Quill at The Jefferson

"Interested in a fancy cocktail and nice atmosphere for your early drinking? Try this hotel bar which opens at 11:30 a.m. daily." - Missy Frederick

"When a romantic night out means classy drinks and light bites, the recently reopened Quill in the Jefferson Hotel fits the bill with smart cocktails, flights of rare Madeira wines, satisfying bar food, and a dimly lit space lined with warm wood paneling. Keep the bites light with the king salmon tartar dotted with avocado mousse, grapefruit, tobiko, and creme fraiche. Alternatively, indulge in a plate of fettuccine bolognese. And if it ends up being a night to remember, this timeless space will be one worth revisiting far after trendy spots have come and gone." - Tierney Plumb, Stephanie Carter

"Rated as one of DC’s best cocktail bars, Quill in The Jefferson will be featuring the tastes of the season with two cocktails: In Full Bloom ($23) is made with Wheatley Vodka, Sayuri Nigori Sake, Lichi-Li, and grapefruit. The Time to Blossom ($23) features Roku gin, orgeat syrup, blueberry orange zest, and soda water." - Vinciane Ngomsi

"The cocktail bar inside The Jefferson DC has added a plethora of new winter cocktails to its menu. No caroling necessary for the “Chestnut Roasting,” made with cookie-butter washed Aberfeldy whiskey, apple brandy, maple and walnut bitters. The “Wanna Shake Your Tree” includes Leopold Bros Apple Whiskey, Ancho Reyes liqueur as well as cardamon and apple bitters." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Kalina Newman

"At the Jefferson’s glamorous bar, opt for Gruyere grilled cheese and roasted tomato soup for a simple meal that doesn’t skimp on indulgence." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb, Tim Ebner