The Betsy
Category: Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Gin Bars
Neighborhood: Barracks Row
Price:
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
Enjoy discounted drinks including Betsy’s Sparkling Wine ($8), White & Red Wine ($8), Draft Beer ($7-$8), and Happy Cocktails ($9). Food bites like Buffalo Cauliflower and Gougeres Waffles are $3 off.
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...
