It’s a cute small dive bar, they have some nice affordable cocktails, very chill.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tim Busekrus
Went here for the first time last night and didn’t have a great experience…-Way too many bodies (difficult to even walk a few steps forward)-Cocktails were awful—the rum and coke I got was undrinkable and tasted like rubbing alcohol-The DJ only played two artists the whole night-The bartender messed up my order (charging me double for drinks) and got aggressive when I asked for a refund-The pool table is in the midst of the dance floor and you are constantly being hit with the pool sticksCool concept for a bar but between the music, low quality cocktails & amount of people allowed in, I wouldn’t recommend it.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Jacob Greenstein
Black Whiskey is an incredible whiskey bar for both enthusiasts and newcomers. Anthony, the bar manager, is kind and well-informed about whiskey.For whiskey hobbyists, you are not going to find a better deal on whiskey. All pours are min 2 oz (plus a tad extra). The prices are rare whiskey are highly competitive. BTAC pours at $50. New releases everywhere at reasonable prices. This is the perfect place to try before you buy, or just to try bottles that you may never have the chance to buy at MSRP.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mustafa Al Khalidi
Discrimination at its finest, if you’re not white you’re welcomed there.
K L
Nice whiskey bar.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
MARO Communications
They have completely poorly educated staff, they don't know how to serve customers. The last time I ordered a drink and the bartender made a mistake and his response was to kick me and my friends out of the place in a very rude way. Finally I calmly go to the good-for-nothing supervisor or whoever is guarding the entrance to explain and he was even ruder. I do not recommend it.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Nuclear Engineer
Located on the second floor of a building you might miss Black Whiskey walking by. But you're well rewarded if you take time to walk up the stairs.Inside is a large, open space with a pool table on one side and a well stocked bar on the other. The bartenders are friendly in a rough about the edges way. The bar offers pizza - which I'm pretty sure are frozen - but are cooked in a convection oven and come out surprisingly tasty.Perfect place to hang out with friends or after work.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brittany V.
This place is a dive bar, but what made it a great dive bar was the service and attention Anthony paid to us. We rolled in and wanted to get some holiday drinks, since they were hosting the sippin' Santa pop-up. Drinks were good, not too sweet and sugary, which I made anthony promise me the drink wasn't. I adored the music that was playing and sung along to each song. Mix of rock/alternative/ska from the 90s through the late 00s. I was digging it so much that I asked Anthony what playlist this was and turns out it was his! He was kind enough to share it with me and now I've been passing it along to all my friends. This review is turning into more of a music review than a bar review, but I just wanted to say thank you Anthony! You have a great ear and your playlist just puts me in such a better mood. Can't wait to come back and visit again!
Andrew G
The tall skinny bartender stole my money. I ordered a beer that cost $8 and paid $50. He gave me change for a $20. He stole $30. Shame on you establishment!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Maya Rioux
Black Whiskey is a true dive bar establishment surviving on 14th street. An amazing selection of whiskeys/bourbon/scotch and the like, plus great speciality cocktails - definitely try the District Sour! DJs on the weekends & a pool table to match whatever you're in the mood for - as long as it's a no-fuss, good-damn-time!
Loved the DJ and vibes. If it wasn't for my friend I would have never known of this place for night life. Especially since I don't live in DC. They had reasonably priced drinks.. which my friend got me :)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Maya Lansky
My first time visiting black whiskey I had the worst experience ever. The bartender/ owner Mark was extremely drunk and put a broken glass to his neck after taking a shot with a patron. I made a harmless comment stating “ Don’t do it they really need you here.” He asked me to repeat myself so I did and then proceeded to YELL at the top of his lungs at me. I then tried to wait for the next bartender because of course I did not want to give him my money. The other bartender was extremely busy and couldn’t get to me. Mark then came over and asked what I would like. I told Mark I wanted 2 rail whiskey shots with a large rocks. I handed him $40 not knowing the price. He then gave me my drinks and did not return my change. I stood there waiting for awhile for him to acknowledge me and he never came back and he continued to over look me. I tried to grab his attention and he continued to ignore me. I asked one of the patrons to go grab my friend and she came over and he ignored her as well. She went to grab another patron a guy and he tried to get the guy to give me my money back and he still refused and tried to force me to get another round of drinks instead. I told him I was not interested and I would like my money back. He then proceeded to ignore me again. I walked away and a patron chased me down and gave me $20 out of his pocket. This guy seems to be very racist and has no respect for his patrons. I do not recommend anyone go here at all. STOP SUPPORTING BLACK WHISKEY UNTIL THEY GET RID OF MARK. He had no right to treat me that way at all and he stole my money. How can you run a business that way. I will never return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Maya L.
