Giving 4 stars because the selection was good, staff was knowledgeable, and the actual wine and…read morecheese we had was quite nice. It's a little pricey relative to places like Verre wine bar in Courthouse or area Vineyards. I noticed they had the Valravn cab sauv and it was A $20 glass but I have seen it for several dollars less at Verre and elsewhere. However, these were really large pours. So it may be their philosophy to have someone order/pay once and get a lot then having to constantly go back for more. Which is great if you value simplicity but less so if you want variety. I also didn't see flight options, though maybe I missed them. All in all it came out to $83 for 2 glasses of red wine and a cheese plate with 5 cheeses. However they brought bread refills - not sure if it's just that the plate was priced for unlimited bread or if we were being charged for more bread each time and that is what increased the price. Service was a little lax. Again not a bad thing, depends on your preference. When we got their attention they were on it. It resulted in being completely unrushed and unpressured which I appreciate. But my friend was starving and under those conditions we would have liked someone to come take our food order sooner. Vibe is chill. I wouldn't say it's as sexy as others do. When we arrived the lights were fairly bright and then they turned them down and started putting out candles while we were there so that may have been it. That was around 7 or 8 if you are gaming this out for a date. We were the 6pm crowd so maybe they were intentionally going for a less sexy vibe for the benefit of the after work drinks with friends types. I don't recall music. Note also they seem to really focus on imported wines more so than local. I don't thibk there was any local VA wine on the menu. All in all, if you need a wine place in the area then it is totally worth stopping by, especially if you like the specific approach described above. Is it a wine bar I would go out of my way for given that there are a bunch in different neighborhoods around DC? Probably not unless I was specifically looking for this kind of imported wine menu or large pours. This is a no if you are specifically looking for flights or to otherwise try a bunch of different wines.

A small slice of perfect…read more I hesitate to write this review, because I selfishly wish to keep this gem to myself - but that would be unfair to the business, so here we go. Located just off the bustle of King St., Brut sits unassumingly among the Old Town townhomes. You could easily walk past, and not notice it at all. But, if you've dialed in Brut as your destination, be prepared to step in to an oenophile's wet dream. The establishment is both a bottle shop and a wine bar. Every bottle in the joint is carefully curated. There is no junk...no fluff...no quid to subsidize quo...all excellence, from any country or region your heart may desire. Do your Christmas shopping here, for sure. That shopping is going to make you thirsty, so pony up to the small but well appointed bar. Its no easy thing to find a bar with a good "wine by the glass" list, but Brut manages that task with ease. From your sauvignon blancs, through the pinots, to full bodied reds...take a flight of fancy, and walk home well fortified. Since the bar is small, and seats are at a premium, the owner Dustin does a masterful job of weeding out the Riff-raff. Trust me when I say that watching it is far better than TV. I cannot recommend this cool little spot more highly. Maybe I'll see ya there sometime!

Devastated to hear that The Board Room closed recently! It was one of the first places I visited…read moreafter I moved to Arlington. With an extensive drink menu and plenty of board games it was a chill spot if you wanted to socially drink with friends and unwind after a long day.

Parking was PERFECT. public parking garage underneath, and the elevator in the corner takes you up…read moreright to the front door of the restaurant. Could not ask for a better parking situation. Ordering was almost seamless. We got there at 1 o'clock, middle of the day on 4/18, plenty of empty tables. We went up to the bartender to take our order, and then gave them our table number and they delivered it. The QR code on the table only shows you the menu. It is not used for ordering, which was odd these days. Chill and super awesome bartender with the mother of all hickeys. Good pours. No Skrewball :-( I had the special, two hot dogs with tater tots. When it said double, I wasn't sure if that meant double the tater tots, but that meant actually two hot dogs. Really good. I also had the other special, the two pancakes. I meant to get the sausage, but they gave me the bacon instead. It was great. Well worth it. I thought that was the better value of the meals. They got a lot of board and card games. Very laid-back atmosphere, 90s and early 2000s pop on the music, comfortable seating, and good food. The prices were reasonable. This is one area that I think we are just going to have to deal with for quite some time. The give-and-take of prices,. Smothered tater tots, pancakes, two hotdogs with some tater tots, and three drinks came out to ~$55. NOT. BAD. Was it worth it? If this had been just a normal restaurant, I would've said no. It would've been more worth it if it had been about $40. But... nobody made us pay to use the board games, or the card games, and we sat there for three hours and had a really good time. So based on that, the fact they provide a venue for playing these games and hanging out for a few hours makes it all worth it. Really strange thing was that there was this balding guy with a beard that randomly showed up as a waiter. We had been dealing with a bartender, so this guy, kind of rude came on to us and we weren't sure what to do with him. He kind of blocked me from paying the bartender. Rude. Not a hangout spot every day, but certainly once a week, maybe once a month or more, definitely a place to meet up if you got a group. I was really surprised by the diversity of the people that were there. A lot of chess players, a whole table of middle-aged women, lots of different people playing games. I would give them five stars, but not quite perfect. The rude guy at the end was so odd. Otherwise, great location, great parking, the food was good, good value, and fun.

