This is a delightfully divey bar for this part of town, being so close to the White House. I was genuinely impressed! It's easy to miss from the outside -- if not for the chalkboard, it's easy to walk right on by! And the door is quite fancy. From the looks of that, you'd think you're in for an upscale experience, but it's oh so casual! Definitely would've been a regular in my DC work days. Shoot, it's worth it to sneak into town for every now and then if I so choose. The inside is dimly lit ands has such a divey feel. The staff are nice and the vibe is really chill. Happy hour ends at 6:30, but regardless, the specials are good and even the prices outside of HH are decent. Don't come hungry though -- there's no food, though there is plenty around to enjoy! Do yourself a favor and come through here if you're in the neighborhood... I don't think you'll regret it. read more

They have the cheapest happy hour until 6:30.. servic is good the place is small and cozy.. they don't have food at all so just come for drinks.. they have a TV to watch sports.. it real deal close to the white house! read more

Union Trust - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is an absolute gem. Our second time here and trying to keep it a secret LOL! Tristan poured an awesome Old Fashioned and every time we visit DC we visit Union Trust! Incred bourbon selection too! read more

Union Trust - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good place. Organized a happy hour with colleagues and ended up being a good choice. Good list, fair prices.

Stopped here on the 4th of July to cool off and saw that they had happy hour. We were able to find seats right away at the bar. The lady at the bar showed us what they had on tap on the chalk board. She was very nice. I ordered a beer and my family ordered wine. While the bar was dimly light, it was nice to sit, relax, and escape the heat. We were watching Wimbledon on one of the TVs. read more

Union Trust is one of downtown DC's best-kept secrets, proving that an excellent bar doesn't need a loud entrance to succeed. Tucked subtly into the financial district, its hidden in plain sight atmosphere makes it feel like an immediate local favorite, providing a cozy, dimly lit escape from the bustle of 15th Street. The former bank space lends a certain unique, elegant character to the otherwise casual and inviting vibe, making it far more than your typical dive. Most notably, Union Trust offers tremendous value for its central location; whether you're taking advantage of their genuinely great happy hour deals on rails and draft beers or just enjoying their reasonably priced (and delicious) cocktails on tap, your wallet will thank you. Finally, the consistently great service is the anchor here. The bartenders are often praised as friendly, attentive, and quick, ensuring everyone, from regulars to first-time visitors, feels genuinely welcome. If you're looking for an unpretentious, affordable, and quality spot near the White House, this is it. read more

I'm not really a "go out specifically to drink" kind of person unless there's a special occasion. Since it was my birthday weekend and I was in D.C. I decided why not try this place out, and I'm glad I'm did. Union Trust is a divey bar filled with good drinks at a reasonable price, friendly patrons (I struck up a few nice convos with strangers), and an amazing bartender. Tiesha was very nice and attentive throughout the night. She even wished me a Happy Birthday throughout the evening. I really appreciated her vibe. All in all, I definitely reccomend this spot for a good social night out with few drinks. read more

This bar saved my night! My crew of broke New Jerseyians made the unfortunate decision to attend a Persian Listening party a few blocks away only to be abandoned by our host! We were left to hover at the edges of this extravagant party which was totally not our vibe. I found Union Trust on Apple Maps and convinced my crew to bail and it was exactly what we needed to fix our sour moods. The booths and bar were large enough to accommodate my party of 12. Bathrooms were pretty clean and the staff was kind. The IPA selection was solid and tasty. We got an order of fries which were solid too. Prices were right and we stayed until closing. Definitely the highlight of the night. read more

Little hidden gem. Locals bar with a casual vibe. Murad is an attentive and mixes some fine cocktails

This place is a perfect dive bar. And I mean that in the absolute best way. Beer, liquor, and wine are VERY affordable for DC. The service is one of the best I've had in any bar. Each bartender makes you feel like you're family and they take care to let you enjoy your drink and are there if you need a second (or third, or fourth...) drink. This place is my favorite spot in DC if I just want to relax in a great atmosphere with some great drinks. read more

My friend and I sat down at the bar. The bartender was rude and very unhelpful, so we left. Will not be going back.

