Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Round Robin Bar

    3.8 (225 reviews)
    PriceyBars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

    Round Robin Bar Photos

    ROUND ROBIN BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Round Robin Bar

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Gail B.

    The bar is a beautiful fixture inside the Willard Hotel. It is worth seeing when the place isn't busy. We decided to grab drinks during the holidays, when everyone else had the same idea. The place was packed with guests enjoying holiday parties and stopping by because The Willard is so beautiful. Luckily, we were able to find a table down the hall, with more room. We could also hear ourselves. It is the "bar overflow" area. The menu has so many options that it looks like a photo album. Our group enjoyed drinks and conversation. Service was understandably slow and we didn't mind. If you are in a hurry, you might want to visit another restaurant inside the hotel or walk around the corner. Old Ebbitt Grille has three bars. Hotel Washington has plenty of room, even with holiday parties. The mint julips cost more than parking. The yummy Willard hot chocolate was only $5. We didn't feel rushed. Our bartender did a decent job of keeping up with a party of eight. The Willard is plush, upscale and expensive. For planning purposes, make sure you have a parking/uber plan when events change traffic patterns. The White House is across the street. Any security measures can affect your trip.

    Olives
    Kevin B.

    The Round Robin Bar is an amazing bar with a fantastic history as it was the setting of the introduction of the mint julep to DC by Henry Clay. It's a gorgeous, yet small bar located in the Washington Intercontinental and they still serve mint juleps to this day. We came here back in May and we loved it so much that we actually came back a second time, which is something we rarely do when traveling. The mint juleps are fantastic and I would highly recommend getting them (just know that they are expensive). Their other cocktails are very good as well and we enjoyed an excellent manhattan and old fashioned. We also had several good bites of food here, particularly the braised short rib sandwich, peach tart, and strawberry macaron. Service was excellent as well and we loved visiting this historic bar.

    Mussels
    Ethan G.

    This is a historic bar located in the beautiful Willard hotel and I wish I enjoyed it more than I did. The bar experience was nothing too special, the service both times were especially slow and when it gets crowded, it can feel so compact. The drinks were okay, my friend got a martini that was pretty standard and I got a mocktail that didn't blow me away. In terms of food, my best recommendation would be to get the mussels. They are abundant for what you're getting and the presentation is great. We got the garlic butter version which were soaked in butter. I also tried the lobster roll which was a little fishy and was carried by the avocado in it.

    Barrel aged Old Fashioned.

    This was my second visit. What a wonderful environment. What a great place for a cocktail. It is also one of the most DC things you can do. You MUST ask for Thatcher. He made the entire experience so memorable.

    I loved the mint julep! Especially being a family from Kentucky and found the Kentucky Derby - A cocktail featuring crushed ice in a metal cup, garnished with fresh mint leaves and a lemon wedge, is placed on a bar counter. The background includes glasses, bottles, and bar equipment, indicating a bar setting. The drink appears cold and refreshing, with a straw inserted for drinking.
    Jessica K.

    Great service but the prices are a bit crazy. $36.45 for one drink and tip. The location was beautiful and very well decorated.

    Charcuterie plate
    Kathryn J.

    I wish I could say I had a better time the other night at this beautiful, historic bar. Unfortunately, the service was pretty bad. We sat at a table off the main bar, and we somehow had five different servers who all had no idea what the others were doing. We were repeatedly asked if we had ordered, if we were waiting on anything, or if we needed help. For such a nice bar, it was strange that they had such inconsistent and inefficient service. Luckily the food was delicious. The coconut curry mussels were innovative and delicious, and the chicken dish was cooked beautifully. It's also impossible to write about anything in the Willard without mentioning the expansive history of the hotel and its bar. I would try the Round Robin Bar another time, but probably just for drinks and I would keep my expectations low.

    Crab Cake Appetizer
    Steve N.

