The entire vibe of the lounge was so cool and fun! My boyfriend and I loved the cocktails and food!…read moreDefinitely, will want to come back.

This used to be a great spot to relax and enjoy cocktails. Unfortunately, a lot has changed since…read morethe owner, Keith McNally was actively involved, onsite and DJing regularly. Lately, the bar frequently runs out of ingredients needed for its signature cocktails, certain food items, service has become noticeably slower, and staff turnover appears to be high. When the owner was more present, the experience felt polished, the menu was consistently available, and customer service was top-notch. Today, it feels like the attention to detail is gone. What was once an elegant cocktail destination now feels more like an overpriced dive bar.

The first time I came to Code Red was last summer, and I genuinely found myself counting down the…read moredays until I could return. Finally made it back - and it did not disappoint. This is such a perfect spot for either a date night or a fun night out with friends. The speakeasy vibe, the chic atmosphere, and the music (a smooth, chill house mix) all come together so effortlessly. Plus, being open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays is a huge bonus. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time - this place stays busy for a reason. From my previous visit, I remember having a ravioli dish, what I believe was a braised beef, and their sliders with duck fat fries - all of which were incredible and clearly memorable since I was thinking about them for months. The sliders paired with those fries were honestly a standout. This time around, we had to get the duck fat fries again, and they were just as phenomenal as I remembered. The cheesesteak oysters were easily a 10/10 - fresh, meaty, and honestly surprising coming from someone who used to not even like oysters. We also tried the grilled octopus, which was well-seasoned (as expected, slightly chewy), and the fried calamari, which was light, not heavy at all, and paired perfectly with the sauces. The tuna tartare was another standout - super fresh, soft, and practically melted in your mouth. For drinks, we went all in. The Dirty Diamond martini with blue cheese olives was great, though if you like your martinis extra filthy, I'd recommend specifying that. The Hemingway Special had a nice subtle sour kick, and the vanilla mint espresso martini was strong (you can definitely taste the alcohol) but still smooth and frothy. The Mary Pickford with Malibu was surprisingly delicious - almost like a mocktail. The Paloma was solid, and the Code Red cocktail gave me slight cosmopolitan vibes. But the real star was the dulce de leche espresso martini--absolutely unforgettable. What really ties everything together here is the service. The staff - from the hosts to the servers - are attentive, welcoming, and genuinely elevate the experience. Overall, Code Red is one of those places you keep coming back to. If you're looking for a stylish speakeasy atmosphere with great food, drinks, and energy, this is it.

Came to Code Red on a Wednesday evening and had a nice time. While Code Red isn't a true true…read morespeakeasy they do keep the speakeasy theme. You knock on the door and a bouncer lets you in. I think there's a password but its written on the sign out front and if you have a reservation don't worry! The space is beautiful! Well decorated and very atmospheric. Low lighting and live jazz on Wednesdays that was a little too loud for my liking as it was super difficult to talk over but otherwise pleasant. The drinks menu is a creative format and delivered as a newspaper with some history on the prohibition era as well as drinks popularized around that time and what said drinks are known for. What Code Red loses in innovative drinks it makes up for in a well crafted cocktail. Nothing fancy or frilly here just a solid list of mostly classic cocktails done right in a nice vibey setting. Prices are about on par with a standard cocktail in DC these days. Really enjoyed my time here! Perfect place for a date or girl's date. Overall friendly service and a really friendly bouncer. Definitely worth a visit for classics in a nice venue.

Such a cute and unassuming spot in Remington. After dinner at Clavel, we walked down the street to…read moreWC Harlan for another cocktail. The lighting is pretty dark, but that's the vibe of the place! We had an Old Fashioned, which was great. The service was ok, we went to the bar to get our drinks and brought them back to the table. Overall, good experience and would return!

