Round Robin Bar

Excellent service. I always stay longer than I expected because it's a great time. Drinks are fantastic, but the food menu is equally delicious and worth trying.

The museums are closed for the evening. You're thirsty. Something sweet appeals. This place hit both of these desires for me in the best way. The bartenders were great. Masters of their craft. The folk they have making their deserts are absolutely artists. I adore the decor and vibes. It is too rare that I find places like this. If I was local this would absolutely be one of my main haunts.

Excellent location, convenient pregame for a show at Warner Theatre. Drinks and food were great. It’s a hotel bar so the space turns over a few times if you sit long enough. Service is good but gets slow during the those inevitable turnover/rush periods. Keep that in mind when trying to close a tab in a hurry, we learned the hard way.

We stumbled upon here after wanting to find a quiet place for dinner, and we found it! It is a very relaxing atmosphere and got a table by the window. We had a burger and fries, which tasted delicious, along with a couple of cocktails! The staff were very nice and attentive. We would come back when in Washington D.C.

Great place to have a drink and relax in the bar or lobby. Enjoyed a celebratory Christmas Eve drink at the Round Robin bar. The bar was quite full, but guests were allowed to take their drink and enjoy it in the lobby, which was perfect for Christmastime. Cocktails are on the expensive side as expected.

Great cocktails. Known for their old-fashioned (claiming history back to Henry Clay introducing the drink to the bar that stood there in the mid 1800s), other mixed drinks were very flavorful. Pricey (think $20 and up for a cocktail), but worth a stop into the Willard Intercontinental for a drink at The Round Robin.

Beautiful location and you can almost smell the wheeling and dealing happening throughout the room. The patrons are enjoyable and everyone is vying for a seat at the bar. The wine list is fine, not spectacular as this appears to be a spot for people to go, have a glass of wine or a cocktail and then continue in with their evening. I enjoyed the spot and wouldn’t hesitate to go back the next time I’m in town. The Intercontinental Hotel is beautiful and The Round Robin is nestled off of the main entrance. Bartenders keep things moving pretty quickly.

Perfect place to get your Christmas cheer on! Of course I had the mint julep because duh, that’s what they are known for and it did not disappoint. The dirty martini was also great. Loved all of the decorations they had going on, got me right in the holiday spirit. Highly recommend!

Excellent service. I always stay longer than I expected because it's a great time. Drinks are fantastic, but the food menu is equally delicious and worth trying.

The museums are closed for the evening. You're thirsty. Something sweet appeals. This place hit both of these desires for me in the best way. The bartenders were great. Masters of their craft. The folk they have making their deserts are absolutely artists. I adore the decor and vibes. It is too rare that I find places like this. If I was local this would absolutely be one of my main haunts.

Excellent location, convenient pregame for a show at Warner Theatre. Drinks and food were great. It’s a hotel bar so the space turns over a few times if you sit long enough. Service is good but gets slow during the those inevitable turnover/rush periods. Keep that in mind when trying to close a tab in a hurry, we learned the hard way.

We stumbled upon here after wanting to find a quiet place for dinner, and we found it! It is a very relaxing atmosphere and got a table by the window. We had a burger and fries, which tasted delicious, along with a couple of cocktails! The staff were very nice and attentive. We would come back when in Washington D.C.

Great place to have a drink and relax in the bar or lobby. Enjoyed a celebratory Christmas Eve drink at the Round Robin bar. The bar was quite full, but guests were allowed to take their drink and enjoy it in the lobby, which was perfect for Christmastime. Cocktails are on the expensive side as expected.

Great cocktails. Known for their old-fashioned (claiming history back to Henry Clay introducing the drink to the bar that stood there in the mid 1800s), other mixed drinks were very flavorful. Pricey (think $20 and up for a cocktail), but worth a stop into the Willard Intercontinental for a drink at The Round Robin.

Beautiful location and you can almost smell the wheeling and dealing happening throughout the room. The patrons are enjoyable and everyone is vying for a seat at the bar. The wine list is fine, not spectacular as this appears to be a spot for people to go, have a glass of wine or a cocktail and then continue in with their evening. I enjoyed the spot and wouldn’t hesitate to go back the next time I’m in town. The Intercontinental Hotel is beautiful and The Round Robin is nestled off of the main entrance. Bartenders keep things moving pretty quickly.

