Almost got a perfect rating which means, I'll have to come back a few more times to decide!
A good friend of mine took me here. Hidden, yet not so hidden upstairs from Acqua you don't enter the posh Italian restaurant. Instead, you deflect to your left, and go in the unmarked wooden door, up the stairs, and through the sliding door to your left. Dark tones, book cases, leather booths and a seductive bar make for the perfect atmosphere for cocktails and bacon-jam.....DID HE JUST SAY BACON JAM!!!!! Yes....but first...let's talk drinks!
D.C. is no longer a stranger to hand crafted drink menus; but in my opinion, what entices me about a speakeasy bar is that the bartender is free to craft and create from customer to customer. A small menu of drink options exist but I shun them and ask the bartender to go bourbon with a bang! He delivers. Citrus powerful, sweet bourbon up front, smooth all the way down....a winner! My friend sticks to the tried and true menu. Nothing disappoints but nothing makes you want to slap-yo-mama either! I've been blown away by drinks at PX and Columbia Room, so I'll have to come back here and sample some more; definitely top notch and 4-strong-stars cocktails!
Now, that bacon jam......crispy bacon bits immersed in caramelized onions and a brown sugar slurry sooo perfectly sweet and savory you could wear it on the Red Carpet...but instead we spread it on crispy toast......BOOM! I'm going to try to repeat that success at home!
Harold Black....I'll Be Back!!!
Very fun bar! It's a legit speakeasy where you not only have to enter through an unmarked door, but you also walk past/ behind a restaurant and then snake your way up the stairs. when you get to the top of the stairs, you knock on a wood paneled door that slides away to reveal the bar. To the undiscerning eye, this looks just like a dead end.
We ordered both drinks from the menu and off the menu. The drinks were all delicious! Really well balanced. The bartender is very knowledgeable. The decor is hip (hipster), rustic and amusing. Great place!
This place is awesome. The cocktails are outrageous and the prices are more than fair.
I wanted to take my girlfriend out for a special date. When I made reservations here for after dinner drinks, I asked them for a couple of special favors, and they totally delivered. The service is super friendly, but they weren't intrusive (perfect balance), and they really know their cocktails. They seem to really enjoy trying to find the perfect drink for customers. I'm usually a plain single malt scotch guy, but the cocktails here are unreal.
All told, this is one of my favorite bars anywhere, much less DC.
The ambiance of Harold Black is so cool. Every detail comes together to make this one of the most beautiful and comfortable places to get a drink in DC. Even the bathrooms add to the experience! The music was just the right volume and they played a very interesting selection. I ordered a gin and tonic to start and it was served with one perfectly cut ice cube. The ladies I was with all ordered different house specialty drinks and they really liked them. We were seated in a very comfortable round booth and enjoyed a lot of wine and good conversation. The bar tenders were really knowledgable and delivered great service. I will definitely be headed back soon!
Review Source:Ah, finally - a speakeasy on the Hill.
I've spent many dollars at The Gibson, the Columbia Room, PX, etc - so I'm just a very happy camper that Harold Black is open, awesome, and within blocks of my apartment at Eastern Market. This place has it all - a dark, intimate space, the invisible wall/door, good music, really cool bathrooms, friendly, knowledgeable, and handsome wait staff in vests, and oh yeah, exquisite cocktails for a fraction of the prices you'll see at The Gibson. Writing this review reminds me that I should make a reservation for the near future. That part is easy too - send a text message to a number (that isn't hard to get a hold of) and they'll take care of the rest.
Drinks to absolutely try: Beneath the Salt, The Sled Dog, and Bon Chretien.
Haven't tried any of the food yet, but I'll make sure to next time.
Last time I was here I sat at a table and, while impressed with the drinks, was a little disappointed in the slow service. Well on second visit I learned my lesson and drank at the bar and THAT made all of the difference.
