Copycat Co.

Cocktail bar · Near Northeast

Copycat Co.

Cocktail bar · Near Northeast

1110 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Hip, bi-level spot for Chinese street food & drinks, including martinis, fizzes & house concoctions.

1110 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002 Get directions

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"Looking for late night Sichuan fare? This bar and its Dupont sibling Astoria have you covered. Copycat’s kitchen stays open till midnight on weekdays and 1 a.m. on the weekends; you can still get food at Astoria until midnight on weekends. Dan dan noodles and walnut shrimp are must-orders (the menu at both is basically the same). This place has great cocktails so be sure to pair the food with something interesting; you can’t go wrong with a classic here like a Vieux Carre." - Missy Frederick

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"H Street NE’s dimly lit perch is the perfect place to plunk down and enjoy warming soups, dan dan noodles, pot stickers, and other Chinese street snacks for one. Big bar stools with comfy backs provide an extra reason to sit and stay for that extra daiquiri. The popular industry hangout fills up fast, so snagging a stray seat is sometimes the only option anyway. Artistic chalkboard drawings of the cocktail menu add to its allure. Dupont sibling Astoria is also a nice getaway for one." - Tierney Plumb, Vinciane Ngomsi, Kalina Newman

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"Copycat Co. is a two-in-one deal: downstairs, find dumplings, bao buns, and pot stickers. Upstairs is a dimly lit drinking den with cocktail names scribbled on chalkboards — making it the best spot on H Street for a daiquiri." - Mekita Rivas

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"Copycat Co., a fixture on H Street NE, is widely considered to be one of the best cocktail bars in the city. Recently, it has been in the news due to a controversy involving a manager who has been suspended pending the result of a misdemeanor sexual abuse trial. Despite the situation, the bar remains a popular spot known for its cocktails." - Gabe Hiatt

Copycat Co. Suspends Bar Manager After Learning of Arrest for Alleged Sexual Abuse - Eater DC

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Daniel Moneta

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Great space. Intimate but high energy. Great team behind the bar service and cocktails-wise. Thanks Joe for taking care of me and sending me on some future adventures. And clearly a great team in the kitchen. They've got an extensive menu - you could come here for (late night) snacks, or easily a full meal alone or with friends. The dishes weren't too big to handle solo so didn't have fomo except for wanting to try all the things. Chili wontons and double cooked pork were intensely satisfying. Tiki style cocktail menu, but with plenty of diverse options and a great looking classic cocktail list. Given the ones I had, I'd trust them on the rest. A few good options for vegetarians or vegans (modifications possible).

Jessica Katz

Google

Lovely spot with great ambiance. There is a patio out back that feels like a secret hiding spot. We went for cocktails and plan to come back, because the menu looks so good. The standout is the service. Every staff member I saw was friendly and offered assistance. I am used to bar tenders at trendy places ignoring people and was so amazed at how warm the staff is here. Enjoy!

Antti Walhelm

Google

Great little hideaway, food looked like it would be good, but wasn't there to eat. Both my drinks were great and the staff was fantastic.

Anushka M

Google

We love Astoria and wanted to try their sister restaurant copycat because we noticed they have a slightly different menu. It did not disappoint! You can’t make reservations here like you can at Astoria, so we came a couple minutes before they opened to ensure we could grab a spot. We were immediately greeted and given water and goldfish. All the staff are so friendly and always checking in on you. We ordered the vegan noodles, chicken and mushroom potstickers, salt and pepper shrimp, and lazi chicken. We’ve had the noodles and lazi chicken at Astoria before, but the potstickers and shrimp were items we hadn’t tried before. Everything was so delicious, especially the shrimp. So crispy and flavorful! The potstickers came hot and tasted fresh as well. With the lazi chicken, our waiter noticed they used the wrong cut of chicken. Normally it comes with bone-in chicken thighs but we were given the boneless style they normally use for skewers. He apologized and ended up comping the lazi chicken for us which was extremely considerate! It was still delicious and one of our go to orders. Overall it was a great dinner and great service. During our time there it got very crowded for a Sunday night. When we headed out people were already waiting to grab our seats. Safe to say this is a popular spot and their food is amazing.

The Rove

Google

Memory lane. One of the very few places in DC with real bartenders upstairs behind the counter, meaning they know how to make a drink that's not on the cocktail menu, wink wink. Flat rate, $10 a drink, I recall, but don't quote me. Ambiance, not for me - minus one star. This isn't a place to mix and mingle. If you want a better experience upstairs, then bring your friends, or people you know and want to hang with, and who don't mind standing up and chatting with a drink in hand ... provided you can hear each other, and provided that if you snatch a seat then you're lucky.

Layah Singleton

Google

Food and atmosphere are top-tier no complaints whatsoever. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area. Really chill vibes, small space but well worth it.

Terrell Singleton

Google

Upscale bar drinks but pretty reasonably priced. The bartenders seemed to love their job and were very friendly and attentive. I had a Jameson and ginger beer but my friends said the drinks they had were good and effective. They also have a variety of Chinese and other asian street food. The lamb dumplings and the skewers were not really enough to share so get your own. The couple next to us recommended the boa and the pork buns.

Debbie Butner

Google

Fun little place to meet up with friends for a cocktail and food. If mobility is a challenge for you, be aware that you have to climb a flight of stairs to get to the indoor bar/restaurant area. (I’m not sure if there is outdoor seating in the rear- it was raining when we went.) There are only a few tables because most of the area is a long bar with seating. Really friendly and attentive servers. I had the pork belly dish. My first bite was a bit shocking because I didn’t realize it was an entire piece of ginger so my mouth was on fire! The rest of the dish was good, but I didn’t finish because I was worried about more chunks of ginger hiding out in the bowl. My friend had the salt and pepper eggplant which was also good. Everyone around us seemed to be having a good time so it’s definitely popular.

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Copycat Co. Suspends Bar Manager After Learning of Arrest for Alleged Sexual Abuse - Eater DC

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Daniel Moneta

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Jessica Katz

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Antti Walhelm

Google

Great little hideaway, food looked like it would be good, but wasn't there to eat. Both my drinks were great and the staff was fantastic.

Anushka M

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Layah Singleton

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Food and atmosphere are top-tier no complaints whatsoever. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area. Really chill vibes, small space but well worth it.

Terrell Singleton

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Debbie Butner

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