The Best Whiskey Bars in Washington DC
6 whiskey bars in Washington DC ranked by selection, expertise, and atmosphere.
Washington DC sits at the intersection of the Mid-Atlantic rye tradition, the Kentucky bourbon corridor, and the political crowd that drinks both. The whiskey bars in DC run some of the most expensive backbars in America.
The bars cluster in 14th Street, Capitol Hill, and the Wharf.
Order a Pappy Van Winkle if you can find it, a rye, or a Scottish single malt.
The 6 best whiskey bars in Washington DC
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
Whiskey bar with around 2,000 bottles, one of the largest collections in the world. Knowledgeable bartenders. Reserve.
Black Whiskey
American whiskey specialist with around 200 whiskies. Knowledgeable bartenders. Open daily.
The Gibson
Speakeasy with a serious whiskey program. Reserve.
Service Bar
Cocktail bar with a serious whiskey list. Open daily.
Old Ebbitt Grill
Heritage 1856 saloon with a deep whiskey list and political crowd. Open daily.
2 birds 1 stone
Hidden speakeasy with a serious whiskey list. Reserve.
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