Jack Rose is a unique experience that never disappoints. We had two seasonal drinks that were excellent - 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! read more

Met a friend here. Forgot how much I like this place!! The atmosphere and the vibe were very cool. My friend is vegetarian and had other seafood dietary restrictions so there was only one thing on the menu he could eat- the corn agnoloti he liked it. And he liked his whiskey choices although they were out of the first one he ordered. I started with a whiskey sour- a drink I haven't had since I was at an Italian wedding! It was delicious. The I got the grilled Barramundi and it did not disappoint. The portion was big. We finished with an amazing pecans pie In which they brought out extra whip cream upon request. Highly recommend. read more

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Carla, Jack, and I stopped by Jack Rose Dining Saloon for an Ardbeg event and decided to stay for a cocktail and some bar bites. The vibe was definitely lively, especially with the event crowd, but finding a spot at the bar took a bit of patience--we had to wait it out before seats opened up. As for the drinks and food, it was a bit hit or miss. The In Style Cocktail didn't quite land for me flavor-wise, and the Pigs & Figs also fell short of expectations. On the flip side, the Fried Mac & Cheese was a standout--crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside--and the Roasted Olives were simple but really well done. Overall, it's a fun spot with a great whiskey focus and energetic atmosphere, but the experience can be inconsistent depending on what you order (and how busy it is). Worth a visit, especially for events, but not everything on the menu is a hit. read more

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If there was ever a place to get lost in whiskey, this would certainly be among the best. If you remember that scene in the movie, "Airplane," where Striker is looking at the never-ending array of controls in the cockpit, think of this as the whiskey bar equivalent. It's definitely the largest selection of any I've visited. I always enjoy the opportunity to sample whiskies, particularly bourbons, I've not yet had. The biggest problem for me was navigating through the extensive list, that you can evidently only see on a device by scanning the QR code. This makes perfect sense, but my eyes aren't what they used to be. The magnifying glass icon helped! If I loved locally, I would rate this place as "dangerous, " because I'd definitely want to take my time sampling more of their wares. read more

I've come here several times for cocktails since they first opened back in 2011. It's an enjoyable experience every time. The employees are well-versed in their liquor options and are always helpful. I'm not a big whiskey drinker but I always feel like I have to try something new while here. They're always patent with me and help me find something I like. Their signature whiskey sour is light and refreshing, and so different from what you get at any other bar. Their other cocktails are also top notch. My husband enjoys their expensive whiskey list. The bar bits have always been good when we've gotten them. read more

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Phenomenal selection and very educated and knowledgeable bartenders. Highly recommend! Make sure you ask Chris, he's well versed and amazing! read more

Jack Rose Dining Saloon - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by jack rose for a friends birthday had some great cocktails and beers in their upstairs area. Great service and quick with a big crowd. Great experience can't wait to go back. read more

We came here after finding out they have an expansive whiskey/bourbon selection. My husband tried a tasting that they can craft for you if you let them know what you like. We didn't have a reservation but their bar is so long that it wasn't an issue. The hostess even recommended with tastings it's best to sit at the bar. As for food, we got the lamb ribs, Mac and cheese balls and burger. Everything was great, but the lamb ribs were just okay and a bit too gamey for my taste compared to other places. Definitely recommend if you are into the whiskey/bourbon vibe as they seem to have one of the largest selections in the city. read more

I love my bourbon, but this has nothing to do with bourbon. Oscar, local famous in cocktail rings, made some excellent creations that he invented on the spot. A mixing magician. read more

Endless bourbon menu,, three walls full of bourbon from bar to ceiling. Good food to fit most everyone's taste. The atmosphere is relaxed and a good place to meet after work to unwind with friends. This is a three level establishment which has a tasting room in the basement, the upper level has seating and a second bar. I go every time I'm in DC. read more

Jack Rose is a D.C. institution. It's in Adams Morgan and comes with plenty of seating and an impressive whiskey selection. On top of that, they have lots of cocktail options. For my birthday, my wife got us a small private room on the second floor with our own bar. It was beautiful and more quiet compared to the main space. It was the perfect place to end my birthday weekend. read more

