Classic & creative cocktails are served in a funky parlor with a few snacks.
At a glance
#113 of 178 Bars in Washington #29 of 42 Cocktail bars in WashingtonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.21
Rating breakdown
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5 ★68%
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4 ★14%
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3 ★3%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★12%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Left Door?
- Left Door is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 360 reviews.
- How does Left Door rank in Washington?
- Left Door is #113 of 178 Bars in Washington by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Left Door located?
- 1345 S St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States — 1.0 km from the center of Washington.
- How can I contact Left Door?
- Phone: +1 202-734-8576
I’ve been in here a few times over the last few years. I’ve always had great cocktails here. But I went on Friday and this time put a bad taste in my mouth. We went in a little after 530 for happy hour. There was my group of 4 and another 2 people so it wasn’t busy. We got a small list of drinks. Ive seen a bigger one before so asked someone in my group to go ask if there’s another menu. The bartender told us to “use our words.” That was pretty offsetting so we left. I don’t appreciate rudeness.
This place was very cute, but very very hard to find lol. It is quite small inside, so we had to wait a bit since they were at capacity when we arrived. The decor was fun and it was a funky little spot to enjoy a beverage and a Friday night crowd! It was a bit loud if you are trying to have a conversation, but that's part of being a bar. It was fun to choose the "Trust Me" drink and have the bartender craft a special drink just for me based on what I said I enjoyed in other drinks!
Such a cool spot! Hidden upstairs you'll find a cocktail bar that doesn't have beer or wine, but offers pretty much any cocktail you can dream of. We let the bartender make us something random based on our likes and dislikes and it did not disappoint! :) highly recommend for a fun night out or a stop post-dinner if you're with a small group or for a couple/date.
Fun atmosphere in a smaller space.
I love that the menu is small but the bartender will make any sort of drink you want based on your preferences. Very knowledgeable and great service!
I love that the menu is small but the bartender will make any sort of drink you want based on your preferences. Very knowledgeable and great service!
Everyone has a great personality! Very low key. Great atmospere. The hosts were fantastic!!!!
Great drinks too! My friends and I also asked our bartender John what drink he would serve us, he made personalized drinks. I love whiskey drinks and he nailed it. Thank you john!!!
Great drinks too! My friends and I also asked our bartender John what drink he would serve us, he made personalized drinks. I love whiskey drinks and he nailed it. Thank you john!!!
Non-descript speakeasy that is still pretty obvious to find! Really fun atmosphere and great vibes in what looks like a refitted rowhouse.
The fun part about left door is that they don't have a traditional menu. They give you a cocktail guide and after a conversation they come up with their own drink designed to your tastes!
We were looking for mocktails, so I gave them a description of sour and spicy, and they gave me this really really great mocktail that used jalapeno bitters, and it was amazing.
The best part is that the mocktails are reasonably priced! It was only $9 for our mocktails and the drinks with alcohol are around 16-18.
The fun part about left door is that they don't have a traditional menu. They give you a cocktail guide and after a conversation they come up with their own drink designed to your tastes!
We were looking for mocktails, so I gave them a description of sour and spicy, and they gave me this really really great mocktail that used jalapeno bitters, and it was amazing.
The best part is that the mocktails are reasonably priced! It was only $9 for our mocktails and the drinks with alcohol are around 16-18.
Comfortable, cool cocktail bar with really great bartenders. Well curated speciality cocktail list and they make the classics perfectly. Can be a touch noisy if you sit by the speakers. Well worth a stop before or after dinner on 14th street.
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