Loved this place and the atmosphere. I'm a sucker for a speakeasy and the mirror fits my bill. The drinks are so delicious, you have to try the sunflower if you're okay with gin. The crowd is cool, it can get loud fast but it's diverse and no one's snobby or weird. Bartenders are cool and make their rounds to get everyone settled. Music is such a vibe that you don't mind the volume. Definitely will return, could also see it as a great after- date spot! read more

This is a cool spot. Entry is really cool and looks like prohibition speakeasy's of times gone past. Two HUGE bouncers inside who were policing everything to maintain the vibe. Husband couldn't read the menu, can't use your phone for that, he was leaning up against a wall, can't do that, finally snagged seats on a couch, feet off table. We had two drinks and enjoyed about 20 minutes in here and went off to find something to eat. Definitely work a stop if you are nearby or in the area. It's a cool experience. One thing og note: They do not really deviate from their limited menu of drinks. These bartenders are not like those of speakeasy's from other, larger cities I've been to. I don't drink alcohol at all, so, I tend to ask them to make me a mocktail. They didn't seem very inventive and only offered basically ginger beer in a cup for $14. read more

The bartender Chris accused me of being intoxicated because I was vibing to the music Saying that I was had my eyes closed at the bar when I was just feeling the music. Clearly he can't discern when a patron is intoxicated or not!!!!!! I do feel as though it was a level of discrimination as I only ordered water at the bar no drinks were ordered....and I had no drinks prior to arrival. Never assume from a distance someone's sobriety just because the clientele you serve normally is intoxicated read more

The Mirrors is a true speakeasy-style gem in DC and absolutely a vibe. First things first -- the bouncer/security was amazing. Very professional, but be ready with your ID because if you don't have it ready, you're not getting in. No exceptions. The space is very dimly lit, which adds to the underground speakeasy feel. Cell phone flashlights aren't encouraged, but there is lighting underneath the bar so you can actually read the menu without any issues. The music is old-school underground hip-hop, making this a perfect spot if you're looking for something chill, low-key, and different from the usual loud DC nightlife scene. Drinks were solid, the crowd was friendly, and people seemed to come in, enjoy the vibe, and move along -- not a place where folks camp out all night, which honestly keeps the energy fresh. One important tip: use one payment method only. Either pay with your credit card or pay with cash. Don't use a credit card to start a tab and then switch to cash -- we were double-charged due to a mix-up. Lesson learned. Despite that hiccup, I'll definitely be back. If you want a chill spot with great music, a cool crowd, and a true speakeasy feel, The Mirrors is worth checking out. read more

They only have drinks which is ok for a speakeasy! I came here on a double date really nice cozy vibe & ofc the mirror!

It's the feel of a dive bar in a speakeasy style setting with cocktail named drinks and accompanying prices but lacking a bit in the craftsmanship aspect. Service is pretty prompt at the bar considering how crowded it can be so that's a bonus. read more

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Been wanting to check out this speakeasy for a few years now. Decided to come right when they opened on a Sunday. Was hoping to luck up on parkling and I did. The entrance is down a set of stairs and through a mirrored door. The space is small, intimate and dark. There is someone at the door to check your ID. There are a couple of high tables, bar seating and couch seating in the space. They do not take reservations and seating is first come, first serve. I was greeted immediately upon sitting at the bar and decided on the Air Mail drink. It was light and refreshing. It was pretty chill since I was the first one there. In the background was old school hip hop which is right up my alley. They also have homemade fireball and lemon drop shots. The bartender allowed me a sample of the fireball and it was strong and much better quality than the bottled fireball. No food is served here and no outside food is allowed. Your only option is Lays potato chips. read more

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Cool experience? Not so much, not sure what really made it a speakeasy aside from the entrance. Drinks? Not so much, Typical drinks that you can get anywhere. Be sure to not take any flash pictures or use your flash! It's very dark in here but I think that's the "mood" they opt for. Lounge type area, but the music is so loud you won't be able to actually talk. Would I go back? Yes but only for happy hour. $17 for a drink and it wasn't even good :( read more

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After a dinner with teammates, I brought them to this speakeasy spot that's been on my list. Funnily enough... I realized as soon as I stepped in that I've been there before!! I ordered the sunflower (I'm a big fan of elderflower). The vibes were good, we had a couch area to ourselves (they don't take reservations). I have to give it a 4/5 because we got 2 sunflowers and they tasted different. The first one tasted great, the second one (I tried it as well) tasted almost like soap... so it was inconsistent. Regardless, it a good spot for interesting cocktails, and nice post-dinner vibes. read more

Very interesting location and hard to find. A little intimidating until you finally find the way in. You would never guess there's a bar there! The drinks were pricey and the bartenders were not too friendly. I would've enjoyed it more if they had been more welcoming. I would recommend if you want to experience a speak easy. read more

