This is the kind of place that says local bar. The spurts selection was the best I found so far in DC. Big names like Whistlepig, Blantons, E.H., and Pappy are all here. They offer flight that is simply a fantastic deal to try some of those favorites. This place is "rustic" in a great way. Oh, and the bar tender was great! A must go if you like bourbon! read more

I love all things Christmas and I love going to Christmas pop up bars. However quitting alcohol 3 years ago has not really get well with my overall bar experiences. With non-alcoholic culture on the rise I am seeing more places offering non-alcoholic drinks. Such was the case with the Miracle Christmas Pop Up bar by Black Whiskey. The pop was cute and being handled by 2 very skilled bartenders. I had the snow day sipper and it was delicious. They do have more non-alcoholic drinks to offer but everything looked good on the menu. I highly recommend you checkout this pop up. They also have a pool table. read more

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Had a few drunk friends bar hopping not much other than that. They have a pool table, and close up shop late. read more

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Visited for the Miracle Pop Up Bar. The drinks were good, but was disappointed that they were using rail for the price of the drinks. The service was friendly and quick, even though the place was packed. Thankfully, was able to grab the last 2 bar seats. The decorations were ok, a little lackluster for the holiday season. read more

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My fiance and I stopped in here for drinks before our dinner reservations for my birthday. He is a fan of old fashions and I was in the mood for a margarita. It was around 5pm on a Sunday so still quite early for the bar. We were the only ones there with the one bartender. Bartender was nice, but not exactly friendly. Gave us the menus, then our space until we asked for another round. Both of our drinks were good but nothing to write home about if i'm honest. I opted for a second drink, this time an espresso martini. Again, good for being a happy hour drink, but not amazing. I think i would have liked the place better had we come at a later time with a bit more atmosphere. I couldn't shake the nagging feeling the bartender was annoyed we were there, like we weren't the right customers or something. read more

Went with a few friends to try the holiday drinks here - while the atmosphere was definitely fun and festive, the drinks themselves were just okay, one of them tasting very strong of nutmeg and cinnamon. The mugs were cute as well; as a note they keep your card until you return your mug or else they charge you for the missing mug. read more

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Came here during the holidays for the Miracle bar pop-up. It was not as advertised. The place was not decorated at all and there was no holiday music. It was just the normal bar but packed to the hilt. Service from the bartender was terrible. Served everyone that came after me and not me. Had to just leave to make the most of the evening elsewhere. read more

This place is a dive bar, but what made it a great dive bar was the service and attention Anthony paid to us. We rolled in and wanted to get some holiday drinks, since they were hosting the sippin' Santa pop-up. Drinks were good, not too sweet and sugary, which I made anthony promise me the drink wasn't. I adored the music that was playing and sung along to each song. Mix of rock/alternative/ska from the 90s through the late 00s. I was digging it so much that I asked Anthony what playlist this was and turns out it was his! He was kind enough to share it with me and now I've been passing it along to all my friends. This review is turning into more of a music review than a bar review, but I just wanted to say thank you Anthony! You have a great ear and your playlist just puts me in such a better mood. Can't wait to come back and visit again! read more

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Went over the holidays to the pop up holiday bar event and it was terrible - not as shown on the ads. We left immediately.

Their mussels are my go to ! HAPPY HOUR HERE IS ALWAYS A VIBE! Two pound of mussels for the low. You can't beat that! Go check them out . Won't regret read more

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A friend mentioned this place so I added to my itinerary in DC. Located upstairs, was a nice little dive joint with a great Whiskey selection! Bartender Justin was very helpful and knowledgeable so I asked him to make a couple of suggestions and they were both spot on! (See pics). Crowd was friendly and unassuming. Started chatting with a local guy at the bar and talked about bourbon and rye until I had to leave! Reasonable prices for 2 oz pours I felt and the atmosphere was casual and relaxing! I don't believe they had any food but a great menu for drinking your dinner. The kind of place that would turn into a regular stop if I lived in DC. Thanks Black Whiskey for a great evening and solid suggestions! read more

