Sidecar
Category: Hotel Bars, Cocktail Bars, Upscale
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
Price:
Address: 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
✨ Vibe
Sidecar offers a sophisticated and intimate retreat featuring a classic dark-wood interior and a creative, upscale lounge atmosphere perfect for discerning guests.
🍸 Best For
Creative cocktails, private dates, professional networking, and upscale bar dining.
🔥 Highlights
- Expertly Crafted Cocktails: The menu features a refined selection of signature drinks, including the creative "Queen’s Gambit" and their namesake "Bourbon Sidecar," crafted with premium spirits.
- Gourmet Bar Fare: Beyond the drinks, the kitchen serves high-end classics ranging from fresh East Coast oysters and Maine peekytoe crab dip to the legendary "Cadillac" burger.
- An Exclusive Atmosphere: Known for its "no-camera" policy and private club feel, the venue provides a secluded and personalized environment that ensures privacy and comfort for all patrons.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Conveniently located within the Washington Hilton, making it an ideal destination for both locals and travelers in the Dupont Circle area.
- With its emphasis on privacy and attentive service, it is a premier choice for those looking for an elevated and quiet alternative to the standard city bar.
📰 In the News
The Sidecar, Reimagined: Inside Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s Dōgon And Their New D'USSÉ Cocktail Experience
Dōgon features a specialized D’USSÉ Sidecar cocktail menu that reimagines the classic drink through five unique, culturally-inspired interpretations. This Washington, D.C. restaurant highlights connections between the African Diaspora and French cognac traditions with signature drinks like the tamarind-infused "J’Ouvert" and the yuzu-based "Yasuke The Afro Samurai."
P.J. Clarke’s Sidecar Bans Cameras, Becomes Private Club
Sidecar, the basement bar at P.J. Clarke’s in downtown D.C., operates as a members-only private dining club where membership is available through invitation or referral. The venue features a classic dark wood interior and maintains a strict no-camera policy to ensure privacy for its guests. Members receive personalized service and can access special events or request extended bar hours for private parties.
Recent Reviews from Google
We had a pleasant experience at a conference here. The lounge is located in the main lobby of the Washington Hilton. Service was very quick initially but lapsed when we had finished our drinks and...
David rocked it and took good care of us. The food was great, and the bar area was a fun environment.
Poor service. We have been waiting for a server for over 15 minutes. We keep getting told that someone will be with us shortly. Just recently arrived to hotel. Too. Is not ready and now we cat get any...
Excellent food and service as always.
Definitely not cheap, talked to a couple great people! Very friendly.