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Jack Rose is an excellent Bar with a great selection of Bourbon, Scotch and whiskey. I've been going here for 15-20 years. They don't always put them front and center, but if you ask for the full ledger, you'll usually find: The Legends: They almost always have Yamazaki 12 and 18, plus Hibiki Harmony. read more

Night cap after Valentine's dinner Place was packed downstairs, so we went upstairs and found bar seating Downstairs area looked super cool and inviting! Tiny bathrooms There are 2 outdoor patio. The enclosed patio had a fireplace. Warm! Drinks were cool I did not like the Truffle mozarella balls read more

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It's like a whiskey and bourbon library in here. Knowledgeable tenders with an old timey feel. The Mr. Loved it. read more

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Stopped in for an after dinner drink with family. My spouse and I know almost nothing about whisky/bourbon. The atmosphere is amazing - other people have commented about how it looks like Belle's library in "Beauty and the Beast" but with bottles instead of books. The bartender took the time to figure out what we might like and we are now fans. We had the sticky lamb ribs which were just right for three of us and complemented the drinks well. We used the QR code/menu but there is also a book you can ask for if you are old school. Great ambience, great service, great drinks - Will be going back. read more

Came for the whiskey stayed for the food. I had the pork chop and was absolutely floored. Without question one of the best balanced dished I've had the pleasure to eat. My wife had the steak and the chimichurri was fresh and the Brussels sprouts were incredible sides to an outstanding steak. I never expected a "saloon" to have quality of food to match the whiskey selection. Without question will be here again. read more

Jack Rose Dining Saloon - Whiskey selection - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went to Jack Rose for my coworkers birthday event upstairs on the rooftop, and the bar service is very slow. This was on Saturday at 7 PM so it hasn't even gotten busy yet .It wasn't even crowded. they don't even have certain liquors like other bars in DC. I just went here for my coworkers event if it wasn't for that I wouldn't even go here. I didn't order any food as it probably would've took a long time anyways. bartender with all the tattoos wasn't attentive to the customers at the bar at all. I literally stood there for like 15 to 20 minutes he didn't say "wait a second "or anything. read more

***4 1/2 stars*** I'm an ambivalent skeptic when it comes to karma, etc., but it's hard not to believe the universe had a hand in this one. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I were wandering south from the Adams Morgan neighborhood and she'd been given the assignment of finding one last stop on our day's adventures before heading back to the Airbnb. She saw the name of this establishment from across the street, started squealing Titanic quotes, and of course we came in. We're both big bourbon drinkers, so it was pretty unnerving to find out almost immediately that we'd accidentally picked the bar that literally had the largest selection of whiskey in the Western Hemisphere. There are coincidences and then there are coincidences. When you walk in, it feels like a boozy library - there are bottles of (presumably almost all) whiskey stretching from end to end, ceiling to ceiling. Think that iconic scene from Beauty and the Beast if Belle had been a drinker instead of a reader. It's quite something to take in. The bar was not crowded at all when we got there and we just plopped ourselves down on the nearest chairs and made ourselves comfortable. We respectfully disagreed on this point, but the bartender for me got pretty much top marks across the board. My chum thought she was robotic in her delivery, which WAS true early on, but she warmed up after a while and became much more personable. In her defense (which I immediately came to), she had a lot of information to convey and was very much in command of that knowledge. Because we probably have more refined bourbon palates than the average person at this point (though maybe not in terms of the clientele that comes in here intentionally), she used that in her sales pitch and got us some really impressive drinks. I now have an official bourbon I'm looking for going forward, which somehow wasn't the case before. We'd told her almost immediately that we'd had excellent bourbon at the Ritz a few nights earlier, the Angel's Envy. She not only was familiar with it - I don't think it's obscure - but described the three variations they had here, including the one I emotionally imprinted on, finished in sherry wine barrels, making it pretty fruit forward. It is pretty ridiculous how much money we spent on the Old Fashioned featuring that specific bourbon (I think it was honestly like $65, but it WAS a mini vacation), but it was literally the best one I've ever had. You really could tell how excellent this bourbon was. After we had that, my chum asked for a cheaper variation in the $20 range, and the bartender was immediately able to pivot on that front and gave us some detailed, informed recommendations. Really good, memorable stuff there. Honestly the only area and obvious need for improvement was the food options. These by definition are going to be boozier drinks, so I think you should have an arsenal of legit apps/entrees to sample and keep the night from getting too out of hand. We'd had a very big lunch a few hours earlier so there wasn't a red alarm, blaring need in that regard, but we did get some truffle fries to munch on. Eh. On the soggy side and the truffle seasoning barely saved them. These weren't explicitly referenced on the menu, which is a point worth making (my chum felt confident that with the amount we paid for that Angel's Envy cocktail she could get them to make anything, which turned out to be a pretty fair assessment). So the counter is they weren't prepared to make this at a high level but if that's the case, I just wouldn't make it all. It's going to be difficult for the food to match the bourbon, but it should be a closer race than this. Awesome stop; felt like the powers that be wanted us to get in here at some point. read more