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I didn't drink whiskey, however the service from the Bartender Chris, accommodated me with slicing me an orange, getting me a bag of chips & pouring a decent glass of wine. I was not out of place at Black Whiskey as the environment is socially welcomed & highly energetic. This upstairs Whiskey (Bouncer chucks all ID's) oasis offers a few tables to sit at, amongst the colorful bottles donning the walls with over 300 Whiskeys & 10 Beers on Tap. The menu is light with Pizza, Sandwiches, Pie & Snacks. You can sharpen your billiard skills on the free pool table while jamming to various genre of music playing. A happening bar amongst the 14th Street Corridor open seven days a week at 5P. read more

Outstanding selection and bar staff. The hand crafted cocktails and Christmas theme was awesome.

On Thursday night my friends and I decided to go to this establishment to have a few cocktails and we asked the bartender for 3 cocktails . he served us 4 I told him we are only three why should we wanted a 4 drink and he got mad about the situation and started treating us like we nothing he said I made it now you pay it so I said I don't needed it and he got crazy andisrespectful, costumer service is terrible at this place please stay away from this place is not worthy to give them business we basically got discriminated for being Latinos or gay, managers please do something about this bartender! read more

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Really great selection of whiskeys and space at the bar. The bar staff are very knowledgeable, and friendly. However..... This place blasts ridiculously loud, crap music. I mean, REALLY loud. Look, Ive been to plenty of noisy bars in my time, and when I go to a club I expect loud, banging music. But this is a whiskey bar. I kinda expected this to be a place where people hang out, play pool (hence the pool table in the back) and have a conversation without literally having to SCREAM at one another. A friend of mine pulled out a decibel meter app on his phone; it was capping out at 98 DB. That is on par with a god damn jack hammer. I mean.... c'mon man, really? I would have liked to have talked my friends about the nuanced flavors in the 2 ounce pour of Talisker I had in my hand, but the chronic, bellowing boom box in this place just continued to throttle our ear drums to the point where we just looked each other and nodded. I cant say that I will go back there, I really cant. Least not without ear plugs. If you work at this bar, you will go deaf. Period. read more

Odd place. The vibe reminded me of a midwestern dive bar with a high school student in the back playing their music too loud. However, drinks were good, and their whiskey selection is extensive. read more

In D.C. for work and since I will be here a lot more often I set forth on finding a local pub to call my own and found Black Whiskey. It's small, dark but well stocked with whiskey and a really cool prohibition vibe. The bar takes up the majority of the space and sitting is ample at it but the rest of the place could use a little more. Bartenders are cool and from my experience knowledgeable about what's behind the bar as well as their specialty cocktails. During my visits it was never crowded to the point of being uncomfortable or loud enough for my friends and I not to hear each other. Only thing I wish they had was food I could have done with a few snacks while sipping on my Jameson Caskmates. Once it came time to close out my tap I was surprise at the very reasonable number I definitely thought it would be much higher because of the city and location but it was not. Will definitely be back. read more

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Damn good drinks. And amazing employees and staff, service was on point and weekend ambiance is supper fun and loud, weekdays are more payed back and whiskey focused. read more

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Gorgeous bar, well curated whiskey list, great happy hour specials, free pool...yet when I stepped in one random Wednesday night it was completely crickets in here. I prompted my bartender about her suggestions but was met with little enthusiasm. I ended up ordering a Pamplemousse which I enjoyed but did not really feel like staying since the service seemed so aloof and the atmosphere dead. Also, no food menu (at least at happy hour). No Kushi moto food truck on site either. Apparently Friday and Saturdays have an active nightlife scene that includes an 80's dance party. Overall, I'd give it a second chance and hopefully an encounter with the illusive whiskey god Jack. read more

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Awesome bar! Great selection of whiskey and beer but honestly I mostly come here because the bartenders are amazing. If you're looking for a great experience look for Marc and Anthony those guys rock!!! read more

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I love this place.. the staff are awesome. Drinks are amazing!! If you want to dance and have a great time after 10pm. I recommend it. read more

