Good bars for me (early 30s) to take parents (early 60s) on a Saturday night

Submitted by at2528 t3_z90yhm in washingtondc

My parents are visiting for a big birthday this winter. Group will be four of their children/children’s SOs, in late 20s to mid 30s, and the two of them, around 60. They are city people and like bars. We’ll go to a nice dinner and want to take them out after, to places that feel fun, lively, and celebratory, but with a crowd that skews above early 20s and preferably is pretty mixed-age. Preferably 14th/U Street/Dupont/Adams Morgan/Shaw areas, but open. Thinking about Barcelona Wine Bar, but I’m not sure if you can make a reservation just to drink (and maybe a snack) rather than eat a whole meal. I also love Jane Jane but I imagine it will be impossible to get in with 6 people. Other ideas?

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sl8rfan2 t1_iyeirs3 wrote

Might I suggest Dan's Cafe. Get the gimlet and sleeve of crackers.

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at2528 OP t1_iyejc4q wrote

I actually might do this, but not as the first stop of the night.

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veloharris t1_iyepsx5 wrote

Le Diplomat, Bar a Vin, No Goodbyes at The Line, OKPB, Off the Record, The Hamilton, Maxwell

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lovej3000 t1_iyest4x wrote

I’ve had a good time with a similar group at Jack Rose and/or Dram & Grain, which used to be affiliated with Jack Rose but now appears to be part of The Imperial down the block? Anyway, they take reservations and it’s the right cozy vibe for this time of year.

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at2528 OP t1_iyetb52 wrote

I was thinking about Jack Rose but didn’t know they took reservations - great call!

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madevilfish t1_iyf27yh wrote

Flight in Gallery Place a nice win bar with an up-scale feel at reasonable prices. It's a great place to start the night but not a great place to end it (it closes kinda early).

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dirtypinksweatshirt t1_iyei7a5 wrote

+1 for Green Zone. Coolest bar around!

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at2528 OP t1_iyejl4m wrote

I love Green Zone but I don’t think you can make reservations for 6, and reservations are patio-only (I’d prefer indoors given the season). And getting in with 6 with no reservation on a Saturday night seems unlikely.

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rhefter t1_iyeekkn wrote

Service Bar or Archipelago would be great spots that take reservations.

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veloharris t1_iyepx2k wrote

I love Service Bar but it becomes a party scene as the night goes on.

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aldochavezlearn t1_iyf2pih wrote

Maiz64, amazing food and cocktails. I recommend their Mezcal room downstairs. It’s on 14th.

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