The bartenders were friendly, attentive, and served some really cool concoctions. I have a (bad?) habit of asking good bartenders about the drinks they make when I visit speakeasies. Luckily for me, the guys staffed at Harold that night were really receptive of my questions. We exchanged ideas, they explained some of the things they were working on, and by the end it felt like I had a complimentary cocktail workshop.
My drinks were great too. I had a bitter-heavy Seelbach cocktail that blew me away and an barrel-aged Lairds Applejack vieux carre. I give them points for originality and execution.
Now that the service question has been answered at Harold Black, this might be my new go-to spot on Capitol Hill. It looks like this serious neighborhood now has a serious cocktail place.
Not only the best speakeasy in DC, but the best I've been to (and I've been to many in NYC, Grand Rapids, and Seattle). The manager, Maro, is the best and really runs a perfect show at Harold Black. It is dark and small, but that only adds to the appeal of stumbling upon the best kept secret in the city. The cocktails are the BEST I've had in DC and the food is great too.
If you are looking for a great place for a romantic date, this is your place. Heck, if you want to show the best DC has to offer to a business client, this is your place too.
After we found the entrance to this place (on the left of Aqua Al 2 through a non-descript door) it was a nice oasis! Â The drinks were mighty tasty and the ambiance was dim and relaxing. Â Ask the bartender to make you something and he will come up with drink to your liking. Â I will definitely be back to try the tasting menu. Â
Awesome old school bathrooms too!
Harold Black is awesome. Â The whole modern speakeasy thing they've got going on really works for them. Â Its hush-hush location and limited seating allows for a quiet atmosphere and a very cool and cozy vibe. Â My boyfriend and I made a reservation and were seated at an intimate booth immediately after locating and climbing the relatively hidden staircase and knocking on the door at the end of the hallway. Â The cocktails were a bit expensive ($12), but very interesting and definitely delicious. Â My boyfriend had the Lost in Translation which was bourbon, amaro and bitter grapefruit liquor and I had the Deal Maker which was sparkling ale, rye whiskey, citrus and maple. Â We both enjoyed the drinks, the service, and the ambiance of this very cool bar.
Review Source:5++++++++++
I love Harold Black. I've now been there two times and absolutely loved it both times. Â The experience is truly unique and the speakeasy atmosphere is so personal. The cocktails are pricey but worth every cent. Such powerful flavor combinations that start with one taste and end with another. Truly artful beverages. Every staff person I've interacted with has been friendly, inviting, and excited to share details about drinks and snacks.
And I can't close without commenting on the interior. So thoughtful and unique. Sparse but sufficient lighting, gorgeous and comfortable furniture, so many details thought through to add to the experience.
Harold Black is for sure my go-to treat for out of town guests but I also imagine I'll be going there frequently on my own.
3.5 Stars
Speakeasys seem to be all the rage these days, and not that there's anything wrong with that!  I like the idea, and and now Capitol Hill has one of its own:  Harold Black. In true speakeasy fashion, it's location is not obvious, but  can be found up the unmarked stairs to the left of and above Acqua al Due behind a sliding door.  I like the look of the place:  they've got the blinds closed and even the skylight covered to give the place a surreptitious feel.  There's a small eight seat bar under the skylight, and three booths along the wall by the darkened windows. Â
I decided to stick with gin and start with one of their signature drinks, Tommy with a Candle (Old Tom Gin, Oregon's Imbue bittersweet vermouth and elderflower liqueur), a nice combo. Â I followed that with their take on the the precursor to the modern Martini, the Martinez (Old Tom Gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino cherry liqueur, and an absinthe rinse). Â While I thought the drinks were good, I didn't find the service as polished as the Gibson or Passenger. Â
For the non-cocktail drinkers they do offer several bottled beers (Duck Rabbit Milk Stout, Dogfish Head My Antonia, Stillwater Stateside Saison, etc), and several wines by the glass (leaning heavily towards the Europeans).
It requires reservations, which can be made through CityEats. Â And for those who are wondering, Harold Black is the name of co-owner Ari Gejdenson's grandfather who advised him on the speakeasy concept before he passed away.
