The Gibson
Washington, DC
Odds are if you frequent U Street, you've probably wandered past The Gibson a time or two without even realizing it was there. Which is a shame. This upscale, speakeasy-style bar is hidden behind a nondescript door marked only at the buzzer, which you'll use to gain access — assuming you've made reservations, of course. Inside, you'll find a quiet, dimly lit area downstairs, a parlor-like atmosphere upstairs, and a patio out back. As for the menu, there's certainly one available, but it's not really necessary — the bartenders are just as adept at listening to your preferences and creating drinks from scratch as they are recreating whatever happens to be printed on a page.
Photos: U Street Girl
