The Betsy
Category: Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Gin Bars
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Price:
Address: 514 8th St SE Back Alley, Washington, DC 20003, United States
✨ Vibe
A dimly lit, speakeasy-style cocktail bar with a quirky, chicken-themed decor, perfect for a sophisticated night out.
🍸 Best For
Cocktail enthusiasts, gin lovers, date night, small groups, post-dinner drinks
🔥 Highlights
- Extensive and expertly crafted cocktail menu, especially the gin & tonics.
- Delicious small bites, including chicken wings and waffle bites.
- Hidden location offering an authentic, speakeasy feel.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Kitchen may close relatively early on weekend nights (around 10 PM).
Recent Reviews from Google
We love the Betsy. It is an Eastern Market gem. Best cocktails in DC. Made with love. We tried the gin and tonic and a beautiful cocktail. I can’t remember the name. Oh so delicious. The chicken wings...
I’ve been a few times and always wonder why I don’t come more! Cocktail selection is amazing and bartenders know what they are doing. Not a huge food selection but still super good.
What a fun and great discovery. Up the stairs in a back alley is this fun and authentic cocktailbar (and quite extensive bites menu as well. Their selection of gin & tonic is quite impressive. The bar...
The drinks here are very nice and the setting is lovely. However, I had issues with the service - I wasn't big on the first cocktail I ordered so I asked which of the bourbon/whiskey cocktails were...
I have mixed feelings. It’s got that blind tiger / speakeasy feel with a tightly packed room and dim lights. I felt like I’d officially entered my mob-wife era (complete with my well-timed faux fur...