Round Robin Bar

18 Best Old-School D.C. Restaurants and Bars | Eater DC

"Established way back in 1847, the Willard’s world-famous circular bar wrapped in oak paneling continues to churn out one of the best Mint Juleps in town. Meanwhile, the 355-room hotel’s iconic space that long housed Occidental recently turned into a new Stephen Starr restaurant." - Tierney Plumb

Bar Crawling Across D.C. As Election Results Rolled In - Eater DC

"At the historic Willard hotel, the Round Robin bar continues to serve its famous Mint Juleps in silver cups. The mood is quiet, with patrons watching a single TV showing election coverage. Conversations touch on politics as Kamala supporters express their views." - Emily Venezky

These Classic D.C. Restaurants and Bars Are Still Worth a Visit

"Established way back in 1847, the Willard’s world-famous circular bar wrapped in oak paneling continues to churn out one of the best Mint Juleps in town. Meanwhile, the 355-room hotel’s iconic space that long housed Occidental will turn into a new Stephen Starr restaurant." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff

"Mint Juleps anyone? Located inside the historic Willard InterContinental Hotel, the Round Robin and Scotch Bar has been a lively meeting place for influential movers and shakers such as Abraham Lincoln, Walt Whitman, Mark Twain, and Henry Clay. It was here in the 1850's that Senator Clay mixed the first mint julep in D.C. and since then has become the bar's signature drink. In fact, the original recipe is still used with the ingredients on display at the bar (i.e. Maker's Mark Bourbon and fresh mint leaves)."

8 Iconic Restaurants in Washington, D.C. Everyone Should Try - AFAR

"Located inside a historic hotel and centered on a circular oak bar surrounded by oak‑paneled walls and portraits, this storied watering hole has functioned as a clubhouse for Washington’s movers and shakers since the mid‑19th century. It’s famed for classic cocktails—most notably the mint julep—and for its lively, often high‑level conversations; longtime bartenders, including one who has served multiple presidents, can even speak to presidential drink preferences." - Natalie Beauregard