Bars in DC for a 40th Birthday Celebration Post-Zaytinya for 10-12 People

[pidgey]

My husband is celebrating his 40th birthday in two weeks, and we have dinner reservations with another couple at 6:30 pm at Zaytinya. We're looking for a bar to meet up with several other friends, preferably a place that has cocktails as well as a nice wine list, and possibly even a food menu for those who haven't eaten yet. Any Chinatown/Penn Quarter/Shaw/close by downtown DC places come to mind? Possibly even H St or Capitol Hill. We haven't been to the Passenger since they've reopened in Shaw, but would consider it.

[reedm]

I'm a fan of Fiola, particularly for special occasions. They used to offer a limited food menu at bar, but I'm not sure if that's still available. Regardless, they offer the full menu at the bar.

 

[Bart]

Kinship is walkable and has a bar and they serve the entire dinner menu at the bar.

[LauraB]

Proof is almost next-door to Zaytinya and has a great wine list and cocktails. If you want to be really adventuris, go to Barmini.

[pidgey]

I should add that there will probably be 10-12 people altogether, so we're looking for a place that can accommodate our group without feeling too cramped by other folks in the bar. I like all of these restaurants so far; please keep suggestions coming!

[DonRocks]

Have you thought about staying at Zaytinya?

NB - Is this a Pidgey Party?

[DaRiv18]

Baby Wale:  huge bar, decent food, not too far away, and not fancier than your dinner spot.  Only caveat is that they often have buy-outs, so check beforehand.

[pidgey]

Thanks DaRiv, Baby Wale was an excellent choice. The bar had plenty of room, and the drinks were great. My only complaint is that they had started to run out of food (a few appetizers and cookies) earlier than usual due to a large party upstairs. They had said it was okay to bring in cupcakes, which I didn't have a chance to pickup before hand. But otherwise, a good time was had by all.