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Cotton & Reed, Washington, DC

Cotton & Reed

4.8
4.8
69 Reviews
$30 and under
Distillery
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
Cocktail Garden at DC's First-Ever Rum Distillery. We serve award-winning cocktails with our rums.

Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required from all guests for all service, indoors and out.

"Regular" tables are located in our Annex, an open-air warehouse with protection from wind and rain, strong heaters, and plenty of air circulation with one wall open to the outdoors. Reservations are for 2 hours. Reservations for up to 10 may be made online. For larger parties, email kyle@cottonandreed.com.

Outdoor patio tables are first-come first-serve. If you want to sit outside, just make a note in your reservation. We'll do everything we can to accommodate. But no guarantees, because what if it rains, you know?

For hanging out in the bar like in the before times, just come on by.

Last call is at 9:30pm Sunday through Thursday and 1:30am Friday and Saturday.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Distillery, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Take Out Window Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 544-2805
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries regarding private events, email kyle@cottonandreed.com. We have two excellent spaces, one for up to 60 guests; the other for up to 100 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Bloomingdale / Brookland
  • Cross street
    Between Neal Place NE and Penn Street NE
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A few minutes' walk from the NOMA/ Gallaudet stop on Metro's Red Line. Two blocks from the 90 / 92 bus line stop at Florida Ave and 5th St NE.Just off of New York Ave / Rte. 50.
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

69 Reviews
  1. Loreli

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Fun times with fun friends. Their anniversary dram was amazing.

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  2. FTSF

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2021

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Woman who was checking IDs and Covid cards at the front created a really unpleasant experience. My Covid card hadn't been completed by a nurse in full when I got my first shot (it didn't include my name on the card or the date of the first shot which is totally fair to question) but after I brought up the reservation email for the shot she told me she needed a confirmation email. After bringing up a confirmation email, she told me she actually needed website proof of the shot. After bringing that up, she sent me and my party outside again to bring up a confirmation email from the second shot, despite that section of the card being completed in full. Overall, she made me bring up over five different sources of confirmation that I got my Covid shot. We were then seated by an open garage door, which was essentially outside in 35 degree weather. After asking to move to a table closer to a heat lamp, she told us we could not move because there were no extra chairs, even though there were multiple tables open throughout the night. Overall it was a weird, hostile experience to just get drinks even with a reservation. The drinks themselves are good but pricey and our waiter was really nice, though they're clearly understaffed because he was handling a ton of tables and service was understandably slow as a result. f you're looking for a nice night out, I would try somewhere else.

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  3. TannerS

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cotton & Reed had a great outdoor space and great menu. The waiter was helpful in recommending drinks. Their whole approach is that their menu is based on the the rums they distill which were all great.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good drinks.

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  5. JPTo

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to grab a drink with a friend and sit outside watching the world go by (or watch the union market district change before your eyes). The drinks are delicious concoctions, the service is very friendly, and it's one of the few outdoor seating areas that's actually relatively quiet because there isn't much traffic. An eclectic 80's mix provides a marvelous aural backdrop. No food service - although there are plenty of food options nearby that you can bring in.

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  6. ToddS

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot, good cocktails, knowledgeable bartenders.

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  7. LoKo

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The cocktails are great but it is SO LOUD. Even outside, it was uncomfortably loud. Turns out blasting the bass in a warehouse space isn’t conducive to an enjoyable ambience…

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  8. ToddS

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot, very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. TrvLuv

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No food served here but the drinks were amazing as always! The slushies are essential for summertime visits. Service was quick and staff is always fun and personable.

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  10. Paige

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2021

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location and drinks but it took 30 minutes to get our drinks (with a reservation). We asked for water that never came. Would have stayed for more drinks but you just can’t get served.

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FAQs

Cotton & Reed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 544-2805.

Cotton & Reed is rated 4.8 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

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

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

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Google Map for Cotton & Reed

1330 5th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Neal Place NE and Penn Street NE
  • Neighborhood
    Bloomingdale / Brookland
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Take Out Window Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Distillery, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A few minutes' walk from the NOMA/ Gallaudet stop on Metro's Red Line. Two blocks from the 90 / 92 bus line stop at Florida Ave and 5th St NE.Just off of New York Ave / Rte. 50.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (202) 544-2805
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries regarding private events, email kyle@cottonandreed.com. We have two excellent spaces, one for up to 60 guests; the other for up to 100 guests.
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