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The Gibson
655 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington DC 20003
(202) 232-2156
Washington DC 20003
(202) 232-2156
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Tiffany Short Leaves the Gibson, Heads Back Home to Austin - Young & Hungry
Young and Hungry is Washington City Paper's blog about D.C. food and restaurants.
Young and Hungry is Washington City Paper's blog about D.C. food and restaurants.
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2010/05/11/tiffany-short-leaves-the-gibson-heads-back-home-to-austin/
The Gibson | Washingtonian
Open since November, the Gibson gets our vote for best new bar. There’s no sign, just an unmarked door on a building with covered-up windows. Inside is a swank speakeasy with dark-wood walls and flickering candlelight. The cocktails are works of art. From
Open since November, the Gibson gets our vote for best new bar. There’s no sign, just an unmarked door on a building with covered-up windows. Inside is a swank speakeasy with dark-wood walls and flickering candlelight. The cocktails are works of art. From
http://www.washingtonian.com/happyhours/the-gibson.php
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AskMen
The Gibson, the sleek speakeasy that treats cocktails like extensions of the fine-dining service, not lubrications for it. With some added space the waits should now be shorter for this A-List place.
The Gibson, the sleek speakeasy that treats cocktails like extensions of the fine-dining service, not lubrications for it. With some added space the waits should now be shorter for this A-List place.
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U Street Girl says the Gibson has a relaxing atmosphere with no pretension. She recommends sitting at the bar (as opposed to tables) for the fastest drink service.
U Street Girl says the Gibson has a relaxing atmosphere with no pretension. She recommends sitting at the bar (as opposed to tables) for the fastest drink service.
Julie H.
Go "off the menu" and put yourself in the hands of the highly skilled bartenders; I've never been disappointed.
Go "off the menu" and put yourself in the hands of the highly skilled bartenders; I've never been disappointed.
Kathryn Y.
Sit in the back patio when the weather's nice, but put on insect repellent. Order one of the gelato based drinks.
Sit in the back patio when the weather's nice, but put on insect repellent. Order one of the gelato based drinks.
Food & Wine
This exclusive bar with a no-standing policy is all about well-crafted cocktails, both classic and innovative. The waitstaff flames twists over drinks tableside.
This exclusive bar with a no-standing policy is all about well-crafted cocktails, both classic and innovative. The waitstaff flames twists over drinks tableside.
Nisha C.
Get the Sazerac.
Get the Sazerac.
Sam S.
Go to The Gibson and order a Boothby manhattan, even if it's not on the menu
Go to The Gibson and order a Boothby manhattan, even if it's not on the menu
Sarah K.
Act cool.
Act cool.
Colin L.
Order an Old Fashioned, Aviator I or II,
Order an Old Fashioned, Aviator I or II,
Ana
Best cocktails anywhere ever. Try a "De la Louisiane" or just have the bartender custom make something for you.
Best cocktails anywhere ever. Try a "De la Louisiane" or just have the bartender custom make something for you.
Matt C.
Talk your way onto the patio and enjoy a Horse's Neck (with a kick).
Talk your way onto the patio and enjoy a Horse's Neck (with a kick).
GourmetLive
Cocktails at The Gibson are worth the wait. The Salad Days Sour is a blend of celery-infused pisco lemon & celery bitters streaked with burnt cinnamon.
Cocktails at The Gibson are worth the wait. The Salad Days Sour is a blend of celery-infused pisco lemon & celery bitters streaked with burnt cinnamon.
The Expendables 2
The legendary cocktails make the Gibson one of the trendiest bars in DC. Brought to you by THE EXPENDABLES opening August 13!
The legendary cocktails make the Gibson one of the trendiest bars in DC. Brought to you by THE EXPENDABLES opening August 13!
Carsten S.
best place in DC for cocktails. try the sazerac
best place in DC for cocktails. try the sazerac
Kate ???? E.
Don't like bourbon? Ask for a Brunswick Sour, you won't be disappointed..
Don't like bourbon? Ask for a Brunswick Sour, you won't be disappointed..
NightScene
Mind blowing cocktails in this little hidden getaway. For extravagant drinks be prepared for a longer prep time, and a dollar or two extra on the tab, but with his atmosphere it is well worth it
Mind blowing cocktails in this little hidden getaway. For extravagant drinks be prepared for a longer prep time, and a dollar or two extra on the tab, but with his atmosphere it is well worth it
scott s.
Tired of the attitude? Check out Wisdom for a relaxed cocktail experience right off of Potomac Ave Metro on Capitol Hill. Wisdom Mixologists will exceed your expectations. Seriously. Escape U Street.
Tired of the attitude? Check out Wisdom for a relaxed cocktail experience right off of Potomac Ave Metro on Capitol Hill. Wisdom Mixologists will exceed your expectations. Seriously. Escape U Street.
Paul L.
Go early and grab a drink in the back patio.
Go early and grab a drink in the back patio.
Michael P.
the cricketeer is fantastic. smooth rum with a bit of ginger a fantastic combo
the cricketeer is fantastic. smooth rum with a bit of ginger a fantastic combo
Matt L.
Order the hurricane for two, and have it for one.
Order the hurricane for two, and have it for one.
Steve F.
“The Gibson” at 14th & U Streets harkens back to a time when televisions in bars did not exist. A time when it was illegal to drink in the U.S. A time when people retreated to a hidden bar for fear o
“The Gibson” at 14th & U Streets harkens back to a time when televisions in bars did not exist. A time when it was illegal to drink in the U.S. A time when people retreated to a hidden bar for fear o
Carsten S.
No matter what you get (anything is great) finish your night with a sazerac.
No matter what you get (anything is great) finish your night with a sazerac.
Travel + Leisure
A clubby speakeasy serving classic cocktails. Order one (or two or three) of the old-fashioned fizzes or sours, plus olives or another light bite from the snack menu.
A clubby speakeasy serving classic cocktails. Order one (or two or three) of the old-fashioned fizzes or sours, plus olives or another light bite from the snack menu.
Michael D.
Pee before. The lines can be long!
Pee before. The lines can be long!
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