The Alex at the Graham
1075 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington
(202) 474-2000
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My wife and I wanted to experience this establishment after hearing good things about it. Unfortunately there was a large party in the space, which was very very loud. We had the smallest table (the food and drinks were tight fitting) and were barely paid attention to. My wife asked for a drink which they had at the Rooftop bar, but did not have it at the Speakeasy. No offer to bring one down. Food was good. Service & ambiance, as well as recovery, was nominal. Disappointing overall.
Ok speakeasy but not much fun - very low key
super cute and intimate speakeasy. the food was really good for it just being bar food. loved loved their live jazz sessions
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rooftop was closed for a private event so my sister and I decided to give the “speakeasy” a whirl. Space is small and intimate with a small but well-optioned food menu and variety of cocktails and drink options. Live music was an unexpected, but lovely touch (apparently this is every night at 7!). The best component of the experience, however, was bartender Reza. He was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and incredibly hospitable. Would go back just to have another drink served by and some fun conversation with Reza!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Online noted it was open till midnight. They decided to close two hours early.. Not classy when you can’t keep website updated for out-of-town guests. Unacceptable…. Go somewhere else or call to verify
Don't like alcohol
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Music and ambiance was exceptional. Had a GREAT time here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great jazz artists! We had a bonus that night when other artists joined from the “audience”, We didn't eat there, but drinks were good. Note that a 20% gratuity will be automatically added to the bill.
The ambiance was great. The cocktails were unique and delicious. The souve beef tenderloin was wonderful the corn that was served with it was very spicy. The flatbread bruschetta was disappointing, had no flavor, and couldn't taste the garlic or basil. Tomatoes were to be parboiled but they were raw. The food overall was underwhelming and expensive. The Jazz trio was fabulous.
This place is not what it used to be, two or three years ago I would have given this place five stars as it was a true “speakeasy”, today it is just an average bar with a passcode. None of the drinks are truly special and are all watered down. The servers have zero personality and there is no magic or uniqueness that you expect from other speakeasy. The current owners have cheapened the experience and feels like dining at an average hotel bar on a business trip.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Love the live band and ambience of the venue. I do t care for the food but the drinks are really good. I definitely recommend this spot.
Drinks are good and very nicely arranged, loved the live music, perfect for a date night!
The cost they charge is extortion
The cocktails were not good. Based on the taste of the cocktails, the place does not have a passion for making cocktails. The cocktails tasted like I would drink as a poor college kid.
This is a true speakeasy with delicious drinks and small plate options. It's dark and then jazzy once the band begins playing.
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