DC Cocktail Week 2026

Monday, November 30 through Sunday, December 6

One week of specially crafted cocktails and small-bite pairings at the region's best bars and restaurants, plus one-night-only experiences. Venues are signing up now; the week's lineup is on the site from November 1 and fills as they do.

🍸 Cheers to DC Cocktail Week! You Crushed It.

Huge thanks to everyone who came out and sipped, savored, and supported our amazing participating bars and restaurants during DC Cocktail Week! You showed up, you conquered those cocktail lists, and you proved that DC knows how to do happy hour (and dinner, and brunch) right.

The good news? The party doesn't stop just because the week is over.

Your favorite DC spots are still shaking up the best drinks and serving incredible food all year long.

So, don't stash your drinking shoes yet! Keep that good vibe going and make a plan to revisit a new favorite or dive deeper into the cocktail menu at one of the spots you loved.

Please be responsible and safe as you enjoy your alcohol beverages.

• Consider downloading and using Responsibility.org’s Virtual Bar app now so it’s ready to help you understand how alcohol may affect you if and when you choose to drink.

• Understand that when you have a cocktail, it may have more than one standard drink, and that will affect your behavior as well as your BAC.

• Remember to drink water and eat regular meals leading up to and during your evening out.

• Be sure to arrange for a safe ride home—for yourself, yes, and also for your friends and colleagues!

Enjoy responsibly!

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