Perfect place to get your Christmas cheer on! Of course I had the mint julep because duh, that’s what they are known for and it did not disappoint. The dirty martini was also great. Loved all of the decorations they had going on, got me right in the holiday spirit. Highly recommend!

Cool bar in DC. Cocktails a bit pricey but expected since it was at the Willard hotel next to White House. BF enjoyed the Martini

This is a historic bar located in the beautiful Willard hotel and I wish I enjoyed it more than I did. The bar experience was nothing too special, the service both times were especially slow and when it gets crowded, it can feel so compact. The drinks were okay, my friend got a martini that was pretty standard and I got a mocktail that didn't blow me away. In terms of food, my best recommendation would be to get the mussels. They are abundant for what you're getting and the presentation is great. We got the garlic butter version which were soaked in butter. I also tried the lobster roll which was a little fishy and was carried by the avocado in it.

I wish I could say I had a better time the other night at this beautiful, historic bar. Unfortunately, the service was pretty bad. We sat at a table off the main bar, and we somehow had five different servers who all had no idea what the others were doing. We were repeatedly asked if we had ordered, if we were waiting on anything, or if we needed help. For such a nice bar, it was strange that they had such inconsistent and inefficient service. Luckily the food was delicious. The coconut curry mussels were innovative and delicious, and the chicken dish was cooked beautifully. It's also impossible to write about anything in the Willard without mentioning the expansive history of the hotel and its bar. I would try the Round Robin Bar another time, but probably just for drinks and I would keep my expectations low.

Atmosphere is beautiful and unique. And the history here is the reason I wanted to come here. Bar staff was super friendly and drinks were delicious. I got the mint julep and really liked the sugared mint garnish. The person I went with had some coffee drink, and the bartender hadn't made that drink for a while. Well he did a great job and my mother in law was empressed.

Stepping into the Round Robin Bar in DC feels like stepping into history itself, as this iconic establishment holds the distinction of being the oldest bar in the city. After a long conference day, my friends and I sought refuge in its storied walls, eager to unwind with a taste of tradition. As we settled in for mint juleps and light bites, it became clear why the Round Robin Bar has stood the test of time. Our waiter, a delightful Cuban gentleman, epitomized hospitality, even treating our group to complimentary shots--a gesture that exemplified the bar's commitment to exceptional service. Savoring our expertly crafted mint juleps, it was evident why this iconic cocktail is the bar's claim to fame. Each sip was a revelation, perfectly balanced and brimming with flavor--an experience that left a lasting impression. Amidst the convivial atmosphere, we found ourselves lost in time, enchanted by the charm of the Round Robin Bar. The truffle fries, seemingly endless, and the charcuterie board, a grown-up version of a lunchable, kept us fueled as we reveled in the ambiance. And what ambiance it was. The Round Robin Bar, nestled within an incredible hotel, exuded elegance and sophistication, with its beautifully decorated interior serving as the perfect backdrop for our evening of indulgence. As we reluctantly bid farewell to this historic gem, I couldn't help but wish that the Round Robin Bar graced the streets of my hometown of Miami. But until then, I'll cherish the memories of our time spent in this timeless establishment, eagerly anticipating our next rendezvous with history.

We went for the ambiance and mint juleps.... What a cool Bar! To think all the people they credit have done things here is amazing!! Songs, stories, speeches... Henry Clay introduced the mint julep so of course that was what we ordered... 26/drink kept us in check LOL...but they were tasty! Crushed ice, smooth bourbon and mint - yum! Service was meh, but I can overlook for everything else! Highly recommend this as a quick stop on the DC mall tour!!

