Union Trust
Category: Neighborhood Bars, Bourbon Bars, Cocktail Bars
Neighborhood: Downtown
Price: $$$$
Address: 740 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
✨ Vibe
A hip and sophisticated yet unpretentious neighborhood gem in the heart of downtown, featuring a dimly lit, historic interior that offers a relaxing escape from the city bustle.🍸 Best For
Intimate conversations, bourbon aficionados, after-work happy hours, and craft cocktail enthusiasts.🔥 Highlights
- An impressive top-shelf bourbon and whiskey selection, curated for enthusiasts and showcased in perfectly balanced Old Fashioneds.
- Expertly crafted signature drinks, including their fan-favorite Moscow Mules and a diverse, rotating selection of cold craft beers.
- A welcoming and social atmosphere where the music and crowd levels are kept at a perfect volume for coherent, meaningful conversation.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Visit during happy hour to enjoy premium pours and a relaxing environment to watch major sporting events on their well-placed TVs.
- This venue focuses exclusively on the art of the drink, making it the perfect spot for a pre-dinner cocktail or a sophisticated nightcap.
📰 In the News
Sip Classic Cocktails Sans Bar Snacks at Newcomer Union Trust
Union Trust is a mature, low-key cocktail bar located in the former mailroom of the historic Union Trust Building near the White House. The beverage-focused venue offers classic cocktails and a curated draft beer selection in a dimly lit space featuring exposed brick, dark wood accents, and a historical aesthetic.
Union Trust Is Downtown D.C.’s Newest Noteworthy Bar
Union Trust is a sophisticated tavern located in the historic Union Trust Building at 15th and H streets NW in downtown D.C. Helmed by the owners of local favorites The Pug and Solly’s Tavern, the venue specializes in higher-end spirits and draft beer in an upscale, drink-focused setting.
Recent Reviews from Google
Excellent little neighborhood bar- hip, great vibe, cold drinks. No food but that would take away from the very cool atmosphere!
Fantastic place! Best barman I’ve ever been served by, and a great selection of tasty beers at reasonable prices. Good central location, and lovely interior. Makes me want to move to DC!
Stopped here on the 4th of July to cool off and saw that they had happy hour. We were able to find seats right away at the bar. The lady at the bar showed us what they had on tap on the chalk board. ...
This has been my favorite bar in DC for a while. Maybe it isn’t OBJECTIVELY the city’s best bar, but it’s exactly the vibe I look for: quiet enough to have a coherent conversation, cheap enough to get...
This place is an absolute gem. Our second time here and trying to keep it a secret LOL! Tristan poured an awesome Old Fashioned and every time we visit DC we visit Union Trust! Incred bourbon...
