The Lucy Mercer Bar
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Category: Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars, Romantic
Neighborhood: NoMa
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Address: 1287 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States
✨ Vibe
An immaculate, prohibition-era speakeasy tucked away above Minetta Tavern, offering a historical and transportive atmosphere that feels both exclusive and intimate.
🍸 Best For
Romantic date nights, craft cocktail enthusiasts, intimate conversations, "see and be seen" outings
🔥 Highlights
- Thoughtfully crafted signature drinks, including the rye-based Nijinsky and a variety of standout, expertly prepared martinis.
- A sophisticated, distraction-free environment curated by a strict "no phone" policy that preserves the venue's mysterious allure.
- A recently opened addition to the NoMA nightlife scene that perfectly blends old-world charm with modern Union Market energy.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Reservations are highly recommended to guarantee seating in this intimate upstairs lounge.
- Be sure to grab their signature matchbooks at the front on your way out for a unique memento of the evening.
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Recent Reviews from Google
Very unique and historical ambience! Upstairs from the Minerva tavern. I recommend making a reservation and grabbing some matchbooks at the front on the way out!
The Lucy Mercer Bar is located upstairs within Minetta Tavern which opened very recently in the Union Market area. I'm always looking for a new speakeasy/cocktail bar, so I was excited to try this...
The drinks were so good. The vibe was immaculate. No phone policy. But I took photo from the stair so u understand the vibe inside. ✨✨ great place for a first date night.
Enjoyed some cocktails here before dinner- terrific service and a very fun atmosphere. Although it’s upstairs from a restaurant the vibe is very different; it felt like a speakeasy without the extra...
The Lucy Mercer Bar seems to have everything going for it, but it falls just short of being standout in most categories. The cocktails were good, but not revelatory. The service was acceptable, but...
