Pretty good vibe and palatable cocktails with reasonable prices; especially in G town. It would be a lovely spot for a friends night out over the weekend, but if I were you, I would try to get there before 9pm. Otherwise, it will be pretty packed. It seems they do import new drinks into their menu here and there. So yes, absolutely worth a second visit for more explorations. BTW, me and my wife's favorite was the V&TO, very refreshing and easy to sip on. read more

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If you're looking for good craft cocktails in the Georgetown area, look no further than L'Annexe. Here's what you need to know: 1. Reservation recommended. The place is also larger than expected so there might be space is you're a walk in. 2. The cocktail list has boozy yet creative items that are sure to satisfy the pickiest drinkers. 3. The food portions are smaller but are really meant to complement the drinks. 4. Very French staff, which adds to the experience. read more

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Hip spot for a drink in Georgetown. Really great date vibes. We stopped in for a drink before dinner and probably would have gotten more than one but the service was a tad bit slow so we had our drink and left. We enjoyed the V&TO and the Queen of Diamonds and would highly recommend either! read more

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The atmosphere here was very nice. There was a good design/layout to the area and the noise level was energetic, but it was not difficult to hear the people at my table. The drinks were good and different from what you tend to find at other restaurants in DC. However, while I enjoyed the experience the following items brought down the experience. I tried to contact the restaurant several times to update my reservation and got no response. The booking was set for 90 minutes which I only found out once I arrived. In the 90 minutes, the server only returned once so we were unable to get more than one round of drinks. Overall, this was a decent experience. I hope that they improve on some of the items above but other than that this is not a bad place to go. read more

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Great cocktails in Georgetown with fresh and unique flavors and spirits. I would say the ambience is tranquil with lounge music playing in background. Great for dates in you want to impress the other party. A bit pricey but the cocktails are pretty superb. read more

Greedy 25% mandatory gratuity charge. Staff was oddly confrontational and hostile. Asking our waiter a question turned into a rude performance of defensiveness and attitude. read more

Pretty decent spot for cocktails and a bite to eat. My husband and I ordered the raclette burger and were a bit disappointed by the portion size. The eat was thick, but the overall burger size reminded us of a slider and it was accompanied by approximately 5 large potato wedges. I did enjoy my One Way Ticket to Anywhere drink (mango infused cachaca, almond, coconut, orgeat, passionfruit, yuzu, and tangerine) though. Not sure I would go out to Georgetown just for the cocktails here. read more

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I had a 7 pm DINNER reservation. arrived, was seated, and ordered drinks. it took some time for the server to come back for the food order. When we finally got his attention to order food, we were surprised to learn that the kitchen was closed because of an issue with hot water or whatever. So not only did we not eat, we were not informed when being seated for our DINNER reservation that the kitchen was non-functional. Had we been informed before being seated and ordering drinks we would have surely gone somewhere else for DINNER. also the trail mix was disgusting. This whole situation was extremely poorly handled and extremely disrespectful to the customer. It felt scammy and cheap. read more

Sexy vibe. Reservation required. Good drinks and ambiance make for a nice night out. For me, the rotating old fashioneds are number one, especially the bananas foster version. Well balanced and delicious. I wish they would let people sit in the sweet library in back, but sadly it is left open for parties,even when no one is using it. If you're a cocktail fan, it's worth a visit. read more

Tries to act sophisticated but just an excuse to overcharge you on alcohol. Food is done up to look fancy but I could make their flat breads in an easy bake oven. read more

We randomly walked by this place and thought the ambiance is very cool, cozy overall great vibe. The cocktails are legit good!! And looks good!! Great for instagram posts and stories. I highly recommend this place to all of my friends and co workers. The bartender is very friendly. Second time we went to this place we had the back area and we love it! I was like oh wooow!! This is the place to be for a small party or get together. Planning to have a small party soon here so i hope we can get reservations for my boyfriend's promotion partyz read more

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Excellent cocktails. Pleasant ambiance. Perfect for a good conversation late into the night. read more

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Went with 3 friends to see what all the Yelp-fuss was about. Well, I can tell you that this is a bar you meed to try when in Georgetown. Our bartender, who goes by "Chicago" (despite not being from, or having ties to Chicago...which makes the name even cooler), showed off his skills as we tried 6 different cocktails. Chicago is a freaking magician! He conjured up some elixirs that all of us loved. The drinks had unique flavor profiles and perfect balance. Presentation was flawless as well. Yep, I'm hooked and this place is on my must-go list from here on out. read more

