Denson Liquor Bar
Category: Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Basements
Neighborhood: Gallery Place / Chinatown
Price: $$$
Address: 600 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
✨ Vibe
A sultry and intimate subterranean speakeasy with a modern twist, perfect for a sophisticated night out.
🍸 Best For
Date night, after-work drinks, impressing out-of-towners, craft cocktail enthusiasts, small groups
🔥 Highlights
- Creative and well-balanced craft cocktails, like the "She's a Real Nice Lychee" and "The Princess and the Monk".
- Elevated bar bites, especially the deviled eggs with white truffle oil and trout roe, and the grilled cheese with fig jam.
- Hidden location with a unique, art deco-inspired atmosphere.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Reservations recommended for booths; bar seating is first-come, first-served.
- Located downstairs at 600 F St NW, entrance on 6th St NW.
Recent Reviews from Google
Ooohh Denson! It had been a while since I’d been to this fabulous DC speakeasy tucked underground at 6th and E Street NW, and I’m so glad a colleague suggested drinks after a recent work event. Denson...
First time at Denson and I’m not sure why I’m just now finding out about it. The vibe is lowkey and intimate and was exactly what I needed to take the edge off. As a bartender myself, I really...
Marquis made us the best cocktails we have had in a while. Every single one was top notch. Beautiful spot!! Look for the outdoor stair case to the left of Shakespeare.
Seemed like an off night. Inattentive and cold bartenders lacking basic knowledge. Dirty bar top covered in someone else’s crumbs that was never wiped. Filthy rags on the cutting board my garnish was...
Very cozy bar experience. Loved the art deco inspiration. Staff was friendly and attentive. Really lovely Aperol Spritz. Great cocktails though the foam on my alpinist cocktail had a stiffness and...