Silver Lyan

"Acclaimed mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana, known as Mr. Lyan, chose Washington and the posh Riggs Hotel as the location for his first U.S. drinking establishment that was named the best hotel bar in the U.S. at Tales of the Cocktail. The red plush underground lounge surrounded with silver trophies and fancy Jell-O shots is fit for a luxe night out. Its daring menus have introduced ambitious ingredients like distilled emu neck and smoked bee larvae, and its latest iteration features the gin “Press Gang Daisy” with notes of sandalwood alongside calamansi cordial." - Tierney Plumb

"Ring in the New Year at Silver Lyan’ s “Ultimate House Party.” The historic bank vault-turned-luxe bar is offering free-flowing champagne, crafted-cocktails, and light bites to countdown to midnight with surprises along the way. The fun runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m and tickets (starting at $170) include drinks and bites, with special seating options like the Champagne Booth or “The Clouds” available for reservation." - Vinciane Ngomsi

"Renowned mixologist Vlad Novikov, who was just general manager at the Riggs hotel’s award-winning cocktail den Silver Lyan, will lead its two bars." - Tierney Plumb

"Acclaimed mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana, known as Mr. Lyan, chose Washington and the posh Riggs Hotel as the location for his first U.S. drinking establishment that was named the best hotel bar in the U.S. at Tales of the Cocktail. The red plush underground lounge surrounded with silver trophies is fit for a luxe night out. Its daring menus have introduced ambitious ingredients like distilled emu neck and smoked bee larvae, and its latest iteration features “mummified” jackfruit syrup and drinks like the maple syrup-smelling “Eggo Waffles.”" - Tierney Plumb, Travis Mitchell

"The award-winning, casually cool bar at the bottom of the Riggs Hotel will now be open Tuesday through Sunday, and favorite bars from across the country will be popping up in Silver Lyan’s space for one Sunday night each month. Birds of Paradise, a travel-themed drinking destination in Brighton, Massachusetts, will take over the subterranean bar on November 17 with visiting bartenders showing off a special cocktail menu." - Emily Venezky