Crimson Whiskey Bar

3.8

25 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Great for happy hour
Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot

Washington, D.C. — Attention food lovers, whiskey aficionados, and nightlife seekers: the eagerly awaited reopening of Crimson Whiskey Bar has arrived!
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Chinatown D.C., just across the street from the Capital One Arena, Crimson Whiskey Bar delivers a lively, upscale twist on classic taproom cuisine, paired with an exceptional atmosphere and one of the largest whiskey collections in the city.
The bar's diverse menu, focused on small plates, is crafted to perfectly enhance your cocktail experience. Featuring inventive interpretations of American favorites alongside bold international tastes, each dish promises a delightful culinary journey.
With an impressive selection of over 300 whiskey varieties, the bar is a must-visit for whiskey lovers. Whether you're an experienced expert or a curious first-timer, Crimson Whiskey Bar guarantees an unforgettable outing.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–02:00
Phone number
(202) 847-4459
Website
http://www.crimson-dc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Oscar Ordonez
Private party facilities
Crimson offers special menus and private party spaces of any size and style to suit the needs of you and your guests. We even offer full or partial buy-out of the Whiskey Bar.

Location
627 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3731
Area
Mount Vernon Square
Cross Street
7th and H street NW on the North East corner of the block
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Gallery Pl-Chinatown - 630 H St. NW Washington, DC 20001 for the Green | Yellow | Red metro lines
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sour Cream Cake DonutUS$2.00
Mini Old Fashioned Apple FritterUS$2.00
CroissantUS$3.00
Blueberry MuffinUS$3.00
Bagel & Cream CheeseUS$4.00
plain | everything | cinnamon raisin
OatmealUS$3.00
plain | apple & cinnamon | cinnamon & spice | brown sugar & maple
Fresh Fruit CupUS$5.00
Organic Greek Yogurt CupUS$4.00
plain non-fat
Dairy Free Yogurt CupUS$4.00
almond milk
Granola, Yogurt, HoneyUS$6.00
plain non-fat or almond milk
Egg & Cheese BiscuitUS$10.00
Ham, Egg & Cheese BiscuitUS$10.00
Hot Honey Chicken BiscuitUS$13.00

Breakfast Burritos

Beans, Cheese & RiceUS$5.00
Fried-Tofu & Vegan EggUS$5.00

Coffee Bar

Add Oat Milk +$1, Add Almond Milk +$1

Batch Brew
- 12 ozUS$3.00
- 16 ozUS$4.00
EspressoUS$3.00
LatteUS$5.00
CappuccinoUS$4.00
MochaUS$5.00
AmericanoUS$3.00
MacchiatoUS$4.00
Chai Tea LatteUS$5.00
Matcha Tea LatteUS$5.00
Swiss Miss Hot ChocolateUS$4.00
Alchemist Cold BrewUS$4.00

Rishi Tea

English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Jasmine Green
Turmeric Ginger
Peppermint
Chamomile

More Beverageas

Ice TeaUS$4.00
LemonadeUS$4.00
Orange JuiceUS$3.00
MilkUS$4.00
Chocolate MilkUS$4.00
Coca-ColaUS$3.00
Diet CokeUS$3.00
SpriteUS$3.00
Ginger AleUS$3.00
Ginger BeerUS$3.00

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.5Service
4.2Ambience
3.7Value

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25 Reviews

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Radames
Washington DC1 review
1.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
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
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Paul VIP
Washington DC3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
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.
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Emily
Baltimore1 review
3.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
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.
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Jim VIP
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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.
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Valarie VIP
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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Carolyn VIP
Baltimore8 reviews
3.0
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
They did not have servers. We had to go to bar and order drinks and food. But they still added 20% on our bill. Ridiculous!
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Peter
Baltimore11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great selection of whiskey. Good food. Three different spaces for hanging out. The basement bar is lively but noisy. We hung out at the ground floor lounge which has comfortable seating and isn’t too noisy. There’s a penthouse space too with views of the city. I would go back.
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Samitri VIP
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mario the bartender is excellent! We will be back.
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EMHA
Washington DC1 review
3.0
Dined on 4 December 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Its not very clear when you make a reservation that you cannot sit in the whiskey bar section below. I made a reservation for a large group thinking we would be seated downstairs but instead we got put at a back table near the bathrooms, which had a very strong chemical or air freshener smell that could be smelled at the table. Crimson needs to differentiate more clearly that the reservation does not include sitting downstairs.
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lindsayw
Washington DC2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 November 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very accommodating of a large group dinner. Great server and vibe!
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FAQs

Crimson Whiskey Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 847-4459.

Crimson Whiskey Bar is rated 3.8 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

627 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3731

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
7th and H street NW on the North East corner of the block
Area
Mount Vernon Square
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–02:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Gallery Pl-Chinatown - 630 H St. NW Washington, DC 20001 for the Green | Yellow | Red metro lines
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Oscar Ordonez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.crimson-dc.com/
Phone number
(202) 847-4459
Private party facilities
Crimson offers special menus and private party spaces of any size and style to suit the needs of you and your guests. We even offer full or partial buy-out of the Whiskey Bar.

Crimson Whiskey Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Grab'N Go

Sour Cream Cake DonutUS$2.00

Mini Old Fashioned Apple FritterUS$2.00

CroissantUS$3.00

Blueberry MuffinUS$3.00

Bagel & Cream CheeseUS$4.00

OatmealUS$3.00

Fresh Fruit CupUS$5.00

Organic Greek Yogurt CupUS$4.00

Dairy Free Yogurt CupUS$4.00

Granola, Yogurt, HoneyUS$6.00

Egg & Cheese BiscuitUS$10.00

Ham, Egg & Cheese BiscuitUS$10.00

Hot Honey Chicken BiscuitUS$13.00

Breakfast Burritos

Beans, Cheese & RiceUS$5.00

Fried-Tofu & Vegan EggUS$5.00

Coffee Bar

Batch Brew

EspressoUS$3.00

LatteUS$5.00

CappuccinoUS$4.00

MochaUS$5.00

AmericanoUS$3.00

MacchiatoUS$4.00

Chai Tea LatteUS$5.00

Matcha Tea LatteUS$5.00

Swiss Miss Hot ChocolateUS$4.00

Alchemist Cold BrewUS$4.00

Rishi Tea

English Breakfast

Earl Grey

Jasmine Green

Turmeric Ginger

Peppermint

Chamomile

More Beverageas

Ice TeaUS$4.00

LemonadeUS$4.00

Orange JuiceUS$3.00

MilkUS$4.00

Chocolate MilkUS$4.00

Coca-ColaUS$3.00

Diet CokeUS$3.00

SpriteUS$3.00

Ginger AleUS$3.00

Ginger BeerUS$3.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Crimson Whiskey Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Crimson Whiskey Bar restaurant rated?

Is Crimson Whiskey Bar currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information