Dram & Grain

Awesome atmosphere, awesome drink selection. I will definitely be coming back

Best cocktails I have ever had. I tried 2 of their cocktails, both gin based and I loved them both. My husband also tried 2 whiskey based ones and he loved them too. And how could I forgot the welcome punch, a mix of gin, honey, tea and bitters. Amazing. The staff were really nice and answered all questions we had and were willing to make you something if you didn't like anything on the menu. Considering that we dropped about $75 on 4 drinks, this was definitely a splurge, but so worth it!

Was texted after being told there was a cancellation. Mostly candle lit basement cocktail bar. Cocktails are a bit here than elsewhere but we felt it was still a good value. Only seats about 20, so the service was very personal, pretty fast. Cocktails were creative and diverse, and hell, if you want a $200 old fashioned- you can have one. Food was good- fries and Mac and cheese balls came with some good dipping sauces. We'd return again, though will likely have to plan better to get a reservation.

Absolute great night out. Reservations need to be made in advanced; and in two-hour allotments, which is fantastic. Also, inside Jack Rose. Great bartenders (when are they ever not?). You get there for your reservation and wait for the prior time to finish before they will take you in. That's so you don't have people coming in and out all the time. Six drinks can go by real quickly. Great company, great atmosphere.

I've been 3 times now and each time the cocktails are different and inventive. If you want just another boring drink made with the same rail booze, this isn't the place for you. However, if you want a fun place to talk and explore the art of cocktails; this place is for you. Dram and Grain is in the top 3 drinking establishments of DC and I am hesitant to rave about it online, because I enjoy being able to get a seat.

We were excited to go and more excited to leave. We were seated 30 minutes late and waited yet another 30 for our drinks. The room is ice cold (and not in a good way). Drinks are strong, inventive, and interesting. Bartenders are friendly, boastful, and a bit much after awhile. Fun to try once.

Like previous reviews, it's fun to try once! Dram and Grain is a 20-seat bar that offers 7, 9, and 11pm seatings on Saturdays only. The bartenders (Trevor and Nick) handle the reservations themselves. Request reservations via text message. The phone number is a secret but you can get their number from the hostess at Jack Rose Dining Saloon. Once seated, you have 1.5 hours to work your way through the a la carte cocktail menu. You will be greeted with a "welcome drink", on the house. Drinks to try: The Maiden Voyage is a drink that morphs from a Sazerac into a Vieux Carre by way of a melting ice cube made of Benedictine, vermouth, and bitters. If you prefer a Vieux Carre, try stirring the Sazerac vigorously to speed up the transformation. Ode to Omaha is a drink from The Berry & Rye bar in Nebraska. Wood chips are lit ablaze, causing smoke to travel down a tube and into an orb containing Thomas Tew Rum, blackberry cinnamon syrup, and Jerry Thomas Bitters. They’ll cork it for you so you can ogle your potion before pouring it into a glass.

I'm always keeping an eye out for creative and tasty drinks. Few leave a lasting impression and the gator drink, as I call it, does just that. Refreshing and savory. Worth the price because of the thought behind it. Can't wait to return.