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When you think of a hidden speakeasy where you wouldn't know it was there unless you did your research or heard from others, The Mirror is it. From the inconspicuous location on K Street to the cool way to enter the bar, the Mirror offers excellent cocktails with more than a couple NOLA-originated as there seems to be an emphasis on that area for inspiration. From the Westin in City Center where I was staying, The Mirror is about a 10-minute walk, going down Vermont Avenue a couple of blocks before turning onto K Street where you will notice a green canopy that reads, "Vieux Carre." Upon going down the flight of stairs to the basement level you will find a fairly rough exterior with a "for rent" sign hung next to... you guessed it... A wall-sized mirror that stretchers from near ceiling to near floor. This mirror serves as a door. Hence the name of the bar. Upon pulling the door open from the right-side frame, you enter a dark world with the bar wall providing the main light source. Yes, you have other subtle dimly lit ambient lighting whether from a chandelier in the lounge area or from the candles on the bar or the track lighting on the ceiling. However, the bar area is mostly dark as your eyes adjust and take in the hidden mystique. Grabbing a stool at the bar, I glanced at the cocktail menu sign and the laminated menu on the bar. Between the two, the Mirror offers a variety of different cocktails from classics such as Aviation, Old Fashioned, Moscow Mule, Paloma, and Tom Collins to Prohibition-era specialties like the Lion's Tail, Fitzgerald's Neighbor, and Sunflower to NOLA-originated treasured recipes such as the Sazerac, Vieux Carre, and the Corpse Reviver #2, I opted for the latter. I enjoyed the Vieux Carre and Corpse Reviver at the bar, my buzz ever increasing from my previous bar I had attended around the corner. I couldn't tell you what music was playing but "Twenty Four Hours" by Joy Division kept playing on repeat in my head as I stared into oblivion sipping away on the couple of cocktails throughout my evening. The bartenders were great with the one who served me made sure I had water (I certainly needed it as the drinks were strong -- if you know the ingredients or at least read what is offered on the laminated menu). The service was expedient as the bartenders were constantly slinging cocktails in the tins. They run a great operation behind the bar and the drinks came out in good succession. I would return in a heartbeat when I am in DC again so I can enjoy some other cocktails under the dark ambiance of this splendid speakeasy behind a mirror. read more

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While sitting at the bar having a conversation, the bartender abruptly interjected and demanded that I leave immediately. When I calmly asked for the reason, the bartender stated that they had the right to refuse service and that he did not agree with my political beliefs. I then asked for my check so that I could pay my tab and leave as requested. The bartender refused to provide the check, demanded that I leave immediately, and proceeded to charge my card without my review or authorization of the total. This experience was unprofessional, inappropriate, and extremely disappointing. DO NOT GO HERE! read more

It's a dive bar and everything is dark inside with low lighting. There were 2 bartenders who were friendly and helpful. We went before it gets dark and good thing because it's hard to find and the top floor is unoccupied. The bar is downstairs in the basement. I don't believe there was a snack menu but there is a restaurant next to the empty office front on the street level if you get hungry. read more

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The mirror. I love a speakeasy but this wasn't that. It was hidden and I loved the hunt for it but that's where it ends. Inside is way too loud. Where's the intimate experience where the atmosphere speaks for itself. The drinks weren't anything special. A step above rail drinks where is this plus this, they have the classics which I can make easily at home. I'm talking a margarita, Moscow mule, martini, etc at an upscale price. When we visited, there was room at the bar but after perusing the menu, I got 1 drink to try it out and dipped. The mirror could be better and has potential but I see it as just another "spot" . Finding it is the best part of the mirror. read more

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My boyfriend saw the mirror on Instagram and kept saying we should check it out. We stopped by here on a Friday, right before happy hour ended and had the chance to enjoy some of their cocktails. At first you have to give it a minute for your eyes to adjust however once you do, it feels like you are somewhere in NY, or Chicago. Honestly, their cocktail Menu is one of the most unique I've seen in a long time and it really offers something for everyone. read more

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Fun spot with good drinks and a decent happy hour. Staff were friendly and will gladly give you a recommendation if you need it. The lighting is low, but lights are located below the bar so you can read the menu! read more

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Place is super cool. Atmosphere is awesome, drinks are very good. The servers are very friendly and skilled at their jobs. Would give 5 stars but this is the loudest speak easy I have ever been to. Some might like that, but id prefer a slightly chill vibe. Overall great experience at the Mirror. read more

Pretty solid and "classic" speakeasy - hidden and mysterious entrance and more of a dive bar feel. The drinks are all solid and "normal" no crazy ingredients and they have $5 off all cocktails on their happy hours, which makes the cocktails $12 which is great. The Aviation was great, and the old fashion was really solid. Bathroom area clean, not a ton of seating but enough. Would definitely come again. read more

Stopped in here for a drink after dinner, and absolutely loved it! It's under-assuming and likely underrated. I thought the drinks were delicious (slightly pricy but you're in the heart of DC), the bartender was friendly and had good service, and the ambiance is cute. I will say it was very dark and many people had to use the flashlight feature on their phone to use the menu, but I didn't have a problem with this at all! I put the light on, got my drink, and then enjoyed my night in the dim light. read more

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Service, cocktails, and ambiance was phenomenal! Very dimly lit. Walk down stairs and open mirror and be greeted by door keeper. Friendly service read more

Awesome, secret speakeasy. It's super dark inside and they don't allow flash FYI! But it's a fun time and great drinks!

