I recently visited Denson Liquor Bar, and it was an unforgettable experience! The cocktails were expertly crafted, and the food menu offered a perfect blend of bold flavors, making it a great spot for both casual dining and special nights out.
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I’m just here to tell you guys that this bar is not inside Shakespeare Theatre Company like Google says. Walk around the corner and go down the stairs with the black railing.
Paul Schneider
A cool speak easy near Capital One Arena. You have to enter down a side stairwell. There is bar seating and table seating. Drinks are good, staff is friendly, and service is a bit slower than I would’ve preferred. Would recommend for a date or a drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie and Cheese Board
Brett Glendenning
Been coming to this spot for awhile and the atmosphere and service have always been top notch. Friendly bar staff, quality drinks, and a chill, classy vibe have made this my go-to bar even though I live across the river. Some recent, one-star reviews have panned the place on the basis of some bold accusations, which are patently untrue: As a patron who was at the bar that night, this group was completely out of pocket and out of line, antagonizing bar staff out of nowhere as instigators before leaving in a huff when their abhorrent behavior wasn't tolerated. Staff are a class act, and I will be back again and again. If you're looking for a quiet, upscale bar to make your regular hang, look no further. Denson Liquor Bar is the place for you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie and Cheese Board
Victoria Susmel
Drinks are ok. The place is great. Disappointed by the delay of the service.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
Seldon Thomas
Cocktails like the ones Lavelle makes really speak for themselves, but low and behold the ambiance, presentation, conversation, and service are stellar as well. Absolutely worth traveling for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cedric Paul
Awful experience. Poor service. Subpar pricey cocktails. A woman on staff at this bar was spewing racially charged remarks against people who don’t speak “American.” This for obvious reasons upset customers at the bar, resulting in the server, yelling and insulting patrons at the bar. Managers laughed and otherwise could not be bothered choosing to drink at the bar rather than attempt to de-escalate the situation. Will not be returning. They’re plenty of other places to spend your money that are not bystanders in the face of bigotry.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Meagan Manahan
Wish I could give zero stars. Went with a group of friends & got verbally berated by an off-the-clock employee spewing hate rhetoric & absolutely unacceptable racist remarks. None of the staff members intervened, the manager stood by watching. We emailed the owner who doubled down on his employees’ behaviors & gaslit us with an incorrect re-telling of the evening’s events. Truly appalling & despicable behavior all-around.
We wrote an email stating an employee racist comment against foreigners and they didn't take accountability for their action but instead gaslight and accepted the young lady behavior. As a paying customer, they should've removed her from the bar. Instead, they laughed and continued service. This is an establishment that should tend all people and not speak poorly on people who are different. We will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Colt Galeria
Amazing cocktails and bar selection
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
anthony perreault
As a tourist that wanted a classy and "fancy" bar experience in downtown Washington dc i was not disappointed. The drinks were amazing and the ambiance was on point. Overall its a nice cocktail bar and the staff is very friendly. The drinks were not cheap but but its quality.Next time I'm in DC i will for sure come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leonard Tyson
Had the Aztec orchard. Great drink, love the smoke and the frangelico
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Deviled Egg
WizManBallin
This is a really nice tuck away bar deep in the heart of Chinatown. The oversized entry doors, the tight, art deco, warm, nostalgic environment is definitely worth checking out! They have one of the nicest whiskey menus I've seen in a while so check it out solo or with a nice group of friends!👍
I recently visited Denson Liquor Bar, and it was an unforgettable experience! The cocktails were expertly crafted, and the food menu offered a perfect blend of bold flavors, making it a great spot for both casual dining and special nights out.
Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Plate, Tuna Tartare, Cheese Board, Classic Grilled Cheese, Steak Tartare
Great drinks and ambiance!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Dom and Frank Knuckles are #1
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m just here to tell you guys that this bar is not inside Shakespeare Theatre Company like Google says. Walk around the corner and go down the stairs with the black railing.
A cool speak easy near Capital One Arena. You have to enter down a side stairwell. There is bar seating and table seating. Drinks are good, staff is friendly, and service is a bit slower than I would’ve preferred. Would recommend for a date or a drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie and Cheese Board
Been coming to this spot for awhile and the atmosphere and service have always been top notch. Friendly bar staff, quality drinks, and a chill, classy vibe have made this my go-to bar even though I live across the river. Some recent, one-star reviews have panned the place on the basis of some bold accusations, which are patently untrue: As a patron who was at the bar that night, this group was completely out of pocket and out of line, antagonizing bar staff out of nowhere as instigators before leaving in a huff when their abhorrent behavior wasn't tolerated. Staff are a class act, and I will be back again and again. If you're looking for a quiet, upscale bar to make your regular hang, look no further. Denson Liquor Bar is the place for you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie and Cheese Board
Drinks are ok. The place is great. Disappointed by the delay of the service.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
Cocktails like the ones Lavelle makes really speak for themselves, but low and behold the ambiance, presentation, conversation, and service are stellar as well. Absolutely worth traveling for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awful experience. Poor service. Subpar pricey cocktails.
A woman on staff at this bar was spewing racially charged remarks against people who don’t speak “American.” This for obvious reasons upset customers at the bar, resulting in the server, yelling and insulting patrons at the bar. Managers laughed and otherwise could not be bothered choosing to drink at the bar rather than attempt to de-escalate the situation.
Will not be returning.
They’re plenty of other places to spend your money that are not bystanders in the face of bigotry.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Wish I could give zero stars. Went with a group of friends & got verbally berated by an off-the-clock employee spewing hate rhetoric & absolutely unacceptable racist remarks. None of the staff members intervened, the manager stood by watching. We emailed the owner who doubled down on his employees’ behaviors & gaslit us with an incorrect re-telling of the evening’s events. Truly appalling & despicable behavior all-around.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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We wrote an email stating an employee racist comment against foreigners and they didn't take accountability for their action but instead gaslight and accepted the young lady behavior. As a paying customer, they should've removed her from the bar. Instead, they laughed and continued service. This is an establishment that should tend all people and not speak poorly on people who are different. We will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amazing cocktails and bar selection
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As a tourist that wanted a classy and "fancy" bar experience in downtown Washington dc i was not disappointed. The drinks were amazing and the ambiance was on point. Overall its a nice cocktail bar and the staff is very friendly. The drinks were not cheap but but its quality.Next time I'm in DC i will for sure come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the Aztec orchard. Great drink, love the smoke and the frangelico
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Deviled Egg
This is a really nice tuck away bar deep in the heart of Chinatown. The oversized entry doors, the tight, art deco, warm, nostalgic environment is definitely worth checking out! They have one of the nicest whiskey menus I've seen in a while so check it out solo or with a nice group of friends!👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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