The Betsy, Eastern Market
7 people recommendvia r/washingtondc8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The Betsy is a Capitol Hill bar that most commenters recommend. A few mention its gin cocktails, and one describes it as a Barracks Row rooftop with good food. One says it was excellent for drinks and apps, and one says the atmosphere may not suit everyone.
Address
The Betsy, 514 8th St SE Back Alley, Washington, DC 20003
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/CatsWineLove in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025taste
Calls the drinks fabulous even though every one is gin and they dislike gin.
- Recommendsu/LibrarianStitcher in r/washingtondc · Sep 2025taste
Suggests it for gin cocktails and a starter.
- Recommendsu/e2themc in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
Suggests this Barracks Row rooftop as another Capitol Hill pick, noting it has good food.
- Recommendsu/Snoo52322 in r/washingtondc · Nov 2025
Endorses The Betsy, echoing others' earlier suggestions.
- Recommendsu/blootereddragon in r/washingtondc · Sep 2025
Agrees with the Betsy suggestion and says they love the spot.
- Recommendsu/KingAjizal in r/washingtondc · Sep 2025
Visited and found it excellent for drinks and apps.
- Mixedu/InstanceOne9734 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025taste
Says the atmosphere may not suit everyone, but remembers the gin drinks as great.
- Recommendsu/freckled-citizen in r/washingtondc · Nov 2025
Names The Betsy as a personal favourite.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.