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    St. Regis Bar, Bar in Washington DC
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    St. Regis Bar

    Downtown, Washington DC

    Bar in Washington DC, United States

    Why go

    St. Regis Bar is a strong choice for polished cocktails, wine, light bites when the night calls for a dressed-up hotel-bar setting. It is better for dates, business drinks, pre- or post-dinner conversation than for loud group drinking or bargain-focused bar hopping.

    About St. Regis Bar

    Should you go to St. Regis Bar in Washington, D.C.? Yes, if the plan calls for a smart-casual bar option with daily hours that run from 11 AM to 12 AM. St. Regis Bar is open daily from 11 AM to 12 AM, the dress code is smart casual, which makes the basic decision fairly straightforward: it belongs on the shortlist when you want a Washington, D.C. bar stop with clear, everyday timing and a dress expectation that is polished without being formal.

    The useful read: choose it when those practical details match the visit you are planning. The appeal here is not based on a long list of extra promises, but on the certainty of the essentials that are available. If you are comparing other options, Off the Record, Quill, The Jefferson, Washington, DC, Fireclay Bar and Lounge, WILD DAYS are names to keep in the mix, especially if you are weighing one simple stop against another before settling on a plan.

    Book it for a bar stop, not a specialty claim

    St. Regis Bar is best evaluated on the facts that are confirmed: Washington, D.C. location, daily 11 AM to 12 AM hours, a smart-casual dress code. Those details are enough to establish when it can work and what level of dress to expect, but they are not enough to build a more specific promise around the visit. Specific claims about a drinks program, food menu, seating, pricing, reservations, or service format are not confirmed here, so plan around the essentials rather than assuming a particular setup.

    Timing is direct. Because the bar is listed as open from 11 AM to 12 AM every day, it can fit a midday, evening, or later plan. That kind of broad daily window is useful when the rest of the day is still taking shape, or when the bar is meant to be one stop within a larger Washington, D.C. itinerary. For comparison, consider WILD DAYS, Off the Record, Quill, Fireclay Bar and Lounge, or The Jefferson, Washington, DC.

    The practical case is stronger than any value claim

    This is not a page to rely on for unconfirmed details about prices, menus, reservations, or amenities. The grounded planning points are simpler: St. Regis Bar is in Washington, D.C. keeps daily 11 AM to 12 AM hours, asks for smart-casual dress. In other words, the case for going is practical rather than highly specific. You can use the hours and dress code to decide whether it fits, but you should not treat missing details as implied benefits.

    The tradeoff is that there is not enough information here to make a specific claim about food, cocktails, outdoor seating, discounts, or a particular atmosphere. That matters if your choice depends on a certain menu, a certain style of seating, or a very particular kind of night out. If those details are important, confirm them directly before going. If you are still comparing options, Off the Record, Quill, Fireclay Bar and Lounge, The Jefferson, Washington, DC, WILD DAYS are reasonable names to consider.

    Bottom line: choose St. Regis Bar when the city, hours, smart-casual expectation fit your plan. It is easiest to recommend as a straightforward Washington, D.C. bar option with clear daily availability and a defined dress standard. Skip any assumptions about menu, pricing, seating, or special services unless you have confirmed them directly.

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    Planning details

    Location
    923 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
    Website
    marriott.com
    Phone
    (202) 509-8000
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    Ambiance

    Swanky, ornate, and historic with a warm cocktail-lounge feel; guest and tourism sources describe a glowing bar, plush seating, Renaissance-era details, and a modern finish layered into the classic hotel setting.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantSophisticatedClassic

    Best For

    After WorkDate NightGroup Outing

    Experience

    Hotel BarHistoric BuildingDesign Destination

    Format

    Seated BarLounge Seating

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    Street Scene

    Accessibility

    ElevatorWheelchair AccessibleStep Free Entrance

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Cocktail Bar
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight

    Signature Pours

    • Capitol Mary
    • Bloody Mary
    • Red Snapper
    Planning details

    Location

    923 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 · Directions

    (202) 509-8000

    marriott.com

    Also consider

    Where to go if you cannot get in

    Try Quill if the priority is a polished hotel-bar alternative with a comparable special-occasion feel. Try Off the Record if the group wants a more recognizably D.C. room and a less formal kind of atmosphere.

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    How It Compares

    Choose Off the Record if the goal is a more D.C.-coded political bar experience; choose St. Regis Bar if the night needs hotel polish and a more formal room. For special-occasion drinks, St. Regis Bar competes most directly with Quill and The Jefferson, Washington, DC, where the decision comes down to preferred atmosphere rather than a clear value gap.

    Fireclay Bar and Lounge is the easier casual fallback if the group wants less formality. WILD DAYS is the better pick for a livelier night. St. Regis Bar is the more reliable choice for a date or business drink where conversation, service, a composed setting matter more than a high-energy scene.

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    How St. Regis Bar compares nearby

    Against Off the Record, St. Regis Bar is the more formal hotel-bar choice, while Off the Record is better for guests who want a sharper local D.C. feel. Against Quill and The Jefferson, Washington, DC, it sits in the same polished-lounge lane, with the decision mostly about the room and occasion.

    For lower-pressure drinks, Fireclay Bar and Lounge is a better casual alternative. For energy, music, or a more social night, WILD DAYS makes more sense. St. Regis Bar is the recommendation when the group wants a controlled, elegant drink setting rather than a scene.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is St. Regis Bar good for a date?

    It may fit a date if you want a Washington, D.C. bar with daily 11 AM to 12 AM hours and a smart-casual dress code. WILD DAYS is another option to compare.