Awesome experience all the way around! Food was delicious and service was great! Definitely…read morerecommend if in DC!

Jack Rose is a unique experience that never disappoints. We had two seasonal drinks that were…read moreexcellent - the J Pop and Taiko - so much so that we both ordered the same ones twice! The bartender was the one who made the drink menu, and told us the inspiration and stories behind each drink. Not only were they incredibly tasty and complex, but his explanations served to enhance the experience. For food, we ordered fried green tomatoes, calamari, the jack smash burger, the crawfish rangoons, and the fig and pig. All were excellent. It was my friends first time eating fried green tomatoes, as well as any sort of Rangoon, and he gave them both the stamp of approval!

This place is great! Entrance was tricky to find (around the corner and down the steps), but once I…read moredid, I was transported into a nice, quiet little spot. The drinks were so tasty and reasonable during happy hour! The service was great - fast, friendly, and the perfect amount of checking-in. This is a great place to meet up with a small group of friends to catch-up. We shared the deviled eggs and grilled cheese. Only complaint is that they won't divide the bill - like at all. The best they'd do is divide it evenly. I mean, if Perkins can do it, this place (with a premium on food and drink) can definitely do it. ‍ Still - I'll be back. Gotta work my way through that drink menu!

My coworkers and I originally planned to come here for a happy hour and ended up coming with a much…read morelarger group. There was a bit of a hiccup with the reservation and party size but they were able to accommodate us for a limited time in between reservations. The waitress was ok, she was a little unpleasant in some of her one on one customer service but I assume that because this bar is probably usually busy, that type of service goes unnoticed however it wasn't very busy when we were there. Regardless, the drinks were really good and the prices weren't unreasonable. The decor and atmosphere was really nice and lent itself well to being a speakeasy. I think this would be a great happy hour or even casual date spot. I'd come back in the future.

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.

Good cocktails. Killer Sally was refreshing but a bit too sweet for me. Old Fashioned Fireplace was…read moregreat, definitely chocolatey and coffee-y. I find Old Fashioned generally a bit too strong for me, but this one was very smooth and rich, and I really enjoyed it. It is definitely heavy though! Very crowded on a Friday night, around 6-7 pm (we were lucky to snag an empty table 10 minutes later). Good service, especially when it was so busy in the night.

Our group of 6 had a wonderful birthday experience in the igloos which are on the patio outside the…read morewhisky bar (you must enter through the whisky bar). Igloos: We were greeted by name and shown to our igloo, which was set up with 2 heaters, a variety of comfortable seating and plenty of pillows and blankets. They also provide a Bluetooth speaker so you can play your own music. Once zipped up the igloo was warm and cozy. The igloos can accommodate a maximum of 6 people. Food and Drink: We received a celebratory complimentary champagne toast which was a nice touch. We chose seasonal cocktails which were delicious. The igloos have their own special menu, from which we chose raclette, sliders and hummus platter. The regular bar menu is also available. Everything was delicious and our server was so pleasant and full of information about the Watergate and its history. We finished with a selection of desserts. Parking is valet. Just let them know you're going to the bar.

Gerber and the bartender (maybe Sean) were lovely! The rose in the ice cube made the whiskey on the…read morerocks and my chamomile martini was unexpectedly delicious!

Brunchy fried rice was good. It was well seasoned but a bit spicy per some chopped chilies. I would…read moresay it's an overall medium spice level. They have varied menu options for all appetites. Service is great. Employees friendly. Great ambiance inside with their seating, bar, and decor.

The hamburger was incredibly juicy and packed with flavor, and the sauce really tied everything…read moretogether easily the highlight of the meal. The French fries were perfectly crispy, and the cocktail drinks were solid and well-made. The croquettes weren't my favorite, but everything else more than made up for it. Service was quick, and our server was attentive, friendly, and on top of everything, which made the experience even better. Great food, great drinks, and great service. Would definitely come back!

My boyfriend and I stopped here to grab drinks before our dinner reservation and it was worth the…read morestop. I wish we would have been able to try the food, but that just means we'll have to come back again! The people next to us ordered the "little bit of everything" and popcorn and I would be lying if I said I wasn't jealous...Perfect GIRL DINNER item lol. Our drinks were really good and the bar does a seasonal/themed cocktail menu which I loved. It's a bit tight in there if they get busy so just go closer to when they open if that's not your thing!

We LOVE McClellan's! Great cocktails and amazing bartenders... perfect ambiance for a dark barread more

This is the kind of place that says local bar. The spurts selection was the best I found so far in…read moreDC. Big names like Whistlepig, Blantons, E.H., and Pappy are all here. They offer flight that is simply a fantastic deal to try some of those favorites. This place is "rustic" in a great way. Oh, and the bar tender was great! A must go if you like bourbon!

I love all things Christmas and I love going to Christmas pop up bars…read more However quitting alcohol 3 years ago has not really get well with my overall bar experiences. With non-alcoholic culture on the rise I am seeing more places offering non-alcoholic drinks. Such was the case with the Miracle Christmas Pop Up bar by Black Whiskey. The pop was cute and being handled by 2 very skilled bartenders. I had the snow day sipper and it was delicious. They do have more non-alcoholic drinks to offer but everything looked good on the menu. I highly recommend you checkout this pop up. They also have a pool table.

I've been here a couple times over the years and unless you come at peak times, it's pretty easy to…read morefind seating, especially at the bar, which is what we prefer. I recently got the blueberry gin fizz and it was just a perfect drink. My husband got an old fashioned which he said was very smooth. The bartender was super nice and the ambiance inside is really cool. Definitely worth checking out especially if you're a fan of whiskey.

It's a nice spot. A good spot to just plop down and enjoy an old fashioned or a whiskey flight…read more It is pricey though, especially when you want a pour of the better stuff. Sometimes the pour is like 25% of the cost of a bottle. A bit shocking. Enjoyed my time here and liked the workers here, just not very economical in the long run as it's much easier to go find the bottles yourself and drinking at home. But if you must for social purposes and you're a fan, try it out. Also docking a point for the cloudy ice cube.

I came in fully expecting to say that it's a fine cocktail bar in a neighborhood with much better…read moreoptions, but... The Dignitary served me one of the most nostalgic and lovely drinks I've ever had. I'm not going to claim that it will be five stars for everyone, but the No Doubt About It made me feel like a kid again, all the way down to the slightly undissolved clumps of cocoa powder in the hot chocolate. Add in a very adult dose of rye whiskey and a dash of creme de menthe, and you have a drink that I'll be recommending to everyone I know for as long as it's on the menu. Thank you for the alcoholic version of a warm hug on a day that I really needed it.

Had a "Holy Smokes" craft cocktail. It was awesome! The service was out of sight also!read more

Come for the drinks, stay for the vibes. I was visiting from out of town and hear this rooftop bar…read morewas a good spot to check out and I was not disappointed. The views were perfect and the service was just as good. Good spot for groups or a celebration with friends!

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.