CODE RED

This place was amazing. From the outside it has the feel of a secret society. A big iron door with knocker and large gated peep hole. When you enter its a laid back scene with cocktails and good music. Our bartender Cody, was nothing but the truth. He was very pleasant and hospital. Will definitely return.

One of the best experiences I've had in DC to date. The atmosphere and the decor is perfect. We were so comfortable at our table. The service was great, highly attentive and communicative. We were seated in an area that would have been easy to overlook, but I felt very taken care of. And the food and drinks were really good. I highly recommend their happy hour! Can't wait to go back.

It is such a cute place. Great vibe, I will say it's small, so don't expect a lot of space. Everyone was very nice, had a reservation for 8:15 and was on time. It was slower when we walked in but did pick up. Music was great, good variety. Drinks were good, I wish that there were some more options but honestly good size bar. Our server Dayar was GREAT! Very attentive, good suggestions, and truly accommodating. I would say that when I go back , I will order the wings, duck fat fries, picanha steak, and the molten cake (add ice cream). The sliders were a bit on the dry side and lacking enough cheese. The lambchops weren't seasoned the best, and the arancini could have been hotter when it came out. All in all, I will be back and appreciate the opportunity to celebrate a belated 21st birthday at CODE RED.

During our leisurely stroll after drinks, we stumbled upon Code Red. The quirky and trippy exterior piqued our curiosity, leading us to make a reservation after a quick Google search. Arriving just before the end of the delightful happy hour at 7 pm, we indulged in the fantastic offerings on the happy menu, both in terms of drinks and food. Our group was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the selections. Our attentive waitress, Hannah, provided exemplary service even amidst our joviality. I look forward to revisiting Code Red on my next trip to DC. The only downside was a slight incident where a bartender's comment about my excitement being recorded was overheard, “that’s so annoying” detracting from an otherwise stellar experience. A place like Code Red should embrace and welcome guests' enthusiasm, which is why it falls short of a perfect rating.

This is a really cool spot to chill solo. At least, that's what it was for my case. I was here for happy hour, the drink I ordered was the Mary Pickford and it was okay just a small portion that you get. But the sweet chili wings were better than I expected, as well as the pichana steak skewers. If you wanna check this place out, I hope you know the password to get in.

Code Red is an amazing speakeasy right in the heart of Adams Morgan. Ask for a smoked Old Fashioned - they are delicious. The crystal service is also an event in itself - a really cool presentation. I have found on these hot summer days, Cody and Carlos serve up the most refreshing Lemon Drop martini. Great place! Great staff! Great owners! All make you feel very welcomed. Check them out, along with sister establishment Roofers Union. You won’t regret it.

I’ve never had such a great and welcoming experience at a place before. We went a few months ago, and it’s been one of my favorite places by far. We went basically right after they opened at happy hour and were sat at the bar. The host was very nice and chatted with us a bit. The bartender was so professional and helpful and gave great recommendations on foods. We ate from the happy hour menu and ate chicken wings (I literally got two servings because they were that good), wagyu sliders, calamari, and grilled octopus. I loved the vibes, almost felt a bit under dressed walking in there but they make you feel so welcomed it didn’t matter. Had about 6 drinks between me and my husband and had like, 4-5 appetizers. Only spent about 95$ before tax. Was GREAT.

I celebrated my birthday at Code Red last weekend and had a fantastic time! We were a group of about 15 and I reserved their space towards the back (see photo). It was very easy to reserve - I did it in person when I was there for their Tuesday happy hour (also recommend!), but you can do it online too. You fill out a form and they get back to you to confirm the details. The service was great (as it has been on my past visits to Code Red), special thank you to Emilio!! And a shout out to Bart at the door, who just has great energy and was very friendly. I love the vibe and we all tried to blend in with some element of 1920s fashion. It was a Saturday night, at some point the jazz music turned into a live DJ which was an unexpected vibe but fun. A point to note is that they do a group bill for such a large group and can only take up to 3 cards - but you can talk to your server at the beginning for options for separate tabs if possible. Also, since everyone is seated, it can be difficult to talk or mingle with the whole group, so try to move around and switch places through the night. Overall, I had a wonderful time and am so glad I chose Code Red for my celebration. It was perfect, I highly recommend.