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Not that great. I got a grapefruit and Kentucky mule, which were good cocktails. The service is poor - the bartenders refused to make solid recommendations on drinks and it's tough to get a drink. The layout is poor and there isn't much seating. Fun hidden bar, but a bit hyped up. Btw, they charge $1.50 for goldfish, Yes, they aren't free! If you want to go to a solid whiskey bar, go up the street to Jack Rose. read more

The place has a significant selection of whiskey. It's not a fancy place and there can be some questionable clientele, but that's what gives it it's charm. read more

The bartender here is racist. He told two Black men, who were quietly standing around, to order something or leave. They immediately left without saying anything and then the bartender made a snide remark that they'd probably come back and shoot him. There was no reason to assume the men would come back and shoot him since they left immediately without protest so I can't help but think the only reason he thought that was because they were Black. read more

Great selection and knowledgeable bartender. Highly recommend. A neighborhood bar very welcoming to all read more

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Arlington transplant bar. Boat shoes. Frat boys. Expensive whiskey. Not a place you'd go with a group. Impossible to order. Try Players Club next door or Black Jack 2 blocks up. Same dive atmosphere, better food, better crowd, cheaper drinks. read more

I honestly cannot believe the audacity of this bartender. I ordered my drink and immediately he required a card before even making the drink. When I didn't have it immediately ready he went to the next group of men who also didn't have their card ready, he then yelled at them about how they should be ready right then to pay. Then we he finally came to our side of the bar my friend asked for a Moscow mule and he replied "we all want a Moscow mule, calm down" The. He came back and took their orders and snatched her card out of of her hand before she was done ordering. and they tried to add one more drink to their order and he said " you asked for two, you get two" and he said he already rung it up and won't change it. He also was the only bartender behind the bar. However if you don't have kindness or patience to work alone, don't open the bar for the night in the first place. Absolutely disgusted by this man's behavior read more

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Black Whiskey is one of those places where you want to be picked up and taken home or you want to people watch. If you don't fall in either of those categories then you are the unicorn of the bunch. I think I fall under the unicorn category since I am usually not here sober. I come here for the last stop of the night for their curated whiskey list. After a ton of drinks - you'd be surprised on how much whiskey I can consume. It has been a long time since I have gotten to that point, but nonetheless, I've been here and it has happened. Black Whiskey is an upstairs bar. It has a good mix of college age kids and mid 30 somethings usually in the later evenings. I can't say a ton about the da early evening crowd since I have not been here during that time. What I can say which is repeated in every other review is that they have a lot of different options for bourbon, beers, and whiskey. It's a real man's man kind of place that will put some hair on your chest if you have enough. Prices are considerable for the area of Logan Circle/14th Street. They know the kind of crowd they draw and likely won't remember much of the night once they leave. read more

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A friend and I went in to escape the heat, calm and completely sober. Started playing a game of pool, and the bouncer comes over and says "you have to leave". I asked if we did something wrong and he said "the manager says if you don't buy a drink you can't play pool." I said that we would gladly purchase a drink, and he replied "no you gotta go" and escorted us out. My friend pointed out that we came in with our backpacks and were the only young black men in the bar at the time, so maybe we were mistaken for someone else. Not wanting to jump to that conclusion, in any case, it was quite obvious our service was not wanted there. The bar was nice though. read more

I love this whiskey bar. Great top shelf bourbons (e.g. rip van winkle 10 for $45), and the bartenders are very helpful. If you want to try the must have bourbons without buying a whole bottle, this is the place! read more

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Carol W and I returned to Black Whiskey shortly after it opened for the day on a Friday late afternoon/early evening to do further "research" on their cocktails. Jack, the bar's resident whiskey expert, wasn't on duty, but we still opted to stay. Carol had the Bitter Death, but it wasn't made the same way as mine was by Jack's hand on our previous visit...this time made with bourbon instead of rye and minus lime juice. It was still drinkable, if not still good, but it was a very different drink. I had what the bartender called the Final Word, a riff on the classic Last Word, made with rye instead of gin, Green Chartreuse, Luxardo, and lime juice. For my second round, I had the A la Louisianne, a spinoff of the classic Vieux Carré, minus the cognac. Both were enjoyable drinks, but given Carol's faux Bitter Death, I wondered if they had been made IAW the drink creator's recipe. To the point, Black Whiskey makes good drinks, but is inconsistent. To its credit, our bartenders on this particular visit were very personable and customer-oriented. Your mileage will certainly vary when Jack isn't behind the bar. It's a 5 star place when he's on duty, but closer to 3 when he's not. read more

The bar charged my card when I wasn't there three days later. Not a fan of that. Drink was okay.

