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TICKETS $35
A Dupont record bar with a 70s lounge feel, where the food arrives izakaya-sized between cocktails. $40 dinner.
Japanese · Dupont Circle · Aug 24–Aug 29, 2026 · $$ · menu checked Aug 25
Good Deal when ordered from the regular dinner menu, the same 3 courses run about $58 a person; Restaurant Week dinner is $40. Here’s how we calculate it.
Awards & press
Tap dishes to build your order, then share it with the table.
The fine print
TICKETS $35
Located in the Historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Press Club is a record bar and cocktail lounge from Will Patton, Devin Kennedy, and Hive Hospitality. With the vibes of a 70s cocktail lounge mixed with living room comfort, Press Club brings a unique imbibing experience. Since opening in December 2024, the bar has been recognized as a Top 10 Nominee for Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar at Tales of the Cocktail 2025, and awarded two PINs from The Pinnacle Guide, underscoring its commitment to excellence and innovation. Music anchors every element of Press Club with a soundtrack highly curated to enhance the guest experience. Taking inspiration from the A- and B-sides of a record, Press Club offers two congruent drinking experiences. For guests who want the comfort of the classics, there is an à la carte Track List menu, featuring the team’s favorite spirits and techniques. For those seeking a more curated experience, the Play List menu offers a rotating four-cocktail flight, highlighting seasonal ingredients and presented tableside with supplemental bites.