Off the Record

Bar · Downtown

Off the Record

Bar · Downtown

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800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006

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Highlights

Off the Record is a swanky, subterranean bar at Hay-Adams with classic cocktails, upscale bites, and a chic political caricature vibe.  

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800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Get directions

hayadams.com
@hayadamshotel

$30–50 · Menu

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800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Get directions

+1 202 638 6600
hayadams.com
@hayadamshotel

$30–50 · Menu

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Bar Crawling Across D.C. As Election Results Rolled In - Eater DC

"International CBRE real estate executives and a Democratic U.S. Senator are at Off the Record's bar, predicting election outcomes. The historic hotel bar is lively, serving caramelized onion-covered burgers and election-themed cocktails like the Blue Wave and Brat Summer. The bar manager shares anecdotes of recent celebrity visits, adding to the intrigue." - Emily Venezky

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18 Places to Order a Martini in D.C.

"One of D.C.’s best hotel bars (as well as a historical hangout for journalists), Off the Record is the place to order a generously-portioned martini if you’re looking for an old-school vibe." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Missy Frederick

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These D.C. Bars Were Made for Day-Drinking

"This classy, old-school haunt in the Hay-Adams beloved by journalists and politicians is a great place for Manhattans starting at 11:30 a.m. every day." - Missy Frederick

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Bars and Nightlife in Dallas-Fort Worth

"There aren’t too many vinyl record stores around these days, and there are even fewer that serve drinks. Off The Record happens to be one of them. You can stay inside and peruse shelves of classic vinyl with a drink in hand or head out to the back patio for a break from the tunes. To see OTR really come to life, head over on a Friday or a Saturday night when some of Dallas’s top DJs spin it for the crowded dance floor." - MATADOR_NETWORK

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15 Picks for a Celebratory Night Out in D.C. - Eater DC

"Hotel bars aren’t always relegated to inexpensive wine poured in paper cups. At Off the Record, monochromatic red walls serve as a sultry backdrop for a quiet catch-up over martinis and bar snacks in silver saucers across from the White House. Coasters of political caricatures double as popular souvenirs for D.C. regulars and Hay-Adams guests alike." - Vinciane Ngomsi

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