The Dignitary
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Category: Hotel Bars, Whiskey Bars, Speakeasies
Neighborhood: Gallery Place / Chinatown
Price:
Address: 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
✨ Vibe
A sophisticated and intimate retreat tucked within the Marriott Marquis, offering a laid-back speakeasy atmosphere with a stunning, dignified aesthetic.
🍸 Best For
Whiskey connoisseurs, quiet conversations, upscale small plates, and professional post-event unwinding.
🔥 Highlights
- Curated Whiskey Tours: Take a personalized journey through an impressive spirits collection with the help of knowledgeable staff who provide "distillery-style" tours, featuring favorites like 1792 Sweet Wheat bourbon.
- Signature Craft Cocktails: The bar serves up inventive house specialties such as the "Whisk-cello" alongside perfectly executed classics like the Woodford Old Fashioned.
- Refined Mediterranean Bites: Enjoy a menu of plentiful and well-priced small plates, including a highly-regarded Mediterranean salad that offers a fresh contrast to the rich drink menu.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- To find this hidden gem, traverse through the spacious lobby of the Marriott Marquis to discover the discreet entrance tucked away from the main bustle.
- The venue’s elegant and "dignified" setting makes it a premier choice for those looking to host sophisticated private events or professional gatherings.
Recent Reviews from Google
Got to the bar when they opened. Bartender seemed to be disinterested in customers. Watched one patron wait at the bar until a lovely woman came to his rescue! The place was not busy. His Woodford Old...
Tucked away - dignified- bar and small plate spot. After traversing through the spacious almost cavernous lobby of the Marquis Marriott, this was a nice spot to hide out and chat away the evening....
The staff is so nice and friendly. The cocktails are soooo good. the Whisk-cello was definitely my favorite. I also has the Mediterranean salad and it was very good. The vibes are kind of laid back...
I tried to go here three times during a seven-week stay in Washington. Each time it was “closed for a private event,” despite this sign in the hotel’s lobby. It has a great reputation, but I feel like...
I walked into dignitary bar and I was greeted with a warm and bright welcome by John and I think the young man name was bj. John took me on a whiskey tour which made me feel like I was at distiller....
