Lucy Bar
Category: Pizza Bars, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots
Neighborhood: U Street
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Address: 1350 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
✨ Vibe
A stylish and chill neighborhood gem that blends a cozy, Victorian-inspired lounge atmosphere with a lively and welcoming energy perfect for any occasion.
🍸 Best For
Authentic Neapolitan pizza, craft cocktail dates, lively happy hours, and weekend dinner gatherings.
🔥 Highlights
- Award-Winning Neapolitan Pizza: Celebrated as some of the best in the city, the pizza features a perfect balance of charred, chewy crust and authentic, vibrant tomato sauce that brings the taste of Naples to D.C.
- Exquisite Small Plates & Drinks: Beyond the pizza, guests rave about the flavorful nduja croquettes and a sophisticated cocktail program designed to deliver "liquid fantasies."
- Exciting Brand Expansion: Building on its success near U Street, the brand recently launched "Taste of Lucy," a new sibling location in Union Market featuring curated cocktails and weekly pasta specials.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Reserving a table in advance is recommended for peak hours, though the bar area is an excellent spot for walk-ins looking for attentive service.
- The venue offers versatile seating options, including a beautiful outdoor area and a cozy indoor layout ideal for dinner dates.
📰 In the News
The new Union Market location for Slice & Pie opened Today! Next Door Taste of Lucy opens Friday!!
Taste of Lucy, a new offshoot of the 14th Street cocktail bar and restaurant Lucy, has opened in the Union Market food hall at 1309 5th Street NE. The 20-seat venue serves a traditional Italian menu featuring rotating pastas, Neapolitan pizzas, and small plates, alongside a daily Happy Hour and a Sunday Aperitivo Hour.
Taste of Lucy Bringing Cocktails and Pizza to Union Market
Taste of Lucy, a sibling concept to Giulio Adriani’s Lucy Bar, opened in Union Market at 1309 5th Street NE. The venue shares an 800-square-foot space with Slice & Pie, offering a curated selection of signature cocktails alongside Neapolitan pizzas and weekly pasta specials.
D.C.’s Sensational Italian Pizzeria Is Coming to Union Market
Lucy Bar expanded its footprint in Washington, D.C. with a new offshoot called Taste of Lucy located inside Union Market. This condensed version of the original cocktail bar offers a curated menu of cocktails, wines, Neapolitan pizzas, and weekly pasta dishes in an intimate space with approximately 20 seats.
Keith McNally Memoir Shares Regrets and Triumphs
Lucy Mercer Bar is a Victorian-inspired lounge located upstairs at Minetta Tavern in Washington, D.C.’s Union Market neighborhood. Named after Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s reported mistress, the venue features alluring paintings and soft lighting designed by restaurateur Keith McNally to evoke a transportive, late-night atmosphere.
Critics' choice: Three takes on tavern dining
Lucy Bar, located upstairs at Minetta Tavern near Washington D.C.’s Union Market, is a posh destination featuring cocktails described as 'liquid fantasies.' The venue offers a sophisticated atmosphere that serves as a high-end accompaniment to the tavern’s classic French-style dining experience.
Recent Reviews from Google
I’ll admit it—I stopped at this restaurant just because it had my name on the building. 😂 But wow, I’m so glad I did! The food was amazing, the drinks were delicious, and the whole vibe was spot on....
Went for Friday dinner date, reserved the table earlier in the day, great atmosphere with options for indoor and outdoor seatings. Good options for pizza, pasta, and happy hour drinks!
Our son lives in this neighborhood and recommended this place while we are in town. I’m Italian and this is one the best pizza I ever had in the US. The perfect balance of charred and chewy crust, the...
Chill spot. Good pizza. I thought both pizzas we got were great but my boyfriend was concerned that the burrata pizza was “too cheesy.” The bartender was great and very attentive. Excellent drinks....
IMO one of the best Neopolitan style pizzas in DC. The crust was perfectly baked and the tomato sauce - absolutely authentic! Not too sweet, not too sour, not too concentrated but just right! This was...