Congratulations! You've actually heard of this place! Now good luck finding it.... If you're out front of Acqua Al 2, look to your left, and proceed through the exterior door labeled "214." Walk up the stairs and to the right; you're there. Make sure you have a reservations. Upon entrance, the decor is quite warm and charming. The booths afford a nice amount of privacy. Now onto the reason why you came in the first place - the drinks!! I highly recommend ordering one of their signature cocktails, listed at the top of the menu. They are all $12, which sounds high, but they are well worth it. A couple of the people in my party ordered off-menu ("I'd like something with whiskey... what can you make me?"), but I think the servers found it mildly annoying, and I kind of agree. In my party of 4 though, I think we did manage to order all of the signature cocktails, and they were strong, delicious, and unique. The only reason I'm giving this place 4 stars instead of 5 is that they kindly reminded us that we had about 15 minutes left on our reservation. We looked around, and the other 3 booths were empty. Nevertheless, we finished up about 20 minutes later, yet all of the other booths were still empty. I get that the place is a small speakeasy and that they need to turn over the tables, but we definitely would have stayed for onemoredrink had they not pressured us to finish up. Overall a really nice experience though; I'll be back.
Review Source:Once you find Harold Black it is really quite nice. Â Six of us went here for post dinner drinks on Saturday evening. Â We had a big booth in the corner. Â The atmosphere was really nice, and the drinks were delicious. Â
This place is a bit pricey, however. Â $12 drinks, $12 (skimpy) glasses of wine. Â One of the folks at our table ordered a second glass of wine, and when it arrived it actually had less wine in it than the one he was finishing. Â Not great for $12.
Now that the secret is out and the phone number is no longer a viable option for reservations I feel as though Harold Black may have stopped trying a little. Â I think my lack-luster entrance into the speakeasy may have soured my opinion before I even sat down. Â
Suna is the proper entrance to Harold Black, however, I went into Acqua Al 2 since I didn't immediately see Suna. Â I walked up the stairs and through the long wall to the secret entrance, which wasn't so secret because the door was left open. Â Very disappointing. Â Even though I had a made a reservation, my date and I were asked to wait back outside because another party had just entered and would take some time to serve us. Â After some pushback on the reservation issue we were directed to two stools by the bar. Â The first drinks did not take long to arrive.
On the whole HB is a very charming place. Â The lights are kept low. Â The patrons are slightly spread apart. Â The wait staff is very friendly, assistive, and congenial. Â The cocktails were tasty, but not anything special. Â We both agreed that the drinks were missing a little "umpf".
This may be my new favorite bar.
I almost don't want to review it at all since I don't want it to become overwhelmed and so busy that it becomes difficult to get a reservation. But so far, its secret "text for reservations" plan seems to be working. And once you get the number (really not that difficult if you put just a little effort into it), you'll have to actually find the bar...which is probably the hardest part of the entire night. Wendy L. has it right...through a side door, up a nondescript flight of stairs, down a hallway, around the corner where you'll find Suna but no signs of any bar until the wall gives way to a magical land of cocktails and libations.
Once inside, you will truly feel hidden. The space is relatively small, but the booths that line the wall and the stools at the bar provide enough seating to make it feel lively without being overly energetic or crowded. And unlike many other bars around town, you can have a simple conversation with your friends without having to shout over loud ambient music or other patrons.
I won't go into length about the drinks since it seems intuitive that a place like Harold Black would have great cocktails and selection of the finer liquors...and they do. And if you enjoy trying something different, I'm sure you'll find the combinations presented on the menu to your liking since I couldn't recognize half the ingredients...though everything still turned out great with the bartender coming over to make sure we got what we wanted and enjoyed.
Service was also top-notch. After a very minor timing snafu and one unusual request of my girlfriend and I later, one of the managing partners was extremely gracious and offered to cover a few drinks. Totally unnecessary, but those little gestures are always appreciated. And with his attention, along with our very energetic and helpful server, we had drinks and some snacks to help us enjoy the evening.
