Needle & Thread is the elevated, secret upstairs bar tucked behind Tavern Law in Capitol Hill. It embodies the classic speakeasy mystique: no printed cocktail menu, entry by reservation only, and a hidden path through a vintage phone booth, a rickety staircase, and a vault-door threshold. Inside, the space feels like an antique parlor in miniature—dark wood, soft lighting, plush seating, and design touches that evoke old libraries and hidden salons. The bartenders don’t hand you a drinks list; instead, they ask questions (“Do you prefer sweet or bracing? botanical or boozy?”) and then compose a cocktail tailored to your taste in real time. Because there is no menu, the experience leans on trust and adventure. Guests report everything from inventive spritzes with pomegranate Campari to daiquiris with banana and cinnamon bitters—each visit can be entirely different. Reservations are required (for parties up to 6) and must be made ahead of time (up to 6 days out). Entry is via Tavern Law; once inside that bar, you proceed to the back corner phone (which triggers the vault entrance) and head upstairs. The vibe is intimate, quiet, and carefully curated. Unlike bars striving for loud spectacle, Needle & Thread’s power is in the details: the bartender’s knowledge, the room’s ambiance, and the delight of discovery. It’s perfect for special occasions, date nights, or cocktail enthusiasts looking for a deeply personal drinking experience.
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