Cocktails and Bar Bites - Farragut West or Courthouse

[DanCole42]

Where should I go for cocktails/drinks/food on a Tuesday in February? I'm looking for somewhere near Courthouse or Farragut West metros. I guess South Dupont works, too.

Looking for relatively douchebag-free.

[DaRiv18]

I guess South Dupont works, too.

Just remember that Metro is closing the escalators on the south entrance right about then. As for your request, I don't know Courthouse that well. FW is a no go. Tabard Inn is probably your best bet.

[dcs]

Perhaps the new Retro Ray's at Courthouse might work for you if you could get there before all the seats are taken (the website says 40 seats).

[Tweaked]

Vidalia seems like the obvious choice.

[SeanMike]

Perhaps the new Retro Ray's at Courthouse might work for you if you could get there before all the seats are taken (the website says 40 seats).

Not if you're looking for cocktails - they have liquor, but at most are doing some very simple drinks.

On the cocktail side, if you're looking in Courthouse specifically, I'd suggest Wilson Tavern for classic cocktails. If you're willing to move up to Clarendon, you'll have a few more choices.

[JoshW0615]

I second Vidalia. It's been a couple months, but they have a different menu in the bar with lots of good bar snacks, classic cocktails, friendly bartenders...and there was just a few people on a Friday (mostly out of towners and not a douchebag to be found).

After checking their website, it looks like they have a new bar menu coming on February 20th...

[DanCole42]

Vidalia seems like the obvious choice.

Vidalia's usually my go-to, but I was thinking of trying something new.

Also, I have a very specific outfit in mind: corduroys, a hoodie, and a nice t-shirt. Would that be too casual for the bar?

[RWBooneJr]

In Foggy Bottom proper, District Commons is pretty good for this. I find Circle Bistro kind of depressing (it's basically a basement and has been empty the few times I've been in). I don't like Tonic and Circa is Circa. Ris, Westend, and Bourbon Steak are also not far.

Courthouse is harder. Me Jana's tiny bar immediately leaps to mind, but I've never gotten a cocktail there. If that didn't work, I'd probably walk up to Clarendon for Lyon Hall, Liberty, or Eventide (in that order). Eatbar is maybe the best at this in the vicinity, but it's a haul.

[Tweaked]

Also, I have a very specific outfit in mind: corduroys, a hoodie, and a nice t-shirt. Would that be too casual for the bar?

really depends upon how nice the t-shirt is...

[thetrain]

No cocktails, but Bayou Bakery is an option with wine and beer. Otherwise Wilson Tavern is your best bet in courthouse...head bartender used to work at PS7s for what its worth.

[ktmoomau]

Under normal circumstances I wouldn't recommend this, but founding Farmers actually has really good cocktails. During the week it is normally suits crew. But lots of other good options above.

[mbalaver]

I haven't been to the tapas bar in a while, and I don't know whether they have cocktails (vs. wine), but Taberna del Alabardero is just a block from Farragut West.