Off the Record
Category: Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars, Hotel Bars
Neighborhood: Downtown
Price: $$$$
Address: 800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
✨ Vibe
Upscale, speakeasy-style cocktail lounge with a political twist, perfect for a sophisticated night out.
🍸 Best For
Special occasions, intimate conversations, impressing out-of-town guests, post-work drinks
🔥 Highlights
- Unique decor featuring political caricatures.
- Delicious, albeit pricey, handcrafted cocktails.
- Attentive bar service.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Located in the basement of The Hay-Adams hotel.
- Does not take reservations, so be prepared for a potential wait.
Recent Reviews from Google
This was a pretty cool place! I was made aware and we decided to go with a group of friends and it did not disappoint. It’s unique & super fun! The staff are also great
Great service, beautiful atmosphere, diverse crowd, good selection of drinks and a delicious variety of bites. Def recommend the espresso martinis and tell your waiter to make it “creamy” with a bit...
I visited Off the Record on a Thursday night on my first trip to Washington DC and had a great time sitting at the bar, people watching, enjoying all the caracatures on the wall of politicians as well...
Impeccable vibes. The basement, speakeasy feeling cocktail lounge is just so good. The theme here is political cartoons. The cocktails are pricey but delicious and every table comes with a little dish...
Located inside the hotel at the basement, this an elegant and classy bar but you still won’t feel strange coming in casual clothing. Very attentive bar tenders. Domingo was amazing. A very...