Stopped in for a quick drink before dinner but was blown away at the quality of the drinks and the ambiance! Pictured are the Wild margarita chapter III and Queen of Diamonds. The Queen of Diamonds was a lightly sweet drink but the Margarita was amazing with a specialty in-house made Tajin/cumin rim. Our waiter came out with crunchy spiced corn alongside the drinks which was nice. read more

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I came to L'Annexe for a birthday drink with friends, and I thought it was great. I ordered the Queen Peach, which has vodka with eggwhite, peach, and balsamic vinegar, among other ingredients. The drink was to die for and I enjoyed every sip! Our server was very nice and our drinks came out pretty quickly. I loved the ambiance, and the bathrooms were particularly well decorated, which I can always appreciate! The drinks were a little pricey, which I understand given the quality but I also think you can find similar quality drinks in DC for a couple bucks less. Overall a great place for a nice celebratory cocktail, but not somewhere I'd come to order more than one drink. read more

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I love this place, this was my second time coming and definitely the best due to our waiter Peter! He was amazing and really made the experience so good. I loved his personality and how he interacted with us. The drinks here are so good and definitely worth the price, they are next level. Highly recommend if you're in the area and popping around a few places! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while but every time I want to go here, there is a wait. But I walked in on a Thursday evening and got seating at the bar without any issues. The drinks here were spectacular and beautiful. I like gin and they had a few different gin cocktails on the menu, so I loved that. I overheard the bartender say they're opening a speakeasy towards the end of the year so I'll definitely be coming back to check that out. read more

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I've only been here for drinks and snacks, but I've always been rather pleased. The cocktails are consistently tasty and high quality. All of the food I had here was equally good, albeit maybe not as good as the cocktails. This place tends to get extremely crowded, so I'd highly recommend reservations and forethought. read more

Wow, came here for the first time and was amazing. Service was above and beyond, food and drink were fabulous. We got the cheese board selection, side of potato wedges, and creme brûlée. For drinks I tried the old fashion of the week which was matcha green tea and almond. The flavor was perfectly balanced. Not too sweet or bitter or spirit forward. Definitely recommend trying this or any other cocktail. Also tried Violet hour and was more refreshing of a drink and also well balanced. The creme brûlée texture was perfect and flavor was so so good. We left happy and full and definitely recommend coming here read more

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This cocktail bar has some major staff issues. My wife loves unique cocktails so I reserved a table at L'Annexe as a fun nightcap for after our V-Day dinner but I wish we just went home instead. 1st red flag We arrived on time and waited for the host but when no one came, I had to flag down one of the waiters that apparently doubled as the host to seat us. This place is small and just a hallway of a bar that was half empty. We were clearly visible so this was an issue. 2nd red flag The drink menu was unique so we were excited about our drinks. 20 minutes went by, and still no drinks. Our waiter told us they were finishing them now but another 10 minutes went by and still no drinks. What was an empty bar was now full but we ordered our drinks before that... The waiter informed us from the start that our reservation is limited to 90 minutes yet over 30 minutes went by and we still hadn't received our 1st drink. At this point, we had enough and informed our waiter that we were going to leave. Final red flag Just a moment later, one of the 2 bartenders rushed over with some champagne to apologize to see what she could do for us. We told her why we were leaving and her excuse was the bar got busy. While this was true, this was an unacceptable excuse for a bar that charges $25 for cocktails given we ordered before it was busy. We saw what happened, the bartender ignored the people with table reservations and kept serving walk-ins at the bar their drinks instead. They never even started making our drinks so everything was a lie. We won't be back and I suggest you avoid this place as well. read more

Fantastic cocktail bar. I've been back out to restaurants since being vaxxed but have always been disappointed because the hiring shortage has affected the service in restaurants greatly. I was not disappointed here AT ALL. Great ambiance, perfect service (attentive, but not hovering), the owner was there seating people and clearly took well-deserved pride in making patrons feel at home. I asked a question about one of their inventive and unusual cocktails, and the owner sent the beverage director over to explain the process. It's clear he cares deeply about making interesting, inventive, accessible, and delicious cocktails. The foods was also unusual and very tasty. We had the mushroom toast, the foie gras, and the pork belly. The mushroom toast was meaty and unctuous; the pork belly crispy and the flavors delightful; the foie was a bit more like pâté, but delicious nonetheless. I am so happy to have finally had a positive post-vax dining experience. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

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Came out to try out the cocktails and they were amazing. Similar to the show "Drink Masters" on Netflix. Highly recommend checking this place out read more