Jack Rose Dining Saloon - Angel's Envy Old Fashioned. - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Fantastic whiskey selection, 84 pages and thousands of bottles to choose from. The porkchop and Cobb salad were delicious. It's quite loud during happy hour, but has great bar food selection if that is what you're looking for. read more

I stopped by yesterday night with some friends for dinner. We were drawn as one of us is a big whiskey fan. The second we walked in the restaurant we were all impressed- it's a beautiful, cool, sophisticated place and the walls lined with bottles are very impressive. We all loved watching the bartenders slide the ladders around and climb up to the ceiling to get specific bottles. It was a quieter night, but the service was fast and our server was very nice and knowledgeable. Our whiskey loving friend got the house cocktail, a Jack Rose, which was dangerously good. We ordered a variety of dishes, from burgers to the ham and biscuits to a beet salad. The food was fancy and very delicious, but still a good deal for the price. I would love to come back and spend time upstairs, or splash out and take the time to order a tasting flight. Overall we all enjoyed our time at Jack Rose! read more

Jack Rose Dining Saloon - Beet Salad and Twice Baked Potato - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My homegirl and I planned to go to DC Imperial for happy hour, but upon arrival we were surprised by locked doors. Since I knew the area, I suggested Jack Rose, best suggestion EVER! We sat at the bar closest to the window for more light as it has a very speak easy feel inside with the bourbons and whiskeys stacked on shelves like books. We were immediately greeted by Pat the bartender. Upon examine the menu, we settled on an old fashioned and a Kentucky 75, the old fashioned was $12 on happy hour and it was one of the best old fashioned's I've had in quite sometime, THANK YOU Pat! We decided to grab a few bites since certain appetizers are 1/2 price on happy hour. We got the calamari and fried mac and cheese, both were delicious.......the mac and cheese were served in balls and an aioli that is to die for the calamari was served with fried peppers, also very yummy After about three rounds I needed a little more to eat so I opted for an impossible smash burger that came with fries for $11 on happy hour I could only eat half, but also very good. I wish I would've gotten more pictures, but we were enjoying ourselves so much. I was pleasantly surprised with our options and the price point. If you are in the area, check this place out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Jack Rose Dining Saloon - Calamari - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you like whiskey, this is your spot. Jack Rose boasts one of the largest whiskey selections in the world and is unmatched in DC. From vintage bourbons to the latest scotch release, chances are good that they have it. Jack Rose and their owner, Bill Thomas, put bourbon on the map in DC and is a pilgrimage for many bourbon lovers. Be sure to snag a barrel pick from the bottle shop. The venue is large with a main dining area, large bar, upstairs bar and private room, and downstairs speakeasy style tasting room and bottle shop. The food is creative and delicious with a southern flare but I always go for the whiskey and cocktails. The cocktail program is excellent and their bartenders are friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. It's also the perfect spot for a private event, from a small dinner to a large cocktail party. They also host excellent tasting events that are ticketed and open to the public. Excellent chance to beef up your whiskey knowledge, challenge your palate, and make new whiskey friends. The upstairs on weekend nights is definitely more of a younger bar crowd (that I've aged out of) but is always a good time. Plus they offer late night food! A trip to DC is certainly incomplete without a stop here for a least a dram or two. read more

