During DC Cocktail Week, more than 50 restaurants and bars in the Washington, DC area offer special cocktail and meal combinations to entice guests to try something new. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Association (RAMW), participating restaurants will pair their featured cocktails with delicious bites for one price. This is a great opportunity to see the local happy hour scene. Participating restaurants range from hot spots like Zaytina in Penn Quarter to City Perch Kitchen + Bar in Bethesda and Mazagan Restaurant & Lounge in Arlington.
Dates: November 12-18, 2018
Tips for getting the most out of DC Cocktail Week
- Make a reservation. Many of the most popular restaurants will be full and it is always a good idea to plan ahead if possible. Please note that some restaurants do not accept reservations.
- Cocktails are expensive in DC, so this is a great time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.
- Read the menus and reviews to find out what to expect. Look at the price range of the menu. Keep in mind that you will probably need to eat additional foods, so plan accordingly.
Restaurants and bars participating in DC Cocktail Week
In Washington DC:
- Dupont Bar (Dupont Circle)
- Cedar Restaurant (Penn Neighborhood)
- Charlie Palmer Steak (center)
- China Chilcano (Penn Quarter)
- Claudia’s Grill (center)
- Convivial (Shaw)
- DBGB (Penn Quarter)
- Dino’s Grotto (Shaw)
- District Distilling Co. (U Street)
- Dram & Grain (Adams Morgan)
- Etete (U / Shaw Street)
- Farmers and Distillers (Mt Vernon Triangle)
- Figs and Olives (Penn Quarter)
- Firefly (Dupont Circle)
- Graffiato (Penn Quarter)
- Hard Rock Café (Downtown)
- Indicate (Cleveland Park)
- Jack Rose Food Hall (Adams Morgan)
- Kapnos (U street)
- Mintwood Place (Adams Morgan)
- miXX Lobby Lounge and Wine Bar (Penn Quarter)
- Muze (center)
- Nazca Mochica (Dupont Circle)
- Occidental Grill & Seafood (Downtown)
- Oyamel (Penn Neighborhood)
- Pennsylvania 6 (downtown)
- Barrio + Gloria (Calle U)
- Sally’s Middle Name (H Street)
- Silver (Cathedral Heights)
- Sixth Engine (Mt Vernon Triangle)
- Slate Wine Bar + Bistro (Glover Park)
- Stable (H street)
- Taqueria del Barrio (Petworth)
- Zaytinya (Penn Ward)
In Maryland:
- City Perch Kitchen + Bar (Bethesda)
- Jaleo (Bethesda)
- Plata (Bethesda)
- Sushi Ko (Chevy Chase)
In Northern Virginia:
- BaBa (Clarendon)
- Jaleo (city of glass)
- Mazagan Restaurant and Lounge (Arlington)
Website: www.dccocktailweek.com
About the Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Association
The Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Association (RAMW) is the regional trade association representing restaurants and the foodservice industry in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Established in 1920, RAMW is an advocate, resource, and community for its members. The Association works to promote and sustain the growth and development of the industry, while providing its members with legislative and regulatory representation, marketing, small business support, programming, and events.
See Also, A Guide to Bars and Nightlife in Washington DC
