Press Club
Press Club brings craft cocktails, seated bar and lounge seating to 1506 19th St NW, with 2026 recognition from World’s 50 Best and Pinnacle Guide.
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- Address
- 1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
- Website
- pressclubdc.com
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Pinnacle Guide 2 Pins and World’s 50 Best No. 34
Pinnacle Guide awarded 2 Pins in 2026, while World’s 50 Best placed Press Club at No. 34 among North America’s Best Bars that year. Those credentials give award-followers a current benchmark without relying on local reputation.
Craft cocktails with seated bar and lounge seating
Craft cocktails anchor the bar, with seated bar and lounge seating and a conversational noise level. Smart casual dress and upscale casual service make the room fit a planned cocktail stop where talking matters.
A Lean Comparison
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press Club | $$$ | Dupont Circle, cocktail_bar | |
| Serenata | $$$ | Capital City Market, cocktail_bar | |
| The Fountain Inn | $$$ | East Village Georgetown, cocktail_bar | |
| Perry's Restaurant | $$$ | Kalorama Triangle, rooftop_bar | |
| Brixton | Cardozo, pub | $$ | |
| Pom Pom | $$ | Petworth, cocktail_bar |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Pinnacle Guide 2 Pins
Pinnacle Guide
World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars #34
World's 50 Best
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At a Glance
- Sophisticated
- Intimate
- Trendy
- Cozy
- Elegant
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Historic Building
- Seated Bar
- Lounge Seating
- Craft Cocktails
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Friday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 2 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Cozy wood-paneled interior with warm earth tones, intimate lighting, and high-quality vinyl playback creating a sophisticated hip atmosphere well-suited for conversation.