The Betsy

Reviews

• KM

  Kyleigh McCoy

  Oct 16, 2025
  5.0
  Drinks are fantastic! Ambiance is fantastic! This place is the best and Arslan is the absolute best!!! you have to walk into the ally to get to the entrance but so unbelievably worth it!!!
• AK

  Anne Kearney

  Oct 16, 2025
  5.0
  We love the Betsy. It is an Eastern Market gem. Best cocktails in DC. Made with love. We tried the gin and tonic and a beautiful cocktail. I can’t remember the name. Oh so delicious. The chicken wings and waffle bites were delightful. Can’t wait to return.
• CR

  Carla Rountree

  Sep 16, 2025
  3.0
  The drinks here are very nice and the setting is lovely. However, I had issues with the service - I wasn't big on the first cocktail I ordered so I asked which of the bourbon/whiskey cocktails were the most bourbon/whiskey-forward. The server took this opportunity to mansplain the difference between bourbon and whiskey to me rather than answer my question, and also mansplained that what I should have asked for was a "sipping" cocktail rather than a "drinking" cocktail, rather than asking for a "bourbon/whiskey-forward" cocktail. I did not at all appreciate the condescending attitude, and I don't really feel compelled to return ever again.
• NY

  Nicole Yegorina

  Sep 6, 2025
  5.0
  My new fav spot. Arslan is a genius mixologist and very friendly guy. Stop by for a great drink, stay for a few more!
• JM

  Jas Min

  Aug 24, 2025
  1.0
  Like others have said, the bartender was extremely rude. I stepped in for brunch on a Saturday early afternoon. From the beginning, the bartender was behaving as if I’m in his way, even though the place was not half-full. The worst part came when I took out my laptop, as I needed to send a quick email. Immediately, he came and told me to take away my laptop, as it’s not allowed in his place?! I said that it would be quick; and he even had the gut to return five mins later and check if I’m done. He said this is a bar, and that I would affect others having fun by taking out a laptop. I understand that it’s a cocktail bar, but it’s also a brunch place in the afternoons. The food and drinks are mediocre at best. If you go, just make sure that you don’t marginally look/act like a serious person.