Awesome hidden speakeasy downtown! It's very speakeasy as the door is down a few sets of stairs and behind an actual mirror door. It's adorable inside and very much leans into the speakeasy vibe! Perfect place for a girls night or a cool date spot! Our bartender was lovely and very helpful with drinks, they have a solid cocktail menu and lots to choose from. A lot of their cocktails on the menu are classic, old school drinks which is fun! I really enjoyed their homemade Fireball but you can't go wrong with any of the drinks. Really cool spot and very fun speakeasy! read more

So we added The Mirror to my husband's birthday weekend itinerary in hopes that the night cap would be a unique experience following the F1 Arcade. It was pretty cool to find it and make it inside. The vibe was giving secret basement turned bar. I thought the decor would have been a bit more dramatic with the theme they had going on, but it was a little anticlimactic. Aside from the bar, they had two sets of couches in the back. It would have been nice to have more for. The bartenders were quick and the service was cool. I had a Tom Collin's as a drink -- it was okay. read more

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Billed as a speakeasy because it isn't intuitive to find, when you walk inside instead of sexy the vibe is a little bit more like well-worn. That being said, there is a solid happy hour special, quick service, well-made drinks, and it's a good choice when you want to chat with friends over drinks without being in an overcrowded and loud room. read more

This place was fine. The speakeasy was located down a flight of interesting looking stairs and then you're met with (shocker) a mirror as the door. Inside, it was pretty busy for 10pm on a Saturday. The music, however, was so loud. I practically had to shout in my friend's ear in order to have a conversation. Also, it was really dark which I get can create a mysterious type of vibe, but it was a little too dark for me. If you're looking for loud and dark bar vibes, this place is for you. I'm glad I tried this place out but don't think I'll be going back. read more

"I'm starting with the man in the mirror. I'm asking him to change his ways. (He ain't gon' do it for ya!)" Hearing that song go viral recently reminded that I need to write a review for this place. Chile ayways, my friend and I were STUCK looking for this place at 1am. The GPS bought us to a random set of stairs with an alley with nothing but a mirror hanging up. We were perplexed, but as soon as we were ready to just find another place to go, another patron showed us that the door to this place was the mirror! "OHHHH, that makes so much sense!" On a Saturday night, they provide great cocktails with low lighting and plenty of places to sit. It was nice to wind down with a couple of drinks with my friend on one of their couches. I'm really glad I got to experience this place with my friend. read more

The Mirror was not awesome. I love a speakeasy and have frequented many. This place is just a basic loud bar with a cool entry. The drinks were nothing special, and the ambiance was awful. It was way too loud and way too dark. There was nothing charming about it. My advice? Take your pic by the mirror and move on to a different place. read more

The set up to this bar is excellent. You have to go down two flights of nondescript stairs, into a foyer that looks like a boarded up entrance to an old store of some sort. It's a dirty white wall with only a "for rent" sign and a giant mirror. The mirror is the door to a small, very dark speakeasy. The bouncer admonishes you at the door to not use your phone too much and to definitely not use your flashlight or the flash. The bar is just as dark as you'd expect from a speakeasy or a dive bar - and this place is kind of both. It has the secretive underground feel of a speakeasy, with very fancy cocktails, but it's also decorated a lot like a dive bar - black walls, a fraternity couch, and a wall full of mini Lays chips behind the bar. The cocktail I tried involved mezcal, tequila, lemon, and almond syrup in a champagne cup and it was delicious. The also had a very good raspberry sour beer. All in all, a fun place to pop in for a pre dinner drink. read more

