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Eater: How to Plan the Ultimate Georgetown Staycation
Time to freshen up a little more than usual and dress to impress at some of Georgetown’s classiest drinking and dining gems. Take a brisk walk along M Street to the outskirts of Georgetown to find swanky cocktail bar L’Annexe. A sophisticated back lounge surrounded with infused liquors on bookshelves just added a summer menu (and Sunday hours) full of burrata flatbreads and beef sliders.
July, 2024
DC Modern luxury: The Ultimate Guide to Georgetown
On the intersection of European sophistication and Georgetown’s elevated atmosphere sits the cocktail bar, L’Annexe. Set in a cozy library lounge, this spot serves visitors mouthwatering concoctions and equally eye-catching drinks. Sip the lovely, green Spruce Banner filled to the brim with a combination of gin, arak, mastiha, chartreuse, fresh cucumber, lemon, mint and pandan.
March, 2024
Wander DC: Best Cocktail Bars DC: Where To Drink Washington D.C.
L’Annexe is a sleek cocktail bar right next door to sister restaurant L’Avant Garde. This cocktail bar is always busy on the weekend nights partly because it is located right on the main part of M street in Georgetown.
January, 2024
WUSA9: Seasonal flavors and cocktails with L'Annexe in Georgetown
L’Annexe, a European cocktail bar in the heart of Georgetown, is famous for infusing all spirits in-house to create unique cocktails.
NOVEMBER, 2023
Eaterdc: 14 Fall Cocktails to Sip Right Now Around D.C.
Georgetown’s stylish cocktail den L’Annexe has a cutely named cocktail fit for fall. The drink features roasted sweet corn-infused gin, corn shrub, lemon, and celery bitters with an elote rim. The bar also debuts a seasonal Old Fashioned and sage-infused spirits.
OCTOBER, 2023
Washingtonian: 12 Super Spring Cocktails (and Mocktails!) to Sip Around DC
Georgetown’s French-inspired cocktail bar serves a tasty, low-alcohol riff on a gin-and-tonic: the V&T, a vermouth-and-tonic. The spring version stars Japanese sweet vermouth that’s infused with butterfly pea flower tea, aloe vera, Earl Grey tea, lemon, and tonic.
APRIL, 2023
Inside hook: The 12 Best Bars in DC, According to Bartenders
The bustling heart of Georgetown isn’t the first place you’d consider having a standout drink menu, but that’s part of the surprise of L’Annexe Cocktail Bar. Rachid Hdouche of ilili DC loves the outfit for how “accessible and cozy” the space is. Hdouche mentions the “innovative cocktails” and how L’Annexe’s beverage director, Hakim Hamid, has improved over time. “I have seen his craftsmanship blossom throughout the years,” he says. That craftsmanship extends to drinks like the Duchess Anna, which uses Earl grey-infused gin along with scone-like notes to create an incredibly striking drink.
JULY, 2023
Eater DC: Raise a Glass to the Cherry Blossoms With These Blushing Cocktails
L’Annexe, Georgetown’s glam cocktail parlor, is serving the “Shiro Blossom” cocktail with gin, aperitivo, vermouth, lychee, and sesame seed.
March, 2022
Geogetowner DC: L’Annexe Cocktail Bar Reopens
L’Annexe reopened this week at 2917 M St NW, featuring a refreshed menu with new drinks and dishes. Cocktails include La Lune du Sour (whiskey, chartreuse, lemongrass, ginger, passionfruit, lemon, and egg white), Wild Margarita Chapter Two (Reposado tequila, cinnamon, pear, triple sec, and lime), and Ballerina’s Nail Gun (parsnip-infused gin, Montenegro Amaro, Vecchio Amaro del Capo, Fernet, golden raisin, apricots, saffron, and orange bitters).
March, 2022
Eater DC: A Running List of D.C. Bars and Restaurants Reopening After an Extended Break
A steady stream of dearly missed D.C. restaurants continue to make long-awaited comebacks, signaling their staying power and resiliency amidst an ongoing pandemic.
March, 2022
District fray: L’Annexe’s Infusion-Fueled Cocktail Experience
L’Annexe’s infusions flood your palate with inspiration without leaning too far into the realm of opulence. Instead, the hope is to cultivate an approachable adventure with every sip that’s fun and disarming, rather than gimmicky, in a way that jolts the senses.
November, 2021
Capitol File: 9 Best Cocktail Bars in Washington, D.C.
After a long day working in our nation's Capitol—or just touring the sights—a cocktail is definitely in order, and why settle for something ordinary? A push away from conservative drink menus and an influx of young and creative professionals have increased both the number and quality of cocktail bars throughout the district. From a speakeasy to a multi-level saloon, these nine cocktail bars cover some of D.C.'s best offerings—and yes, mocktails too.