Met up with a friend to have a quick drink while in the area. The service was quick and the staff was welcoming. The prices were reasonable, especially for the area. I would say this a no frills, dive bar. read more

Good selection of bourbon just a block or so from the White House. Great bartender that night. Cozy place and was able to just sip and enjoy watching part of a game on tv. read more

Good bar. Union Trust is one of the closest bars to the White House. It looks upscale but it's really casual. No food, but good drinks. Totally worth it to have a look. I was walking along the street and saw the sidewalk sign for this bar. It was advertising happy hour, so this was good timing on my part. The inside looks like this is upscale. It looks as nice as it does because before this it was a bank. The bar had enough room for me to have a seat. It had such a good happy hour going on. Rails for just $5, and made with good shit. If I'm around here I'll be sure to come in again. It just doesn't have any food so it's more of a place to stop a bit. This is somewhere to maybe watch a game. read more

Union Trust - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Impossible to find, save for the sign in the street stating "Yes we are a bar" Really cool space inside. Expensive per drink, but , hey, this is DC. Staff was very polite. Awesome jazz music playing pretty loudly. Hood service. Mixed crowd. Din spot read more

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Best bar in DC and a great hidden gem! Perfect hideaway dive bar in the open and has a great bourbon selection

This place seemed to be hit very hard during the riots in DC. In that context, a bar that looked like a bank was a huge disadvantage. But, they did another remodel and place looks terrific. Between the riots and COVID, they have only been reopened for about four or five weeks. A decent selection of beers on draft, but the Sierra Nevada Hazy IPA was delicious. It's a wonderful place for a drink or two! read more

Chill vibe. Enough traffic so it's not dead, but not so crowded that you can't hear yourself think. High-quality beer selection and helpful bartenders. read more

Great whiskey selection and service. We were there on Friday night and it was quiet and got to talk to our great bartender, Coit. Ordered a few drinks, including a Blantons bourbon, which is hard to get in the west coast. About an hour later got crazy busy and with only one bartender, he was slammed, but he still took great care of us. read more

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I think just 2$ off per beers and cocktails is not a real happy hour at all!!! I paid $11 pre-tax for a pre-mixed cocktail in happy hour. And also there is absolutely nothing to eat in this place (not even a bag of pretzels to purchase) which is a bummer when you've been drinking. read more

Nice local joint pulling a fine tap and serving over-iced cocktails. Atmosphere is a mix of sports bar and hipster bar, which offends neither concept and is good to meet up. Everyone can find something to like here. Bar tenders are responsive and the service isn't over the top or underwhelming but well calibrated for the space. Prices are consistent for DC. I haven't tried the food so no info on that piece. read more

We chose this destination for our wedding after party. The service is great and ambience is laid-back and easy-going. We didn't order food here, but they let us bring our own pizza. read more

Found this gem walking to my hotel. It's the perfect place to have a few, and watch a game. It's not huge, no food is served, but it's cozy and the bartenders are awesome. read more

Union Trust - Great Bourbon selection. - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I can't say enough great things about this place. A bit of a hole in the wall without a great deal of glitz, but the drinks were excellent, the service was even better, and the bartender, Tristan, an absolute delight. We will definitely go back next time we're in DC. read more

Amazing place, the ambiance is calm and welcoming. the bartenders are very quick, attentive and friendly. Very clean and definitely worth your while. read more

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Old Riggs Bank was quite a surprise. A small hole in the wall that feels miles away from its location. Feels more like stepping into a bar in Fells Point in Baltimore. Dark and wooden, perfect for a few beers. read more

No complaints here! We were walking back to our hotel after sightseeing and decided to stop in for a beer after laughing at their sign out front: "We're a bar!!" Lovely bartender. Got us water and beer quickly. We were not hungry, but we overheard her telling another party that they were welcome to GrubHub any food they wanted to the bar to eat. I love that! read more

Union Trust - Cider on tap after walking 11 miles around town? YES. - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Cool spot. Good beer, good prices, not too hipster. Staff is nice and welcoming as well. Seems to have a big after work crowd read more

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Rude bartender when I walked in. Scowled at my friend and I then was rude when he walked up. So rude that we decided to leave before ordering anything. It's incredibly dark inside and they don't have any menus. read more

We had an afternoon of "day drinking " while escaping the heat & cement city of DC. The bartender, his name escapes me, was friendly & fun to bounce restaurant ideas off of. We had reservations at Joe's steak & seafood, which is right next door. It was a great evening-thanks! read more