I stopped by the Round Robin Bar after having afternoon tea at Peacock Alley. The bar was crowded around 5:30pm. Seating is extremely limited. The space is small but cozy. My friends and I waited around 15 minutes for a table to clear. The drinks tasted good. The food was not so tasty. I ordered the crab cake roll with fries. They didn't have sweet potato fries, but offered to make me truffled fries using truffle oil. I was hoping the crab cake roll would be made like a lobster roll, but it wasn't. The crab meat was not seasoned and it was a cold roll. I didn't like it. I took half of the roll home to remix it. When we getting ready to leave, a lady asked if she could sit at our table to hold space for her friends. We didn't mind. The waitress came over and asked if she was with our group because someone else was waiting on the table. I felt bad for the lady because no one greeted us or assisted us with finding seats. It was odd that a group of guys were already promised the table.

First time at the Round Robin Bar and it did not disappoint. After starting with the cheese board, we had a crab roll, French Onion Soup and a crab cake. The crab roll was excellent and overloaded with crab meat. The bottom of the roll was lined with slices of avocado. Was truly fantastic. My wife really enjoyed the French onion soup and the crab cake. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful. Can't wait to return. Great spot to hit if pre show if your heading to the National Theatre.

Stunning atmosphere and nice menu options. I stuck with the classics crab roll and Manhattan and was not disappointed. If they can create a combination cheese and charcuterie board that would be amazing.

Bucket list visit to the Round Robin on a visit Washington DC- COMPLETE. Located in the historic Willard hotel, every president since 1850 has been there. The hotel is gorgeous, the bar is exactly like I imagined it but a bit smaller. When you go in, there's really only room for a maybe 12 people around the bar. And they've got a few tables tightly squeezed in around and then there are more tables leading out into the lobby. We got lucky and scored two seats at the bar. Now the next part of that bucket list to check off - the Mint Julep was actually invented in this bar so obviously that's what I got. The drink was expertly made and even served over crushed ice, just like I was hoping it would be. My fiancé got a really tasty Mezcal cocktail. We were peckish but had dinner plans after so I placed an order for French Fries that took a really long time to come and we're on the cold side when they arrived. No way was I asking for a fresh order as long as the first ones took! The aïoli sauce that came with it was obviously housemaid and really good. All in all, we enjoyed our visit and it was pretty much exactly what I was expecting. It is on the pricey side, but hey, you're literally a block from the White House so that's just kind of the way it is there. The two drinks and the order of french fries ended up being $67 when it was all said and done. When we left the bar, we took a walk through the hotel lobby and got to read a little of the history- fascinating and beautiful place! I mean, how cool is it to know that I just had drinks where Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass used to meet??? They did a really good job of restoring the hotel after it got run down in the late 1960s.

Such fun going to the Round Robin bar, a historic bar in The Willard hotel in DC. There was a lively crowd yet we found a table by the window that perfect. It's a small round shaped bar. We ordered cocktails but not their signature drink the Mint Julep. We also ordered dinner off the limited bar menu. I had the Jumbo Lump Crab Roll withMaryland Crab Meat, Avocado Puree, Tarragon, Aurora Sauce and my husband ordered a hamburger that was a little rare for him (he ordered medium well). My sandwich was good but not a lot of favor. The fun was just being in the bar watching all the action!

Went to Round Robin Bar last night and was very disappointed. Really only went there for a cocktail but unfortunately we were never served. I would say the service was below average. It seemed as though they didn't want our business. We had to go to the bar to have someone take our order and even then that was a difficult task for them. We finally had the opportunity to order and we waited about 25 min to receive our drinks before we decided to leave the establishment. Besides, not being served the ambiance was very nice. Aesthetically pleasing for sure. It gave a 1960's old saloon vibes which I loved. I wish I could've tried their drinks.

To give this any less than 5 Stars is unamerican. To sit in this room means sipping an extremely high quality cocktail where the likes of Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, Ulysses S Grant, and Nathaniel Hawthorne shared a toast on a semi regular occasion. Whether you care to admit it or not, if you're reading this, your life was shaped by decisions made in that very room. I had an in-house aged old fashioned and it was exquisite. They are known for their mint julips and my colleague order some he liked very much. Great staff. Excellent service. Prices are outrageous for the quality but expect to pay $25+. Will be back. To enter, pass through the main lobby. Literally the place the term "lobbying" was invented. It's open to the public. Best to wear a collared shirt/business casual but not required.. you'll just feel out of place.

