barmini by José Andrés

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
Website
https://www.minibarbyjoseandres.com/barmini/
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.

Location
501 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Area
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

Noise • Energetic

386 Reviews

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Rational
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Reviewed on 15 May 2019
1. Overall 1
way overpriced,pretentious, all show and no substance, greasy food, unctuouis servers, a farce
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KamolikaD
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Reviewed on 25 February 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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Arealgem24k
Washington DC
144 reviews
3.0
144 reviews
Dined on 24 June 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.
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toadie622
VIP
Washington DC
109 reviews
5.0
109 reviews
Dined on 23 June 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
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 June 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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JeffR
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 4 June 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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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 3 June 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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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 June 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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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 June 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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IamRonnieJ
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 June 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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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.

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

501 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

Cross Street
9th and E Street NW
Area
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

Website
https://www.minibarbyjoseandres.com/barmini/
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.

barmini by José Andrés

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