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barmini by José Andrés, Washington, DC

barmini by José Andrés

4.8
4.8
386 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
barmini is José Andrés’ cocktail lab that celebrates classic cocktails alongside distinctly modern creations. Adjacent to minibar by José Andrés, barmini offers a menu of more than 100 libations in addition to experiential flights and inventive snacks. It is a learning center where chefs and bartenders collaborate and where heritage meets innovation.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 393-4451
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Buyouts of barmini are offered for either two-hour periods or a full night. Guests can enjoy a cocktail flight of six cocktails, or work with our events team to curate a reception-style package that works for you.
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross street
    9th and E Street NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Metro Center, Archives/Navy Memorial or Judiciary Square
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 386 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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386 Reviews
  1. Rational

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Reviewed on May 15, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    way overpriced,pretentious, all show and no substance, greasy food, unctuouis servers, a farce

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  2. KamolikaD

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Reviewed on February 25, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    Incredible presentation. Atmosphere was beautiful and not too noisy (they let in just the right number of people at any given time). A couple of the drinks were too fruity/sweet for my taste but overall, a great experience.

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  3. Arealgem24k

    Washington DC

    144 reviews

    3.0

    144 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First visit a year ago was to barmini along with the chef's table at minibar. Both were just a dream of delicious innovative food and beverage creations. A once-in-a-lifetime experience. Over the top wonderful. Impeccably warm service. Cannot say the same for our return to barmini to share the cocktail experience with friends from Texas. Yes, still amazing libation chemistry and art .... but this time, we felt locked into our 2 hour slot, very controlled, the servers every move was supervised by a woman on the floor to make sure the tight schedule was kept, and our server sounded very rehearsed. Well versed yes. Engaged, NO. It was a good experience for our friends but the overall experience was no where near the same. Take a ticket, have your ride, exit to your right.....and don't linger.

    2 people found this helpful

  4. toadie622

    Washington DC

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun time at the bar. Great to watch bartenders make creative drinks. Very cool atmosphere and decor

    1 person found this helpful

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had mentioned that it was my boyfriend's birthday, and everyone went out of their way to make it special! The service was impeccable, the drinks were incredible, and the small plates were absolutely perfect.

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  6. JeffR

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing cocktails with a really fun bartender. Waffles were amazing too!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Benihana has nothing on this place! Although, the two are very similar. The very skilled and well seasoned mixologist who artfully mixes spectacular cocktails right before your very eyes are amazingly entertaining. Ask for J.P by name! You won't regret it.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing team of bartenders with innovative techniques. They know their stuff and are most certainly at the forefront of any mixology wave. Thanks, Aaron, for taking care of us!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always have a positive experience at Barmini! I went with a friend for her birthday and she was impressed! We loved the ambiance, hand crafted cocktails, and service. I HIGHLY recommend Barmini - it's worth the wait to get a reservation.

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  10. IamRonnieJ

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Barmini is a gem tucked away and hidden in plain sight. It was interesting that we didn't know if a specific person was assigned to our table. It seemed any of the staff could come over to assist. If you do want to do the flight and try 6 drinks the whole party must commit to buying flights. I wish I had known this in advance so I could have informed my guests that I wanted to do the flight. I went to celebrate my birthday with girlfriends and it was a great atmosphere. Make sure you make your reservation in advance. No walk-ins.

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FAQs

barmini by José Andrés is rated 4.8 stars by 386 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

This restaurant will be on the OpenTable reservation network soon. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Google Map for barmini by José Andrés

501 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Cross street
    9th and E Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Metro Center, Archives/Navy Memorial or Judiciary Square
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 393-4451
  • Private party facilities
    Buyouts of barmini are offered for either two-hour periods or a full night. Guests can enjoy a cocktail flight of six cocktails, or work with our events team to curate a reception-style package that works for you.
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