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The Gibson

The Gibson

(Now Closed)
Speakeasy, Lounge, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
U-Street, Washington
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  • Gina W.
    Gina WilliamsAugust 8, 2022
    Walked out without eating. The waitress had a bad attitude from the time she seated us.
  • Stephan F.
    Stephan FrankeMay 10, 2014
    The "I've been drinking" tastes like rubber cement glue
  • Amanda G.
    Amanda GilmoreJanuary 29, 2011
    Good cocktails next time I will sit at the bar!
  • Peter M.
    Peter MeisterFebruary 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out our spider webs in the bathrooms!
  • Stefan B.heart icon on user image
    Stefan BrosickMay 17, 2016
    Old fashioned
  • lucy e.
    lucy elliottApril 30, 2011
    Try the What You Want cocktail.
  • Kelly G.
    Kelly GApril 5, 2011
    Try the Filmishmish! Delish!
  • Domingo S.
    Domingo ShafferNovember 7, 2010
    The benedictine is off the menu but you need it.
  • ATR
    ATRFebruary 5, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    For those drink off the menu, Scorched Earth.
  • cameron
    cameronOctober 5, 2012
    Unmarked door next to Marvin.
  • Paul L.
    Paul LesterApril 30, 2010
    Go early and grab a drink in the back patio.
  • Julie H.
    Julie HoushSeptember 23, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Go "off the menu" and put yourself in the hands of the highly skilled bartenders; I've never been disappointed.
  • Alyssa G.heart icon on user image
    Alyssa GuoAugust 24, 2014
    Service is terrible and the drinks are just mediocre. I would say avoid if possible. There are way better spots in the area
  • Beverly B.
    Beverly BOctober 28, 2013
    No lines on Sundays.
  • Daniel G.
    Daniel GeorgeMarch 26, 2011
    don't accept checks from this dude Steven Daniel. The checks will bounce. cash only!
  • Leonard T.
    Leonard TysonJanuary 8, 2010
    If you know the secret knock ask for anything featuring St. Germaine
  • Wade S.
    Wade StuartJuly 27, 2013
    Classy joint
  • Jonathan H.
    Jonathan HertnekyJune 12, 2013
    Its there just unnoticed
  • Tatiana B.
    Tatiana BodnyaDecember 30, 2011
    So there is special going on, the manager have no idea about it and doesn't want to use it....
  • Maxwell Z.
    Maxwell ZMay 31, 2010
    If you like Sazeracs go for a "De la Louisiane."
  • Michael D.
    Michael DussertDecember 12, 2010
    Pee before. The lines can be long!
  • Matt C.
    Matt ComptonJuly 6, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Talk your way onto the patio and enjoy a Horse's Neck (with a kick).
  • Brendan C.
    Brendan CafféJanuary 26, 2012
    "James Bond is an asshole, never shake a martini"
  • Rob A.
    Rob AbilezMay 4, 2010
    If you are in to gin, go for an Aviator.
  • Gina W.
    Gina WilliamsAugust 8, 2022
    Waitress had a bad attitude
  • Sam S.heart icon on user image
    Sam SherwoodJune 16, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Go to The Gibson and order a Boothby manhattan, even if it's not on the menu
  • Kelly G.
    Kelly GNovember 5, 2010
    Order the Grames #1.
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeJune 27, 2018
    Cool speakeasy vibe, but back room isn’t too intimate and drinks were just good, not great. A+++ for the backpack hip hop soundtrack tho
  • Robert R.
    Robert RosenburghMay 19, 2010
    Go to The Gibson and order the Bannockburn
  • Matt L.
    Matt LilesJuly 20, 2009
    Order the hurricane for two, and have it for one.
  • Mike F.heart icon on user image
    Mike FraiettaJuly 25, 2014
    These guys try to hard. MP drinks? Pass.
  • Colin L.
    Colin LowenbergJune 9, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Order an Old Fashioned, Aviator I or II,
  • Ana C.
    Ana CoxOctober 25, 2009
    It's Derek's last night tonight. Head over and ask for a "Coxie."
  • Nisha C.
    Nisha ChittalJanuary 15, 2010
    Get the Sazerac.
  • Kelly A.heart icon on user image
    Kelly ANovember 27, 2016
    Overpriced and the hostesses are extremely rude
  • Sarah K.
    Sarah KuruszJune 26, 2010
    Act cool.
  • Arminda S.
    Arminda SmithOctober 31, 2009
    Go to Halloween Party tomorrow!
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The Gibson
2009 14th St NW (at U St NW)
Washington, D.C. 20003
United States
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Permanently closed (Show more)
  • Mon–Thu, Sun
    • 6:00 PM–1:00 AM
  • Fri–Sat
    • 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
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(202) 232-2156
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Reservations
Yes
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Yes (incl. American Express)
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No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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