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 104 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 (10.7K 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 (210 reviews)

barmini by José Andrés

Cocktail bar

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

$$$$

4.80 (506 reviews)

Suns Cinema - Theater & Bar

Movie theater

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

4.80 (168 reviews)

The Alchemist DC

Cocktail bar

4.80 (113 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 (79 reviews)

RedRocks Columbia Heights

Pizza restaurant

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

$$ $$

4.70 (914 reviews)

Chaia Chinatown

Vegetarian restaurant

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

$ $$$

4.70 (312 reviews)

Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant And Bar

Ethiopian restaurant

😠 Let me start by saying this is beautiful space and the bartender was very friendly and attentive as I waited for my to go order. I ordered two veggie combo platters and they were not good at all. Did not taste fresh and the mesir wot had a weird Sweet flavor to it. Everything tasted like it had been...

$$ $$

4.70 (209 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)