McClellan's Retreat
Bar · Sheridan-Kalorama ·
Craft cocktails inspired by history, fun themed menus
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Craft cocktails inspired by history, fun themed menus
"Named after a gentle Civil War general, this dim, Dupont date night staple that just turned 10 has a loyal following for barrel-aged cocktails and an eponymous Manhattan. Bar manager Brian Nixon’s seasonal menus include tropical tipples and D.C.’s classic Rickey." - Tierney Plumb
"After a decade of serving up fun, irreverent cocktails, the neighborhood cocktail bar is in party mode for November: look for “surprise throwback specials” during 4 to 6 p.m. happy hours with $6 Old Fashioneds and mystery punch deals announced on social media the day of; a Slane Irish Whiskey night offering $10 hot toddies and Old Fashioneds with founder Alex Conyngham meeting patrons at the Kalorama bar from 6 to 8 p.m.; Thursday, November 14 features Maestro Dobel Tequila–fueled $10 margaritas and hot ciders; Signature Pepperbox and The Belmont cocktails will be $10 on Sunday during a book signing with Travis Mitchell, author of D.C. Cocktails: A Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by the Capital City (which includes two of the bar's cocktails). The month of celebrations closes with a private party on November 24 for “McClellanites,” the neighborhood regulars." - Emily Venezky
"Named after a gentle Civil War general, this dim, date night staple in Dupont Circle has amassed a loyal following for barrel-aged cocktails and an eponymous Manhattan. Bar manager Brian Nixon’s seasonal menus include tropical tipples and D.C.’s classic Rickey." - Tierney Plumb, Travis Mitchell
"At McClellan’s Retreat I saw beverage director Brian Nixon suited up behind a bloody bar as the 'Trusted Butcher,' a nod to the knife company of the same name." - Tierney Plumb
"McClellan’s is celebrating the iconic “Monster Mash” this month with a limited menu of crazy mixed drinks that’ll make you want to dance, like the Coffin Banger ($16) with apple brandy, homemade carrot cumin syrup, and lemon and the Transylvania Twist ($16) with a mix of rums, homemade mango cordial, and lime." - Vinciane Ngomsi
