

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Price: $12
The Manhattan at Wisdom takes on a slight hue of green with Chartreuse. The drink has rye whiskey, honey bourbon, Chartreuse, vermouth, and bitters.

1432 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 543-2323
(202) 543-2323
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All Souls Bar

725 T St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Price: $9
All Souls Bar serves a bourbon perfect Manhattan with Maker's 46, Dolin sweet and dry vermouths, Angostura bitters, and a twist of lemon.

725 T St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 733-5929
(202) 733-5929
Facebook

Bar Charley

1825 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Price: $9/$6 (happy hour)
Bar Charley serves a variety of Manhattans. Their classic version is a deal during happy hour for $6 each.

1825 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 627-2183
(202) 627-2183
R. Lopez

barmini by José Andrés

855 E St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

Price: $14
The Barmini Manhattan clocks in at the all to familiar price of the $14 cocktail. This Manhattan takes a Spanish twist with a vermouth produced in Catalonia, Yzaguirre 1884.

855 E St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 393-4451
(202) 393-4451
R. Lopez

Copycat Co.

1110 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

Price: $11
Copycat subscribes to a classic take on the Manhattan. They use Rittenhouse Rye, Dolin's sweet vermouth, and a dash of Angostura bitters. The drink is priced at $11.

1110 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 241-1952
(202) 241-1952
https://www.facebook.com/copycatcompany?fref=ts

Mason Social

728 N Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Price: $10
Mason Social is one of the newest bars to open in Alexandria and this neighborhood hangout serves a $10 Manhattan with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters.

728 N Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-8800
(703) 548-8800
Official

Petworth Citizen & Reading Room

829 Upshur St NW, Washington, D.C. 20011

Price: $11
The dark and cozy bar at Petworth Citizen serves $11 Manhattans with Old Overholt, Dolin Rogue vermouth, dashes of Angostura bitters, and a Luxardo maraschino cherry.

829 Upshur St NW, Washington, D.C. 20011
R. Lopez

Republic

6939 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

Price: $12
Republic uses Buffalo Trace Barrel Select, Dolin Rouge vermouth, Angostura bitters, and a brandied cherry for their Manhattan.

6939 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 270-3000
(301) 270-3000
R. Lopez

Southern Efficiency

1841 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

Price: $10
The price of a Manhattan will vary at Southern Efficiency depending on the whiskey that you select. A standard version with Rittenhouse Rye costs $10.

1841 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 316-9396
(202) 316-9396
Official

The Riggsby

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

Price: $13/$6 (happy hour)
Depending on when you drink at The Riggsby, The Manhattan can either be a pretty penny or a cold, hard bargain. During happy hour (M-F 4-7 p.m.) their Manhattan goes for $6, otherwise it's $13.

1731 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 234-3200
(202) 234-3200
R. Lopez

The Round Robin Bar

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

Price: $15
The Round Robin Bar at The Willard InterContinental is as close to vintage-cocktail bar as it gets. Many of the drinks are served in classic renditions too, including their $15 Manhattan, made with Michter's rye, Carpano Antica, Angostura bitters, and garnished with a cherry.

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

The Rye Bar

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

Price: $22
At the ritzy Rye Bar, a Manhattan is going to cost $22. It's one of the most expensive Manhattans in the city, but it's also pretty unique. The cocktail comes barrel aged with Dad's Hat rye, Dolin Sweet vermouth, and Byrhh Quinquina.

1050 31st Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
(202) 617-2425
(202) 617-2425
Official

Wisdom

1432 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C. 20003

Price: $12
The Manhattan at Wisdom takes on a slight hue of green with Chartreuse. The drink has rye whiskey, honey bourbon, Chartreuse, vermouth, and bitters.

1432 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 543-2323
(202) 543-2323
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