My first time visiting black whiskey I had the worst experience ever. The bartender/ owner Mark was extremely drunk and put a broken glass to his neck after taking a shot with a patron. I made a harmless comment stating " Don't do it they really need you here." He asked me to repeat myself so I did and then proceeded to YELL at the top of his lungs at me. I then tried to wait for the next bartender because of course I did not want to give him my money. The other bartender was extremely busy and couldn't get to me. Mark then came over and asked what I would like. I told Mark I wanted 2 rail whiskey shots with a large rocks. I handed him $40 not knowing the price. He then gave me my drinks and did not return my change. I stood there waiting for awhile for him to acknowledge me and he never came back and he continued to over look me. I tried to grab his attention and he continued to ignore me. I asked one of the patrons to go grab my friend and she came over and he ignored her as well. She went to grab another patron a guy and he tried to get the guy to give me my money back and he still refused and tried to force me to get another round of drinks instead. I told him I was not interested and I would like my money back. He then proceeded to ignore me again. I walked away and a patron chased me down and gave me $20 out of his pocket. This guy seems to be very racist and has no respect for his patrons. I do not recommend anyone go here at all. STOP SUPPORTING BLACK WHISKEY UNTIL THEY GET RID OF MARK. He had no right to treat me that way at all and he stole my money. How can you run a business that way. I will never return.
Elise Dixon
A very rude staff member claiming to be the owner threw me and my friends out for not continuing to buy drinks. He shoved my friend as he forced her to leave and seemed irrationally angry with our group, who had only been dancing to ourselves. Do not come here.I also encourage customers to read the other one-star reviews reporting similar poor experiences with the staff going back years.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Paige Hatloy
Blonde worker was so rude, I was dancing with my friends and he didn’t like that we weren’t actively drinking, so he told us to get out. He grabbed and pushed my friend very aggressively. Don’t come here unless you want to get assaulted.
It’s a cute small dive bar, they have some nice affordable cocktails, very chill.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Went here for the first time last night and didn’t have a great experience…-Way too many bodies (difficult to even walk a few steps forward)-Cocktails were awful—the rum and coke I got was undrinkable and tasted like rubbing alcohol-The DJ only played two artists the whole night-The bartender messed up my order (charging me double for drinks) and got aggressive when I asked for a refund-The pool table is in the midst of the dance floor and you are constantly being hit with the pool sticksCool concept for a bar but between the music, low quality cocktails & amount of people allowed in, I wouldn’t recommend it.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Black Whiskey is an incredible whiskey bar for both enthusiasts and newcomers. Anthony, the bar manager, is kind and well-informed about whiskey.For whiskey hobbyists, you are not going to find a better deal on whiskey. All pours are min 2 oz (plus a tad extra). The prices are rare whiskey are highly competitive. BTAC pours at $50. New releases everywhere at reasonable prices. This is the perfect place to try before you buy, or just to try bottles that you may never have the chance to buy at MSRP.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Discrimination at its finest, if you’re not white you’re welcomed there.
Nice whiskey bar.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
They have completely poorly educated staff, they don't know how to serve customers. The last time I ordered a drink and the bartender made a mistake and his response was to kick me and my friends out of the place in a very rude way. Finally I calmly go to the good-for-nothing supervisor or whoever is guarding the entrance to explain and he was even ruder. I do not recommend it.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Located on the second floor of a building you might miss Black Whiskey walking by. But you're well rewarded if you take time to walk up the stairs.Inside is a large, open space with a pool table on one side and a well stocked bar on the other. The bartenders are friendly in a rough about the edges way. The bar offers pizza - which I'm pretty sure are frozen - but are cooked in a convection oven and come out surprisingly tasty.Perfect place to hang out with friends or after work.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a dive bar, but what made it a great dive bar was the service and attention Anthony paid to us. We rolled in and wanted to get some holiday drinks, since they were hosting the sippin' Santa pop-up. Drinks were good, not too sweet and sugary, which I made anthony promise me the drink wasn't. I adored the music that was playing and sung along to each song. Mix of rock/alternative/ska from the 90s through the late 00s. I was digging it so much that I asked Anthony what playlist this was and turns out it was his! He was kind enough to share it with me and now I've been passing it along to all my friends. This review is turning into more of a music review than a bar review, but I just wanted to say thank you Anthony! You have a great ear and your playlist just puts me in such a better mood. Can't wait to come back and visit again!
