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    Death & Co DC

    4.2 (111 reviews)
    PriceyCocktail Bars
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Bill Z.

    Having missed opportunities to visit some of the other Death & Co locations, I made sure to visit the one in DC when I had the chance. I feel comfortable referring to it as a "cocktail experience." and a good one. Getting seated is a bit more formal and procedural than I feel is necessary, but once you're beyond that, sit and enjoy. Service and conversation with the staff is both informative and informal. The drinks are pretty special and interesting, with the complex flavors I look for in a well crafted cocktail. I was able to learn the differences between what to expect among all of the other locations, and from what I gathered, this particular Death & Co. is likely to be my favorite, and one to which I look forward to returning.

    Great drink menu
    Patrick L.

    Make a reservation -- seriously, or you'll be waiting. This place is cool in every sense: sleek, hip vibe, moody lighting, and a cocktail program that's as creative as it is dialed in. I'm particular about my spirits and appreciate high-end, additive-free tequila. Death & Co didn't disappoint -- they had some great selections. I went with a Cazcanes neat, and it was excellent (and reasonably priced considering the quality). Service was top-notch -- attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly without being overbearing. You can tell the staff really know their stuff and care about the experience. Overall, I'm a fan. Death & Co DC delivers on every level: atmosphere, drinks, service, and style. 5 stars all the way.

    Entrance
    John P.

    Death & Co. Washington DC is a nice addition to the D&C brand. I visited family recently in DC, so we checked them out to celebrate a special birthday. Nothing will ever compare to the original NYC location, but DC has some elements of New York that were nice to see. It is a small but comfortable space. The design is warm and intimate and the service was excellent. After visiting the Denver location a couple of times, it was nice to see a smaller, intimate environment that carries on the D&C experience much better. Denver is a lobby bar located in a beautiful boutique hotel. It's a fabulous hotel bar, but not the feel I want from Death & Co. As usual, the cocktails were excellent. I ordered a cognac/scotch cocktail called Fool's Gold (photo#2). There was a lot going on with complements of Amaretto, Cynar (bittersweet artichoke Amaro), apricot liqueur, and mole bitters. It was boozy and delicious. I also tasted Please and Thank You which my cousin ordered. It's a melange of Italian goodness wrapped around bourbon and rum. The bourbon is joined by rum, Cocchi Rosa (Italian rose-hued aperitif) Campari, Averna, and chocolate bitters. It was garnished with a strawberry which was a nice touch. I haven't seen a lot of whiskey/rum combinations, but this worked well with the Amaros and Apertif. D&C DC is worth the effort next time you're in our nations capital. Go check them out. Salute @thejohnnycocktail Fool's Gold Cognac Blended Scotch Amaretto Apricot Liqueur Cynar Mole Bitters Please and Thank You Bourbon Rum Cocchi Rosa Campari Averna Chocolate Bitters

    Bar area
    Alston F.

    This place is always booked so I went on a weekday and booked a same day reservation. I went solo and sat at the bar. At 8pm the place was pretty quiet and became more lively as the night progressed. This place was worth the wait and the prices of the drinks $17-$20 which is high but not unreasonable. I would definitely recommend going and I'll be back. While at the bar, I made some friends and got some free popcorn which was very tasty. I got 4 drinks: One hundred sunny days, tasted like a Long Island iced tea with scotch and brandy Master Po, tasted like a White Russian with a matcha cream top. Shimai Overstory, tasted like lychee, limoncello Dancing Queen, tasted like kiwi gin drink

    Hannah H.

    Clarified cocktails & milk with cookies - say less. Death & Co DC is in Blagden alley which is a super neat part of DC with some of the best cocktail bars and restaurants. It's a small space and fills up quickly so go early and grab a seat at the bar. Their cocktails are all balanced well and their small plates are perfect for a pre or post dinner snack. Don't skip their boozy cookies and milk!

    Master Po
    Clara S.

    I've heard amazing things about this cocktail bar so ofc had to give it a try! Ambiance is fantastic-- super dark and vibeyyy! Honestly perf for date night. Service was really great with good recommendations! Overall, I loved all the cocktails we got! - Circa 1960: 100/10 (loved this cocktail so much! As an egg white cocktail lover I knew I'd love this one, and it def didn't disappoint) - Lost horizon: 9/10 (a more spirit forward cocktail, but it had the sweetness from the crème de banana. Was really good, especially considering I don't usually gravitate towards spirit forward cocktails!) - Master po: 7/10 (it's like a matcha grasshopper! It was very creamy and sweet so not my style)

    Maria-Elena T.

