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    Bar Pendry, Bar in Washington DC
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    Bar Pendry

    Southwest Waterfront, Washington DC

    Bar in Washington DC, United States

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    Price

    $50–100per person

    Why go

    Bar Pendry is a practical Wharf-area choice when convenience, polish, and easy daily hours matter more than a destination cocktail program. It is a good fit for pre-dinner drinks, hotel-guest meetups, or a low-effort night in Southwest D.C.; cross-shop Moonraker, 12 Stories, or Tiki TNT & Potomac Distilling Company if the bar itself needs to carry the evening.

    About Bar Pendry

    Bar Pendry is a Washington, D.C. bar open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM, with a smart-casual dress code.

    That makes Bar Pendry easiest to evaluate on practical fit.

    A practical bar pick with daily hours

    Bar Pendry's clearest planning advantage is consistency: the hours are 11 AM to 11 PM every day. The smart-casual dress code also gives guests a useful expectation for how to dress without implying a more formal format.

    For a visit centered on a particular cocktail style, cuisine, accolade, or price point, check the current details before planning around that purpose. Treat it as a Washington, D.C. bar whose clearest value is its daily schedule and dress guidance.

    How to compare it with other options

    If you are deciding among Washington, D.C. venues, you can compare Bar Pendry with Moonraker, 12 Stories, Tiki TNT & Potomac Distilling Company, 301 Water St SE, and Peacock Alley. Use the comparison to match the occasion, especially if you need a more clearly defined setting, menu, or specialty.

    Quick reference: Bar Pendry is open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM with a smart-casual dress code.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 11 AM–11 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–11 PM
    Location
    655 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    pendry.com/washington-dc/dining/bar-pendry
    Phone
    (202) 843-1111
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Moody, dimly lit interiors with cozy gathering spaces and gold-accented, speakeasy-style decor create a refined yet relaxed atmosphere suited to lingering over cocktails.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyElegantIntimate

    Best For

    Date NightAfter WorkCelebration

    Experience

    WaterfrontDesign DestinationHotel Bar

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingBooth Seating

    View

    Waterfront

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Hotel Bar
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Music
    Background Lounge Music
    Spirits Focus
    Whiskey, Bourbon, Rum, Gin
    Zero-Proof Program
    Yes

    Signature Pours

    • The Pendry Martini
    • Champagne Martini
    • Espresso Martini
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    655 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    11 AM–11 PM
    Tuesday
    11 AM–11 PM
    Wednesday
    11 AM–11 PM
    Thursday
    11 AM–11 PM
    Friday
    11 AM–11 PM
    Saturday
    11 AM–11 PM
    Sunday
    11 AM–11 PM

    Location

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Moonraker, Notable alternative
    • 12 Stories, Notable alternative
    • Tiki TNT & Potomac Distilling Company, Notable alternative
    • 301 Water St SE, Notable alternative
    • Peacock Alley, Notable alternative
    Bar context

    How Bar Pendry compares in Washington, D.C.

    Bar Pendry is the easier, convenience-led pick in this group. Choose it when the priority is a polished hotel-bar setting near the Wharf and a plan that does not require heavy advance coordination. Moonraker and 12 Stories make more sense when the room, view, or night-out energy is meant to be the point of the evening.

    For value, the question is what you are paying for. Bar Pendry is strongest when it saves time and keeps the group comfortable. Tiki TNT & Potomac Distilling Company is the better cross-shop for a more specific rum-driven, casual waterfront mood, while 301 Water St SE is worth checking if the group wants another nearby option without committing to a hotel-bar feel.

    Peacock Alley is the comparison for a more formal classic-hotel-bar choice elsewhere in the city. Bar Pendry is the practical pick for Southwest D.C.; Peacock Alley is the stronger match when the occasion calls for a grander downtown hotel setting.

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    Compare Bar Pendry

    Bar Pendry Washington, D.C. and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwards
    Bar PendryWashington, D.C.No published awards
    MoonrakerWashington, D.C.No published awards
    12 StoriesWashington, D.C.No published awards
    Tiki TNT & Potomac Distilling CompanyWashington, D.C.No published awards
    301 Water St SEWashington, D.C.No published awards
    Peacock AlleyWashington, D.C.No published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the best time to go to Bar Pendry?

    Bar Pendry is open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM, so the best time depends on your plan.

    Is Bar Pendry good for a date?

    It may work if the hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans.

    Is Bar Pendry open late?

    Bar Pendry is open until 11 PM every day.