Incredible. Very friendly and great drinks. I came here on a whim and was not disappointed. Jo and Teddy killed it. It was a joy to see their chemistry behind the bar. They were both knowledgeable and met every guest with a positive energy. I feel confident to my friends to join in on the fun and enjoy the drinks. 5/5 stars on service, execution, atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jagoda Stawicka
the bar was very secluded from the rest of the hotel which already set the atmosphere to be intimate and mysterious. i loved that the only light source surrounding us was the small table lamp. the chairs were very comfortable and we did get separate puffs for our bags which was very nice. our waitress (i unfortunately forgot her name) was so friendly and at the end of the night i felt like she new our style of cocktails to the point. my favorite drink was actually the one the waitress surprised us with at the end- „75 it’s alive” was the name i think.?.? the second place goes to the one with the flowers and the 3rd to the strawberry donut one. i wasn’t blown away by the taste of the drinks, they were ok but maybe there was too much going on and all of the flavors mixed in a way that it tasted like nothing. but ill remember the kind gesture of the staff and the taste of that drink- nice mix of champagne, tequila and maraschino cherries. pretzel bites were awesome and definitely homemade. but once again i wanna say that our waitress made the night so 2 stars are because of her, 1 for the drinks and 1 for the pretzel bites! oh but please change the music- it didn’t match the vibe of the bar at all. maybe play some berlioz next time :))
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Brooke Hollandsworth
We had an amazing visit to the Silver Lyan. Melody was so knowledgeable and kind. She talked with us about the different cocktails and took the time to give us wonderful recommendations. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessie Ponce de Leon
fun cocktails, great atmosphere, beautiful building / setting, and spectacular staff. will be returning to this hidden gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Tuck
Birthday drinks here. Our server was epic. We had a great time!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Elle Steven
No complaints. I recommend sitting at the bar and learning about different alcohols and liqueurs from the bartenders
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arthur Morelli
The menu is incredible, the vibe is casual but sophisticated, the staff, especially our server/bartender Teddy, is very knowledgeable and quite helpful navigating a menu of interesting and unique ingredients and flavor combinations. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Varun Venugopalan
This is one of the most happening places that I have visited, ever. Best suited for a private evening, not too loud. Loved the ambiance. A bit pricey but I guess it's good in a way to keep the crowd elite. There is a 30 min wait time if you dont book in advance and I am talking about a Tuesday night, so plan accordingly. Overall, this is the best of the spots I visited in DC. Highly recommend taking your better half here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nell Gray
This is a hidden gem in DC tucked in the basement of The Riggs hotel. The atmosphere is chill but upscale. The drinks are delicious and fun without being pretentious. Some even have edible glitter! The staff is friendly and welcoming. This is one of my favorite places for a girls night in DC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Zimmerer
We were excited to get a table for 2 without a reservation on a Friday evening with only a short wait! Drinks were fantastic - creative, nice variety, well-prepared, and solid recommendations from our server. Multiple wait staff helped us out and were very attentive. Just did cocktails but would return for small bites! Definitely would recommend!
This place had a great vibe. But they had run out of a few different drinks on a Wednesday. It seems weird to me that a place known for their cocktails run out of them. The food was fine, nothing special. The cocktails tasted good but weren't strong at all. Overall the experience was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Linda Kafexholli
This place blew me away. Tucked beneath Riggs Hotel, Silver Lyan is the definition of a hidden gem. Behind a secret door, you enter a moody, glamorous world of playful cocktails and unforgettable ambiance.
I came for their 5th anniversary, tried the new menu, and I was obsessed — oysters, martinis, and the most creative drinks I’ve had in a while. The bar team knows what they’re doing. Loved the lion-guarded vaults and cheeky touches throughout.
📍Perfect spot for a date, stylish night out, or simply feeling fabulous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Lu
One of the best cocktail bars in DC
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nadine Luckey
Wow! If you want a unique bar experience this is it! Perfectly crafted cocktails. Staff were friendly and go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. A very popular spot so was crowded in the evening. Ordered our drinks but had to wait a bit because of the crowd but the staff went out of their way and brought us a glass of champagne to ease our wait. I will definitely return the next time I am in DC just wish I lived closer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mason Reeves
The bartenders were so much fun, especially Jo. I could have stayed with them all day. The drinks were creative and each one told a story, literally.
