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Crimson Whiskey Bar, Washington, DC

Crimson Whiskey Bar

4.5
4.5
19 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

19 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. Samitri

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    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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  3. EMHA

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    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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  4. lindsayw

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 June 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    This was a great spot to host my BFF's birthday dinner, but I do have several issues that would discourage me from going back for another celebration. First, I had to pay a $25 fee to bring in a birthday cake even though I called ahead and I was told that I could. They must have forgotten to mention the fee on the phone. Second, while we really enjoyed the diner- it was incredibly hot. There were so many people and it was so hot. The heat was a big distraction from the dinner party. It was super warm in the basement as well. However, the rooftop was beautiful and the food was delicious.

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  6. ReenaP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 June 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place and great food! We came in early for a reservation but were seated immediately, which is always a great start.

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  7. JTMoore

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 May 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Service was exceptional! A new must have when I’m in the city!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. RobertR

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our reservation went from 6 to 10 people during the course of Monday afternoons hockey game. The restaurant was not very busy but we were placed in the very back of restaurant near kitchen and restrooms. Not very appealing when we simply wished to make early New Year's toast and nosh on a few appetizers. To top it off, our server one to brought a bottle of wine and immediately poured 3 glasses without allowing anyone to taste. Between the wine and slow service, a very blah get together. And everyone departed .

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  9. BridgetW

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had never been before, but loved Crimson! Before dinner we grabbed a drink at the downstairs whiskey bar level, which was massive, but still such a cozy, relaxed vibe. The diner's menu was vast and had plenty of vegetarian options to choose from (much appreciated, Crimson, thank you!!) and the milkshakes and cocktails were delicious. Prices were very reasonable for what you got, and I can't wait to go back and try more. Service was rather slow, but that was the only negative, which is not bad at all.

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  10. MarisaS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 July 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Bernadette, a server at the diner, was extraordinary. She went above and beyond in accommodating our group

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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 4.5 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Crimson Whiskey Bar

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
  • 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.
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