The tall skinny bartender stole my money. I ordered a beer that cost $8 and paid $50. He gave me change for a $20. He stole $30. Shame on you establishment!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Black Whiskey is a true dive bar establishment surviving on 14th street. An amazing selection of whiskeys/bourbon/scotch and the like, plus great speciality cocktails - definitely try the District Sour! DJs on the weekends & a pool table to match whatever you're in the mood for - as long as it's a no-fuss, good-damn-time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizzas
Restaurantji Recommends
Loved the DJ and vibes. If it wasn't for my friend I would have never known of this place for night life. Especially since I don't live in DC. They had reasonably priced drinks.. which my friend got me :)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
My first time visiting black whiskey I had the worst experience ever. The bartender/ owner Mark was extremely drunk and put a broken glass to his neck after taking a shot with a patron. I made a harmless comment stating “ Don’t do it they really need you here.” He asked me to repeat myself so I did and then proceeded to YELL at the top of his lungs at me. I then tried to wait for the next bartender because of course I did not want to give him my money. The other bartender was extremely busy and couldn’t get to me. Mark then came over and asked what I would like. I told Mark I wanted 2 rail whiskey shots with a large rocks. I handed him $40 not knowing the price. He then gave me my drinks and did not return my change. I stood there waiting for awhile for him to acknowledge me and he never came back and he continued to over look me. I tried to grab his attention and he continued to ignore me. I asked one of the patrons to go grab my friend and she came over and he ignored her as well. She went to grab another patron a guy and he tried to get the guy to give me my money back and he still refused and tried to force me to get another round of drinks instead. I told him I was not interested and I would like my money back. He then proceeded to ignore me again. I walked away and a patron chased me down and gave me $20 out of his pocket. This guy seems to be very racist and has no respect for his patrons. I do not recommend anyone go here at all. STOP SUPPORTING BLACK WHISKEY UNTIL THEY GET RID OF MARK. He had no right to treat me that way at all and he stole my money. How can you run a business that way. I will never return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
My first time visiting black whiskey I had the worst experience ever. The bartender/ owner Mark was extremely drunk and put a broken glass to his neck after taking a shot with a patron. I made a harmless comment stating " Don't do it they really need you here." He asked me to repeat myself so I did and then proceeded to YELL at the top of his lungs at me. I then tried to wait for the next bartender because of course I did not want to give him my money. The other bartender was extremely busy and couldn't get to me. Mark then came over and asked what I would like. I told Mark I wanted 2 rail whiskey shots with a large rocks. I handed him $40 not knowing the price. He then gave me my drinks and did not return my change. I stood there waiting for awhile for him to acknowledge me and he never came back and he continued to over look me. I tried to grab his attention and he continued to ignore me. I asked one of the patrons to go grab my friend and she came over and he ignored her as well. She went to grab another patron a guy and he tried to get the guy to give me my money back and he still refused and tried to force me to get another round of drinks instead. I told him I was not interested and I would like my money back. He then proceeded to ignore me again. I walked away and a patron chased me down and gave me $20 out of his pocket. This guy seems to be very racist and has no respect for his patrons. I do not recommend anyone go here at all. STOP SUPPORTING BLACK WHISKEY UNTIL THEY GET RID OF MARK. He had no right to treat me that way at all and he stole my money. How can you run a business that way. I will never return.
A very rude staff member claiming to be the owner threw me and my friends out for not continuing to buy drinks. He shoved my friend as he forced her to leave and seemed irrationally angry with our group, who had only been dancing to ourselves. Do not come here.I also encourage customers to read the other one-star reviews reporting similar poor experiences with the staff going back years.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Blonde worker was so rude, I was dancing with my friends and he didn’t like that we weren’t actively drinking, so he told us to get out. He grabbed and pushed my friend very aggressively. Don’t come here unless you want to get assaulted.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1