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Allegory

1201 K St NW #1, Washington, Washington, D.C., USA
ClosedOpens at 17:00
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About

Hidden behind the Eaton’s library, this is one of those bars that feels fully imagined from the moment you step inside. The room is defined by a striking mural that reframes Alice in Wonderland through the story of Ruby Bridges, giving the space a sense of character that goes well beyond design. Cocktails are serious and inventive, but the place never feels stiff or overly precious. What makes it worth visiting is the way art, storytelling, and polished hospitality come together in a setting that feels intimate, distinctive, and very much its own.

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The Pinnacle Guide
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Menu

This list does not claim to be up to date, complete or correct. The drinks and prices on the bar’s own menu are authoritative.

50/50 martini$16.00Mashup cocktails

Ford's gin, vermouth blend, orange, champagne acid

A 50/50 martini is the superior version of the martini

Oct 16, 2026
cosmogroni$16.00Mashup cocktails

citron vodka, ambrato vermu, aperitivo, orange, bold cranberries

A cosmopolitan and a negroni walk into a bar...

Oct 16, 2026
daquirac$16.00Mashup cocktails

rum, cognac, stiggins’ pineapple, zesty lime, peychauds, absinthe

Oct 16, 2026
famous cup$16.00Mashup cocktails

mezcal, pimm’s, yellow monk juice, cherry, zesty citrus

Naked and famous or a Pimm's cup? Who wins in a cage match?

Oct 16, 2026
1962$19.00

Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum, Bruichladdich, Berries & Cream, Ackee, Toasted Rice, Soursop

Apr 24, 2026
All That She Carried$19.00

Michter's Rye, D’usse Cognac, Maitake, Pecan Granola, Marshmallow, Tamarind, Peat, S’more

Apr 24, 2026
Beware the Jaberwocky$19.00

Siete Misterios Mezcal, Nocheluna Sotol, Aperitivo, Strawberry Guava, Marigold

Apr 24, 2026
Black Broadway$19.00

Remy 1738 Cognac, S&G Sochu, Italian Aperitif, Chicory, Extra Juicy Cantaloupe, Perrier, Carbonated

Apr 24, 2026
BLACK DOVE$19.00

Patron Silver Tequila, Extra Juicy Pomelo, Over-Ripe Apples, Campanella, Perrier, Carbonated

Apr 24, 2026
Blue(s) Eye$19.00

Botanist Gin, Blueberry Dill, Limon Liqueur, Brilliant Orange, Fruit Roll Up

Apr 24, 2026

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