Washington, DC Lounges

Good Drinks

1. Degrees Bar & Lounge…

Neighborhood: Georgetown

even when I've stayed for hours without ordering drink after drink.  Four stars, instead of five, because the drinks here are pricey.  $12.50 for a martini, even a good one, causes some sticker shock...

2. Russia House

were really good, though the only specialty drink I got to try the Russian Mule martini.  Oddly enough, they were out of Russian Standard vodka, which my Russian friend couldn't believe.  It'd be like...

3. Tryst Coffee House…

Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

to the atmosphere; it's relaxed and lounge-like, and good for anything from drinks to late night coffee or food with friends....

4. Fox and Hounds…

Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

at the bar on strong, affordable drinks.  We had a good time just chatting and sitting at the bar -- and isn't that what bars are for?  I give it a 3 though, just like I would give Zack's on Penn. Ave...

5. Oya Restaurant &…

I was surprised that a trendy gallery place restaurant actually had good food and good sushi also. I'd been to the bar here which is a pretty cool place to have some drinks. I ate here once with some...

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Nice Bartenders

1. Round Robin Bar

them DC is safe, clean, and nice d) are wearing pleated trousers e) are a young attractive girl looking for client 9.  Otherwise, save your money, it's just an expensive hotel bar that is rather "meh"....

2. Science Club

off. 1 star for good wine.  And 2 stars for the nice vibe.  It wasn't an unnecessarily "beautiful people" vibe....just good music, nice/unpretentious people (wth the exception of the bartender...

3. Looking Glass Lounge

Neighborhood: Park View

on!  It would have been nice to get $75 (not a typo) off our tab!  We did however win favorite team name (as judged by the bartender who's bootie we kissed up to).  We earned $15 off our bar tab, plus...

4. Marvin

Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

classmates and me for a late delicious dinner and some wine followed by a trip upstairs to the bar for more relaxing. Servers and bartenders have always been nice and prompt. We're generally there on Thursdays...

5. Degrees Bar & Lounge…

Neighborhood: Georgetown

the bartender and he recommended the house drink, the Zentini. It is basically a Cosmo, but instead of vodka they use saki. It has a nice tang, and with one sip it was sayonara wedding stress!  In the winter...

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