Make sure you call when making a reservation to check if the space has been booked for a private event. I've reserved a table twice only to find out they had a private event and it was closed to the public when I arrived. No one cancelled my reservation or let me know. Poor experience overall
Michelle
We turned up and told us they did not have a table for us. Said tried to call but there were no missed calls and they could have cancelled the booking through the app. Very dissapointed.
Queen B
Crimson Whiskey Bar is such a cozy and stylish spot if you’re a whiskey lover or just looking for a great place to unwind. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a cool, intimate vibe that’s perfect for date nights or catching up with friends.
The whiskey selection is impressive—lots of unique options and knowledgeable bartenders who are happy to help you find something you’ll love. I tried a couple of their signature cocktails, and they were beautifully crafted and balanced.
The food menu is solid too, with tasty bar bites that pair really well with the drinks. Service was friendly and attentive, though it did take a little longer than I expected during a busy night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ryan Barrett
Spacious ground floor, nice rooftop bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicholas G
Great selection. Freddie and Jelena provided great service. They are the best bartenders we've ever had. They are amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tara D
First - this review is primarily of the Whiskey Bar on the bottom floor of the Motto (Hilton) hotel. It is marketed as a “speakeasy”, which implies dim lighting, relaxing and upscale vibe, maybe jazz music. It is well decorated and dim, but be prepared for a DJ with loud dance music (no dance floor). Not relaxing. Could be amazing with better music - save the dance party for the rooftop bar. Next, my husband ordered a bourbon from their extensive menu. $14. Bartender says sorry, we are out of that but here is something similar. Husband says sure. When he gets the bill, the bourbon substituted was $50. FYI, gratuity is automatic 20%. Connect the dots. Very shady. BUT, enter Candace, the new manager. She agreed that transparency in pricing, especially when substituting, is a must for good customer service and is refunding the charge. She was friendly, helpful and understanding. I have no doubt she is and will continue to be an asset to the bar that will add value and make this a truly great spot, whether you are a hotel guest or not. Thank you, Candace!
Nedra
Dropped in around 5pm as a party of two and made our way to the rooftop for drinks. Ordered a French 75 and Old Fashioned. The young male bartender made the French and a young, short female made the Old Fashioned. He poured the brut so fast, it bubbled over so much he poured some of it out and sat it on the counter. The glass was messy and half full. I asked was the brut going to replenished and he got smart with me and said he didn't poured it too fast. If you drink French 75's, you know it includes lemon juice which is acidic. Combined with brut when poured too fast it will just rush to the top. We went downstairs and sat in the area with the sofa. Mo was our server and he was AMAZING! He took excellent care of us. We ordered a bottle of brut, another old fashioned, oysters and a salad. We stayed for the live music and it was a satisfying experience! Again, this review and 5 stars is for the service we received from Mo and the team downstairs beginning at 6pm on June 14th.
Chris
Thanks for a great night! Totally forgot to check in at the meter D. desk. We ate at the bar.
carlosn593
This is a four venues dining experience. Featuring a cafe, a diner, a rooftop bar, and a subterranean wiskey bar, Crimson is a good choice if you are staying nearby. The real jewel is the wiskey bar downstairs. Great service and lots of wiskey options. The food was good too.
Devin
The good: food quality and drinks. The bad: dj BLASTING music ridiculously loud that you can't heart person next to you. Forgot one of our party's food TWICE (when we checked in after 40 minutes, they said they would rectify it but didn't), said they'd waive food cost after it was 90 minutes late and then didn't until one person forced the issue.
Never going back. Made a dinner reservation for 7pm...sat juts to be told we needed to go to the bar for service. 90% of the food items we ordered they were out of. Then to be told I can substitute a spirit on a cocktail was absolutely ridiculous. After waiting 15 min for the drinks we did order, we cancelled and left. Worst experience ever
Paul
We had a reservation for two - booth, standard seating - at 6 pm. The hostess told me that all they had was a high-top. Furthermore, at a high-top we wouldn't get a server to take our order - we've have to go to the bar to order food. I told her my reservation specified standard seating. However, she said that the reservation didn't specify the type - which is false. I can't say if the staff is incompetent or simply dishonest. I don't believe the service at Crimson Whiskey Bar is in line with other restaurants similarly priced. I suspect they too heavily on its proximity to the 7th Street entertainment district, perhaps using the ample availability of customers as justification to abuse the OpenTable service.
Emily
Service was not great. They are a restaurant near the arena, so they should be aware that they will have a rush before a show. They need more options for food since they ran out of the burger by 6:00.
Jim
Great drinks. Very helpful staff to help navigate through the whiskey list. Good selection of small and large plate bar food and the food was served fresh and hot. Very conveniently located across the street from Capital One Arena so this will be a good pre-game stop.
