Sleek space with dark lighting offering up Prohibition-era cocktails & a charming outdoor patio.
"The end is near for Eric Hilton’s narrow, candle-lit lounge the Gibson, which just announced plans to close at the end of 2023." - Tierney Plumb
"After a nearly year-long hiatus off U Street NW, Eric Hilton’s trendsetting speakeasy returns Friday, August 13." - Tierney Plumb
"Around 6 p.m. on a Wednesday night in September, two women wearing cloth face masks stood inside the Gibson cocktail lounge in Washington, D.C., and discussed the finer points of bartending. Jewel Murray, the general manager at the speakeasy-style bar just off U Street NW, talked about how to set up an efficient workstation." - Gabe Hiatt
"For the Gibson, Lane whipped up a drink called “Metamorphosis” ($13) that features Butterfly Floral Vodka, Butterfly Liqueur, Montenegro amaro, Dolin Blanc vermouth, and absinthe." - Adele Chapin
"On Mondays at this 14th Street speakeasy, guests can try out the “Legends Selection” at a discounted price. Bartenders make the off-menu lineup of classic cocktails with premium liquors and ingredients. For example, a French 75 might come with Grand Marnier Louis Alexandres instead of gin. Although cocktails are normally $20 to $25 here, on Mondays one of the premium drinks will run for $16-$18." - Aparna Krishnamoorthy