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Even though I new where I was going, the "For Rent" sign fooled me and had me thinking this place had closed. Anyway, this is a speakeasy bar located in the heart of downtown DC. There is metered street parking and commercial garages available within a reasonable walking distance. You have to walk down some stairs to get to the door, but they do have an elevator available as well. The large mirror next to the "For Rent" sign is actually a door. Once you walk in you will enter a dimly lit bar with limited bar seating and tables. You will also find some lounge type seating near the back. You can take all the pictures that you want in here, but they do not allow flash photography. There are lights under the bar if you need to see anything like read the menu. They had hip-hop music playing while I was there and seating was at a premium. I was able to snag a seat at the end of the bar. The staff here was nice enough. The speakeasy has a full bar and a list of select signature cocktails. I got a few of the libations (a Hotel Nacional and a Paloma) and was not overly enthused about them. They were ok. They were just not my type of drinks, I guess The bar has a happy hour, 5PM to 7:30PM, so try to make it during that time to save you a few bucks. I guess I overhyped this place in my head and was expecting more after about 30 minutes, I got bored and left. Don't get me wrong, this was a nice place to visit and I recommend it. I just hope that the nostalgia lasts a bit longer for you than it did for me. read more

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This bar was a speakeasy! Bradley and I wanted to grab a drink post show and we were looking for bars nearby on the map and I found this place! It was super dark very cool vibes and the drinks were delicious I fear we wanted one drink, then got like 4 and got drunk read more

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I love this bar and have been going for about a year now. But I've never been to a bar that does last call at 1:15! And they're also kinda pushy about it. The other night they threw away my cocktail to rush me and my date out. The bartender refunded me but still??? Very weird. Didn't use to be like that before. read more

This was a super fun-to-find hidden bar (near I say "speakeasy", even though such needs don't exist anymore). True to its name, find the mirror, and, as the saying goes, "The Mirror Provides". This is not the type of secretive, romantic lounge for a first date or a "get-to-know-me-better" type of establishment, unless the idea of getting to know someone is via a whole lot of drinks. The music is blasting, the place is packed, bar is full. But if you're looking for a fun and hyped atmosphere, look no further. Definitely worth a night out at least once. read more

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Came in on a Friday night after attending a play. The atmosphere is...confusing? I wouldn't say "awful" but its not special. Not exactly warm and inviting but I feel as if I walked into a spray-painted shipping container with the simplest décor. Bathrooms were not exactly the cleanest. Typical cocktails with a heavy cost. read more

It was really interesting to walk into the bar through the mirror, but it wasn't anything special. It's hard to see anything, the drinks are over priced, and not much to the bar itself. Service was fine but I wouldn't go back. read more

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We went for drinks after dinner. It is very dark, but the drinks were good. It was really picking up when we left. I'd definitely return!

We enjoyed The Mirror. I had vaguely heard of it, so when my friend suggested it, I was down. Quite literally, as it is down a flight of stairs, in what I think used to be Lima or maybe Tattoo Bar (I'm aging myself). It's a welcoming, unpretentious speakeasy that focuses on classic cocktails. It's got a dope hip-hop playlist with dim lighting and comfortable seating. Staff was friendly. We loved our cocktails. I went with some lighter options, the Paloma and Hotel Nacional, and both were great. I'm super looking forward to returning. read more

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Love this place! My boyfriend and I were visiting in dc just for the night and wanted a speakeasy to go to after dinner on K st. The mirror fit the bill! This place is hidden behind an actual mirror. Typical speakeasy menu of cocktails and comfy couches to cozy up for conversations. We had a great time here and met some really interesting people. Check this place out ! read more

I'm a speakeasy kinda guy so its only right that I found this spot on my research before I showed up in the nation's capital. We slid through on a Thursday evening to grab a couple of drinks. First thing we saw was the big mirror as you come in through the darkness as you come downstairs lol. We grabbed the 2 available seats at the end of the bar as that was all that was left. There are other seating options with couches, but they were all taken...the bar was fine though. I started out with the old fashioned which was fantastic. My homie said the Lions Tail was amazing as well. I ended our stay here with a Sazerac which was pretty good as well. The place is dimly lit as it should be as its a speakeasy joint. I coulda stayed here all night, but we agreed to move around to other places after a drink or 2. You can come here on a date, bring groups of friends or even roll solo. I fux with it! read more

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I had an amazing experience at The Mirror! My friend told me about this speakeasy and was very excited to check it out. It was very hidden, but the door you use to enter the place is a full sized mirror - which I thought was so creative!! It is very dark when you are inside and you are not allowed to take any flash photographs, but the vibes inside are amazing. The bartenders were very nice and helped me pick out a drink I would enjoy - and it did not disappoint! I got the aviation - which had lemon, gin, maraschino, and violette. If you like citrus drinks, this is perfect for you! My friend got the kir royale - cassis & sparkling wine & she said she loved that one. The place definitely gets busier as the night goes along, so I recommend going here early if you can, but it is a must try! They do have HH M-F from 5-7pm which does get you $3 off cocktails, $2 off beer & wine and an $11 beer + shot combo. Hope you check it out!! read more

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Stopped here for a quick drink on a Friday night. This place was absolutely packed. Even with the crowd, I ordered and received a drink at the bar without waiting. The bartenders are super talented. High caliber drinks! Cute and intimate space. A must-visit location if you love a speakeasy experience! read more