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Went here at recommendation of a friend. Cool bar with over 3000 whiskies. Bartender was friendly and helpful. Just had drinks although they do serve food. Would like to visit again to try more whiskies and cocktails when we visit DC again. read more

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

If you are a big bourbon and whiskey drinker you will want to go here. The ambiance of over 2400 bottles of whiskey and bourbon is insane. The flights that they have with the option. You can't loose. But it's hard choices. The store downstairs where they do private tastings is amazing. The whole room is jaw dropping. The service was excellent. I can't wait to go back for happy hour or just a group of friends who value whiskey and bourbon. It is definitely a hidden gem for sure. read more

Jack Rose Dining Saloon - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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They had a great whiskey selection. Beyond that - the food was really good - best steak I've had in a while. Everything was good / service was exceptional. Cool place. read more

Cool, quiet whiskey bar with an enormous variety! Nice neighborhood, good waitstaff, ok food, great drinks! A little pricey on the food for what it is, but the staff are fantastic and very good whiskey and drinks are served here! Great place for a couple or a group of five to sit and chat. I loved the atmosphere. The whiskey in the photo is the best I had in DC. read more

Jack Rose Dining Saloon - Awesome whiskey - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We didn't get any food but we're there for a conference after party. The agenda advertised a start time of 8pm. My group arrived right at 8pm and the host said the event was upstairs at 8:30pm. When we went to show him the agenda online he snidely stopped us and said "Annnndddd.... It starts at 8:30" with no explanation for the conflict or any attempt to figure out the discrepancy. My group went to the bar downstairs. As soon as we got our drinks, we saw people being allowed upstairs. The host never even bothered to communicate to us that we could go up before 8:30. The rooftop bar is a cool spot. But I DO NOT recommend on a hot night. There was one area towards the front balcony that had an AC vent with cool air. The whole thing was open air but no air was moving unless you got under a vent. For this crowd there were only 2 bartenders and a few bar backs. The lines to get a cocktail were long but I don't fault the crew working. Fresh craft drinks were expertly prepared (Thank you, Stone!). Summary: Snippy host; great cocktails; rockstar bartenders read more

Jack Rose Dining Saloon - Front room in the upstairs area on the roof - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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If you could crawl inside the mind of Charles Bukowaki, Earnest Hemingway, or even Tyrion Lannister, a Narnia-esque world would unfold where the only snow would be fully formed ice cubes floating in an Eastern Sea of every kind of bourbon imaginable. The walls of Jack Rose scale vertically with glowing glass that peers down at you, curiously, and entices the thirsty onlookers who are overwhelmed in possibilities and frozen with indecision as their liver shudders and mind wonders how this Fort Knox of whiskey on the rocks will send you off on an adventure that neither you, nor your companions, or even the great Bukowski could have foretold. Visit Jack Rose often, for the night is too short for imbibing even a single percent of their collection of combustibles. You don't need to eat. Sleeping is something that can be put off for later. "Bourbon.... That one!" You should respond, pointing, ready, happy, and welcomed by those who will go one this journey with you. read more

Jack Rose Dining Saloon - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

4++ the whiskey selection here is just absolutely ridiculous. I think I read somewhere that there's over 2500 bottles here and if you look up best whiskey bars in the United States, I can almost guarantee that this place is on that list. It's seriously like being in a Harry Potter type library, but instead of wizarding books, you got bottles of whiskey, lol. I think this is a whiskey lovers dream. The folks here are super knowledgeable, friendly and super helpful. This place just feels classy when you walk through the door. Whether you're dining here or just drinking, you just feel a little bit more classy being here. I didn't eat here... only just had a few drinks. The food looked and smelled delicious though. My only gripe is that it's hard to find value. Let me be clear I really love being at this place and I was able to find a few pours that was more my budget at the time. And really good pours at that. My favorite drinking places are those places where you will find relative value at least on a bottle or two. It makes me feel like I found treasure. At this place, if you find that rare whiskey, you've been wanting to try it's going to cost you, which is more than fair. So definitely come here if there is something you always wanted to try, but just can't find it anywhere. I definitely recommend visiting this place if you like whiskey, and you are in the area visiting. I am sure locals like to frequent this place as well. But as a tourist, I felt like I made a religious pilgrimage. read more