Cutest cocktail bar! I've been here plenty of times and usually sit at the bar area, however, I finally decided to reserve the library to celebrate my cousin's 30th birthday. It's a $65 minimum per person to occupy the library, which is easy to fulfill if you're going to indulge in their finger food and delicious specialty cocktails! We also got shots and one of our servers (think she said her name was Carolina) made the birthday girls shot special. Our male server (forgot his name but he was Asian) was so nice and attentive. They both recommended good options on the food and the cocktails. We downed those drinks like water because they were so good! Which reminds me, huge plus that theres a designated bathroom for the library! Overall we had an amazing time and got super cute pictures! (Thank you Hakim for taking our pictures!) 10/10 recommend if you plan to just stay at one location for the night, so worth the price! read more

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Awesome music. The bar vibe is reminiscent of an indoor/ outdoor Brazilian Cafe. Top notch, friendly service. The cocktails here are NOT cheap. The complete opposite. I will say that the complexity in flavors and creativity of the cocktails justifies a slightly higher price than the norm. Carolina is an amazing, top-notch bartender- friendly, attentive and can make a mean drink. The Show Must Go On- looks like an old fashioned. Has the taste of a smoky tequila old-fashioned with notes of lime. Citrusy, low-bite, somewhat low-bite and oaky Mezcalculation - delicious and refreshing. Notes of banana and citrus. Smooth and blended flavor Wild Margarita - visually stunning. An absolutwrly gorgeous cocktail. Flavor-wise, the notes of coconut are delicious. My guy tasted wildberry but i honestly don't know what wildberry tastes like. I couldn't tell how boozy this drink was but it's very pretty. Very nice first experience, despite the hit to my wallet. read more

Amazing cocktails! They're incredibly innovative especially with the Karachi's return to grand port-- I never thought I'd love cumin in a drink so much. The cheese board I wouldn't get again (it's not bad but not worth the price). The vibes inside are moody and would make for a nice date night spot. The service is wonderful and they'll explain the drinks to you if you get confused like I did read more

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Ambiance was great. However giving a mid range review for the following reasons. Every cocktail we ordered had some kind of up-charge. Service was slow, even though it wasn't very busy. Was not a fan of either of the drinks I had. Server made a rude comment about one member in our party not drinking/ that we didn't drink enough. read more

Wonderful atmosphere, wonderful drinks, wonderful bartender. What more could you ask for? read more

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Yummy drinks, cute cozy date spot. Good for walk-ins. Bar seating was lovely was well. Service was good. Only "complaint" would be that last time my partner ordered a drink off the menu, it arrived, and it tasted not at all like what he expected. He asked the waiter & turns out they've been experimenting with the drink & the bartender made the new version (that wasn't yet listed on the menu). Fine to experiment, just let patrons know when they order so they're not caught by surprise. In the end my partner didn't like the cocktail because of the change made. Just our own experience tho :) other times we've gone it's been great! read more

L'annexe is an amazing cocktail bar with a great ambiance. The drinks and service are fantastic and I had the pleasure of meeting their beverage director last night. He has made a phenomenal cocktail list and while this was my first visit, it won't be my last. Drinks are definitely on the higher end so be prepared to spend a fair amount - but I think it's worth it! Already cannot wait to go back. read more

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I know that this is "the" spot to be right now but I was completely underwhelmed by the cocktail options and ambiance. Not sure it's worth a visit, especially with so many other amazing options in the area. read more

Got their rendition of their espresso martini, and it was just not giving. It had cayenne in it which (& it was strange) gave it a slight spicy kick but it did not deliver in flavor & like an espresso martini should have. I also got a ginger cocktail per our server's recommendation. It was definitely average. Vibes were average and overall very mediocre. Only worth going to if you're in the Georgetown area and are reeeeaaally looking for a bar to check out. read more

Discovered this spot during a weekend getaway in DC. It was about a 10 minute walk from where we were staying at in West End to Georgetown which was was convenient. We made reservations for Friday evening the week of, but limited time was left and ended up picking a 9:45 slot. We had arrived early ~9:15 and they were able to accommodate us seating earlier. L'Annexe is a cocktail bar with also food options on the menu as well. They cycle through different drinks on their menu, so something you may see on yelp in the menu may not be served anymore. Their website would most likely have the most up to date drink menu that they have available. They had a large range of drinks, one of the male bartenders who was serving us during the evening was extremely helpful in providing recommendations based on taste. My fiance wasn't sure what he wanted to order since the drink menu was vast, but he had brought out a drink that they were still testing, which was very cool to try out! It was a licorice flavored cocktail that was strong in flavor and also had a sprig of rosemary that was lit on fire that added another element as well. This was a fun environment to wrap up the evening in Georgetown, would definitely come back again to try other drinks on their menu! read more

