DC Cocktail Week returns from Tuesday, November 28, through Tuesday, December 5, offering a seven-day celebration of cocktails leading up to Repeal Day. December 5 marks the 90th anniversary of the Repeal of Prohibition in the United States, celebrated in this week-long event. Hosted by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), the cocktail celebration will feature over 85 participating restaurants and venues across the region.
During DC Cocktail Week, patrons can savor cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages paired with food bites, participate in cocktail classes, enjoy tasting dinners, attend happy hours, and engage in various other events offered by participating establishments. Notable participants include 2023 RAMMY Award Winners like Service Bar (Cocktail Program of the Year), Tiki on 18th (Favorite Gathering Spot), Amazonia (New Restaurant of the Year), and Urban Roast (Best Brunch). Returning favorites encompass Bresca, Estuary, Laos in Town, Lulu’s Winegarden, Jiwa Singapura, and Wren. First-time participants include Bar Ivy and Sabores Tapas Bar in Arlington, and AIR Restaurant & Lounge, Casta’s Rum Bar, Code Red, DC Capitol Square Bar & Grill, Del Mar, The Green Zone, Harlot DC, Lucy Bar, metrobar, Mozzeria, Philippe Chow, and The Wells in DC.
A number of special events and in-house happenings will take place throughout the week including special happy hours and cocktail making classes being added daily. Cocktail enthusiasts can enter to win tickets to Enchant at Nationals Park this holiday season by posting in-feed Instagram photos of their DC Cocktail Week orders and tagging @RAMWdc and @EnchantWDC. For a full list of participating restaurants, offered pairings, in-house events, and other DC Cocktail Week happenings, please visit www.dccocktailweek.com.
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is the regional trade association dedicated to representing restaurants and the foodservice industry in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Established in 1920, RAMW serves as an advocate, resource, and community for its members. The association is committed to promoting and sustaining the growth and development of the industry. RAMW provides its members with legislative and regulatory representation, marketing and small business support, as well as programming and events.
Through its multifaceted efforts, RAMW strives to support its members with professionalism and integrity, offering the necessary training, education, and assistance to help them cultivate and maintain successful businesses in the dynamic foodservice sector.
Featured image shows J. Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse, courtesy of @TasteMoCo