    First time at the Round Robin Bar and it did not disappoint. After starting with the cheese board, we had a crab roll, French Onion Soup and a crab cake. The crab roll was excellent and overloaded with crab meat. The bottom of the roll was lined with slices of avocado. Was truly fantastic. My wife really enjoyed the French onion soup and the crab cake. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful. Can't wait to return. Great spot to hit if pre show if your heading to the National Theatre.

    Susan S.

    Cool bar in DC. Cocktails a bit pricey but expected since it was at the Willard hotel next to White House. BF enjoyed the Martini

    The image displays an embossed logo of The Round Robin Bar, featuring a quill, an open book, and an inkpot, set against a textured metallic background. The logo is circular, with the bar's name encircling the central illustration, which emphasizes its historical and literary ambiance.
    Jennifer G.

    We went for the ambiance and mint juleps.... What a cool Bar! To think all the people they credit have done things here is amazing!! Songs, stories, speeches... Henry Clay introduced the mint julep so of course that was what we ordered... 26/drink kept us in check LOL...but they were tasty! Crushed ice, smooth bourbon and mint - yum! Service was meh, but I can overlook for everything else! Highly recommend this as a quick stop on the DC mall tour!!

    Crab cake roll with fries
    Chloe H.

    I stopped by the Round Robin Bar after having afternoon tea at Peacock Alley. The bar was crowded around 5:30pm. Seating is extremely limited. The space is small but cozy. My friends and I waited around 15 minutes for a table to clear. The drinks tasted good. The food was not so tasty. I ordered the crab cake roll with fries. They didn't have sweet potato fries, but offered to make me truffled fries using truffle oil. I was hoping the crab cake roll would be made like a lobster roll, but it wasn't. The crab meat was not seasoned and it was a cold roll. I didn't like it. I took half of the roll home to remix it. When we getting ready to leave, a lady asked if she could sit at our table to hold space for her friends. We didn't mind. The waitress came over and asked if she was with our group because someone else was waiting on the table. I felt bad for the lady because no one greeted us or assisted us with finding seats. It was odd that a group of guys were already promised the table.

    Inside detail
    Kristi D.

    A fun bar I've been to several times and the same waiters are there making really great drinks (panty droppers!) so tasty you can't stop! Ha! A great place to people watch and mingle. Dress up! You never know who you'll meet!

    A short, wide glass contains a cocktail with ice cubes, garnished with a lemon peel and a cherry on a stick. The drink is placed on a white napkin on a marble table. In the background, a person is holding a drink, and the setting appears to be a bar or restaurant with dim lighting.

    I paid $58 for two old fashioned (with Woodford Reserve) that were gross and watery. Not to mention that it was 7 pm on a Friday, and patrons were loud and hammered. Not the classy experience we wanted.

    Gotta get the Mint Julep at the Round Robin in the Willard Hotel

    See all

    Photo of Rachel S.
    15
    292
    624

    22 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 3
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Great old cozy bar with good drinks and excellent bar tenders. It has the old time DC vibe and the setting is superb.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ryan B.
    0
    81
    54

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jeff H.
    290
    738
    2267

    4 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Best Bartender Raydel. Best old fashion. Unbelievable bar experience. If you are looking for the best drinking experience, this is it.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 6

    Ask the Community - Round Robin Bar

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Bars 27,409 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Lucha Rosa Rooftop Bar - Pulpo al pastor ceviche

    Lucha Rosa Rooftop Bar

    (134 reviews)