Now my only decision is when I can make my return trip. I have a feeling it'll be much sooner than later.
Loved the atmosphere and decor. Service is slow. We took a picture with a flash (against the rules according the menu) and a waiter came to our table to scold us. Pickle plate was unimpressive. Apple pie was tasty, but teeny. The drinks are better at the Columbia Room and you get the sense that the bartenders there know their shiz a bit more. Bartenders here were more down-to-earth and I enjoyed laughing with them.
All in all, I would say that Harold Black has some good things going for it (concept, ambiance, fun bartenders), but that they aren't yet executing as well as other speakeasys in DC. The small kinks get more noticeable when they start asking you to adhere to all their uptight rules.
**2.5 stars**
I appreciate a lot of the finer, i.e., bougier, things in life, including fancy cocktails. I mean, who doesn't? Oh, right...cue menu of $8 rail drinks found at typical pedestrian bars with annoying pedestrian customers... Harold Black is trying to be a "real" speakeasy by passing word of its existence only by mouth and making good cocktails. Unfortunately, everything they're priding themselves on just isn't turning out as anticipated.
A lot of people have begun bitching about how to make reservations and find the place since the phone number isn't listed. In theory it's supposed to be word of mouth like it was during Prohibition, prior to Al Gore inventing the internet, and when there was a legitimate reason for things being hush-hush. Seeing that drinking is legal now, the only real reason is to be exclusive. Maybe it's supposed to make it seem more intimate for the patrons, but it seems the uproar is caused by people feeling excluded, not included once on the inside. But let's face it, most of the bitching actually has more to do with people who are too stupid to find the phone number themselves. That's not a reason to dock a place in stars; I get why they're doing it -- whether I agree with it or not -- and if people are too dumb to Google the name of a place and find the numerous "to get the phone number call Suna or Acqua" comments that were posted within the first week of Harold Black's opening, then shame on them, not shame on the place. That being said, in the day and age of the interwebs, what's the point of not publishing the phone number? There isn't one.
The one thing I do buy off on a speakeasy for is the high quality of cocktails that the term speakeasy has become associated with. Harold Black had been open about three weeks when we moseyed on over for cocktails on a Friday night. Our group tried all of the nine signature drinks, which were $12 each -- a drop in price from the $14 they were originally charging. At an elite place like Columbia Room (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/columbia-room-washington">http://www.yelp.com/biz/…</a>), people willingly pay $15 for a cocktail because it's worth it. At Harold Black, $12 was too much for the quality of several of the drinks. The Bon Chretien (williams pear eau de vie, ginger, barrel-aged maple) was the favorite by far and certainly worth the price. The Deal-breaker (stout, cask aged rum, vanilla) was the only other drink I cared enough for to think worth ordering again...luckily it didn't live up to its name...but even then, if I'm going to have a stout hoptail, I'd rather have the Noel's Seduction at the Queen Vic (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-queen-vic-washington">http://www.yelp.com/biz/…</a>). The rest of the drinks tended to be very syrupy and I left feeling like the drinks were still works in progress, not quite ready for prime time.
As I've begun exploring DC-area's speakeasies, I've found that there tends to be two trains of thought: you either prefer PX or you prefer Columbia Room. PX (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/px-alexandria-2">http://www.yelp.com/biz/…</a>) makes its own bitters and syrups and its mixologist, Todd Thrasher, tends to make sweeter drinks. Columbia Room just makes damn good drinks and is creative with different kinds of spirits and pairing unsuspecting ingredients into cocktails that work. The Gibson (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-gibson-washington">http://www.yelp.com/biz/…</a>) seems to be a place where most people can agree the drinks are good, but is safe enough that no one can find anything too significant to complain about, so doesn't really fall into either (or falls into both) side of the court. I feel like Harold Black will fit into a third train of thought: it will be loved by the Capitol Hill folks who always feel slighted because they rarely get anything new and flashy in the SE that people want to go out of their way to go to. This is finally the "look, rest of DC, we have a place the rest of you want to visit" place for these individuals. To all my SE-based friends: sorry, this isn't a place I'd want to go out of my way to go to. But then I live walking distance from PX and don't care to go there either. Harold Black has a nice manly feel with brown leather, exposed wood and vintage artifacts like shaving brushes, but I have a feeling it'll be an only-once destination type place and that the only regulars will be local SEers clinging to "their" speakeasy.