Lame venue. Security basically harasses the girls while trying to flirt with them and then lets…read morethem inside. Long lines for men and they never make it inside. Music is mediocre and space is meh. Not worth the effort.

This bar is the worst bar ever. Dead, no energy, and racist as hell. 5 ppl in line and yet they…read moreonly let white ppl in (let 30 ppl in before us, which included a rlly pretty lady)- I'm from NYC and it's nowhere near as bad. The bouncers get no ladies and are too fat for the game :( If you frequent this club u can do smmm better and you should check out the 100x other options here. U St is amazing, go to the Alchemist for at least rlly good drinks Thank me for saving your time and effort

This is a fun place! They have a lot of different and unique wines and I like the fact that you can…read moreget a 2.5 oz pour for many of them, which allows you to try lots of different things. I had a sip of a cocktail and that was very good as well. Pizza was delicious and two in our party were gluten free and they raved about the gluten free crust. The person waiting on us (Megan, I think) was awesome! Very helpful in her suggestions and very friendly.

Drinks were good and service was friendly as they were winding down on a Saturday night. I owe Pop…read moreFizz another visit as I came too late for the Sunday night skewer specials. We got drinks, fries and pizza. All were good. Friendly note the late night happy hour does not apply to Sundays!

I'm once again disappointed in the lack of culture in our city! I have to go to DC/Nova for a good…read moretime and some culture. The Rooftop was lively and very diverse! All ages were dancing with each other, there were no issues (except for the music, the DJ's skills were ok). I danced so much my calves hurt for days. It was an exhilarating experience! I believe they prepare foods as well. The parking, (as mostly everything in that area) wasn't too terrible, but I wasn't driving either. If you're looking for a really good time with a friendly crowd, don't take my word for it. See for yourself.

Who knew that Georgetown would have such great rooftop views?…read more Since DC is not necessarily the most vertical city, you wouldn't expect to see much from a rooftop bar scene. However, I was proven wrong this last trip to DC, and had a great time catching up with friends with relaxing views of the Washington Monument right here at The Graham Hotel. We made a reservation for afternoon drinks on a Saturday, but ended up just waltzing in and finding a seat on the backside facing the monuments. Couches and mini tables lined the area so you can feel free to move around as space permits. The view from here was pretty badass... ...made only better by great company and some good bites. We ordered the Lobster Roll ($15) which came with two, individual sized rolls with plantain chips. The rolls were actually pretty damn good and made for a great summer snack. For sips, we split a Scorpion Bowl ($25) which ended up lasting for nearly three hours! Jaymie S. assured me it was strong, but I had other thoughts. It's so much fun to drink out of a tiki bowl especially in such a Historic city over a great view. We never felt rushed during our stay and ended up hanging out until it was time for dinner. This was a great way to spend an afternoon in DC!

Speakeasy with a Caribbean/global traveler vibe and delicious cocktails…read more In order to get in you have to pull the flag out front and wait for a host to open the door for you Inside has bar, table, and lounge seating. Making a reservation is reccomended I came here on a Friday night with my fiance and we tried a few different cocktails + small plates. Everything was delicious and the service was very fast The downsides are that the space is very dark and somewhat loud

Looking for a Caribbean escape right in Old Town? Captain Gregorie's is the spot. Step through the…read morespeakeasy entrance and you're met with fun, tropical vibes. We grabbed seats at the bar, where the bartenders were helpful in guiding us through both the drink and food menus. The cocktails were creative and distinctive, each one offering something different from their rotating list. We had the tasting menu to sample a bit of everything, and it did not disappoint. Every dish was flavorful, with the ahi tuna and the pork belly being my favorites. Whether you're looking for great cocktails, a cozy date night, or a fun evening out with friends, I recommend checking this place out.

I attended a private dinner here in a small dining room. First of all, the bar looked so fun that I…read morewanted to stop off there! It's a great space, filled with happy young people stopping off after work For dinner, I started with a salad of Bibb lettuce perfectly dressed with a light vinaigrette. Then the steak frites - loved my steak cooked medium rare. The frites were a bit overcooked but delicious either way with ketchup and an aioli. My crème brûlée was gorgeous , such a throwback in the best way, with fresh berries. Amazing. Service was lovely. Room was pretty. Looking forward to coming back.

