TROPICAL WEEK IS BACK! LET’S CELEBRATE TOGETHER ACROSS THE DMV & RICHMOND VA. Make sure to check out our partner’s unique Tropical Week menus featuring Planteray Rum and our signature Stiggins’ Daiquiri. #planterayrum #tropicalweek
things happening in dc today (may 12) ↓
@profsandpints — “Nightmares & Creativity”
A talk on why nightmares happen, how creativity works, and the weird overlap between the two.
@wundergartendc — Trivia Night
Classic trivia night at Wunder Garten. Good for groups or just meeting people.
@codereddc — $1 Oysters
Cheap oysters + drinks. Hard to complain.
@redderby — Bingo Night
One of those “this sounds random but ends up being fun” kinds of nights.
@montenegrocomedy — “Sinfully Funny” Stand-Up
Live comedy show tonight featuring local comics.
@hotbedcomedy — New Material Comedy Show
Comics testing unreleased sets. Usually more chaotic/funny than polished shows.
@ladymadisondc — “La Vie En Jazz”
Jazz night with a really good atmosphere.
@solidstatedc — Craft Club
Lowkey creative night to make stuff and meet people.
join the DISCO waitlist to discover things happening in dc — and see who’s actually going.
📍CODE RED
🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., USA
What we ordered 👇
• Southside 🍋
• Mary Pickford 🍒
• The Flapper 🥂
• Code Red🚨
• Bee’s Knees 🍯
• The Wilde Side 🍓
• Vegetable Dumplings 🥟
• Beet Carpaccio 🥗
• Truffle Fries 🍟
• Chicken Skewers 🍢
• Hummus & Carrots 🥕
• Chocolate Covered Strawberries 🍫
CODE RED is an 1920s-inspired speakeasy hidden behind an unmarked steel door in Adams Morgan, delivering a truly immersive Prohibition-era experience from the moment you arrive. Once inside, you’re transported into a dimly lit, moody space with red velvet booths, vintage touches, and a warm, atmospheric glow that sets the tone for the night. The vibe is effortlessly cool, upscale, and perfect for a date night or an evening out with friends.
The cocktail program is extensive and thoughtfully curated, with a wide variety of creative and classic drinks. Some of our favorites included the Mary Pickford, which was smooth and slightly sweet, the Bee’s Knees, light and refreshing with a citrusy edge, and the Wilde Side, which was fruity and easy to enjoy. Every drink felt intentional and well-balanced, making it fun to explore the menu. The food held its own alongside the drinks and made the experience even better. The chicken skewers were juicy and flavorful, the hummus was smooth and well-seasoned, and the truffle fries were the perfect side to pair with the cocktails — crispy, indulgent, and easy to share.
Service was exceptional throughout the night — attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming. They took time to explain drinks, offer recommendations, and ensure everything was flowing smoothly, which really elevated the evening. Overall, CODE RED is more than just a bar — it’s a full experience. From the hidden entrance to the immersive atmosphere, expertly crafted cocktails, and standout service, it’s a spot that delivers on both vibe and quality.
Rating: 9.5/10
Bite Worthy?
Yes ✅
*invite*
#biteworthy #foodreview #foodaroundtheworld #dcbar #washingtoneats
DC the @_khushim_ way:
🍸 dinner & drinks @lapisdc
🥯 brunch @kramerbooks
🌸 walk around & look at all the sights
🌶️ grab a snack @benseverything
🦷 chip two teeth while walking to a bar and end the night early (optional, not encouraged)
🍳 brunch @trystdc
🚶♀️ walk around Georgetown
🍪 chocolate chip walnut cookie from @levainbakery
🍬 fill a bag @lil.sweet.treat
☕️ coffee @yellowthecafe
#washington_dc #visitdc #washingtondcfood #georgetown #cherryblossomdc
Code Red is a 1920s-inspired speakeasy in Washington, D.C.’s Adams Morgan neighborhood, known for its hidden entrance, vintage decor, and Prohibition-era cocktails. It offers a dimly lit, velvet-booth atmosphere with live jazz on Wednesdays, happy hour deals, and a menu of classic and craft drinks, plus small plates. The experience includes a password-protected entry, adding to its secretive, immersive vibe!!! #codered #speakeasy #modeleatsworld #dmv
code red /// don’t know if i should be posting about this not-so-secret speakeasy but literally i have to because it was such a memorable experience ❣️
the code to enter is in the name of the bar itself 😉😉😉
i was literally in love with the vibe here. it’s prohibition themed and they really commit to the theme 💯 the happy hour deal was actually so amazing - the $7 drinks were exquisitely crafted and i thought an amazing deal for $7 🙏
i loved the vintage touch of everything and this was the perf place to sit down for a bit and rest your weary legs. service was amaze we got everything we ordered and more (iykyk 🥃) and we just had so much fun here ✨ it had just the right touch of mysterious but sophisticated energy right in the nation’s capitol 🇺🇸✨ #historical #historyrepeatsitself #ilovehistory #ilovealcohol
Hair and makeup for the Times on Katy Balls @thetimes with photo by @justingellerson
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#dcmakeupartist #dcmua #productionmakeupartist #setlife #thetimes
come plan a thursday night hang at a speakeasy in april and may. we’ve got tons of tunes to share with you all🫶🏼
📍Code Red DC
🗓️ Every Thursday in April and May
#thingstodoindc #speakeasy #livemusicdc #jazzvocalist #jazzdc
dc day 4: the most exquisite eats in adam’s morgan 🎩
📍lapis
🍢morgh kabob
↳boneless chicken breast kabobs w rice, pickles salad, cilantro sumac garnishes
🧆kofta
↳beef meatballs, carrots, potato, tomato sauce, basmati rice
🥟shrimp mantoo dumplings
↳with saffron cream sauce
📍code red cocktail bar
🥂bee’s knees
↳gin, honey syrup, lemon juice
🦪$1 oysters
📍andy’s pizza
🍕one whole pep wheel
+my first time trying afghani cuisine! vibes 10/10! food 20/10!! the sauces were incredible, meats were all so juicy+flavorful, and the rice was insanely addicting… @kaylee.zhang and i would have ordered more rice if we didn’t have plans afterwards 🍚🩷
+got drinks at a prohibition themed speakeasy… and just had to partake in the dollar oysters deal! kaylee and her espresso martini obsession was fulfilled ☕️
+joe joined us after the bar at hotbed for a comedy show 🎭
+joe didnt have dinner so he got a whole za… but he was generous and gave us each a slice🥹
