Lapop
Category: Cocktail Bars, Basements, Neighborhood Bars
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan
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Address: 1847 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
✨ Vibe
This subterranean bohemian lounge blends Afghan culture with an intimate vinyl-bar aesthetic, featuring shelves of curated books and a marbled bar that feels like a hidden neighborhood treasure in the heart of Adams Morgan.
🍸 Best For
Intimate date nights, cocktail connoisseurs, vinyl enthusiasts, and late-night cultural exploration.
🔥 Highlights
- Inspired Mixology: Savor inventive drinks like the signature Firnee Negroni or the "Experimental Cocktail Night" series, highlighting unique Afghan flavors like cardamom, pistachio, and vanilla.
- Subterranean Vinyl & Books: Browse shelves of books where sales support charities for women's education, all while enjoying the warm atmosphere of a dedicated underground vinyl lounge.
- Authentic Afghan Bites: Enjoy delicious small plates from the acclaimed upstairs sibling restaurant, Lapis, including their fan-favorite veggie aushak and other traditional snacks.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Lapop is a women-owned venue located directly beneath Lapis, part of the Popal family's mission to celebrate Afghan hospitality.
- The venue doubles as a bookstore in partnership with The Lantern, making it a perfect spot for those who love a literary-themed cocktail experience.
📰 In the News
Lapis Isn’t Just a Restaurant — It’s a Pillar of Afghan Culture in D.C.
Lapop is an event space located beneath the acclaimed Afghan restaurant Lapis in Washington D.C.'s Adams Morgan neighborhood. As part of the Popal Group, the venue is integrated into a family-run hospitality mission that blends authentic Afghan culture with community support and charitable initiatives.
The Women-Owned Restaurants in Washington DC
Lapop is a women-owned Afghan restaurant located in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Operated by Fatima and Shamim Popal, the venue is recognized as a key destination within the city's diverse, female-led culinary landscape.
The Best Vinyl Bars in D.C.
Lapop is an underground vinyl lounge in Adams Morgan that serves Afghan dishes from its acclaimed upstairs sibling, Lapis. The subterranean space features a marbled bar offering seasonal cocktails in a storied location that formerly housed Napoleon.
Move over, PSL! These 15 local autumnal drinks are perfectly seasonal
Lapop, located beneath the Afghan bistro Lapis in Adams Morgan, offers a signature Firnee Negroni inspired by traditional Afghan milk custard with flavors of cardamom and pistachio. The cocktail bar also hosts an "Experimental Cocktail Night" event series featuring unique drinks and flavors inspired by Afghanistan.
Hidden Gem Coffee Shop Lapop to Relaunch as Cultural Salon and Cocktail Bar
Lapop is a subterranean lounge in Adams Morgan that operates as a cultural salon and cocktail bar featuring live music, film screenings, and rotating art exhibits. The venue offers a literary-inspired cocktail menu alongside Afghan-influenced small bites, such as lamb meatballs and turmeric-ginger shrimp.
Recent Reviews from Google
We love Lapop! I came here to celebrate my birthday with a group of friends and had a wonderful time. Loved the gin-based cocktails especially and the vibe & service were fantastic all night. Such a...
Along Columbia Road NW in Columbia Heights is a basement bar with vibes. With a two bars and several rooms with tables, vinyl records and books decorate the shelves. My friend and I grabbed two seats...
Truly the worst experience I’ve had at a restaurant in so long. There was no one there to check us in when we arrived, when we tried to ask the bartender (who was the only member of staff around)...
Great place for date night. The aushak (veggie) was delicious. Drinks included: lapis old fashion (my favorite), anar (mocktail), and the viceroy. Got here early enough where it wasn't packed.
Omg Lapop is such good vibes and amazing cocktails. Mixologist David is really showing up and showing out and Jessica is a killer server. We had dinner upstairs and didn’t realize the bar existed and...
