Bar Pendry
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Category: Hotel Bars, Cocktail Bars, Upscale
Neighborhood: The Wharf
Price:
Address: 655 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States
✨ Vibe
Bar Pendry offers a sophisticated, modern sanctuary that strikes a perfect balance between high-end elegance and a welcoming, down-to-earth atmosphere.
🍸 Best For
Elegant boozy tea parties, refined happy hour drinks, chic girls' outings, and sophisticated pre-dinner cocktails.
🔥 Highlights
- The signature Boozy Tea Experience, a creative twist on high tea featuring unique seasonal blends, themed pairings, and complimentary champagne.
- An impressive spirits program, including curated "Flight of the Day" selections and expertly crafted cocktails like the District Noir.
- A stunning, contemporary setting inside the Pendry hotel that provides a chic, upscale backdrop for socializing along the waterfront.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Take advantage of the popular Happy Hour, which features premium handmade cocktails at a special price point.
- Reservations are highly recommended for the themed tea services and special event brunches to ensure your table is ready.
📅 Upcoming Events & Specials
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🔄 Weekly Events
🎧 All American Pool Parties
Celebrate independence all season long at the Pool Terrace with a star-spangled soundtrack curated by a live DJ, festive patriotic frozen treats, and a menu of elevated Americana BBQ classics.
🫖 Boozy Tea at Bar Pendry
Pendry’s twist on afternoon tea – sip on tea-based cocktails paired alongside a creative take on the classic tea menu with sweet and savory selections. $80 per Person.
🌕 Full Moon Nights
A monthly rooftop gathering inspired by the Japanese tradition of Tsukimi. Includes birth chart readings, guided telescope viewings, a live DJ, and passed light bites.
🌕 Full Moon Nights at Moonraker
A monthly rooftop gathering inspired by the Japanese tradition of Tsukimi. Includes birth chart readings, telescope viewings, live DJ, and passed light bites.
🍩 Red, White & Boozy Tea
A patriotic afternoon tea service in partnership with Astro Doughnuts, featuring tea-based cocktails and creative sweet and savory selections.
☀️ Second Sundays
Savor summer in city style with a star-spangled soundtrack curated by a live DJ, chilled cocktails, and a poolside BBQ menu. Held every second Sunday, June through August. $65 for Non-Hotel Guests.
🍣 Shokunin Series | Highballs & Handrolls
A culinary immersion featuring a Japanese highball cocktail-making workshop and an interactive chef-led handroll-making experience.
🍹 Suntory Daytime Social
A weekend rooftop social featuring DJs spinning Japanese City Pop and Nu-Disco, tableside Kakigori (shaved ice) spiked with Suntory spirits, and specialty sushi.
Dive in Movie Series 🎬🍿
Poolside movie series featuring American classic blockbusters with wireless headphones and complimentary popcorn. Held the first Friday of each month through September.
Patriotic Specials 🦞🇺🇸
A limited-time menu celebrating America’s 250th featuring Michters 20-year Bourbon, classic American cocktails like Rum Punch and Sazeracs, and luxe favorites like a gold leaf adorned fresh Lobster Roll with caviar.
Poolside Pilates 🧘♀️💧
A 50-minute workout class with LUMA Wellness Studio designed to strengthen the body and center the mind with waterfront views.
Presidential Pours at Bar Pendry 🥃
A curated Buffalo Trace Distillery whiskey flight or Barboursville Vineyards wine tasting experience featuring four sommelier-favorite pours.
Happy Hour
A late-day menu of classic cocktails, light bites, and featured wines and beers at Bar Pendry and Moonraker.
📰 In the News
Where to Enjoy the Best Afternoon Tea Around D.C.
Bar Pendry offers a sophisticated Boozy Afternoon Tea experience at The Wharf, featuring a curated menu of savory bites, scones, and seasonal sweets. Guests can pair their tea service with unique tea-infused cocktails or sparkling wine within the venue's elegant and intimate lounge setting.
Pendry Washington DC — Hotel Review
Bar Pendry is an intimate ground-floor lounge at the Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf, featuring a cozy fireplace and private nooks for enjoying classic cocktails and light bites. The venue is particularly noted for its Saturday 'Boozy Tea' service, which offers tiered snacks alongside creative tea-based cocktails like matcha fizzes.
Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf Review: You Won’t Find Better Waterfront Views Than This
Bar Pendry, located on the lobby level of the Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf, serves signature cocktails like the mezcal-based 'Where There’s Smoke' alongside whiskey and bourbon flights. The venue also hosts a weekly Boozy Tea on Saturdays, offering tea-infused cocktails and a tiered selection of savory and sweet pastries in a refined atmosphere.
Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf Review: You Won’t Find Better Waterfront Views Than This
Bar Pendry, located within the Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf, is part of a luxury property celebrated for providing some of the finest waterfront views in the city. The venue offers a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere, establishing itself as a premier destination for cocktails and social gatherings in the heart of the Wharf district.
Recent Reviews from Google
Thank you Kevin for a great experience and all the extra info about local options. We appreciate you! Bar Pendry has an upscale feel yet down to earth, welcoming appeal (we were very leisurely...
The boozy Cherry Blossom tea was beautiful but not worth the cost. The service was nice and the tea was very good, but the food selections on the tiered plate were just ok. Each of us had at least...
I attended Bar Pendry’s Mother’s Day boozy tea party, and it was such a cute and classy experience. The teas were absolutely lovely! Each one unique, but my favorite was the final tea served, which I...
Overall, a great experience. Property is very nice and modern. Service was quick and friendly. Happy Hour cocktails were $15 each! Handmade cocktails hit the spot. We didn't eat any food.
My boyfriend booked the Bar Pendry Boozy Tea Experience as a surprise birthday celebration with my girlfriends. He planned everything weeks in advance, and we were all so excited. Unfortunately, the...
