The Best Drinks Date Spots in Washington, DC
Start with a neighborhood rather than an overfilled itinerary. These Washington selections include central restaurants and cafés, park walks, and an island outing whose entrance is across the river in Virginia.
Start with one place for a drink and leave the rest of the evening open. These five bars and lounges offer different settings for that first conversation. Check the current menu, music schedule and any reservation or entry requirements on the venue website, especially if you want a quieter evening.
This selection includes Death & Co. D.C., Press Club Cocktail Bar, Jack Rose Dining Saloon, Jane Jane and Segreto DC Speakeasy Bar. Use the map and practical details below to pick the one that fits your date.
Death & Co. D.C.
The Washington location of the cocktail bar group. Start with one drink together and decide on the rest of the evening as you go. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Press Club Cocktail Bar
A cocktail-and-record bar in Dupont Circle. A useful choice when a drinks-first plan sounds more comfortable than a full dinner. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
A whiskey-focused bar with a terrace. Make this your first stop rather than committing to a whole night of venue-hopping. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Jane Jane
A cocktail bar on 14th Street. Check the current drinks list together, especially if one of you wants an alcohol-free option. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Segreto DC Speakeasy Bar
A speakeasy-style bar at Minya's Pizza on Ninth Street. Pick a meeting time that gives you room to settle in and talk. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
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