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The Passenger

The Passenger

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Cocktail Bar, Bar, and Lounge$$$$
Mount Vernon Square, Washington
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  • Leigh M.heart icon on user image
    Leigh M.August 7, 2014
    Duck carnitas are amazing!
  • Ryan E.
    Ryan EmgeSeptember 16, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Order the moonwalk.
  • Dallas S.
    Dallas ShieldsOctober 21, 2010
    Best 'French 75' I've had! Happy Hour is a little busy, but definitely a great locale.
  • Joey M.
    Joey MarburgerOctober 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    They make a mean Aviation. As blue as the sky.
  • Jeremy J.
    Jeremy JohnstoneDecember 27, 2010
    The lovely bartenders will make you a unique concoction if you tell them your taste.
  • Alycia
    AlyciaDecember 3, 2011
    Truffle mac & cheese goes perfectly with or without a buzz.
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 10, 2011
    Mixologist and owner Derek Brown calls 'The Rickey,' a cocktail native to D.C., "air conditioning in a glass."
  • Jayme B.
    Jayme BirgyJanuary 18, 2012
    If you're looking for wine, You'll get more for your $ by ordering by the glass.
  • Devon
    DevonJuly 8, 2011
    One of my happy places. Order the Cucumber Collins.
  • Whitney M.
    Whitney MayJanuary 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is cool except the first bathroom doesn't have a fucking mirror.
  • Milton H.
    Milton HernandezMay 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Black bottle on the rocks
  • Jessica B.
    Jessica ButlerFebruary 14, 2014
    The Burger. Every time.
  • Arlene H.heart icon on user image
    Arlene HerreraNovember 20, 2014
    Amazing hot dogs!
  • David P.
    David PorrasNovember 4, 2010
    Hipster up the wazoo. Lots of canned beer choices to complement the variety of chips.
  • Gabriel P.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel PenaSeptember 7, 2013
    Go crazy with your drink order.
  • D F.
    D FNovember 7, 2011
    Just ask they will direct u to the perfect drink
  • Sarah H.
    Sarah HansonNovember 3, 2010
    Totally hipster. But try the High West Mule cocktail. Delicious.
  • Kelly F.
    Kelly FerencJune 11, 2011
    #hipstercentral, except a wait for dranks but all in all a pretty hip little joint.
  • SeanMike W.heart icon on user image
    SeanMike WhipkeyOctober 14, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    CRACKlins are delicious
  • Mary M.
    Mary McGurnJuly 22, 2011
    Love the "Lion Tail" cocktail in the fall. Read more
  • Meg S.
    Meg SlachetkaSeptember 13, 2012
    Pork cheek nachos - amazeballs
  • Josh E.
    Josh EllenFebruary 14, 2010
    I ordered the "lions tail" and it was great. Also you have to get the beef jerky!
  • Dee🌴
    Dee🌴April 1, 2010
    Try one of the hotdogs and some of the beef jerky. Amazing bar food :)
  • Brandon S.heart icon on user image
    Brandon SorensenNovember 14, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Just order off the black board.
  • Matthew Z.
    Matthew ZabludMay 4, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    They got rid of the three meat Italian Panini - please tell them to bring it back. It rocks!
  • megan d.
    megan dunnJune 4, 2013
    The duck tacos!
  • Steve M.heart icon on user image
    Steve MinardAugust 29, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Kimchi Hot Dog + Crab Crawtator chips = HOLY WOW!
  • Beth N.
    Beth NelanAugust 15, 2014
    After @dcadclub #hh drinks
  • Steve C.
    Steve CentrellaDecember 8, 2009
    Try the beef jerky & have them pair a cocktail with it. Bonus for you if it is a Manhattan
  • Michelle M.
    Michelle MillerFebruary 1, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Order a cocktail curated to your tastes. Follow it with Butternut's Pork Slap beer.
  • Toni Rae S.
    Toni Rae SalmiJuly 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    cannot stay away from the pork cheek chili nachos!
  • Chris B.
    Chris BrownMarch 2, 2010
    Central is on notice: The Passenger makes the best Sazerac in town.
  • Michelle O.heart icon on user image
    Michelle OlenoskiMarch 6, 2015
    This place has CLOSED
  • Ericka C.heart icon on user image
    Ericka CJanuary 15, 2013
    A little piece of Brooklyn in DC.
  • Michael C.
    Michael ChanAugust 27, 2010
    The pancetta panini is like an italian version of a BLT. pretty tasty.
  • Matthew Z.
    Matthew ZabludDecember 2, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    Pick your favorite liquor and have Derrick or Alex mix up a surprise beverage.
  • Neeraj K.
    Neeraj KherDecember 9, 2011
    Good quality food
  • Jason R.heart icon on user image
    Jason RosenbergNovember 28, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Ask Amy about vermouth.
  • Nick N.
    Nick NguyenJune 6, 2012
    Deep fried bacon wrapped PB cups
  • Ryan K.
    Ryan KearneyMarch 12, 2012
    Great bar but awful table service.
  • Tricia K.heart icon on user image
    Tricia KellyNovember 11, 2014
    Overcrowded and terrible service. I saw the wait staff drop at least three things during the hour I was there.
  • Michael R.
    Michael RaderOctober 9, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Corpse Reviver #2 (made with absinthe). Just don't drink too many.
  • Zack A.
    Zack AdamsOctober 23, 2011
    I'm not sure if there are unisex bathrooms or not. Beware. Sticky fingers, shake it up.
  • Caryn T.
    Caryn TayehJanuary 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Cucumber Collins w/ Gin. And the Beef Jerky.
  • Lora W.
    Lora WeaverJanuary 24, 2011
    Hot dogs are yum!
  • Greg R.
    Greg RAugust 16, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Handcrafted before it became hip
  • Tom B.
    Tom BridgeMay 30, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Drunken Brunch, guys. Drunken Brunch. Read more
  • Aaron S.
    Aaron SabinoDecember 11, 2010
    +1 for the Gin Rickey. Excellent
  • Laura H.
    Laura HJanuary 14, 2012
    Try a Lion's Tail
  • Will J.heart icon on user image
    Will JohnsonOctober 16, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Moscow miles rock here
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The Passenger
1021 7th St NW (at L St NW)
Washington, D.C. 20001
United States
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  • Mon–Thu
    • 5:00 PM–1:30 AM
  • Fri–Sat
    • 5:00 PM–2:30 AM
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    • 2:00 PM–Midnight
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(202) 393-0220
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