Bars in Washington, D.C.

Off the Record

A clubby, red-leather speakeasy beneath the Hay-Adams hotel, long a haunt of journalists and political insiders. The walls are lined with caricatures of D.C. power players, and the bar's collectible coasters feature the same cartoons. Practical note: it's steps from Lafayette Square and the White House; expect an intimate, civilized vibe rather than a rowdy night out.

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800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006Opens in Google Maps

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