L'Annexe is a cocktail bar on M Street NW in Georgetown. My wife and I went on Valentine's Day on a Friday around 9:30pm. Although there was a healthy flow of people inside, we found seats at the bar right away. D.C. is known for their cocktail scene and this one is just average. The staff were friendly, but not attentive at all. We had to ask for our drinks, our check, etc. Prices are on the pricier side and the cocktails are good, but not the best in the city. If you like sweet drinks, order the light purple Pushing Daisy cocktail. Their version of a negroni is the Ascots and Coats. Both drinks were good. The decor is a little odd. The front room looks like a hotel bar. The back room is where the magic happens. It's set up like a library. read more

We went here Saturday and had a great time! The drinks were unique and the space was cozy, especially the back room. I came back on a Tuesday night and it was quiet, and this time we ordered the cheese platter and the shrimp aguachile besides the cocktails. The shrimp aguachile is a MUST! The only reason I deducted 1 star because the "Kalamansi Dac" wasn't as good as when I first had it, but it was still good. The place is barely 6-week old. And I can't wait to come back when they are more consistent! read more

Georgetown it can be difficult to catch a good chill vibe. This place is everything from bar, food,and ambiance! The bartender are amazing and very engaging and on any given night the owner is mixing and mingling with guest. This was my first visit on a Friday night with a girlfriend and will not be my last. We told the bartender what we like to drink and he had many great suggestions. They are true mixologist and passionate about every drink made. I was feeling a little hungry and got the skewer..... it's such a tender meat, falls right off the skewer. This would not be an accurate review if I didn't speak to the dessert..... we ended the night with the Creme' Brulee' it's is AMAZING!!!!!! Perfect level of sweetness! I can't wait for my next visit! read more

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The Good: Good cocktails on the menu - well balanced and boozy. The table service is energetic and friendly. The Bad: The bartender has an anti-customer attitude, and off-menu orders are not regarded well. As a Gtown local, I will be going to Fitzgerald's instead of coming back here. read more

This is such a cute little spot that is unassuming from the exterior! The drinks are especially special and delicious. I got the mezcal drink and loved every moment of it! The music was a vibe, the space is super adorable as well. This is a great location for a quick drink, night cap or meeting with friends! I can't wait to go back again! read more

Try! This! Place! My friend and I were hooked from the moment we walked in- it's got a dark but quiet ambience. The library room in the back looks like a set from a thriller-mystery movie, filled with floor-to-ceiling shelves of books, trinkets, and jars of mysterious liquid (which, it turns out, are some of their signature cocktails). I had an On The Vine- sparkling wine, melon flavored vodka, and cucumber juice. It was like nothing I had ever tasted before but I thoroughly enjoyed it! What really won me over, however, was the incredible customer service. All the waitstaff and managers were so friendly- I think every single one must have greeted us at some point, and they were all jovial and outgoing. It is definitely on my list to come back with more friends and try out some of their other interested mixed drinks! read more

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Super cool vibe and cocktail options here! Cozy tables with a cool library like scene in the back room. Very eager staff to get your order and get your to order another drink. I like that they are attentive, don't love that it feels like they are pushing you to order more because it means more tip for them in the end. Took off a star because of the pushy waiter. It is a fine line from feeling taken care of to being pushed to keep ordering. I will go again because the cocktails are fantastic and place is cool. read more

Went with friends for a drink, one of whom reserved the back library. Beautiful ambiance and immaculate vibe. Started the evening off with some ground rules, of which being "please don't move the heavy furniture, but feel free to move the Ottomans around freely" by the hostess, Ivan. We had a great time, enjoyed well-crafted drinks and tasty desserts. This changed as we were getting our check. Our server came over, gave us the check and said "In order to sit here there is a $65 minimum per person and you guys are nowhere close to that, so I'm going to leave this here and let you guys work it out." We were stunned as this was not posted on their website, Resy, or the email that they sent us to confirm our reservation. They claimed they announced it at the beginning of the night, although we were with 6 people and none of us heard. The hostess and bar manager, Hakim, were rude and sassy. "Ok, we'll flag your account and you can leave" when we tried to explain. They came back with a new check with a forced 20% tip. I asked to speak with Hakim after we paid, to which we stepped outside. I sincerely apologized for the miscommunication and tried to explain. He interrupted me and proceeded to recite the spiel that they tell all patrons at the beginning of the night, claiming the $65 minimum per person was said without letting me finish. I ended the conversation feeling disgusted as I was trying to resolve the misunderstanding and was met with nothing but sassy remarks and rude interactions. All in all, I recommend they put the $65 minimum per person in writing on their website/Resy/emails to avoid this issue in the future. Their desserts, drinks, and ambiance were great; however, despite owning up to the miscommunication we received rude service and sassy remarks which were not appreciated. Will not be going back and I don't recommend you do so either as no one should ever be treated that way. read more