When is Off the Record open?
Every day, 11:30 AM–11:30 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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BarGolden Triangle
Off the Record
- 4.61.2k reviews
- Closed now
Basement cocktail bar in the Hay-Adams Hotel, known for political caricatures and personalized coasters on the walls.
Quick answers
Off the Record in short
When is the best time to visit Off the Record?
It's at its best evenings and late at night. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Off the Record indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Off the Record good for kids?
No, it's for adults.
How much does Off the Record cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Off the Record?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Off the Record?
About 75 minutes.
Where is Off the Record?
800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006.
Is Off the Record wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 12 pm.
54°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 54°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 3mph
- 8am
55° - 9am59°
- 10am63°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- tuesday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- thursday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- friday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- saturday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- sunday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Off the Record
- 2 Blackfinn DC · 1 min
- 3 Lafayette Square · 2 min
- 4 Dolphin Cafe · 4 min
- 5 Farragut Square · 4 min
Good to know
- Adults only
- Indoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 75 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 1.2k reviews
Known for
- Caricatures
- Coasters
- Old fashioned
- Craft cocktails
What people say
- People like:
- Caricatures, coasters and classic cocktails
Around Golden Triangle
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Blackfinn DCPub · 1 min walk
Lafayette SquareLandmark · 2 min walk
Good nowDolphin CafeCafé · 4 min walk
Farragut SquarePark · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 9 am. Light layer from 9 am.
JacketUntil 9 am
Light layerFrom 9 am
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.