    Downtown

    What an...interesting experience…read more This bar sits on top of the Moxy Hotel, which is a sleek, modern spot in downtown DC. Unfortunately, getting to the rooftop was one of the most frustrating parts of the night. Access is only through the lobby, and the security team handling crowd control was completely disorganized. We were constantly being redirected with conflicting instructions: told to line up around the bar, then yelled at to move to the wall, then called to the elevator, then scolded for approaching it. It felt chaotic and unnecessarily hostile, like we were being managed instead of welcomed. To make things worse, IDs were checked multiple times (3-4 times per person) because there was no clear or centralized process. We were attending a birthday party that the venue itself had advertised on Instagram with ~75 guests expected at 9pm. When we arrived, we were told the rooftop was "closed" until 10. After waiting an hour in the lobby bar and dealing with the confusion above we finally got upstairs...only to find it already packed with people who had clearly been there for hours. The "reserved section" for our group was extremely underwhelming: a small space directly in front of a very loud DJ booth and a cold back corner where the heat lamps didn't work (and staff said there was nothing they could do). Service was just okay...no one was particularly friendly, but orders were eventually filled. The bar was oddly limited (only one beer option: Michelob Ultra), and some bartenders seemed unsure about basic drink requests (like a vodka soda with pineapple). The biggest issue came when we asked for the birthday cake we had given to staff earlier for storage. No one knew where it was. It took over 30 minutes and multiple staff members to locate it, and when we finally left for the night, the cake box was damaged beyond use with no remorse. Overall, this is much more of a crowded, club-style rooftop than a place for a planned event, dinner, or even conversation. The view is nice, but the experience didn't match the hype. If you go, expect a party vibe and minimal service and be prepared to navigate some very confusing (and inconsistent) security direction.

    Lucha Rosa was absolutely incredible from start to finish! First off, you come through the Moxy…read morehotel bar. Some of us got carded before heading to the rooftop. They gave us the two-hour heads up, which was totally fair. The outside seating area was closed off because of the weather, but honestly it didn't even rain. That didn't kill the vibe AT ALL though! We started with 4 orders of chips and guac and omg the guac had this perfect little spicy kick to it, chef's kiss! Everyone ordered something different and the carne asada was a total crowd favorite. My sister got the barbacoa tacos and was obsessed. We also got the elote with chips (didn't snap a pic but I'm STILL thinking about it). And there's this salad with strawberries and chicken that I was NOT expecting it to be that good. Now let's talk about the PALETA SHOTS - you HAVE to try these!! We kept ordering round after round. Also had some Espolón Blanco. For dessert we went all in with churros and tres leches cake and I have zero regrets. The DJ was killing it all night, playing r&b and taking requests! They even gave my cousin a birthday shoutout which made her whole night. The staff was on point, the energy was unmatched, and honestly I can't wait to come back. If you're looking for a fun spot with amazing food and good vibes, THIS IS IT! Highly recommend.

    Yardbird

    Yardbird

    (890 reviews)

    $$$

    Downtown

    Tried Yardbird for brunch for the first time and had a great experience! I was seated right away…read morewithout a reservation, which was a nice surprise. My waitress was super friendly, bubbly, and really knew the menu. She gave some great recommendations. I ordered the American breakfast and the biscuit French toast. Everything was good! The sunnyside eggs were especially great, and both the sausage and bacon were cooked really well. Even the arugula salad that came with the breakfast stood out. It had a light lemon vinaigrette that I really enjoyed. The hash browns with a fried block delight. I wasn't sure what to expect with the biscuit French toast, but it tasted exactly like it sounds. biscuits turned into French toast. It didn't have that classic French toast flavor, but it was still really good and worth trying. The atmosphere was nice, pretty packed, but the noise level was just right. My waitress checked on me often, which I appreciated. I'll definitely be coming back for brunch!

    We had a 7:30 PM reservation on April 25 at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar to celebrate my birthday…read more When we called to confirm--as requested--we were informed that the restaurant had been bought out for a private event. The response we received was, "Didn't we call you already?" Unfortunately, we had not been contacted, and this left us scrambling at the last minute with family, friends, and out-of-town guests already committed to the plans. It was a significant inconvenience, especially for what was meant to be a special occasion. On a positive note, we were able to pivot to another establishment that handled our group with professionalism and care. We truly appreciated their ambiance and service, which helped salvage the evening. I hope Yardbird Southern Table & Bar improves its communication and reservation management so other guests don't experience a similar disruption.

    Round Robin Bar - bars - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...