Grand Duchess
Category: Cocktail Bars, Dive Bars, Late Night
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan
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Address: 2337 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
✨ Vibe
A welcoming neighborhood haunt that seamlessly blends a 1950s diner aesthetic with a rock 'n' roll spirit, featuring a vinyl-focused soundtrack and a cozy, low-key atmosphere perfect for conversation.
🍸 Best For
Craft cocktail enthusiasts, casual dates, vinyl lovers, and after-work happy hours.
🔥 Highlights
- Artisanal Beverage Program: Enjoy a creative drink menu where cocktails are often named after classic albums, alongside expertly executed favorites like the French 75 and a deep selection of amaro and rye.
- Elevated Kitchen: This former cocktail bar has expanded into a full-fledged restaurant featuring a diverse menu that includes everything from Philly cheesesteak empanadas and house-made pastas to their highly-praised Brussels sprouts.
- Local Art Hub: Beyond the drinks, the venue fosters a connection with the D.C. creative scene by hosting rotating pop-up art exhibits like "144," showcasing unique works from local artists.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Visit during their daily happy hour from 5 to 7 PM for $8 Old Fashioneds, $8 wines by the glass, and $5 bottled or canned beers.
- The bar features a classic jukebox and a deep appreciation for rock 'n' roll vinyl, making it a top spot for music fans in Adams Morgan.
Recent Reviews from Google
Very chill bar especially on a weekday when we went! Great drinks and the bartender was great! Nice spot to have a quiet drink with some friends, I got a delicious French 75.
I like coming to this awesome bar. I love the chill vibe and the great drinks. Bartenders are super friendly.
Every single time we go here the staff is so incredibly rude. It’s such a shame because it’s a great neighborhood bar but the folks that work there act like bartending is the biggest inconvenience no...
Nice place to grab a drink in a quickly and dive bar feel of a place. A good amount of seats and standing room at the bar later in the night. The food is mainly bar snacks but overall pretty good
Great vibe, great cocktails. Quality bartending staff--sampled all but one of the drinks on the base menu (as of 11/18) and all were good. I don't remember the name of the one I liked best but it had...