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There is not too much to say about this landmark, but JUST DO IT! This is a quiet and beautiful whiskey bar with stellar service. We only sat at the bar inside, but I would recommend trying their upstairs and visit during their happy hour. We observed many other patrons enjoying food and meals. It's also located nearby many good Adams Morgan restaurants. read more

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I Went here for a birthday and was pleasantly surprised. They food menu was very limited so that's the only downer. The drinks were great. The drinks were flying from behind the counter, service was friendly. I'd check this place out if ever in the Adams Morgan area. read more

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I absolutely loved this bar. It wasn't just the fact they had an obscene number of whiskies, it was how the visit transformed my attitude towards peated scotch, which I wasn't a fan of before this visit. The bartender who served me asked what I wanted and I gave him what I thought was a near impossible task: I told him I wanted to appreciate peated scotch, but I didn't have a history of of liking it. He suggested I get an exploration flight and he asked me what I liked: Spicy Ryes. He smiled, came back with three bottles and took me to school - turns out I like peat when supported by a rounded sweetness - like the kind that can be provided by resting in a sherry cask. I left a better person. Thank you! read more

Went there for brunch to get a good buzz. The bar was very nice, with all the whiskey on display. Drinks were pretty good, but the waitress took her time. The place wasn't too busy so we thought with her visible dislike of law enforcement... especially during national police week... we were being treated a certain way, so chose to end the brunch asap. Food was good but the potato's weren't cooked which was a bummer. read more

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Loved the atmosphere and the ambiance of this place! We didn't each much for the food we had was yummy We had great service provided by Lex and I look forward to going back Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie Price per person read more

I can't speak to the actual drinks or food, since we never got any, but I'll speak to the service and ambiance. The inside has a very nice classic vibe with lots of exposed wood and leather, with the downstairs more of a dining situation and the upstairs a little more clubby (the music choices definitely did not match the interior design). We stood and waited at the bar for what felt like at least 10 minutes while the bartenders (and seemingly the manager) avoided eye contact and proceeded to attempt to look busy while making about one drink total between the three of them in that time span. Ultimately, we got frustrated and left to check out some place else. I really wanted to try this place because I love whiskey and was excited by their vast selection, but the poor service and weird contrast between the chill classic interior and loud clubby music just did not work for me. I likely will not be trying Jack Rose again anytime soon. read more

Jack Rose is considered a bit legendary among my group of whiskey friends. I live in PA, so coming here is a bit of a drive. Upon walking in, you can see the impressive library of whiskies in full display, covering nearly all walls of the bar room. There was an upstairs area as well that has a small room for seating, and a long, less-crowded bar that seems more quiet than the busy bar below. However, it doesn't have as many whiskies on display. You can scan the QR code to see the complete list of whiskies that you can order. The prices were a bit expensive however, but that's to be expected. What seemed most interesting were the Jack Rose Single barrel picks of various whiskies. I went with the Russel's Reserve Single Barrel, which was apparently one of the most popular picks. There were definitely plenty of of other barrel picks to try, but I'll have to come back another time! read more

Jack Rose Dining Saloon - Inside the first floor. - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing place...whisky galore, and then some more. Enjoy the great service! The food is excellent as well. We stayed on the first floor. I hear the other Flores are also excellent. read more

Enjoyed happy hour and appetizers at the Saloon. Nice spot in Adams Morgan with a great selection of Whiskey and a good beer selection. Appetizers were very good and service was attentive. read more

While I've been here a few times on their rooftop bar, I finally got to experience some of their vintage bourbon & whiskey on the main floor. ~ 3000 bottles of whiskey to choose from, which actually has the largest selection on the western hemisphere. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and made the experience 100 times better - gave us curated recommendations based off our pallet. Definitely worth going for special occasions - wish they still had a cigar area though. read more

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