I love the color scheme in here, dark with red and blacks. I think the ceiling is my favorite! We were expecting to enjoy the Happy Hour menu because we read about it on the website but the bartender said they didn't have it anymore. My friend and I got two drinks each. Our first round of drinks didn't seem like full glasses but tasted good. I got a French 75 which was nice as my second, which was lovely. For food we got tuna tacos, beef sliders and fries. Tuna tacos were delicious . You get three. The sliders were alright i think it was because they were more medium well than medium. The fries are the most generous portion with three different dipping sauces. Our bill came out to $130 dollars. Not sure if at this price point I'll be retuning but it was a nice spot to try! read more

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The drinks and service here were great. I liked the Billie Holiday cocktail. I also had a French 75 with empress gin, which was great. The popcorn was a good snack to have with drinks. The bar was dark and cozy. Overall, I had a good time here. read more

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Seek the door discreetly marked as Turncoat a few doors down from The Heights Food Hall As you walked into the dangerous dark and alluring world of the 1920's bootleggers, you enter the world of Chevy Chase's New Speakeasy. The room gives the vibes of an elicit railway car, with drinks named for the famed blues singer Billie Holiday, and the notorious mobster Al Capone. You can either order a fiery and smoky drink, that will light the warmth deep into your soul or wash away your sins with a bathtub cocktail. The vibes are a swank bar with the comparable prices of today's bar scene. We sampled the fries with duck fat flavor, paired with 3 different kinds of dipping sauce, with loved the green spicy one. My companion ordered a Bee's Tea which is their take on the classic Bee's Knees. It was beautifully crafted and tasted delicious. Being a maverick, I ordered the Claw footed gin drink, which came in an adorable little bathtub festooned with bubbles. The Barmen and women were quippy, sassy and clever with quick replies for the customers, leading to the alluring atmosphere of Turncoat. They graciously refilled our water glasses, as we soaked in the vibes. There were many other good food selections, burger sliders, taste lamb and savory mushrooms, which I'll have to try when I return. The prices range from $10-$30, depending upon your preference. Come Spring and Summer, both Turncoat and the Heights will truly be teaming with even more customers, as the populous return to venturing outside. I can't wait to turn this into one of my favorite haunts. read more

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My parents and I decided to stop by here before dinner to have a drink on a friday night. The menu has some really interesting combinations, so I was a little sad that we were just going to have a quick drink and go. We ordered the devils eggs (deal with the devil) as a snack and I really wanted more of these! I could have skipped dinner and eaten a couple of plates of just these! For drinks: -Billie Holiday - very good and very much an old fashioned type drink -Coppers & Gangsters - my mom got this and it's pretty and tasty (though on the sweeter side) -Bees Teas - my dad got this and it was cute and tasty We all agreed that we couldn't wait to go back and try some more of the drinks and the food! Overall good service and a fun little place to have a drink! read more

Turncoat - Speakeasies Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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The bartender, Chris, is amazing. He's funny and makes amazing drinks! The vibe here is great too. Intimate. read more

Turncoat is a new "speakeasy" in Chevy Chase. I will first say that it is not a "speakeasy" meaning there's no secret entrance or code to get in. But it does have the dim lights and ambiance of a speakeasy. I had the claw foot rub which is just a gin and tonic in a bathtub cup which was alright. The coppers and gangsters was amazing. The food was also delicious; we had the chicken sliders and the fried deviled eggs. Service was very prompt and they have a fully staffed bar. The bartenders were so friendly and also funny. I would definitely give them another visit! read more

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I've visited a couple of times. Really enjoy the venue and the drinks! Love that it has some food but plenty of other food available at the shops next door. Outdoor seating too. It's a nice setup read more

Stopped in on a Friday night. The crowd was thin but the weather was nice so the doors were open and letting in a nice breeze. I tried the bootlegger, which hit the spot. Service was friendly. The menu offers a small but eclectic sampling of cocktails. Worth a visit. Prices are hefty but about what you would expect for a fancy cocktail place. read more

