Crimson Whiskey Bar

3.8

26 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sour Cream Cake Donut$2.00
Mini Old Fashioned Apple Fritter$2.00
Croissant$3.00
Blueberry Muffin$3.00
Bagel & Cream Cheese$4.00
plain | everything | cinnamon raisin
Oatmeal$3.00
plain | apple & cinnamon | cinnamon & spice | brown sugar & maple
Fresh Fruit Cup$5.00
Organic Greek Yogurt Cup$4.00
plain non-fat
Dairy Free Yogurt Cup$4.00
almond milk
Granola, Yogurt, Honey$6.00
plain non-fat or almond milk
Egg & Cheese Biscuit$10.00
Ham, Egg & Cheese Biscuit$10.00
Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit$13.00

Breakfast Burritos

Beans, Cheese & Rice$5.00
Fried-Tofu & Vegan Egg$5.00

Coffee Bar

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

Batch Brew
- 12 oz$3.00
- 16 oz$4.00
Espresso$3.00
Latte$5.00
Cappuccino$4.00
Mocha$5.00
Americano$3.00
Macchiato$4.00
Chai Tea Latte$5.00
Matcha Tea Latte$5.00
Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate$4.00
Alchemist Cold Brew$4.00

Rishi Tea

English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Jasmine Green
Turmeric Ginger
Peppermint
Chamomile

More Beverageas

Ice Tea$4.00
Lemonade$4.00
Orange Juice$3.00
Milk$4.00
Chocolate Milk$4.00
Coca-Cola$3.00
Diet Coke$3.00
Sprite$3.00
Ginger Ale$3.00
Ginger Beer$3.00

What 26 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

3.8Food
3.5Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

26 Reviews

R
Radames
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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 DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Marissa
VIP
Baltimore
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
My party had a reservation for 5:15. We arrived 5 minutes late, and were told that because it was a busy night, they gave our table to another party since we were “late”. When we questioned this, they asked why I didn’t call that we would be late. Typically, restaurants have a grace period of 15 minutes, and their reservation policy said nothing about a 5 minute or less grace period. We were begrudgingly sat at another table, instead of the bar where they initially told us we could be seated. However, the seats they sat us at did not have wait service, so we had to order food and drinks at the bar. Our table ordered 4 burgers, and after an hour, they still hadn’t come, so we asked a bartender to check on our order. The bartender never came back, so we had to go to the bar again to ask about our order that had never been put in, before we finally got our food. Would not recommend coming here due to terrible service, and the fact that a reservation does not garuntee a table.
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Emily
Baltimore
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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 DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 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 DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 8, 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
Baltimore
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 28, 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
Baltimore
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 11, 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 DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 27, 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 DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 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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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 26 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 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
Neighborhood
Mount Vernon Square
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
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, Takeout, 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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Grab'N Go

Sour Cream Cake Donut$2.00

Mini Old Fashioned Apple Fritter$2.00

Croissant$3.00

Blueberry Muffin$3.00

Bagel & Cream Cheese$4.00

Oatmeal$3.00

Fresh Fruit Cup$5.00

Organic Greek Yogurt Cup$4.00

Dairy Free Yogurt Cup$4.00

Granola, Yogurt, Honey$6.00

Egg & Cheese Biscuit$10.00

Ham, Egg & Cheese Biscuit$10.00

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit$13.00

Breakfast Burritos

Beans, Cheese & Rice$5.00

Fried-Tofu & Vegan Egg$5.00

Coffee Bar

Batch Brew

Espresso$3.00

Latte$5.00

Cappuccino$4.00

Mocha$5.00

Americano$3.00

Macchiato$4.00

Chai Tea Latte$5.00

Matcha Tea Latte$5.00

Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate$4.00

Alchemist Cold Brew$4.00

Rishi Tea

English Breakfast

Earl Grey

Jasmine Green

Turmeric Ginger

Peppermint

Chamomile

More Beverageas

Ice Tea$4.00

Lemonade$4.00

Orange Juice$3.00

Milk$4.00

Chocolate Milk$4.00

Coca-Cola$3.00

Diet Coke$3.00

Sprite$3.00

Ginger Ale$3.00

Ginger Beer$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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information