. This may just be my new favorite spot for brunch and lunch! I went today for Restaurant Week and…read morewas blown away.I absolutely love the ambiance, shout out to the design team because the vision is definitely visioning! On top of the gorgeous space, they deliver great service, great food, and great music. After such an amazing experience at the restaurant, I'd love to come back for dinner and even plan a staycation at the hotel. I highkey recommend checking this establishment out!

I am writing to formally report an incident that occurred at Rose Bar on Saturday, November 1st,…read morearound 11:48 PM on the second-floor bar (where DJ Ratchet was performing). There were two bartenders working at that time. The bartender in question was not the Asian woman, but rather a woman who appeared to be mixed with Black and White. Her behavior toward me and my husband was extremely unprofessional, inappropriate, and disrespectful. From the moment I approached the bar, she was unfriendly, dismissive, and gave me dirty looks. She then made a highly inappropriate comment toward my husband, stating that she was "out of strawberry Hennessy but sweet enough for him," and later propositioned him for sex in exchange for money. I ordered two drinks -- a Jolly Rancher and a Long Island. My drink had no alcohol in it, despite costing nearly $50 for both drinks. When my husband returned the drink to the bar and mentioned that it lacked alcohol, the bartender laughed and called me a "bitch." This experience left me deeply uncomfortable and disrespected, especially as a married woman. It is unacceptable for staff to engage in such inappropriate and sexually suggestive behavior toward customers. The bartender's actions made me feel unsafe and completely unwelcome, and I will not return to Rose Bar as a result. I am requesting that this matter be investigated immediately and that appropriate action be taken against the bartender involved. I also recommend that management review its employee conduct policies and sexual harassment training to ensure all patrons are treated with dignity and respect. Thank you for your attention to this serious matter. I am available to provide additional details if needed. Date of Incident: Saturday, November 1st Time: Approximately 11:48 PM Location: Second-Floor Bar (where DJ Ratchet was performing)

Rosebar is definitely aesthetically pleasing and the djs are dope. The issue here is the…read morebartenders. They all look the same (light skinned, long black hair, and fake lashes) and all have the same stank ass attitude. Like they aren't on the clock to work. Maybe give them a class on smiling and turning up with the crowd because that's what they should be doing. I used to bartend and I've never had the attitude that these ladies have. All on their phones just standing around annoyed. Additionally, why don't yall take major credit cards here? No American Express, no discover? That will be the reason I won't be back and if it wasn't free to get in, I definitely would have went to one of the parties next door. Lastly, the girl (dark skinned black girl with braids) that was working the front door on Sunday for the white party is a bitch. And I hate to put it that way but she let us go out with the security standing there because we were coming right back, she said it was cool. We come back and she makes me pay $30 to let my husband back in and was making a big deal, yelling with an attitude. Even though we were just inside and had been told by her and security that we could come back in. It was awful.

Pulled up to this bar in DC. The inside is very nostalgic. Very friendly vibe. The old bay wings…read moreand the jerk tacos (forgot to take a picture of those ‍) were AMAZING! Ayo is nice bartender, the drinks were good! Definitely will be going back!

worst I ever experienced! Horrible actually the lady behind the bar almost got whooped for playing…read morein my face the unprofessionalism poor customer service the stinky air in this place made my good lil Friday very unpleasant! GO NEXT DOOR THE AFRO LOUNGE

I wish I had shared this review sooner…read more I recently learned that this restaurant has closed, and it honestly made me a little sad because I had such a wonderful experience here. I could have sworn I had already written a review, but if I did, it must have gotten lost somewhere along the way. My team visited this restaurant to celebrate my birthday, and from beginning to end, I remember having an amazing experience. The service was warm, attentive, and made the celebration feel special. I ordered the grilled bok choy, mushroom rice, sparkling water, and a ginger beer. The bok choy was easily my favorite item on the menu, and the mushroom rice was just as delicious. It's one of those meals that you still think about long after you've had it. The restaurant itself had such a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere, and it was the perfect place to celebrate. I'm genuinely sad to see this restaurant close. To the owners, thank you for creating such a wonderful space. To the staff, thank you for making my birthday such a memorable experience. I wish all of you nothing but success and happiness in your future endeavors.

Very belated review. I had a birthday dinner here that was very special. The staff were very…read moreattentive and the food was unique and tasty. I was concerned about parking at such a busy location, but I was able to find parking pretty easily down in a garage on the same block using the SpotHero app.