The Fountain Inn
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Category: Cocktail Bars, Supper Clubs, Romantic
Neighborhood: Georgetown
Price: $$$
Address: 1000 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024
✨ Vibe
This elegant candlelit haven masterfully blends 18th-century tavern history with modern sophistication, offering an intimate and welcoming atmosphere perfect for refined storytelling.
🍸 Best For
Romantic date nights, rare spirit tastings, elevated seasonal dining, historical cocktail tours, and sophisticated low-key evenings.
🔥 Highlights
- Award-winning culinary excellence led by 2025's "Best Chef" winner Greg Heitzig, featuring a celebrated seasonal menu and an exceptional umami-driven tasting experience.
- A premier spirits library housing over 700 rare bottles, recently earning a prestigious one-pin distinction from The Pinnacle Guide for global excellence in hospitality and drinks programming.
- Unique "Historical Cocktail Tours" and expert-led spirits flights—including both rare bourbon line-ups and curated zero-proof experiences—that celebrate the venue’s rich 1783 heritage.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Advanced reservations are highly recommended for their signature spirits flights and tasting experiences, as the venue offers a cozy and intimate setting.
- The kitchen concludes service between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM nightly, though the cocktail bar remains open later on Thursday through Saturday.
📅 Upcoming Events & Specials
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🔄 Weekly Events
🥃 Blanton's Bourbon Flight Tasting Experience
A guided tasting of the Blanton's lineup, including the standard single barrel release plus two rare expressions: Blanton's Gold and Blanton's Straight From The Barrel. Includes three 1oz pours.
🥃 Blantons Bourbon Flight Tasting Experience
Explore the Blantons lineup by tasting the standard bottling alongside 2 rare expressions. Includes a one-ounce pour of Blantons Single Barrel, Blantons Gold, and Blantons Straight From The Barrel. $120 per person.
📜 Historical Cocktail Tour Experience
An exploration of three cocktails that shaped history: Fish House Punch, Syllabub, and a rotating Seasonal Historical Cocktail.
📰 In the News
This D.C. Bar Serves A Cocktail That Comes With A Doctor's Note To Skip Work
The Fountain Inn offers a unique cocktail experience where guests can order a drink that comes with a novelty doctor's note to excuse them from work. This Georgetown establishment specializes in rare spirits and historical storytelling through its creative beverage program.
Hey, Bartender! | ‘Doctor’s Note’ at The Fountain Inn evokes fun, lighthearted escape
The Fountain Inn features the ‘Doctor’s Note’ cocktail as part of its curated drink program, offering a lighthearted and sophisticated escape in Georgetown. This historic venue specializes in rare spirits and creative mixology, providing a refined atmosphere for cocktail enthusiasts.
Bourbon, Brilliance and Bold Moves: How Viyas Sundaram Seizes the Day
The Fountain Inn is a rare spirits tasting room in Georgetown led by proprietor Viyas Sundaram, focusing on a curated collection of premium bourbon and whiskey. The venue emphasizes historical storytelling and a refined atmosphere, offering guests an educational journey through rare pours and high-end cocktails.
For Top-Notch Drinking Snacks, Swing by Georgetown’s Reborn Fountain Inn
The Fountain Inn in Georgetown offers an elevated selection of drinking snacks to complement its specialized spirits menu. This reborn historic venue provides a sophisticated setting for guests to enjoy high-quality small plates alongside their cocktails.
Recent Reviews from Google
I feel like the Fountain Inn might be known more for its cocktails, but the food menu makes it one of the best (and currently underrated) spots to eat in D.C. I’ve visited a few times in the past...
The Fountain Inn Restaurant was absolutely incredible! From start to finish, everything felt high-end and thoughtfully done. The menu was impressive — every dish was delicious and beautifully...
Did the zero proof flight and was not disappointed. Zach and team made the whole experience. I met almost everyone on the staff as the presented and rotated through. My total purchase was higher than...
The Fountain Inn delivers an exceptional tasting menu experience: refined, seasonal, and beautifully balanced. Each course feels intentional and pairs perfectly with their incredible spirits program....
Had a great experience at the Fountain for a date night. We did the mocktail tasting and every single drink had a neat history that we learned. We also got back ground in the history of the bar and...