This place had so much potential, but I left feeling unfulfilled. Â I came here with a friend on a Saturday night. I was initially intrigued by the mysteriousness of Harold Black, from finding the number to make the reservation to being led up to a hidden secretive local with a cool intimate and prohibition era ambiance. However that's where the mystique ended. After being seated to our secluded (albiet cramped) booth, our host gave us our menus and told us our reservation was only for a 90 minute time slot and told us to plan accordingly. Excuse me? Our night here hasn't even begun and I'm already feeling rushed to leave. The next meh moment happened when the bartender came to ask us for our orders. Now I am totally fine coughing up some money for a well-crafted cocktail, and I frequently do so at the Gibson. Â But at the same time part of the reason I love the Gibson so much is that their bartenders are very knowledgable and passionate about their work. Expecting the same experience here my friend asked the bartender what his favorite drink was to make, and he responded "well, everything is on the menu, what do you want explained" What a bummer. Â Eventually I got a sled dog, which was a pretty well made drink no complaints there. The chips and dip was also a tasty companion to our drinks. However just as we were finally feeling settled, our 90 minutes was up and we were asked to leave.
I guess in this place just didn't have what I'm looking for in a lounge: an unhurried time with a good connection with a bartender who knows just what I'm looking for. This place has a lot of kinks to work out. For now, I will be sticking with the Gibson.
I've been there once and I have a reservation to go back tonight. I like this place more than the Gibson. Very friendly people and the bartender is top notch. We were probably pretty loud the last time we went but we were still taken care of and treated respectfully. I'm looking forward to returning.
Review Source:An unpretentious speakeasy! Okay, maybe that's an oxymoron. But this place is about as unpretentious as you can find for a speakeasy. I went on January 12 with a group of friends and really enjoyed the evening. It's small but comfortable - about 4 booths, a few tables, and a small bar. All patrons must be seated and not use their cell phones at the bar. Service could not be more attentive or friendly, with one of the owners regularly coming by to refill our water glasses. The server - also the bartender, which helps with questions over some of the more obscure ingredients - was friendly and helpful. Had the pickled vegetable plate (which was delicious) and the La Traviesa (tequila, egg and a few other ingredients - tasted like a boozy milkshake) and a custom-made drink with Lillet Blanc (one of my alltime favorite cocktail components). All in all, a great evening!
Review Source:Charming addition to the DC bar scene and a superior alternative to DC's other speakeasy, The Gibson.
It's a speakeasy, so I have to address the truly hidden location (the address isn't really what you think it is). Despite extensive googling on how to find this place, my party eventually had to resort to asking staff at Acqua Al 2, who then took us outside and then back inside and up some stairs and down a long hallway and around a corner and then through a wall. Yep. Exactly like that.
In spite of the extra secret "I know something you don't know" entrance, this speakeasy was refreshingly unpretentious. Sure, you need to find their elusive text-only phone number for reservations and they only have like 12 seats in the whole dimly lit hush-hush bar, but the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.
We arrived at our reservation time to find that they only had a few cramped stools on a corner of the bar for us. While I was a bit confused as to how this worked with the concept of "reservations", the host apologized profusely and moved us to a more spacious booth as soon as one opened up.
In addition, the bartender was quite personable, coming over after each drink to check on us. He actually seemed quite interested in how we liked it, gracefully accepted all criticisms, and was patiently answered all our questions. There were about nine cocktails on the menu and a lot of weird sounding liquors that I've never heard of, so there were quite a few questions.
Without going into specific drinks, I generally found his cocktails to be very very smooth, in some ways lacking the subtle bite I usually enjoy from liquor. I'm unsure if this meant they were well made or just not very strong, but nontheless, his creations are interesting.
