The 10 Best Bars In Friendship Heights, Washington DC

From the creation of Chef Bryan Voltaggio, Range offers a wine menu organized by style rather than geography or grape variety. The current wine list allows for customers to explore and the master sommelier will help you in your quest for the perfect wine at affordable prices. The menu is very extensive, and customers can find wines ranging from all over the world. Also on the list, you can find vintage wines to pair with the classically-inspired New American menu. They also feature cocktails.

Acacia Bistro is a relaxing and brightly lit bistro offering a well-curated beer selection and happy hour specials at the bar. In 2014, the bistro was certified with the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. The happy hour menu, served from 4PM-6:30PM, features a selection of whites, reds and over a dozen bottled beers, both domestic and international. Pair your choice with their handmade pappardelle or their bison burger, you can’t go wrong.

Black’s Bar & Kitchen is located up the road from Friendship Heights just over the Maryland border, and is frequented by many Heights locals. This chic modern bar offers a quality list of white and red wines from many national and international locations, such as Spain and Bordeaux, France. Happy hour on Monday through Friday from 4PM-7PM features martinis and beer specials along with happy hour wine selections. On Sunday nights they feature half-off select wines, and Saturday offers a happy hour with special prices on food like their craft burgers and half-off oysters.

Appetizing comfort food infused with the flavors of Italy and France and a rustic English pub interior make for a charming and simple bar experience. Hosting a full bar that features specials each night, it is a favorite of locals. Blue 44 draft list is always mentioned as lengthy and sophisticated that covers domestic and international drafts. There are no apparent set specials for happy hour, but every Thursday is ladies’ night from 5PM-11PM, and you can also find other happy hour specials throughout the week by asking in person.

Dim lighting and a sleek, marble bar make for a modern, but cozy experience at Ripple. In 2014, the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington ranked the restaurant as having the the wine program of the year, while it was also named one of the best wine restaurants in Wine Enthusiast magazine. The extensive wine list features champagne, cider and burgundies, among others, by the bottle and glass. They also have cocktails and craft beers that harness quality ingredients from local and international breweries. Hurry up getting to the wine bar after work, because you can get half price wine glasses and draft beers from 5PM-6:30PM Sunday-Thursday.

A neighborhood staple, the Irish pub Kitty O’Shea’s DC offers classic bar food that is a favorite amongst locals. During happy hour every day from 3PM-7PM, different drafts are featured at great prices. Each night a different food and beer is featured, with Saturdays being popular for their cheap Yuengling pitchers, and Monday through Friday you can get cheap rail drinks. Perfect for football nights and outdoor dining during warm months, Kitty O’Shea’s is a great place to kick back and relax.

If looking for a classy evening, Bardeo feels upscale and stylish without any pretension. The sleek and cozy modern bar offers handcrafted cocktails, wine and aperitifs. Happy hour is offered daily from 5PM-7PM with money off flights, wine glasses and bottles under $50 or more off bottles over $50. You can also look forward to the champagne brunch every Saturday and Sunday, or get a two course bottomless brunch for $28.

Jake’s is a playroom filled with fun games to please your inner child. If you’re looking for an active night out with friends, Jake’s offers video games, pool tables, darts and a sociable atmosphere for conversation on the bottom floor complete with a bar. The first floor is a dining and bar area with classic American menu featuring regional favorites with an emphasis on fresh steak and local produce, and the bar features happy hour specials daily. On Sunday you can get bottomless mimosas or discounted bloody Marys from 10AM-4PM. Monday through Friday, grab a cheap rail drink or Yuengling (among other drinks) with $2-$6 food specials.

The bar at the classic American bistro, Persimmon, has a cozy atmosphere to unwind in after a long day. Their happy hours from Tuesday through Friday from 4PM-7PM offers half-off draft brews and wine by the glass. Try one of their specialty cocktail for $8 and martinis for $9 that range from fruity to strong bourbon-inspired drinks. On average, martinis and cocktails are $3-$5 more per glass, so happy hour is worth it while snacking ton their classic American cuisine with small touches of creative flavors.