    Came here on a weekend night around 8-8:30pm. Sign is pretty dark but found it easily. We had a reservation and checked in smoothly downstairs before proceeding upstairs to check in again; they were waiting for us. We chose to sit at the bar. Place is dark and I liked that. There were a lot of groups of women! (At the bar, two to our left, two to our right, four at a table behind us...). Loved the menu. It was descriptive and had cartoon pictures of the drink. Hate when you think you are getting a straight up drink and it comes in a rocks glass. There was way that could happen with this menu. Our bartender was great. When I couldn't decide between two drinks, he described their flavor profile so vividly I could easily decide. And he was dead on! I started with the Shimai Overstory. It was citrus forward and I enjoyed it. For my second drink I had a Outlaw Heart. He made it up based on what I described. My friend had the old fashioned and something else. Service, atmosphere, and drinks were all 5 star. Ladies- bring your own date . Highly recommend!

    Natalie D.

    If you're into expertly crafted cocktails, moody lighting, and an effortless cool vibe--Death & Co in DC is a must-visit. From the moment I stepped in, I felt like I had found one of the city's best-kept secrets tucked in an alleyway. The bartenders here are true artists. Every cocktail is a work of art, both in flavor and presentation. The menu is creative and thoughtful--definitely not your run-of-the-mill bar drinks. If you're not sure what to order, just tell them what you like and let them work their magic. They nailed it for me. Reservations after Thursday are highly suggested.

    Tiger Stripes Old Fashioned
    Brandi B.

    My first time at Death & Co. upon walking up stairs, you enter The Garden. It was beautiful weather on a Friday so we stayed outside. I went with the Tiger Stripes Old Fashioned. It's a bit different as it's made with bourbon and rum. Very rum forward. I'll be back to try the inside. Make sure you make a reservation.

    Da Vinci Daiquiri and a stirred mezcal drink my husband requested from the bartender
    Ayana P.

    We decided to walk in for one drink before our dinner reservation, so there wasn't room inside, but we were happy to sit at the bar in the garden area outside. I ordered the Da Vinci Daiquiri and my husband went with bartenders choice. My husband really liked his drink - he asked for something stirred and boozy with mezcal and the bartender really delivered. They explained that the standard bartenders choice option that they would've given him wouldn't really match what he asked for, so they offered to give him something he'd really like, but it would be a slight up charge. He was fine with that and was happy he went that route in the end. My daiquiri was decent but I didn't get much mango even though the description made it sound like a slightly spicy mango rum drink. Maybe the jerk bitters overpowered the mango. I would order something else next time. Ambiance was nice and chill and sitting in the garden was perfect on this summer Friday. We'll be back!

    Deirdre G.

    I'm late to the party but so glad I stumbled upon Death & Co! After dinner a few blocks away a few friends and I were looking for a night cap and after doing a quick search for some nearby speakeasies up pops Death & Co! When we arrived in Blagden Alley we walked in circles for a bit before discovering the door (it's there - keep looking) but eventually found it. Once inside we climbed the stairs and found some warm Christmas decor and were greeted by the most amazing host - Khalil! He told us there was a wait of about 15 minutes but we could hang out up front. While we waited in the heated area Khalil brought us some Prosecco shooters and let us peak inside to see what was on the horizon. When our table was ready we walked in to the bar which had an elevated swanky vibe which was both cozy and warm. Very NYC vibes - IYKYK. The menus were filled with epic drinks and the mixologists were working hard to provide delicious drinks. Bonus - we were there on a Monday which happens to be the day they offer $13 modern classic cocktails so we all decided to order those. I tried the Silver Monk with a little spice which was refreshing with the cucumber but still had a nice (minimal) kick. Others opted for the Old Fashioned and the Negroni which both received stellar reviews. We didn't have any bar bites since we just left dinner but we will indeed be back! They even have mock tails for those who prefer non-alcoholic beverages! Needless to say we had a wonderful time at D&C and were provided with excellent service and drinks. A true 5 star experience.

    Rachel C.

    Just go. Ambiance is phenomenal, drinks are amazing and you don't want to miss a trip. I don't have the money to spend, and you WILL spend it here, but I couldn't pass us a chance to have these delicious drinks Everything is top notch and I'll say it again.. you're gonna spend a LOT, but it's so worth it

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    Frank K.

    Love finding this place, tucked away in an alley. The cocktail selection expansive and the inside very intimate but a little loud.

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