3.5 Stars This is a no-frills bar. No food -- just complimentary peanuts and Goldfish. Liquor is pretty reasonably priced for DC. For example, Woodford is $11 a pour. As this place doesn't have a blatant sign, it's hard to find, but it also means that it isn't crowded and you might be able to hear what your company is saying. Service is really good. The playlist is throwback 90s to 00s. I just didn't enjoy being eaten alive by mosquitos over the course of two hours as I *sat inside*. I came out of there with 12 bites on my legs. Other than that, a pretty good low-key option after a show at Warner Theatre. read more

Great dive bar for the area, with a good selection of beers, lots of space, outlets (including usb ports) along the bar and cocktails. The place feels welcoming and the bar staff is friendly. There are a couple tv's for sports. Also of note are nice, large bathrooms. No food to be seen, but I hear you can bring it in. Definitely a contender for after work drinks for those in the area. read more

Union Trust - Nice bar. - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a no frills downtown bar, a rare species. Best prices around and really friendly bar staff.

I might be the only person that has to think...like....really think about where to recommend happy hour after work. There are very few real "bars" around the PennQuarter/White House area. Just a place to be a normal human, get a normal drink (not a cocktail or craft beer) and have normal conversations w/o fear that your boss will be getting a high ball in the booth behind you! I really like not having to order appetizers, and really just let the beer and booze hit me after a hard day of work..... I felt this way...until Union Trust opened. Attached at the hip to Joe's Crab and bursting with that low key (almost surely) feeling of it's sister bar Solly's, Union Trust is just that...a bar. When you want a bar, some beer, maybe a vodka tonic, a booth, and somewhere to take off your tie (maybe even untuck your shirt....no??....to far?????...ok..just the tie) and not have to pour over a long menu of artisanal and beespoke creations. In fact, I think the bar staff at Union Trust would give you side-eye and just walk away from you if you tried to order more than a two-component drink (gin and tonic, whiskey and soda, vodka and soda...keep it simple silly)! If your boss makes twice as much as you, you won't run into them here. What you might run into are "team building" happy hours from the many contracting companies and young consultants in the area. You might get some Old Ebbitt overflow, but you will definitely get efficient service and a drank to get you from the perilous distance between work and home! read more

I like the ambiance of the bar, though it is pretty loud. The night I went the bartenders didn't seem to know what they were doing, and had a bit of sn attitude. read more

The wow factor! My wife found this gem of a whiskey bar on 15st during our holiday weekend visit. While enjoying a perfect Basil Hayden Old Fashioned with the Rangers playoff game last evening on their large side TV the very kind bartender played an awesome Beatles mix for me. Get there soon for a great whiskey experience with an adorable bar and the best bartender imaginable. read more

This is a fabulous, modern pitstop for a group or a party of one. The staff are great and attentive; and the atmosphere is very zin. Union Trust is 2-steps above a dive bar for sure. Although there is no food served here, we actually liked the concept. This is more of a spot for individuals that want to socialize over non- and alcoholic drinks. Makes sense since it is less than 5 minutes from The White House, other organizations, and sites to see. We arrived about 10 minutes before happy hour ended at 6:30 p.m. There were was a nice mixed of local employees-sport team & business casually- dressed individuals relaxing: we felt very comfortable and welcomed with those that gathered there. I can see bringing friends and family from out of town to feel like "not-a-tourist" before or after lunch, dinner, or a social activity. There is street parking. Recommend to park a few blocks away from and then walk to Trust Union to best navigate through the popular area that has some construction and heavy traffic too. One thumb up. read more

Great bar. Good whiskey selection. The bartender was really nice. She asked what style of beer I liked and then offered one that would fit my taste. Nice place to catch a drink read more

Time to kill today before dinner so we decided to get out of the heat and have a drink. The Beer selections were good and everyone agreed that the beers were very cold as the bartender indicated. She was very courteous and friendly and provided us with complimentary bar snacks which were truly appreciated as we all skipped lunch today. We would indeed return.. read more

This is a great local bar. Good selection of whiskey and other distilled spirits. Staff is local and courteous. We happened in while one of the co-owners was tending bar. He gave some great suggestions for "local" ish places to eat and check out. Definitely recommend. read more

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