October, 2021
MEZCAL EL SILENCIO: HAKIM HAMID TAKES MEZCAL COCKTAILS AT GEORGETOWN’S “L'ANNEXE” TO THE NEXT LEVEL
There is something you should know about Hakim Hamid: his look is deceiving. Behind the serious and focused facade of this rather handsome fellow thrives a witty and silent hunter awaiting the right moment to deliver that subtle punchline that will floor you and have you laugh uncontrollably until tears roll down your cheeks. Seemingly cold-blooded, he'll stand there, enjoying the moment with a grin similar to the ones he adorns while watching customers' reactions to the first sip of their cocktail.
july, 2021
EATER DC: 18 Spring cocktails to try around D.c. right now
Georgetown’s glam cocktail parlor gives vermouth a starring role in this low-ABV cocktail with a little Cointreau for an added kick. Beverage director Hakim Hamid infuses the bar’s vermouth with butterfly pea tea to produce a layered lavender look, with touches of grapefruit and lemon for a bit of acidity and sweetness
APRIL, 2021
patch: Visit One Of 8 Streateries Open For Dining Outdoors In Georgetown
The Georgetown Business Improvement District has released a "streatery" guide to help residents identify which eateries are offering outdoor dining. The Georgetown BID worked with eight restaurants and the DDOT to permit six initial outdoor "Streateries" throughout the commercial district with several more coming on board yet this month.
August, 2020
DCIST: These D.C.-Area Restaurants Are Reopening For Customers
When Gov. Ralph Northam lifted restaurant capacity caps by moving Virginia into Phase Threeof reopening on July 1, and Mayor Muriel Bowser officially moved D.C. into Phase Two on June 22, plenty of restaurants across the region began welcoming diners back to their tables under the newly relaxed guidelines.
May, 2020
Eater dc: Three Restaurants to Try This Weekend
For legit food from a cocktail bar: I already expected the drinks at swanky Georgetown newcomer L’Annexe to be on point. Mixologist alums from Left Door and Inn at Little Washington are working there. But on my first visit, I was blown away by the quality of the food.
January 24, 2020
thrillist: The Best Cocktail Bars in DC
After years on the upswing, Washington DC has become a cocktail powerhouse rivaling cities like New York, London, and New Orleans. Bars are mixing low-key classics, cutting edge creations, and everything in between. And more than ever, DC bartenders are utilizing high-quality spirits, squeezing their own juices, and making their own sodas, mixers, infusions, bitters, and garnishes. The city also counts a handful of serious distilleries inside its border, providing bartenders with an arsenal of local liquors to highlight.
January 17, 2020
Eater dc: The 13 Hottest Bars in D.C., January 2020
More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I drink right now? While the Eater 38 is a crucial resource covering essential restaurants across the city, and the Eater Heatmap highlights where food lovers are flocking to at the moment, neither of these properly reflect the bars locals are patronizing right now.
January 17, 2020
the georgetowner: Top Business Ins for 2020: Part 1
The retail and restaurant mix of Georgetown and nearby neighborhoods keeps churning, sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly and sometimes surprisingly. Here are some of the top business “Ins” of recent note. Part 2, in The Georgetowner’s Jan. 29 issue, will list what is coming up … and the “Outs.”
January 15, 2020
DC trinity: Georgetown New Gem: L’Annexe
Last weekend I ventured out to Georgetown to check out L’Annexe, which is new to the area. It delivers a European inspired urban cocktail bar that seamlessly blends into Georgetown’s vibrant and picturesque landscape. L’Annexe offers farm to table small plates designed and directed by Chef Andrew Markert that rival their delicious cocktails. The combination of the food, drinks, and ambiance makes for the perfect bar experience.
November 14, 2019
DCist: First Look: At Georgetown Cocktail Bar L’Annexe, No Detail Is Too Small
L’Annexe, the European-inspired cocktail bar located along Georgetown’s bustling M Street, has the hum of a bar that’s been in the game for years. Bartenders greet guests with questions about their liquor and flavor preferences and swiftly prepare drinks from the list of originals and classics. Music weaves its way through the multi-room floor, the volume still allowing for easy conversation. Seating is varied and comfortable, including along the zinc bar top.
October 18, 2019
The Georgetowner: L’Annexe: New Neighborhood Hot Spot
Anticipated for weeks, L’Annexe Cocktail Bar opened on Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the former space of Unum, and before that, Mendocino Grill, at 2917 M St. NW.
October 10, 2019
Eater DC: A Swanky New Cocktail Bar With All Kinds of Infused Spirits Opens in Georgetown
A swanky, library-themed cocktail bar that pours drinks infused with sarsaparilla root, turmeric, fall spices, and coffee opens tonight in Georgetown.
October 9, 2019
Popville: L’Annexe Cocktail Bar coming to former Unum space on M Street
I forget when they closed but Unum’s been vacant for a while (previously this was the the former Mendocino Grill space.) Looking forward to learning more about L’Annexe.