This is a small bar but when we went one evening we found a table with two chairs available even though it was busy. We ordered the famous mint julep which was pretty strong but at $22 it should be. The bartenders are very attentive and won't let you sit there waiting around to be served.

Beautiful bar, music was perfect level. Hubby ordered the mint julep which they're known for and I had a mocktail, Spicy Panoma. It was bit spicier than I anticipated but manageable. A bit small, but luckily we were able to find a table in the corner booth under their portraits section. Nice atmosphere, bartenders were quick to take order as well.

This old historical circa 1816 Willard hotel is some thing definitely worth checking out and experiencing. The Kentucky statesman Henry Clay invented the mint julep here at the round robin bar. There's a ton of history in this old hotel. The service was great in the Round Robin bar, and they make really good old fashions

It is a rather small establishment inside hotel. 1. Drinks - they do look cool on the outside starting with naming. They have cocktails named after presidents. However, they All taste horrible. I cannot recommend any of their drinks. Lemon in everything and does not even go well with the ingredients! Not for me at least. 2. Food - well we didn't eat full meal, but snacks and charcuterie board, which were amazingly good. They have hot and fresh walnut-raisin-bread, which is out of this world good! Highly recommend this. 3. Bathroom - is sooo far! Many of us got lost trying to find it and it is actually inside the cafe in the building, but not for this bar. There are better bars. Maybe get a beer or wine as their mixed drinks are bad and but get their amazing cheese board.

This is a must go to place while in DC! Great service. Great drinks, food and desserts. For 2 we rang up a $200 tab for a memorable experience!

Unfortunately this establishment was disappointing on so many levels. The hostess wasn't welcoming. Then it took our waiter 10 minutes to take our order (just for drinks!) He came back 10 minutes later with the wrong drink and then spilled it all over us, including broken glass. There was no effort on the part of the staff to make up for this... no one came over to check on us or apologize. We eventually just left without getting anything else. We will not be trying this "dc establishment" again.

July 4th. Hot after watching July 4th parade. This is located a couple of blocks from the White House and being in a large hotel is a little forbidding. Into the lobby ( where the term lobbying came from apparently?) and hard right into a pocky round bar dripping with history. As instructed ordered mint Julio. First class with sugar on the big mint leaf. Gin and tonic to follow. Supposedly one of the oldest bars in DC. And on our visit not over crowded and a great place to cool and relax. I was told afterwards by a local they have a roof bar. Maybe next time?

A little crowded, but we were able to find a table fairly quickly with no reservation. The drinks were good and it was quiet enough to hold a conversation

While waiting for some friends who were staying at the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC, I decided to check out the bar on the premises. An absolutely stunning and ancient watering hole. There was nothing remarkable about the drink. I drank my drink as quickly as possible and ran, because the bartender didn't seem particularly delighted to be working :(

(Always grade against type) Small. But...I don't care when you go in, if you don't want to talk to everyone I'm there, just go home and watch Greys Anatomy. Filled with great people all the time and the staff? Forget about it. Top top notch. They know and have seen some stuff. Drinks are great, foods amazing, and the history? Well...let me tell you...I'm 1923...

The quintessential DC cocktail bar experience. Mint juleps on Derby Day were perfection. Bourbon sour was top notch, as well.

The ambiance is really 10/10, we definitely enjoyed ourselves in a shmancy, historic hotel setting. However, I wasn't a huge fan of the drinks or the bar service. The bartender who helped us seemed irritated and palpably unfriendly. Just trying to order drinks bruh! Some of the drinks themselves were underwhelming given the price. I had a Manhattan with Four Roses bourbon and the Four Roses did most of the leg work, and the mixture was over-watery. We also had a Moscow mule, a lemon drop martini and a mint julep in the group. Most people enjoyed their drinks, but, personally, I've had better. Overall, would recommend as a cool place for cocktails near the national mall, but nothing to write home about.

Just off the lobby of the Willard Hotel is the Round Bar. My wife and I grabbed a stool at the namesake round bar for a little bite to eat and a drink. There were perhaps a dozen folks like us in here in a Saturday afternoon. Service was spot on and we were quickly given glasses of water while making our selections. I ordered a Flying Dog IPA from their short list of half a dozen beers and my wife selected a glass of champagne from among three choices. To tide us over until dinner, we ordered the beef sliders (two per order). The sliders ended up hitting the spot. The warm bun complemented the chilled beef and blue cheese. Depending upon how hungry you are you might need two of these. The bar room was pleasant with a quiet atmosphere. We enjoyed checking out the drawings of famous hotel guests on the walls. All in all a nice respite.