A handful of bars put on the "speakeasy" hat, but beyond the obligatory "secret door," I haven't…read morefound one that better embodies the full vibe than WC Harlan. The bartenders make artisanal cocktails from scratch ingredients, and with some other obscure liquors they can take you down a journey of dark, broody flavors; light, old-fashioned fruity twists on classics, autism, genuinely peculiar, but delicious inventions. The inside is wonderfully blacked out aside from the candlelight that makes for the perfect after dinner drink on night out with someone special, or presumably talking over a long week at work.

Our server was incredible here! Great spot for a night cap. Drinks are good and most come with a…read morefun presentation!

We visited The Alchemist in DC and ordered the Banana Bread Rum Old Fashioned and a Fireplace…read morethemed cocktail with chocolate and cherry notes. Both were disappointing. The drinks tasted watered down and unbalanced. The banana flavor in mine was dull and overripe rather than fresh and vibrant. The smoke and fire presentation was nice, but the actual cocktails did not justify the $25 price point. The restroom was unacceptable. There was urine on the floor, a strong foul odor, and the surface was slippery. For a speakeasy positioning itself as upscale, this was a major miss. The space is very small and service was just okay. Overall, the concept has potential, but the execution did not meet expectations. I will not be returning.

2nd time here. Submitted to make a reservation on Wednesday, for Monday. Didn't hear back. Sent a…read moretext to the number online, a few hours before the desired time. I was already sitting at the bar when the person finally texted me back, sigh. Piss poor communication all around The music downstairs was VERY loud. The bartendar would change the music based on the "type" of people that came in. This was apparent to me & my guest. We listen to all types of music so it wasn't a bother, but she did it for Every Single couple/group that walked in The Place smelled like OLD sitting water. Soon as I walked into the pizza place, my face soured up. Same deal downstairs, where they masked the smell with incense. Cheeze pizza slice was good. Def. make a reservation because the place filled up with each group coming in

Finally made it out to this speakeasy since it has reopened! I had been before when upstairs used…read moreto be a sonut shop but I don't remember the name. The setup is pretty much the same. The decor is nice and the bartender was friendly. It was a little confusing getting a reservation because the website is down. So I called the pizza shop, he told me to hang up and.call back. I was able to speak to someone and get a reservation. He said he would text me the confirmation and access code. I received the confirmation but not the access code. I texted the number when I arrived and got the code. I was there 630 on a Saturday so it was pretty empty. Service was quick. They do have a food menu and you are able to order small appetizers, pizza and sandwiches. I just had a drink but Will definitely be back to try the food.

I visited STFU on Saturday to celebrate a birthday. Based on the pictures and dress code, I was…read moreexpecting one kind of vibe, but when I arrived, it was something completely different. It honestly felt like one of those "come as you are" church situations .lol There were people in dressed in rompers, tights, Jordans . I actually felt a little overdressed. That said, the place was packed, which made for a fun atmosphere. The DJ was good overall, though at one point he started playing church music. I'm not sure if people were just tipsy or didn't notice, because everyone kept dancing anyway. lol The drinks were decent, and the final bill was surprisingly low, which was a nice bonus. Since we were celebrating a birthday, our waitress even gave us a complimentary birthday shot. I'd definitely return. I'm curious to see what the vibe is like during the week. Also, parking was easy there's was parking lot right across the street, which made things super convenient.

Super quiet the night we came! To their defense, we came before the storm to get out before being…read morelocked in! Maybe the cold weather had people in? Service for a slow night was nonexistent, we sat down at a booth in the back and waited. People (workers) at the bar, several people, were talking amongst themselves. My friend finally got up to get us drinks. Not cool on their part. Drinks were okay, we didn't stay long as it was a work night. Navy Yard has had tons of robberies lately and it's definitely not safe to be roaming these streets. These folks are not playing, men, women they are robbing anyone in broad day light, be careful Navy Yard patrons. All in all, this place is cute, I came, conquered and lucky to have been introduced to this chic little speakeasy! One and done for me unless I'm a plus one again.