Harold Black has a little room for improvement but also a lot of potential to be the next hot hot bar in DC. Visit before word gets out.
Wonderful experience. Unpretentious, charming, intimate, low-key. Masculine. Leather and metal. The perfect place for some quiet conversation between friends while drinking seriously delicious cocktails made with love. The drinks are expensive--$12--so it's not exactly a bar most people can go to frequently. It's also pretty small, so make reservations in advance. But the size is one of it's greatest attributes. It keeps the atmosphere chill and the bartender (there's only one) from getting overwhelmed. Everyone I spoke to that worked there seemed genuinely happy to see me, thankful for my business. Not in a desperate way, in a "I know you have options, thanks for choosing us," way.
Couple of things to note:
No cell phones at the bar. They won't accept any reservations for over 6 people. Not ideal for huge groups. There is food, but they're basically highland bar nuts; eat before you go. If you want to go on a Friday or Saturday night, make a reservation two weeks in advance. On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, you could probably make a reservation a couple of days in advance, maybe that day if you're lucky. Plan ahead. Oh, and the bar is closed on Sunday and Monday.
Welcome to the neighborhood Harold Black. We're happy you're here.
Here is the rundown....great little place behind the sliding door opposite the dining room from Suna.
We were there for a good 2 1/2 hours and really enjoyed the ambiance and the friendly banter from the bartender. Â I had a few drinks that night. Â A sazerac, manhattan, fernet and coke, but the really really drink that was so silky and smooth with the ophelia. Â This drink had a velvety mouth feel like smooth glass and the way that it just flows into the mouth and washes down. Â It was a completely relaxing experience. Â
The vittle were also great but really you wanna be here for the drinks. Â Enjoy the time you spend here I am sure you will be back!
Cheers and happy eats!
The decor at Harold Black is really intimate and calming. Â There's not a million people vying for the bar tender's attention or someone yelling in your ear. Â instead you get a nice quiet evening with damn good boozy cocktails.
Went there late (10) with a reservation on a Wednesday. Â though we couldn't get an earlier time (for 3 - they take a max of 6 people per reservation), there were very few tables open when we sat down and we were the last to leave. Â Â the bartender gave us lots of personal attention. Â we ordered two drinks both on and off the menu - and I would recommend doing both (I think I preferred the ones he just concocted for us). Â The drinks on the menu use a lot of interesting ingredients and aren't your traditional classic cocktails - instead they are more interesting.
Encourage folks to swing buy, especially later on a week night to see if you can get a table. Â they stayed open even after we left for walk-ins just like this!
as earlier reviewers said - with a little bit of effort you can find the phone number and make your way to a neat cocktail experience at Harold Black.
HB ain't ready for prime time. While the bartender is clearly capable of some amazing stuff (the Bon Chretien could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with anything at the Columbia Room) the vast majority of our drinks just weren't very good. I almost liked a couple of them, but twelve bucks is too expensive for almost. The snack plates are laughably small and overpriced even by DC standards. Â If you're a fan of Columbia Room and Bourbon Steak or, hell, even Wisdom, you're going to be sorely disappointed---I'm guessing the 5-star reviews come from people who gravitate towards hotel bars with Bacardi specials. However, you'll have a good time overall because Harold Black wants you to focus on your company, an easy thing to do in quiet spaces with dim lighting. The corner couches are especially nice for snuggling up with your better half.
Harold Black has a great vibe, a talented bartender and a solid concept, but it's just not quite there yet. I would give it at least two more months to hit its stride before going back. In the meantime, I wish them well, and everyone who wants to argue about whether this is or isn't a legitimate speakeasy should jump in the Potomac.
Went here Dec 30 and it was great. It really is a speakeasy! It's upstairs and through a concealed "sliding wall" door.
You can get the # through Suna or Acqua.