Two words: Jim Hewes. The iconic bartender who has worked at the Round Robin for over 30 years is a legend of Washington and cocktail culture. He's a great bartender, cool guy, extremely smart, and worth the visit when you're day drinking in DC. Make your first drink ever a mint julep and then let him craft you his creations on a whim. He also teaches a cool monthly class about cocktails and history. I wish I lived in DC still so I could attend.

Located on the ground floor of the Willard Intercontinental hotel, I expected more. Just one block from the white house, lots of politicians came here since 1850 is what I was told. Bar is so small, it was packed with so many people on Saturday night. Bartender wasn't as friendly as what I hoped. Was it because I wasn't dressed properly? I came in with leggings, running shoes, and casual cashmere sweater. Most others were in suits and dress. I tried their signature drink, the henry clay mint julep. The drink was strong, mean really strong but lacked in wow factor. As I walked out of the bar, they were hosting some parties and women were in formal dress. Perhaps I came in at the busiest time at night.

It's an awesome place, good food and drinks, and really nice atmosphere. Highly recommend.

I stopped by this bar for the first time on Valentine's Day with one of my girlfriends. It was our second or third stop of the evening and we were in the midst of painting the town red. It was pretty packed for a Thursday night and barely any room to sit at the bar. My friend preferred to sit at a table instead of the bar and the staff were very accommodating in helping us relocate from the bar to a table. It's a cute little bar. Some people were dressed in cocktail dresses, others were dressed in their work clothes (HH remnants, I suppose). The crowd was mostly middle-aged folks with a few millennials sprinkled in. I think this ended up not being the move so we got a drink and left, but it was very cute. I do remember getting ceviche and loving the edible spoons. That was definitely a nice touch. The ceviche itself was okay but I prefer my ceviche to be less saucy and more tangy. All in all, I may waltz back in here one day. We'll see!

What a bar. You can just sense the history that these walls have probably witnessed. Upscale, but not pompous. Great cocktails and an excellent place to sit down and enjoy your surroundings. This is a place for a calm drink. If you're looking for a exuberant atmosphere this is not the place.

I am such a sucker for historical bars and Round Robin Bar is no exception! The bar is stunning! This masculine lounge is decorated with a large, round-shaped bar in the center of the room, dark leather seating, and dark wood trimmings. The walls are painted green and decorated with framed pictures of the bar's famous patrons. Round Robin Bar is located in the Willard InterContinental hotel in Washington DC, just two blocks east of the White House. Known for their signature Southern-style mint julips made with bourbon, Round Robin Bar pairs cocktails with history. Dating back to 1850, almost every president since Zachary Taylor (12th president of the U.S.) has visited the Round Robin Bar. Mark Twain and Walt Whitman were also regulars of this legendary bar. My husband, mother-in-law, and I visited on a Friday afternoon so we had the bar mostly to ourselves. (It's 5 o'clock somewhere!) My husband ordered the classic mint julep, my MIL ordered the Pink Lemonade cocktail recommended by our bartender, and I ordered a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. We tried each other's cocktails and agreed that all of the drinks were terrific! The bar serves a selection of appetizers so we split the angus burger sliders, chicken quesadilla, and the skewered reuben panini. The sliders were dry and the quesadilla was bland, but the reuben panini was amazing! I'm not docking the bar any stars for the food because we were here for the cocktails and the amazing atmosphere, not the food. Our bartender was very friendly and agreed to take pictures of us at the bar when she wasn't busy mixing cocktails. Next time I visit DC I am 100% stopping by Round Robin Bar for cocktails and a reuben panini!

Enjoyed a glass of wine and a hummus platter with a friend enjoyed our time service was attentive love the history of the place.

