11 Best Cocktail Bars in Bethesda

“Fantastic group meal at Beth’s tonight! Staff was very welcoming and greeted our group promptly. As a larger group we wanted to try a variety of delicious items and shared them together. We ordered one of each of the Bites menu items. My favorite was the Old Bay Shrimp! 😍🍤 - dessert was delicious and cocktails well crafted. Approachable menu and eclectic environment .“

“This place is amazing. I had the Crispy Fish Tacos and had an amazing buy one get one deal. The place is clean, the staff are nice and welcoming, and the Tacos were amazing and fresh. My server was Brian G. He is an amazing server and greeted me with kindness as well. 5 stars and I will be coming back!!!“

“Best rooftop in Bethesda. Beautiful sunsets and fabulous cocktails! 🍸“

“Mother’s Day celebration with family was especially great because of the amazing atmosphere and awesome service at Barrel and Crow. It was our first time visiting this establishment and certainly will not be our last. Shout out to the owner and her staff.“

“southern and northern Italian specialty foods. Chef Ettore the best!“

“Great dogs and beer selection. Cheese fries were also delicious. Would recommend to try this spot if in Bethesda, MD.“

“A place I visit regularly, about once a month.

Among nearby sushi spots, this is the best place for nigiri. The balance between the sushi rice and the fish is excellent..the thickness and aging of the fish pair perfectly with the rice portion.

I often order the sashimi platter as well, which is always generous in portion. The udon and tempura are also great additions to enjoy alongside the sashimi.

There are just two areas that could be improved. First, using fresh wasabi would better match both the quality and the price point. Second, the front-of-house service could use more attention...each visit, we tend to be left waiting for a while upon arrival, which is a bit disappointing.“

“The friendly staff and bartenders... shout out to Duffy and Juan!!“

“Stayed just one night but what a comfortable night it was. The staff was very friendly and the room was spacious and clean. I can't wait to return!“

“4 of us dined early at 6:00 to avoid noise & be able to converse. That worked for part of the meal until 4 women came in, were seated next to us, and proceeded to talk and laugh very loudly. We complained to the manager, and he was unwilling to ask them to lower their voices, so my husband did that. Didn't work. Sigh. Really ruined an other wise decent meal. Hubby and I both had the Portuguese stew which was flavorful & plentiful. Disappointed at the lack of gluten free bread, so don't bother to ask if that's an issue for you. Server was very good. We were asked about our meal several times which was nice. We would have lingered to order coffee & dessert, but it was just too noisy & unpleasant.“

“I've anticipated the opening of the restaurant. It's authentic mexican ambiance. Friendly staff. Delicious food, best Mexican food I've had since I moved to the DMV. I'll be back. It's Cinco de Mayo and it's my first time here. Catherine was my waitress and she was amazing.“