I was excited about the bar snacks from suna, but it seems they're all dishes that just require assembly, not creation by suna. That makes sense since suna was completely closed when we showed up for our 11pm reservation. The snacks were chips & dip, smoky pastrami-wrapped crackers, cracklins', and a pickle plate.
The atmosphere inside reminds be a bit like Milk & Honey in NYC. Nice, comfy booths and friendly staff. I'm undecided if the light level is good or if I could have gone without the exposed filament lamp above. We were seated at a smaller booth in-between two larger corner booths. I could see this going wrong very easily, but thankfully only one side was filled to capacity. As it was, it was very hard to have our own conversation at times when our neighbors stories leaked into ours. Our other neighbors were swapped out for a party of two, so it became a little quieter.
I do wish the space was a bit more insulated. I could see how diners at suna could get bothered by noise leaking through the thin make-shift wall. I went to dinner at suna before HB was open so I don't know the level of noise-leakage in the dining area, but the entrance to suna is open to the hallway where the "sliding wall" is. Not only insulated from noise, but from the elements as well! Many times I would get a sudden draft of cold air and shiver, but switching sides of the booth to sit together and finishing my first drink seemed to help that.
The menu is filled mostly with a list of all of their spirits with a smaller portion of it devoted to "Vittles" (snacks) and beer. The top-most part is divided into 3 columns with just 9 signature cocktails. You would think there would be more for a speakeasy, but for this space, it's just right. Sure, I miss the binder of PDT, or even the 3 page menu of Little Branch. But the small selection forces you to trust the artist behind the bar. One ingredient that would normally cause you to move on to another drink down the page suddenly becomes the most intriguing one. It also doesn't hurt that we had to spend about 10 minutes looking up various ingredients before we could even narrow down the drinks to a "top 3" we wanted to try. We're into cocktails (or "Elixirs" as they're called here), but we were showed up here!
I'm not going to go in to detail too much about the drinks. They were all unique and delicious. I had a pear EDV drink with a fresh grannysmith apple peel that absolutely made the drink. My boyfriend had a bourbon pine drink that I made a serious dent in as well. Another drink (shochu, punt e mas, herbal liqueur) was good as well, but I honestly don't remember too much of it.
(Extremely) Long story short: If you're in to spots like Columbia Room, Rogue Spirits, PX, and Gibson, where you don't mind paying some money for excellently crafted cocktails and like a bit of exclusivity, head to HB as soon as you can!
Cap HIll finally has its first speakeasy. Â Pretty good sazerac but amazing specialty tequila cocktail with egg and cream. Â Mocktail for my expecting wife was superb. Cool setting with barn door at hidden entrance. Laid back non pretentious feel with solid mixology. The hill continues to move forward with harold black.
Review Source:Capitol Hill has a new secret. Â
What will you find? Â Drinks prominently featuring rare finds from the Swiss Alps and Norway. Â Cocktails that marry tequila and sherry in a manner similar to Bourbon & Branch expect substituting thickening agents for citrus flavors. Â Rainwater madeira. Â I could go on and on, but the point is that if you understand even seventy percent of this menu, then you either spend all your time studying alcohol or, like some people i know, you are simply an unrepentant alcoholic. Â
How do you find it? Â The location is not simple or intuitive. Â However, the owners of a couple of the adjacent properties are most gracious in helping you find it. Â
You will need reservations. Â While I won't publish it here in deference to the bar's private nature, I will note that a hint of effort will probably reward you with the correct phone number. Â And I will also assure you that your efforts will be properly rewarded. Â Â
With the Eddy Bar and Harold Black, residents of Capitol Hill no longer have to go to other neighborhoods to enjoy great cocktails. Â They are now at your doorstep, and frankly, they likely surpass what you are going to find elsewhere in the city. Â So what does Harold Black truly represent? Â That Capitol Hill South as a neighborhood has arrived. Â Goodbye taxi rides and hello to stumbling home! Â Â
If you have any appreciation for the art of cocktails, this bar should move right up to the top of your destinations. Â If you live in Capitol Hill South, then you should rejoice in what clearly is a gem of an addition to our neighborhood.
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