I don't know what the hell happened to this place!! It used to be my favorite bar in DC. It has gone very downhill since the last visit, which was only over the summer. The mint Julip is their signature drink ... one or two of these and you'd be flying high. (At $18 each ... they better pack a punch!) However, after drinking these for almost 10 years here, I noticed they were being made different now. Instead of a pint glass with muddled mint and sugar and Makers Mark bourbon, and some soda water, they are now placed into a glass goblet and made with bourbon, mint and sugar ... no soda water. So each drink has 2 ounces of bourbon ... measured with a silver jigger. (They never used to measure with an instrument which was great for those of us with a good tolerance ... now you need 2 of them to feel anything.) Without the splash of soda they take about 4 minutes to drink because it's basically like drinking 2 shots of bourbon with sugar through a straw. They taste good, but it's not something you can sip on which is the idea of a julep. Beyond that, the bar is a LOT more crowded, especially during the weekends. As a round room with very little space, it gets hot in there and you'll find yourself removing layers and feeling a bit like a sauna. The customers here are weird. It's for the most part rich people ... but many of them are coming from weddings in the hotel. One girl had her shoes off and her bare feet stretched across her friend's legs on the stool. A bevy of 20 year olds ordered shots at the end of the bar. What the whaaaaaat? Is this the Jersey Shore or an Intercontinental Bar? Maybe the weekdays would be the day to come to avoid the ratchet wedding crowds. (One girl was dancing and grinding on two guys on the side of the bar ... the odd thing is there is no music playing here.) I will say this ... the menu kind of sucks if you want their little bar snack style foods ... mini-lamb chops and sliders. However, they make one of THE BEST cheeseburgers you'll have. Seriously, it looked terrible but it was so good! It's not on the menu but if you ask, they'll make you one with shoestring fries. (for $22 ... but still.) Overall, this bar is quite an experience ... I ran into George Clooney here once or twice. Lots of congressmen and senators and oily lobbyists. However, lately it seems to attract more desperate housewife types than it does powerbrokers. Intercontinental is owned by the same company who owns Holiday Inn ... perhaps the crowd follows the brand? Give it a try if you want a nice drink and a classy atmosphere but it has changed quite a bit since I started coming here.

Went there for a drink at the beginning of the evening and then the end. It is Abrams old place with a good selection of drinks and some not so typical bar food items. We had some oysters and prosciutto wrapped figs. Both were good although the pork was a little intense. All god though. I also paid and forgot my credit card. The security manager was super nice and called me back when he found it. Hence going back end of day.

A small, very nice, upscale bar with a large selection of Scotch whisky and other high-end liquors. It's quaint and cozy but can get quite busy during peak hours. It's also located within the Willard hotel which is nicely decorated for the holidays. The service is friendly and attentive but can be slower when the bar is full. I'd highly recommend a stop here if you're dressed nicely and have some "walking around"money that needs spending.

A Washington Classic! Simply wonderful place for drinks after a day in DC! Great spot!

There are so many reviews about this Historic bar that are all spot on. Not much more to add, except to say that anytime I visit DC, I always make it a point to stop in. There is just something about stepping into this bar...the ambiance, the service and iconic history, love it.

Absolutely beautiful and historical bar, but one of the bartenders (redacting name out of respect) was incredibly rude and slightly misogynistic to me. He didn't want to provide me a second drink to take to my friend as she needed to get it herself, which was fine and understandable. However, the manner in which he berated me for even asking and then treated me with disdain and disrespect while I was purchasing a $25 drink (& still tipped him) was entirely unprofessional. I don't often write reviews, but am writing this in the hopes that he will see this and hopefully become more hospitable to future visitors of this beautiful bar.