Valarie
I like ordering from the bar for food, and the service is fast. Perfect place before the CAPS game. Our bartender was friendly and made great drinks. We even chatted with security like we were regulars. We will be back
Make sure you call when making a reservation to check if the space has been booked for a private event. I've reserved a table twice only to find out they had a private event and it was closed to the public when I arrived. No one cancelled my reservation or let me know. Poor experience overall
We turned up and told us they did not have a table for us. Said tried to call but there were no missed calls and they could have cancelled the booking through the app. Very dissapointed.
Crimson Whiskey Bar is such a cozy and stylish spot if you’re a whiskey lover or just looking for a great place to unwind. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a cool, intimate vibe that’s perfect for date nights or catching up with friends.
The whiskey selection is impressive—lots of unique options and knowledgeable bartenders who are happy to help you find something you’ll love. I tried a couple of their signature cocktails, and they were beautifully crafted and balanced.
The food menu is solid too, with tasty bar bites that pair really well with the drinks. Service was friendly and attentive, though it did take a little longer than I expected during a busy night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Spacious ground floor, nice rooftop bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great selection. Freddie and Jelena provided great service. They are the best bartenders we've ever had. They are amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
First - this review is primarily of the Whiskey Bar on the bottom floor of the Motto (Hilton) hotel. It is marketed as a “speakeasy”, which implies dim lighting, relaxing and upscale vibe, maybe jazz music. It is well decorated and dim, but be prepared for a DJ with loud dance music (no dance floor). Not relaxing. Could be amazing with better music - save the dance party for the rooftop bar. Next, my husband ordered a bourbon from their extensive menu. $14. Bartender says sorry, we are out of that but here is something similar. Husband says sure. When he gets the bill, the bourbon substituted was $50. FYI, gratuity is automatic 20%. Connect the dots. Very shady. BUT, enter Candace, the new manager. She agreed that transparency in pricing, especially when substituting, is a must for good customer service and is refunding the charge. She was friendly, helpful and understanding. I have no doubt she is and will continue to be an asset to the bar that will add value and make this a truly great spot, whether you are a hotel guest or not. Thank you, Candace!
Dropped in around 5pm as a party of two and made our way to the rooftop for drinks. Ordered a French 75 and Old Fashioned. The young male bartender made the French and a young, short female made the Old Fashioned. He poured the brut so fast, it bubbled over so much he poured some of it out and sat it on the counter. The glass was messy and half full. I asked was the brut going to replenished and he got smart with me and said he didn't poured it too fast. If you drink French 75's, you know it includes lemon juice which is acidic. Combined with brut when poured too fast it will just rush to the top. We went downstairs and sat in the area with the sofa. Mo was our server and he was AMAZING! He took excellent care of us. We ordered a bottle of brut, another old fashioned, oysters and a salad. We stayed for the live music and it was a satisfying experience! Again, this review and 5 stars is for the service we received from Mo and the team downstairs beginning at 6pm on June 14th.
Thanks for a great night! Totally forgot to check in at the meter D. desk. We ate at the bar.
This is a four venues dining experience. Featuring a cafe, a diner, a rooftop bar, and a subterranean wiskey bar, Crimson is a good choice if you are staying nearby. The real jewel is the wiskey bar downstairs. Great service and lots of wiskey options. The food was good too.
The good: food quality and drinks. The bad: dj BLASTING music ridiculously loud that you can't heart person next to you. Forgot one of our party's food TWICE (when we checked in after 40 minutes, they said they would rectify it but didn't), said they'd waive food cost after it was 90 minutes late and then didn't until one person forced the issue.
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Never going back. Made a dinner reservation for 7pm...sat juts to be told we needed to go to the bar for service. 90% of the food items we ordered they were out of. Then to be told I can substitute a spirit on a cocktail was absolutely ridiculous. After waiting 15 min for the drinks we did order, we cancelled and left. Worst experience ever
We had a reservation for two - booth, standard seating - at 6 pm. The hostess told me that all they had was a high-top. Furthermore, at a high-top we wouldn't get a server to take our order - we've have to go to the bar to order food. I told her my reservation specified standard seating. However, she said that the reservation didn't specify the type - which is false. I can't say if the staff is incompetent or simply dishonest. I don't believe the service at Crimson Whiskey Bar is in line with other restaurants similarly priced. I suspect they too heavily on its proximity to the 7th Street entertainment district, perhaps using the ample availability of customers as justification to abuse the OpenTable service.
Service was not great. They are a restaurant near the arena, so they should be aware that they will have a rush before a show. They need more options for food since they ran out of the burger by 6:00.
Great drinks. Very helpful staff to help navigate through the whiskey list. Good selection of small and large plate bar food and the food was served fresh and hot. Very conveniently located across the street from Capital One Arena so this will be a good pre-game stop.
I like ordering from the bar for food, and the service is fast. Perfect place before the CAPS game. Our bartender was friendly and made great drinks. We even chatted with security like we were regulars. We will be back
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