Off the Record
Bar · Downtown
800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
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Highlights
Political caricatures, classic cocktails, upscale bar food, White House view
Political caricatures, classic cocktails, upscale bar food, White House view
"Characterized as an 'only-in-D.C.' spot: the red velvet–wrapped basement bar at the Hay-Adams hotel that 'serves cocktails on political cartoon coasters.'" - Eater Staff
"This classy, old-school haunt in the Hay-Adams beloved by journalists and politicians is a great place for Manhattans starting at 11:30 a.m. every day." - Missy Frederick
"International CBRE real estate executives and a Democratic U.S. Senator are at Off the Record's bar, predicting election outcomes. The historic hotel bar is lively, serving caramelized onion-covered burgers and election-themed cocktails like the Blue Wave and Brat Summer. The bar manager shares anecdotes of recent celebrity visits, adding to the intrigue." - Emily Venezky
"Music lovers, add this to your bucket list. Hidden behind a record store, this speakeasy doubles as a listening lounge with a lineup of resident DJs and a 41-wraparound bar with “hit record” cocktails like its Rolling Stone, made with Grey Goose strawberry and lemongrass vodka, and a Still Tippin’ cocktail, with St. Germain elderflower liqueur and grapefruit vodka and juices. Take in music royalty at its display of 30 gold records, which feature top-selling albums from artists and groups like Nirvana, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Michael Jackson, and Pink Floyd." - Brittany Britto Garley
"One of D.C.’s best hotel bars (as well as a historical hangout for journalists), Off the Record is the place to order a generously-portioned martini if you’re looking for an old-school vibe." - Vinciane Ngomsi
