Best Whiskey Bars in Washington DC | Premium Spirits & Lounges
Taste rare whiskeys and cocktails at DC’s best whiskey bars. Cozy lounges and expert bartenders make it a must-visit.
17 Places in Best Whiskey Bars in Washington DC | Premium Spirits & Lounges
Rows of bottles, quiet music, and bartenders who know their stuff. Whether neat or on the rocks, it’s a place to drink slow and think slower.
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Dram & Grain
Retro, reservations-only watering hole. Nostalgic, reservations-only bar open just on Saturdays serving mixologist-made drinks in cozy digs.
Denson Liquor Bar
Classy spot for old-school cocktails. Atmospheric, art deco-ish bar with leather banquettes serving old-school drinks & elevated nibbles.
McClellan's Retreat
Cozy bar named after a Civil War general. Named after a Civil War general, this cozy bar pours craft cocktails inspired by historical figures.
Boundary Stone
Pub grub & whiskey in a vintage space. Neighborhood pub serving bar food & whiskey in a vintage setting with exposed brick & tin ceilings.
The Fountain Inn DC
Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
Hip, quirky lounge with beer & dancing. Hip, quirky lounge with a large beer list, dancing & New Orleans Saints games on the TV.
Barrel
Whiskey lounge with a Southern menu. Rustic whiskey lounge featuring a modest menu of Southern small plates, Sunday brunch & a cozy feel.
Chicken + Whiskey
Union Trust
Chill watering hole for cocktails on tap. Casual, late-night haunt in a historic building with a low-key vibe, happy hours & cocktails on tap.
Chicken + Whiskey
Peruvian Chicken grill & mod whiskey bar. Pollo a la Brasa & Latin street food in a counter-serve setting, with a speakeasy bar scene at night
The Dignitary
Old-school-style bar in high-tech hotel. Hotel bar with a clubby, retro vibe, upscale bites, bourbon list & drinks named for U.S. presidents.
The Lounge at BOURBON STEAK
Posh hotel lounge with seasonal bar menu. The Four Seasons Hotel's sleek bar offers high-end cocktails, farm-fresh pub menu & people watching.
Whiskey Charlie
All-weather rooftop bar with river views. Rooftop bar & outdoor deck with waterfront & city vistas for cocktails, wine, beer & comfort fare.
Whiskey Bar
618 Cocktail and Whiskey Lounge
Creative mixed drinks in chill surrounds. Laid-back watering hole serving unique cocktails & pub grub such as burgers & vegan sliders.
Black Whiskey
Hip watering hole with cocktail menu. Whiskey-based cocktails served in hip, laid-back locale with gallery & music space.
The Next Whisky Bar
Glamorous bar lounge in storied hotel. Hotel lobby bar created from whiskey bottles, with sculptural red armchairs & a glam, retro vibe.