Silver Lyan, Riggs
17 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/washingtondc19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Silver Lyan is a cocktail bar in the Riggs hotel, and most commenters recommend it for its drinks. Several praise the cocktails, with one citing unusual, out-there options and one the interesting menu and intimate vault-like setting. A couple say conversation was easy there, and one calls it a hotel bar where locals can comfortably hang out. On noise, one says the music was loud enough to block conversation, while another says it can get lively but feels quiet early in the evening. One says weekend waits have seemed fine for small parties.
Address
Silver Lyan, 900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
At a glance
- Known for
- Cocktails
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/iguessimdepressed1 in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025taste
Recommended specifically for fancy cocktails.
- Recommendsu/FalconAcceptable316 in r/washingtondc · Feb 2026taste
Recommended for its cocktails.
- Recommendsu/ieatglass in r/washingtondc · May 2026
Recommends it as the evening follow-up for a drink.
- Recommendsu/SurferNerd in r/washingtondc · Jul 2025service
Says the bartenders are polished and friendly, and let guests choose how much to chat.
- Recommendsu/WeeLittleParties in r/washingtondc · Feb 2025ambience
Asker chose Silver Lyan after the suggestions and enjoyed a relaxed evening where conversation was easy to follow.
- Recommendsu/simoneiam in r/washingtondc · Feb 2025ambience
Likes it; says it gets lively at times but feels quiet early in the evening.
- Recommendsu/beige12 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
Calls it incredible.
- Recommendsu/Seaciety in r/washingtondc · May 2026
Suggests this as the cocktail stop in a daytime itinerary.
Show all 19 cited comments
- Recommendsu/TheSoup05 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024variety
Recommends Silver Lyan for unusual, out-there drinks; says weekend waits have seemed fine for small parties.
- Recommendsu/Catdadesq in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025taste
Nice hotel bar with excellent drinks that locals can comfortably hang out in.
- Recommendsu/Tough_Membership_759 in r/washingtondc · Feb 2025ambience
Reports a recent visit where conversation carried better than expected.
- Recommendsu/Snacker906 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024
Calls Silver Lyan great, praising its interesting bar menu and intimate vault-like setting.
- Recommendsu/speedybananas in r/washingtondc · Feb 2025
Seconds the Silver Lyan suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Milazzo in r/washingtondc · May 2026
Agrees with the parent's suggestion of this cocktail bar.
- Recommendsu/Low_Fly117 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025ambience
Suggests Silver Lyan for a more upscale night.
- Caveatu/enragedpoultry in r/washingtondc · Nov 2024ambience
One patron found the music at their last visit too loud to hold a conversation.
- Recommendsu/Draaly in r/washingtondc · Nov 2024ambience
Suggests Silver Lyan.
- Mixedu/DanielZarzuela in r/washingtondc · Nov 2024ambience
Praises Silver Lyan's music selection, calling it always great.
- Recommendsu/MsMrsh in r/washingtondc · Nov 2024
Suggests Silver Lyan with no further detail.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.