Cotton & Reed
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Category: Distilleries, Rum Bars, Cocktail Bars
Neighborhood: NoMa
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Address: 1330 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States
✨ Vibe
A "sophisticated salvaged" sanctuary in NoMa that masterfully blends industrial-chic architecture with lush greenery, natural light, and the aromatic charm of an active distillery.
🍸 Best For
Rum enthusiasts, experimental cocktail lovers, casual group hangouts, and spirited private celebrations.
🔥 Highlights
- Ballpark Presence: As the District's first rum distillery, this local powerhouse recently joined the 2025 concessions lineup at Nationals Park (Section 109), where they serve their signature tropical cocktails to baseball fans.
- Expert Tastings & Flights: Dive deep into their craft with guided rum flights or an educational distillery tour that highlights their unique production process and "all rum, all the time" philosophy.
- Award-Winning Design: The 3,250-square-foot tasting room, designed by CORE architecture + design, features a dramatic central still and plenty of sleek bar and counter seating for a perfect urban happy hour.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- While the bar focuses on world-class spirits and lacks a kitchen, they are incredibly "outside food" friendly—perfect for pairing your rum slushie with a meal from nearby Union Market.
- Private event bookings are available for everything from birthdays to wedding receptions, typically requiring 2-3 days' notice for inquiries.
Recent Reviews from Google
The staff and vibes here are amazing. They do allow outside food as they do not have a kitchen. I would recommend the rum tasting, Russell was a great host and full of conversation. Im glad we made...
We hosted a private party here in March for the ten-year anniversary of my nonprofit and were initially excited to support a local business- especially since it’s the first rum distillery in the...
This place was amazing! Delicious rum and great cocktails! Beautiful space too
All rum all the time. A (tourable) distillery with a small bar area that serves all varieties of rum-based cocktails, flights, and even slushies. Solid service, and enough bar seating and wall counter...
Meh. Good drinks but experience was soured by their poor response to the QR code ordering system issue, not enabling the option to adjust tip at checkout. In other words, if you add tips while adding...
