OKPB
✨ Vibe
Hidden behind an unmarked door above a dentist's office, this intimate 21-seat speakeasy pairs dim candlelit bookshelves with a sophisticated yet unpretentious neighborhood energy.
🍸 Best For
Romantic date nights, bespoke cocktail discovery, solo bar-side chats, and intimate small-group gatherings.
🔥 Highlights
- Daily Rotating Menus: Experience a fresh selection of creative cocktails every day, or let the expert bar team craft a custom "off-menu" concoction tailored specifically to your flavor preferences.
- Artisanal Ice Program: Every pour is elevated by hand-carved ice blocks and "ice eggs" prepared in-house daily to ensure perfect dilution and a stunning presentation.
- Charming Keepsakes: Beyond the drinks, guests can take home a piece of the experience with the venue's iconic pink elephant matchbooks, recently highlighted as a must-have D.C. memento.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- The bar is first-come, first-seated with an in-person waitlist; arriving near the 5:00 PM opening time is the best way to secure a spot in this cozy space.
- Enjoy an exceptional "Happy Hour" every Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, featuring half-priced classic cocktails like Martinis, Manhattans, and Fitzgeralds.
Happy Hour
Half Price Martinis, Manhattans, Mules, and Fitzgeralds.
📰 In the News
Matchbooks Are Striking Up a Comeback in D.C. Restaurants
OKPB, a speakeasy in Mount Pleasant, offers custom matchbooks featuring a pink elephant logo as a nostalgic marketing tool and keepsake for its guests. Owner David Strauss highlights these matchbooks as an effective way to create a lasting connection with patrons through a small, utilitarian memento.
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OKPB is highlighted as one of Washington, D.C.'s premier speakeasies, offering a happy hour in Mt. Pleasant from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Guests can enjoy $8 classic cocktails, including martinis, Manhattans, and Fitzgeralds, in an intimate setting that operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
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O.K.P.B. is an intimate, 21-seat speakeasy located in Washington D.C.’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood, tucked behind a lightning bolt–marked door above a dentist's office. Led by mixologist David Strauss, the bar features a daily rotating cocktail menu and offers a weekday happy hour with half-priced classic drinks.
12 New Fall Happy Hours to Try Around DC
OKPB is a stylish speakeasy led by bar talent David Strauss, located above a dentist office in Mt. Pleasant. The venue offers a Tuesday through Friday happy hour featuring half-price classic cocktails, including martinis, Manhattans, Moscow mules, and Fitzgeralds.
O.K.P.B. is the Neighborhood Speakeasy Mt. Pleasant Deserves
O.K.P.B. is an intimate neighborhood speakeasy in Mt. Pleasant that features a daily-changing cocktail menu and hand-cut ice. Led by mixologist David Strauss, the bar emphasizes a community-focused atmosphere where the staff manages every aspect of the experience from drink prep to hospitality.
Recent Reviews from Google
This cocktail bar is great. It has speak easy vibes. They have a bell to ring to be seated inside with minimal seats and a cozy vibe. You will want to get there at 5 when they open or you could be...
I normally don't give a five star review, but I had a lot of fun here. It is on the second floor and there is no sign. We arrived at 4:30 pm on a Friday and people were already waiting. By opening...
Wonderful little speakeasy. Friendly staff that know their drinks. Highly recommend to try something new. They won't let you down!
Delightful speakeasy with remarkably cozy vibes, super friendly service, and delicious cocktails. This small, no-reservations-allowed space is hard to snag a spot in (unless you’re willing to wait in...
Cocktail Bar with Speakeasy vibes + one that meets expectation. Best cocktail bar in DC. First + foremost: Shoutout to Daniel, Thomas, Jacob; the three musketeers behind the incredible experience. We...
