Off the Record

Mildly put -- this isn't your average hotel bar -- one of the classiest establishments in the city . Get a table and enjoy the evening!

The strongest but smoothest rye Old Fashioned I have ever had.

Bar staff is exceptionally knowledgeable about pretty much everything! Great selection of Ports

If you are travelling alone then Off The Record is a great spot to have a quiet drink at the bar and soak in the politico atmosphere. The bartender makes a terrific Old Fashioned .

A nice place for a weekday business meeting over drinks. They make some nice cocktails and la great location.

A Washington classic. Low lighting and small tables, good for intimate conversations (or political scheming, as the case may be)

Great place for a night cap or for quiet drink after work. Pricey but totally worth it

The cocktails are expensive but you get free nuts and olives !

Great, relaxed atmosphere . You are likely to run into all types of political types. Even lobbyists!

Great stop for an afternoon sip and small nosh - lots of political chatter - fun.

Off the Record was chosen by Forbes.com as one of the "World's Best Hotel Bars ." Read more

Go to Off the Record. You will nearly always get a munchie (think: high-class wonton ) with your drink. Good place to actually talk and, if you're into it, to spot minor DC celebs.

One must take the time to look like a tourist and admire the wall art ; amazing!!

Great spot for a clandestine meeting. Enter through lobby. Door downstairs to left of elevators . Concierge has phone chargers.

A little pricey , but a good place for now and then when you want good drinks and good conversation.

Get the Classic Pear Martini . Then get another one.

Great cocktails . Steal as many coasters as you can!

The art work and coasters are fun touch.

Awesome ambiance and great (if expensive ) cocktails .

Good for dates and taking out of town guests. Wines are so-so; stick to cocktails .

Service. Bar tenders are great.

Great wine selection , great for post dinner night cap

A favorite place for good conversation! Try the tuna sliders . Delish!

Sips, staff and nibbles. Art !

Can't beat the sliders .

Great DC feeling spot.

Davids Washingtonian is simply amazing. Definitely a ladies stink though ;)

Extremely classy bar !

Great pear martini

Steak & Fites & margarita

Martinis the size of your face. Yes, please.

Overpriced, giant drinks, stuffy atmosphere unless you're really into political culture.

Try the Washingtonian

Get the sauteed mushrooms ! Delicious!

Best Gin and Tonic I've ever had.

Don't get the Cobb salad . It is a sad sight.

Tasty sliders !

Free wi fi !

Makers on the rocks.

Extremely disappointing for foodies or cocktail enthusiasts. Maybe it was an off night. However it may be, it was not the best hotel bar of America.

Un excelente bar en el corazón de DC, a unos cuantos pasos de la Casa Blanca