Incredible. Very friendly and great drinks. I came here on a whim and was not disappointed. Jo and Teddy killed it. It was a joy to see their chemistry behind the bar. They were both knowledgeable and met every guest with a positive energy. I feel confident to my friends to join in on the fun and enjoy the drinks. 5/5 stars on service, execution, atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the bar was very secluded from the rest of the hotel which already set the atmosphere to be intimate and mysterious. i loved that the only light source surrounding us was the small table lamp. the chairs were very comfortable and we did get separate puffs for our bags which was very nice. our waitress (i unfortunately forgot her name) was so friendly and at the end of the night i felt like she new our style of cocktails to the point. my favorite drink was actually the one the waitress surprised us with at the end- „75 it’s alive” was the name i think.?.? the second place goes to the one with the flowers and the 3rd to the strawberry donut one. i wasn’t blown away by the taste of the drinks, they were ok but maybe there was too much going on and all of the flavors mixed in a way that it tasted like nothing. but ill remember the kind gesture of the staff and the taste of that drink- nice mix of champagne, tequila and maraschino cherries. pretzel bites were awesome and definitely homemade. but once again i wanna say that our waitress made the night so 2 stars are because of her, 1 for the drinks and 1 for the pretzel bites!
oh but please change the music- it didn’t match the vibe of the bar at all. maybe play some berlioz next time :))
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We had an amazing visit to the Silver Lyan. Melody was so knowledgeable and kind. She talked with us about the different cocktails and took the time to give us wonderful recommendations. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
fun cocktails, great atmosphere, beautiful building / setting, and spectacular staff. will be returning to this hidden gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Birthday drinks here. Our server was epic. We had a great time!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
No complaints. I recommend sitting at the bar and learning about different alcohols and liqueurs from the bartenders
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The menu is incredible, the vibe is casual but sophisticated, the staff, especially our server/bartender Teddy, is very knowledgeable and quite helpful navigating a menu of interesting and unique ingredients and flavor combinations. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of the most happening places that I have visited, ever. Best suited for a private evening, not too loud. Loved the ambiance. A bit pricey but I guess it's good in a way to keep the crowd elite. There is a 30 min wait time if you dont book in advance and I am talking about a Tuesday night, so plan accordingly. Overall, this is the best of the spots I visited in DC. Highly recommend taking your better half here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a hidden gem in DC tucked in the basement of The Riggs hotel. The atmosphere is chill but upscale. The drinks are delicious and fun without being pretentious. Some even have edible glitter! The staff is friendly and welcoming. This is one of my favorite places for a girls night in DC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were excited to get a table for 2 without a reservation on a Friday evening with only a short wait! Drinks were fantastic - creative, nice variety, well-prepared, and solid recommendations from our server. Multiple wait staff helped us out and were very attentive. Just did cocktails but would return for small bites! Definitely would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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This place had a great vibe. But they had run out of a few different drinks on a Wednesday. It seems weird to me that a place known for their cocktails run out of them. The food was fine, nothing special. The cocktails tasted good but weren't strong at all. Overall the experience was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
This place blew me away. Tucked beneath Riggs Hotel, Silver Lyan is the definition of a hidden gem. Behind a secret door, you enter a moody, glamorous world of playful cocktails and unforgettable ambiance.
I came for their 5th anniversary, tried the new menu, and I was obsessed — oysters, martinis, and the most creative drinks I’ve had in a while. The bar team knows what they’re doing. Loved the lion-guarded vaults and cheeky touches throughout.
📍Perfect spot for a date, stylish night out, or simply feeling fabulous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best cocktail bars in DC
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow! If you want a unique bar experience this is it! Perfectly crafted cocktails. Staff were friendly and go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. A very popular spot so was crowded in the evening. Ordered our drinks but had to wait a bit because of the crowd but the staff went out of their way and brought us a glass of champagne to ease our wait. I will definitely return the next time I am in DC just wish I lived closer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The bartenders were so much fun, especially Jo. I could have stayed with them all day. The drinks were creative and each one told a story, literally.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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