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    CUT Bar and Lounge, Bar in Washington DC
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    CUT Bar and Lounge

    Waterfront Georgetown, Washington DC

    Bar in Washington DC, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $50–100per person

    Why go

    CUT Bar and Lounge is worth considering for a polished Georgetown-side lounge night, especially dates, smart-casual meetups, and Friday or Saturday live music. Go for the modern room and refined energy rather than a documented destination cocktail or food program.

    About CUT Bar and Lounge

    CUT Bar and Lounge is a Washington, D.C. option with a spend of $60 per person and a smart casual dress code.

    Choose it if the name, price point, and smart casual expectation fit the kind of outing you want in Washington, D.C.. The strongest case for CUT Bar and Lounge is not a long list of promises, but the clarity of the basic planning variables already available. If you are deciding between options and need to know whether the budget and dress expectation are likely to suit your group, those details make the first round of decision-making simpler.

    Choose it for confirmed practical fit

    CUT Bar and Lounge is easiest to evaluate on the information that it is in Washington, D.C. the price is $60 per person, and the dress code is smart casual. That makes it a better fit for guests who are comfortable with a polished, planned outing than for anyone looking for the lowest-cost option. The $60 per person figure is useful because it sets expectations early, especially for groups where everyone needs to understand the likely spend before agreeing to the plan.

    The smart casual dress code also matters because it gives the outing a more intentional tone. It does not require overcomplicating the plan, but it does suggest that guests should arrive looking put together rather than treating the visit like a completely casual stop. For a Washington, D.C. plan where people may be coordinating around a more deliberate social occasion, that level of guidance can be helpful.

    Value depends on what you need from the visit. If the priority is simply a Washington, D.C. option with a known per-person spend and an easy-to-understand dress code, the planning case is more direct. In that sense, CUT Bar and Lounge is best assessed as a practical fit rather than through assumptions about specifics that should be confirmed with the venue.

    Best fit: plans where budget and dress code are clear

    For a date, meetup, or small social plan, CUT Bar and Lounge may work if the $60 per person expectation and smart casual dress code match the occasion. Those are the kinds of plans where a little structure can be a benefit: one person can communicate the likely spend, everyone can dress appropriately, and the group can avoid surprises around the basic tone of the outing.

    It is also a sensible candidate when the main planning question is whether a venue feels suitable for an outing that is more polished than spontaneous. A date may call for a setting where the dress code feels clear. A meetup may benefit from a budget expectation that can be shared in advance. A small social plan may simply need a Washington, D.C. option where guests know the general level of spend before they arrive.

    Reservations: confirm directly before going. Dress: smart casual. Budget: plan around the $60 per person spend. Timing: verify current hours before visiting. Location: Washington, D.C.

    For broader planning, use Our full Washington, D.C. bars guide, Our full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide, and Our full Washington, D.C. hotels guide.

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    Planning details

    Location
    1050 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007 (lobby)
    Phone
    +1 (202) 617-2400
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Upscale and polished hotel-lounge atmosphere with modern design, low lounge-style seating, and a lively but refined energy, especially on Friday and Saturday nights when live music is featured.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantSophisticatedModern

    Best For

    Date NightAfter WorkCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Hotel BarDesign Destination

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingBooth Seating

    Accessibility

    Elevator

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Hotel Bar
    Late Night
    Closes by 10pm
    Music
    Live Music on Fridays and Saturdays, Typically Jazz and Lounge Leaning Sets That Complement a Refined Hotel Bar Atmosphere, Plus Curated Background Music on Other Nights.
    Live Music
    Yes
    Spirits Focus
    Whiskey, Gin, Tequila

    Signature Pours

    • Garden of Eden
    • Pepino's Revenge
    • Paloma
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    Getting there
    1050 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007 (lobby)

    Planning details

    Location

    1050 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007 (lobby) · Directions

    +1 (202) 617-2400

    Also consider

    If you cannot book here

    Try The Alex Craft Cocktail Cellar & Speakeasy if you want a more cocktail-led evening, or Blues Alley Club if live music would make the night feel more complete.

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    How it compares for a Georgetown drink

    CUT Bar and Lounge is the easy-booking, low-friction option in this set. Choose it when the priority is a composed hotel-lobby atmosphere and a convenient Georgetown address. Blues Alley Club is the stronger choice when live music is the point of the night, but it asks for more planning and a more specific mood.

    For cocktails with a clearer identity, The Alex Craft Cocktail Cellar & Speakeasy is the better cross-shop. For a steakhouse-adjacent splurge, BOURBON STEAK gives you a more defined luxury dining-and-drinks frame. Kingbird Bar and The Next Whisky Bar are more useful if you want the bar itself to drive the choice rather than simply support the evening.

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    CUT Bar and Lounge, Washington, D.C. Verdict and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwards
    CUT Bar and LoungeWashington, D.C.No published awards
    Blues Alley ClubWashington, D.C.No published awards
    The Alex Craft Cocktail Cellar & SpeakeasyWashington, D.C.No published awards
    BOURBON STEAKWashington, D.C.No published awards
    Kingbird BarWashington, D.C.No published awards
    The Next Whisky BarWashington, D.C.No published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is the food good at CUT Bar and Lounge?

    The confirmed planning details are the $60 per person price point, smart casual dress code, and Washington, D.C. location.

    Is CUT Bar and Lounge good for a date?

    It can be a fit if the date calls for a Washington, D.C. option with a smart casual dress code and a $60 per person spend. If a specific menu, seating setup, or entertainment schedule matters, confirm those details directly before booking or going.

    Is CUT Bar and Lounge good for groups?

    It may work for a group if everyone is comfortable with the $60 per person expectation and smart casual dress code.

    What's the crowd like at CUT Bar and Lounge?

    The clearest planning cues are the smart casual dress code and the $60 per person listed price, which can help you decide whether it matches the tone you want.

    Does CUT Bar and Lounge have happy hour deals?

    Plan around the $60 per person spend, and check directly with CUT Bar and Lounge if specials or discounts are important to your visit.