Top rated Cocktail bars in Washington, United States to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated Cocktail bars in Washington

Experience the best that Washington has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 111 places from Cocktail bar category.

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Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

Peruvian restaurant

Chic spot with a South American feel serving modern Peruvian fare, cocktails & beer.

$$ $$

4.90 (10.3K reviews)

OKPB

Cocktail bar

😐 If you want to check this place out, be sure to arrive before it opens or later in the evening. We arrive a couple minutes after it opened and had to put ourselves on a waitlist. Two hours later, we finally got in. There are very few seats, and they try to pack everyone in to utilize all the space a...

4.90 (206 reviews)

Sandlot Southwest

Event venue

👍 Fun , clean place. Great bbq chicken platers. Can b busy at times. They have a bar section that double as DJ/music section as well.

4.90 (49 reviews)

barmini by José Andrés

Cocktail bar

Swanky craft-cocktail bar with innovative, technology-driven menu & white-on-white furnishings.

$$$$

4.80 (501 reviews)

The Alchemist DC

Cocktail bar

4.80 (110 reviews)

The Ella Grace

Cocktail bar

👍👍 Delicious cocktails, friendly bartender & owner, and charming decorations made this place one of the highlights of the summer for my friends going out for evening drinks. The sesame seed cake had the perfect amount of sweetness and the caipirinha was appropriately strong after a long day at work. Wi...

4.80 (97 reviews)

The Setting

Event venue

👍👍 Rumor has it- “The Setting” is exactly what the DC culinary culture was lacking! We had one of the most phenomenal and sensational fine dining experiences the other night! This little gem, located at the gates of Georgetown, DC, is so worth visiting! What are you in for - one Magical ambiance, a Mic...

4.80 (80 reviews)

RedRocks Columbia Heights

Pizza restaurant

Classic Neapolitan-style pizzas can be paired with beer or cocktails in this relaxed, rustic spot.

$$ $$

4.70 (912 reviews)

Chaia Chinatown

Vegetarian restaurant

Chic counter serve for vegetarian & vegan tacos popularized at farmer's markets, plus wine & beer.

$ $$$

4.70 (299 reviews)

600t

Cocktail bar

👍👍 600t was a haven during the early years of the pandemic because of it's back patio. Even to this day, we still prefer sitting out back. Over the years, we've tried the majority of the drinks on the menu, as well as the seasonal offerings. The cocktails are generally always good and well-balanced, an...

4.70 (205 reviews)

Apéro & La Bohème

French restaurant

👍👍 The decor and ambiance of this place is 10/10. The food is so delicious and I love that they let you know 20% is included as soon as they give you the bill. The owner takes such good care of her staff and makes sure they have a living wage. I highly recommend here if you love caviar.

$$$ $

4.70 (172 reviews)

Suns Cinema - Theater & Bar

Bar

Indie movie theater in a townhouse with a small bar screening documentaries & art house films.

4.70 (162 reviews)

Donahue

Cocktail bar

👍👍 Super exclusive and chic lounge that offers fine dining and live music on Wednesday's. From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave you receive exceptional service and attention. Lastly, THE FOOD !! THE FOOD !!! - absolutely amazing. Every bite was filled with flavor and love. Definitely...

4.70 (126 reviews)