D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars
Barley Mac is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

1. Barley Mac

7.9
1600 Wilson Blvd Ste 100, Arlington, VA
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · Rosslyn · 10 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: Find around 100 whiskeys at this new addition to Arlington; whiskey also makes its way into several cocktails and even some happy hour specials here. Leer más.

Barrel is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

2. Barrel

8.0
613 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 6th St SE), Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Capitol Hill · 40 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: Namesake barrels are everywhere in this Capitol Hill bar that serves craft cocktails and food from Garret Fleming. It also has a vast selection of "brown water" as it's listed on the menu. Leer más.

Boundary Stone Public House is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

3. Boundary Stone Public House

8.5
116 Rhode Island Ave NW (btwn 1st & 2nd St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 109 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: Boundary Stone boasts a diverse selection of whiskeys including bourbon, rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese varieties. Leer más.

Bourbon is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

4. Bourbon

2321 18th St NW (at Belmont Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Adams Morgan · 77 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: This Adams Morgan spot has more than 400 American whiskeys, hence the name. The bar starts with basics like Woodford Reserve and Maker's Mark but also has more obscure options. Leer más.

Bourbon Steak is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

5. Bourbon Steak

8.7
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Georgetown · 95 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: Sip whiskey in a luxurious atmosphere at this Georgetown hotel's lounge. Bourbon is obviously the focus, but there's plenty of Asian whisky and a rare collection of Scotches behind the marble bar. Leer más.

Civil Cigar Lounge is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

6. Civil Cigar Lounge

5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW (Military Road NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Friendship Heights · 33 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: This bar has an extensive list of spirits to complement a cigar, but bourbon and single malts occupy the most menu space. Also choose from Irish whiskey, rye, and a few blended Scotches. Leer más.

Daikaya is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

7. Daikaya

8.5
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurante de ramen · Chinatown · 284 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: Japanese whisky is the star spirit at Daikaya izakaya. The menu lists the usual expressions from Suntory and Nikka, along with two choices from Mars. Leer más.

8. Irish Whiskey Public House

1207 19th St NW (btwn M & N St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub irlandés · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 43 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: This bar serves over 50 expressions of Irish whiskey. There's also an ice machine imported from Ireland that makes the perfect cube for sipping the spirit. Leer más.

Jack Rose Dining Saloon is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

9. Jack Rose Dining Saloon

8.7
2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Adams Morgan · 142 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: Jack Rose reigns over D.C. and national whiskey bars with nearly 2,400 different bottles. The majority is Scotch along with a huge selection of bourbon and rye. Leer más.

Rebellion is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

10. Rebellion

1836 18th St NW (btwn Swann & T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Northwest Washington · 34 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: This Adams Morgan bar is a tribute to D.C.'s cocktail history. The focus is rye— there are nearly 50 different bottles. There's plenty of Scotch, Canadian, Irish, and American whiskies, too. Leer más.

Smoke & Barrel is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

11. Smoke & Barrel

2471 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Parrilla · Adams Morgan · 121 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: Feast on barbecue with a side of bourbon at this Adams Morgan restaurant. There's also rye, Scotch, and a short list of whiskey cocktails. Leer más.

Southern Efficiency is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

12. Southern Efficiency

1841 7th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · U-Street · 21 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: The tribute to American whiskey is Derek Brown's focus here, as are Southern snacks and cocktails. A few blocks south, Brown's new Columbia Room also uses whiskey in several of its high-end cocktails. Leer más.

The Dignitary is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

13. The Dignitary

6.7
901 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Mount Vernon Square · 11 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: This hotel bar inside the Marriott Marquis also has an impressive whiskey selection. They do special whiskey and Scotch flights and regularly host major brands like Bulleit for tasting nights. Leer más.

The Next Whisky Bar is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

14. The Next Whisky Bar

8.3
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Foggy Bottom · 2 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: In addition to an extensive high-end, curated selection of Scotch and American craft whiskies, there are also seasonal cocktails. Grab a 2-oz. pour and light up a cigar on the terrace. Leer más.

Root Cellar Whiskey Bar is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

15. Root Cellar Whiskey Bar

Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 3 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: This cozy bar in the basement of the W Hotel has a large selection of rare whiskies. In the past, they've hosted dinner pairings series, including one featuring Pappy Van Winkle. Leer más.

The Rye Bar is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

16. The Rye Bar

1050 31st St NW (Grace St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Georgetown · 15 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: The Rye Bar inside Georgetown’s Rosewood Washington hotel mixes cocktails with their signature rye whiskeys like a barrel-aged Manhattan. Leer más.

The Whiskey Room is one of D.C.'s Essential Whiskey Bars.

17. The Whiskey Room

3125 M STREET NW (Wisconsin Ave. and 31st Ave.), Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Georgetown · 7 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: The Whiskey Room above Rí Rá in Georgetown has one of the largest selections of Irish whiskey in the country. There are even quite a few rare bottles. Leer más.