The Betsy
Category: Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Gin Bars
Neighborhood: Barracks Row
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Address: 514 8th St SE Back Alley, Washington, DC 20003, United States
✨ Vibe
Tucked away in a back alley atop Belga Café, this whimsical gin garden offers a lush, secluded speakeasy atmosphere with dim lighting and a refined, "blind tiger" feel.🍸 Best For
Craft gin cocktails, intimate dates, rooftop social gatherings, celebratory drinks, and gin enthusiasts.🔥 Highlights
- Secret Garden Setting: A beautiful, plant-filled rooftop oasis hidden from the bustle of Barracks Row, providing a sophisticated and intimate escape for guests to dress up and unwind.
- Curated Gin Program: Renowned for its extensive and impressive gin and tonic selection, featuring creative botanical pairings and high-energy mixology.
- Playful Gourmet Bites: A focused menu of "delightful" snacks, including signature chicken wings and waffle bites, served in a space adorned with charming chicken-themed art.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Look for the entrance up the stairs in the back alley for a true "hidden gem" discovery experience.
- Conveniently located near the Eastern Market Metro station, making it an easy destination for a safe and stylish night on the town.
🔄 Weekly Events
🥂 Betsy Brunch
An intimate open-air rooftop brunch featuring Belgian-inspired waffles, savory egg dishes like 'Egg in a Waffle', and specialty cocktails including Mimosas and Jalapeño Bloody Marys.
Happy Hour
$8 sparkling, white, and red wines, $7-$8 draft beers, $9 happy cocktails, and discounted food bites (including $3 off select items).
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...