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Too bright inside for a "speakeasy" vibe. Only about 8 people were there when I arrived around 11 pm on a Saturday night. Place closes at midnight, which is early for a bar. Drinks were very pricey. Won't be back. read more

Amazing cocktails, great food and ambiance. Super fun cocktails. Service was attentive. Definitely recommend. read more

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Most speakeasy's are underground but this one is elevated, figuratively and literally. And my wife's grandfather prosecuted Bugs Moran in Dayton, so while a bit haunting, it was very cool. I'm sure grandpa was smiling down on us. read more

Turncoat - Speakeasies Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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My brother and I went to this establishment for a celebration. It was hard to find, but when we did find it, we had a swell time. Staff were very nice and talented when preparing our drinks. I liked the Boot-Legger for the performance and the Black Gold for the creativity and taste. One of the drinks my brother got was the Coppers & Gangsters, which had a nice creamsicle foam on top. Moving on to the food, the deviled eggs were unique, especially since it was garnished with caviar. But the real standout here was the duck fat fries: crispy, tasty, and flavorful on the outside, moist and fluffy on the inside. Perfect. I also loved the eerie, prohibition style atmosphere. Feels like I was experiencing the real thing. Hope to come back again soon. read more

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Henry is an amazing server! Drinks and food were phenomenal. Great vibe, awesome time. read more

Turncoat - cool flower ice - Speakeasies Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

Turncoat is the newest vibe to chevy chase and is quite a delight! The service is impeccable and the drink menu is quite sophisticated and aimed at prohibition era spirits. The kitchen is open until 1145/midnight which is definitely a plus. I live the fried chicken sliders. The revival sauce us dope. Bartenders are knowledgeable and super personable! You definitely want to check it out! read more

Turncoat - Main bar - Speakeasies Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

Overpriced- boring atmosphere - "Speak for easy"... not Trying too hard- just be a bar and lower some of your prices to lure people in (DC is down the street) read more

Been anticipating this place opening and they did not disappoint! Cool menu and incredible service!!! read more

Turncoat - Coppers and Gangsters Cocktail - Speakeasies Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

I really wanted to like this place, a new chill bar in proximity to home, sign me up. I read some reviews and figured it would be a nice place to gather with friends, and was thankful it was being reviewed well. For context, we went on a Friday night around 6:30. And I asked about 6-8 friends to meet there, we took over the couch area in the back, but left less than an hour into it. In no particular order these are some issues I found almost immediately: - Gin & Tonic, tonic was flat - Negroni was not the right balance (I think it was missing an ingredient too), and served with a ton of ice like it was a coke. - Bartender was not taking/fulfilling orders in any particular order. We would order a drink, he'd input it, then make someone else's drink who ordered after us, then come back and ask to be reminded of what we had input. - The drinks themselves were not good AND light on the booze. IMO, at that $18-$20 cocktails, you either make a tasty & inventive cocktail, or you make up for a so-so drink by making it boozey. At the very least, if you're going for a real bar forward vibe, use the right type of ice. - 2 of their signature cocktails were not available, they were out of ingredients (it was a Friday). - Their liquor selection was a bit lack luster, nice looking physical bar, but the amount of empty space inbetween bottles on display felt like they were stuggling. Usually, "speakeasies" have nice wide selections, a few bartender's hand-picked favorites, or some unique bottles. The selection was skimpy and we could've had at any other bar. This all said, I can only speculate or give the benefit of the doubt that perhaps the reason we had a negative experience was that they were understaffed with 1 bartender who was filling in for the regular guy? After all, other people gave good reviews. If you want the speakeasy ambiance, this place has it, but the drinks/bartender did not live up to the idea of a speakeasy vibe. Keep you drinks simple. read more

Big sign taped on the door that they are closed, on a Saturday evening. Looks permanent.

