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Press Club, Washington, DC

Press Club

4.9
4.9
32 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
Press Club is a record bar and cocktail lounge with a focus on the curation of guest experience and providing maximum levels of hospitality. The name is an homage to DC while also evoking the pressing of records and the ingredients used to craft our cocktails.

Our reservations are exclusively for our Play List Experience, a four course cocktail flight paired with small bites from our kitchen.

To enjoy our a la carte cocktails and Izakaya bites, we welcome you on a first come, first serve basis.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu, Fri 17:00–01:00 Sat 14:00–01:00 Sun 14:00–00:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Dupont Circle
  • Cross Street
    Right Off Historic Dupont Circle
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    We are a block away from the Dupont Circle Metro Station on the Red Line

Experiences

  • The Playlist - Cocktail Tasting Experience

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for the Playlist, our signature cocktail tasting experience. Enjoy four off-menu cocktails highlighting seasonal ingredients and adventurous techniques, each paired with small bites from our kitchen. $95 per Person (Service Charge & Tax not included)
    The Playlist - Cocktail Tasting Experience photo
  • Vice Versa x Press Club

    27 Jan 2025 only
    Join us for a special collaboration with Valentino Longo from iconic Miami aperitivo bar, Vice Versa! Delight in a 4-course cocktail flight featuring signature creations featuring the amazing spirits of Hotaling Co. as we blend Italian charm with Miami's vibrant energy. Curated bites from the Press Club Kitchen will perfectly accompany each drink. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! $115 per Person (Service Charge & Tax not included)
    Vice Versa x Press Club photo
  • Mother’s x Press Club Collaboration

    10 Feb 2025 only
    Join us as we host Massimo Zitti of Mother Cocktail Bar, number 37 of North America’s 50 Best Bars, from Toronto for a four course cocktail tasting experience featuring the amazing spirits of Maison Ferrand. Massimo and Mother are legends of the Canadian Bar scene and we hyped that this will be the first time a bar brings a Chef to help curate the snacks that will compliment our cocktails. Space is limited so book soon. $115 per Person (Service Charge & Tax not included)
    Mother’s x Press Club Collaboration photo

What 32 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Lively

  • District of Columbia

    Best Overall

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambience

  • District of Columbia

    Innovative

  • District of Columbia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Press Club offers an "incredible" experience with its chic ambiance, inventive cocktails, and "phenomenal" bites. The "intimate" space, curated playlists, and "very personable" staff make it a "must-see" spot for date nights. Despite its upscale vibe, it maintains the charm of a neighborhood joint. "Highly recommend!"

32 Reviews
  1. Donovan

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the playlist concept of small food pairings with cocktails.

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  2. Brandon

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I thought the space was dope! The waitress was nice and the owner came over to us to share his recommendations and to greet us. The chicken kaarage was very tender and I liked the vinyl set up. I would definitely go back!

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  3. Giovanna

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible! This hospitality team understands hospitality. The ambiance is perfect, intimate yet welcoming. The menu is curated to perfection. Every drink is so thoughtful, well balanced and delicious. The music- bangers after bangers that alone is a reason to visit, do a little shimmy while you dip your chicken karaage. Going back to service- everyone there knows how to make an experience and that’s what you get going there! My friend and I tried basically the whole menu- Smooth Operator and In a Cadillac were our top favorites but you can’t go wrong with anything there and I can’t wait to go back!

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  4. Lauren

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent vibe and decor. Drinks were delicious and expensive (not unusual for DC spots). The service was outstanding!! It’s very small inside so a reservation is recommended.

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  5. Brianna

    VIP

    Seattle

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An incredible tasting experience. The drinks are amazing and the “snacks” are thoughtful and delicious. I say “snacks” because I found them to be pretty substantial. We will definitely come back for the experience for the next menu change. It is quite loud inside but it has amazing vibes.

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  6. Joseph

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Press Club! DC has sorely needed something this inventive, sophisticated and welcoming.

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  7. Toni

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous place - excellent music playing on the turntable; dark, cozy space; interesting cocktails; great food; friendly, knowledgeable service. We had the Fried Chicken Karaage and the Murasaki tempura and they were sublime. As chic and hip as it is, it still feels like a neighborhood joint, in the best way possible.

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  8. Rasaun

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a night cap, dinner or just drinks. We came here after our anniversary dinner for drinks and it didn’t disappoint. We tried “The Playlist” and the snacks and paired cocktails were top notch. The team is definitely on to something here! Looking forward to coming back in the near future. This place is a must visit ASAP!

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  9. Ruth

    VIP

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved the ambiance & the menu curation. The French Waltz had to be my favorite drink!

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  10. Kim

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere, creative cocktails and welcoming hosts. Cannot wait to go back.

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FAQs

Press Club is rated 4.9 stars by 32 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 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Press Club

1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036-1102

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Right Off Historic Dupont Circle
  • Area
    Dupont Circle
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu, Fri 17:00–01:00 Sat 14:00–01:00 Sun 14:00–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    We are a block away from the Dupont Circle Metro Station on the Red Line
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