May 2019. The decor of this place is like walking into the inside of a whiskey barrel. The bar and shelves have an "aged look" that compliments the name of the bar. This is a great place to go to be loud and social with friends. I ordered a Maker's Mark Old Fashioned. It was very good. read more

I've been coming here for three years and it's never a dull moment! I enjoy the drinks and conversations with Marc and Anthony! It's a great local and down to earth bar. Come out and hang out! read more

Awesome spot for whiskey. My boyfriend and I sat at the bar and the bartenders were very friendly and knowledgeable. It's dark and a little loud inside of they have a DJ (which they did the night we went) but the vibe is great for either you and a friend or a group! read more

My first time visiting black whiskey I had the worst experience ever. The bartender/ owner Mark was extremely drunk and put a broken glass to his neck after taking a shot with a patron. I made a harmless comment stating " Don't do it they really need you here." He asked me to repeat myself so I did and then proceeded to YELL at the top of his lungs at me. I then tried to wait for the next bartender because of course I did not want to give him my money. The other bartender was extremely busy and couldn't get to me. Mark then came over and asked what I would like. I told Mark I wanted 2 rail whiskey shots with a large rocks. I handed him $40 not knowing the price. He then gave me my drinks and did not return my change. I stood there waiting for awhile for him to acknowledge me and he never came back and he continued to over look me. I tried to grab his attention and he continued to ignore me. I asked one of the patrons to go grab my friend and she came over and he ignored her as well. She went to grab another patron a guy and he tried to get the guy to give me my money back and he still refused and tried to force me to get another round of drinks instead. I told him I was not interested and I would like my money back. He then proceeded to ignore me again. I walked away and a patron chased me down and gave me $20 out of his pocket. This guy seems to be very racist and has no respect for his patrons. I do not recommend anyone go here at all. STOP SUPPORTING BLACK WHISKEY UNTIL THEY GET RID OF MARK. He had no right to treat me that way at all and he stole my money. How can you run a business that way. I will never return. read more

At first glance I thought this would be the perfect neighborhood dive bar for me and my girls, but after we went on Friday and Saturday night, I won't be coming back. The bartender seemed more interested in his phone and friends than serving us drinks. It's the most expensive dive bar we've ever been to. I didn't see a menu or any food options and there are only 3 restrooms shared between men and women. The crowd was a mixed bag, but we all felt uncomfortable. There were a lot of young 20 something "bro's" who can't hold their liquor intermixed with much older hipsters. I can see the appeal, but it's definitely not for us. read more

Excellent Whiskey selection. The bartenders know their stuff and are great at providing suggestions for new bottles to try. The vibe is very chill and welcoming. Highly recommend. read more

This place is amazing. Great chill vibe, and a stunning selection of whiskey. The bartender jack is TOP TIER. I trust his judgement more than my own read more

Cool interior upstairs. Downstairs looks like a gym hall party. They only accept cash in downstairs bar. Cool crowd. Bartenders seem to be as new on the job as the bar is in town. Do they at all know what they are doing? Took ages to get the mojito I ordered. And when I finally got it it was missing sugar. And breaking a glass in the icecontainer is not a very smart move is it? And whatever you do - if you are serious about your Guinness, do NOT order Guinness at this place before they learn how to pour and serve!! It is served in a jar skipping the "waiting" part. Ok, now to the impressing selection of whiskey, whisky, scotch, bourbon etc. I guess this is what you should have when going here - order whisky here. I have never seen so many unusual brands ever! If I was in my 25-something I guess this would be a favorite. The clientele is a bit on the hip side - and for any Swedes reading this: in Sweden this would be popular among "stekare". They accept AMEX. read more

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