The service was nice, the bartender served me, he was a absolute sweetheart, the Ambiance was…read morelovely, felt like I was sitting in a tavern I can only imagine how cozy it is on a Saturday/Friday night! And the food was great!! I tore up the brussel sprouts I recommend them, ALittle salty but I still tore it up! 10/10 would come back, lemonade has free refills!

Elias was seemingly the only one working and he took great care of us even with a full bar! The…read moreplace was packed. Apparently it was a member party that trickled over into the public space. Even though we had made a reservation, there wasn't a hostess to greet us and confirm it once we arrived. Elias came from behind the bar, cleared a table, and seated us. The drinks were spirit forward which we both love and balanced. I didn't look at the menu beforehand so I just assumed bar fare. Was surprised to find crabcakes and salmon on the menu. Both were yummy but the brussel sprouts stole the show!

No reviews? Guess I'll be first! Maybe because it's so fun, they don't want y'all to know about it…read more I won't gatekeep so here you go. Located on the lower level of Dive Bar, this place gives speakeasy! The set up reminds me of Odie's/Perry's in Odenton ##IYKYK On a Friday night it was a nice crowd but not packed. We sat at the bar. There are some tables and booths. There's even a very comfy looking couch near the entrance. There was live music. The guy was really good! The drinks are cheap and well made! For food I ordered the chicken club minus bacon, with a side of fries and it was good. The bartender, Rachel was attentive. The other bartender's name I didn't catch but she was great as well. The parking lot is tight but not terrible!

Great service. Burgers are among the best I've had. A bit expensive but I guess that's what prices…read moreare these days.

Met a local Alexandrian for a drink here. Glad I was told to go down stairs…read more Loved the vibe and ambiance. Service was excellent at the bar. I had to e Winter Orchard Martini and it was excellent!! I would love to reproduce at home but the explanation on how the ingredient spiced pear syrup was homemade was insufficient. Will return!

Really cute spot! The inside was a charming bar with big banquettes and it turns into more of a…read morepacked bar by 10ish on weekend nights, loud music but super cute inside. The drinks were so good! The sushi was solid but nothing incredible. I liked the salmon nigiri, and tried the crazy salmon roll which was okay. The salmon avocado roll was also okay. I would come back here for drinks or to go out but this would not be my first sushi choice in the area.

I had the opportunity to stop in here on a late weeknight after a concert to celebrate my friends…read morebirthday. There is plenty of free parking and availability on a weeknight so if you are interested in checking this place out for the food, drinks, and chill vibes definitely come on a weeknight. As many have previously stated, you enter in through a flower shop and are greeted by a pleasant hostess who leads you through a wooden door, down some stairs into a lounge that has plenty of plush seating and a DJ spinning classic hits with some international variations (which I thought were really cool). This place has an extensive cocktail/Mocktail list and a seasonal menu with that showcase modern twists on Argentinian cuisine. My friend ordered the oysters that come topped with chimichurri and the zucchini salad. I got the king crab empanadas with a side of fries. For drinks, she got the chai carrot cake composed of gin, scotch and a purple carrot liqueur. I got the Milo's Lemonade which is a mocktail composed of Yerba mate tereré, lemon verbena grapefruit, and peach cordial strawberry oleo. Everything that we had here was delicious and our server was on point. Definitely recommend of you are in the area for good drinks and small bites.

My friend and I stopped by for drinks and had such a lovely experience. We came on a weekday so it…read morewasn't too busy, didn't seem like a reservation was required. Everyone we encountered, from the hostess to the bartender to our waitress, was incredibly kind. They even have a coat check, which was a great perk! it was so nice to sit and relax without dealing with our bags. The whole ambiance felt really classy. The menu is in Spanish, that was a nice touch. I ordered an espresso martini, which wasn't on the menu, but they made it and it was delicious! I also tried the El Dorado cocktail, it's very sweet, perfect if you're not into the taste of alcohol, though it's still strong, so definitely know your limit. We ordered a few small plates but the prawns were our favorite. Can't wait to go back!