Decided to try turncoat recently after it opened, and it is definitely one cool speak easy. From the outside it looks like a normal bar, but when you enter you definitely get an ol timer cigar bar/speak easy vibe. The cocktails are mainly focused on gin/whiskey but you can substitute liquors as needed. My friend and I tried the don papas and they were pretty good. I wished they were a little crispier but they came with 3 different sauces which were fun to try. We also got to meet Marlo who was so knowledgeable on the establishment and menu. He let us know everything we needed to know and was very friendly. Will definitely be coming back! read more

We ordered food and a couple of drinks. Food was fine but the cocktails were not worth the price. Our bartender seemed out of it. The other staff seemed to know this and, to their credit, asked us if we had been helped or needed anything despite our bartender being right there. We ended up going to a different bar in DC to finish our night. read more

This is a really cute intimate place to grab a drink with friends or to host a party for 30-40 people. In addition to the specialty cocktails, you can order any classic cocktail, wine, or beer so there's something for everyone. The small bites are delicious and the staff is really friendly and helpful. read more

Had to check this place out with my friend tonight and we had a great time...the food was wonderful and the cocktail menu was fun, but Gabriel had some fantastic creations that we were able to taste and we think should be put on the menu. Will definitely be back again!! read more

Turncoat - Clawfoot Tub - Speakeasies Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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I rarely write reviews for places because I know everyone works really hard to perfect their trade. However, this place gets a single star due to the service, since we really didn't get to taste food or enjoy the drink. We went there on a Saturday night around 10.30pm for drinks. Even before we fully entered the restaurant, Chris the bartender, was quick to say they are doing last call. From that point on, all went downhill. He gave us the bill with our drinks, because he wanted to make sure we are ready to pay. The place is supposed to be open till midnight There were another group who walked in few minutes after us (7-8 ppl) and he literally showed them the ice bucket and said they are done, unless they just want dry ice. Rude rude rude, service, that's all i remember from this place. He wasn't the only server there, if he needed to leave early, he could have done so without being rude to everyone who was there. read more

Chris, the bartender at Turncoat is very friendly and engaging. great conversation! He made great drinks and we enjoyed our time here.

The bartender, PM B as seen on the receipt, was just unbelievable with his stereotypical racist jokes towards two black guys. Making jokes about me using a stolen credit card, referring to two almost 40 year old black men as boys, was beyond distasteful, racist, and just pure ignorant. My Amex was in MY NAME, and as seen on my Government issued ID. We took the high road, laughed it off and even tipped him, but this is unacceptable. read more

Great experience. Awesome place and am so glad it's in the neighborhood. The drinks were great and the service was even better. Rags took great care of us, even though our group was a bit hard to seat and staggered our arrival times. Can't wait to come back. read more

Rags is the absolute best. Fabulous drinks. Fabulous service. Super grateful to finally have a place like this in Friendship Heights.

Poor service, disappointing cocktails, fine food but bad experience overall. Would not return.

Drinks and food were amazing! The revival sauce is phenomenal and the service was fantastic. Marlow was very knowledgable and kind. Loved the ambiance of the place, will be coming back! read more

100% not worth the money. The bartender, Marlow, is arrogant and annoying. His attitude is unwelcoming and rude. Makes paying 20+ a drink sting even more. My wife wanted a vodka drink, and Marlow made her feel stupid for even thinking of such a ridiculous idea in a bar, even though we could clearly see a few vodka choices available. He seemed offended she didn't want one of his drinks off his cocktail menu. Apparently, vodka isn't an approved 'speakeasy' spirit. I highly suggest walking right around the corner to The Heights bar (same ownership, same building) and have an amazing time with Kimberly. She is exactly what you'd hope for in a bartender. Welcoming, friendly, and quick. I'll leave my own review of The Heights bar on their page. But trust me when I say this place is definitely a pass. Never again. read more

this place is the most expensive place for a glass of wine. we went there to just have a happy hour and was served a glass of Pino Grigio that was sub standard. there was no one on the place at 5.30 on a Wednesday and that should have bee a clue. The ambience is dark bar which was supposedly cool but not really to our liking but ok. when the bill came the charge for the glass of ordinary wine was $24.00. The bartender didn't ofifer the wine menu to tell us that and just expected to pay this price Btw, happy hour wine is usually less than $10 in the neighborhood. Guess if you Just have a few customers, why not get the most out of them. read more