This is the big wig political bar where people come to spends tons on money on misally unimpressive drinks. It's cute. As the name insinuates, it is a round bar. If you're into people watching then this is a prime time site to see. I really loved people watching here. We came here for a drink on a whim last Saturday evening, and the crowd consisted of a Nigerian themed wedding party, and seeing everyone dressed in traditional Nigerian wedding attire was really cool. Then, you had a guy who had just finished giving a DC ghost tour dressed in colonial era attire drunk out of his mind and everyone knew he was intoxicated too. Now, for why this place isn't hitting a high star rating with me - - you're paying $15 for a watered down basic cocktail. Not even traditional, but basics. I wasn't impressed. I can go to POV for the same price for a mediocre drink and can at least have a view landscape of DC on a rooftop. No matter what though, Round Bar will have clientele that will pay the price and will keep coming here for their watered down basic cocktails. That's fine. If that's their standard, then just know what to expect when you come in here that you're not paying for the drinks... you're paying for the show, and what a show it is! I doubt that I will be running back anytime soon to have a beverage here, but the Willard is one of my favorite hotels in the district and that is not going to restrict me from wanting to come back time and again to enjoy it. The bar for certain doesn't define the hotel and vice versa.

Very cool traditional bar. It's rather small with perhaps eight tables and the circular bar that seats about thirty. A favorite haunt of government leaders for decades, the Round Robin Bar is a great place for a drink. Terrific service and reat cocktails. One of the iconic places you owe yourself to stop in.

This place is amazing and filled with historic events and people that have eaten and drank in the bar!! Dress up and be around political figures all the time- great drinks and good vibes

If you're a fan of great cocktails and classy ambiance I highly recommend stopping by here for a drink. I've been here on a few occasions with the most recent being yesterday. I love the Mint Julep here but the Manhattan is also worth a try if you like Bourbon that is aged in a Rum cask. Overall, the service and drinks here are great.

The hotel is an amazing looking hotel, however, the Round Robin Bar does not live up to it's reputation. The barrel aged house made drinks fell flat and for drinks that cost $22-$24, all three front liners were disappointing. The food felt like it wasn't made in-house but rather frozen items that were just reheated before it was served. The service was so slow that other customers left because they were not being served.

Felt like taking a step back in time. The atmosphere was spot on. The bartenders were amazing and so friendly.

Round Robin Bar in the Willard simply oozes elegance and sophistication. We liked it here a lot mostly because of the atmosphere. The clientele both times we were there were not tourists as expected, but upper crust regulars who treat this place as their neighborhood bar. The drinks were phenomenal, but you get what you pay for. That is, $16 if I recall correctly, for my seasonal Pumpkin Alexander (delicious!); hence, I don't think it will be our local watering hole. Still, for a special night out, I fully expect we will go back again and again. The bartenders were the most professional I think I've ever encountered, but no nonsense. Not very chatty--don't expect to cry in your beer to them about anything. They are there to do a job--make you a suburb cocktail--not be your therapist. The room is rather small, with a round bar (makes sense, right?) that takes up most of the space. There are a few tables surrounding the bar and tables lining the hallway leading to it. It is dark and cozy and always bustling it seems. Seats fill up quickly so it's a hit or miss whether you will actually be able to sit down anywhere. Consequently, I was a little perturbed that patrons at the bar were allowed to save seats for guests--especially when those guests showed up 30/40 minutes later. I think the bartenders or the manager should have allowed people waiting for a seat to sit! As an aside, I hear the Willard is decorated beautifully for the holidays, so certain stopping in for a Christmas cocktail would be worth the trip.

They are CLEARLY riding too high off of a name. Took forever to get service and the service was horrible at that. The drinks were even worse. The only reason I give it 2 stars instead of 1 is because of the beautiful setting. The drink reminded me of a bad college bar with how much ice they put in it. I don't need the drink to be anywhere near the top, so don't over fill the glass with ice. It looks cheap and stupid for probably anyone coming in to a place like this. In terms of the drink, I can't leave this review without making one thing really clear--if I order a manhattan, dont put a chemically composed cherry in it. I can, and have made a better maraschino cherry. Come on, your drinks are bad to start with, at least try to acquire some kind of dignity with a small addition like this. I will never be coming back here and I regret the time I wasted at a place like this.

As others have said, the Round Robin bar is overpriced, and the service is the same as you'd get at a Holiday Inn. That said, you come here for the gorgeous surroundings. As long as you know what your getting yourself into, you won't be disappointed. The spiced cider was actually pretty good as well.

The round robin bar is a D.C staple. Come here for the famous mint julep or just a really good glass of scotch. The bartender has worked there for 30 years so you're going to have a good experience. Don't come here looking for happy hour specials--the prices are relative to the quality.