Bar Pendry
Southwest Waterfront, Washington DC
Bar in Washington DC, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Bar Pendry is a practical Wharf-area choice when convenience, polish, 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. Choose it when the schedule and dress code work for your plan, check menu, pricing, reservation, or event details directly before going.
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, 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; check other specifics directly before you plan around them.
Planning details
- Location
- 655 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- pendry.com/washington-dc/dining/bar-pendry
- Phone
- (202) 843-1111
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.
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Vibe
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Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Background Lounge Music
Signature Pours
- The Pendry Martini
- Champagne Martini
- Espresso Martini
Planning details
Location
655 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024 · Directions
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
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Pendry | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| Moonraker | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| 12 Stories | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| Tiki TNT & Potomac Distilling Company | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| 301 Water St SE | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| Peacock Alley | Washington, 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. If timing matters, use those hours and check any reservation or seating details directly.
Does Bar Pendry have happy hour deals?
What's the crowd like at Bar Pendry?
For crowd and atmosphere expectations, check directly with Bar Pendry. The key planning notes are that it is in Washington, D.C., open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM, has a smart-casual dress code.
Is the food good at Bar Pendry?
Is Bar Pendry good for a date?
It may work if the hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. Check atmosphere, seating, menu details directly if those details matter for the occasion.
Is Bar Pendry open late?
Bar Pendry is open until 11 PM every day.
