Doyle

This review reflects my experience dining out with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that requires me to maintain a diet free of gluten (including cross contact).SERVICE: 4/5 starsDRINKS: 4/5 starsFOOD: Not applicableAMBIANCE: 5/5 starsVALUE: 3/5 starsOVERALL RATING: 4/5 starsYesterday, friends and I popped into Doyle for drinks after eating brunch nearby. Doyle is the bar within the Dupont Circle Hotel; it is stylish, elegant, and quiet--the perfect locale for chatting with friends on a gloomy Saturday afternoon.Though we did not have a reservation, the host was able to seat us quickly at two small, round tables directly to the right of the street entrance. Service was excellent; we received water quickly, with our orders taken shortly thereafter. I had three Madras cocktails, all of which were delicious--strong, flavorful, well-balanced, and refreshing. The server provided our table with a complementary trio of bar snacks, which were not safe for me to consume, unfortunately (wasabi peas and a duo of nuts).No service charge or automatic gratuity was applied to our bill when we paid. I will be back to Doyle for drinks again soon.

Attentive service, clean bathrooms and a really great outdoors space. When we were here, we even saw a couple get engaged which was so heartwarming to see!Drinks are good and based on a cool premise. Their cocktail menu highlights drinks that are either inspired by or I believe tied to different Irish counties. I got the Red lady, which was perfectly spritzy and inspired by the Wexford county's strawberry fields!

This is a swanky hotel bar/ restaurant. They have some cute/ cozy feeling seating areas. The bar is very nice and classy looking. Great spot to bring a date or meet for a drink with co-workers. They have plenty of seating and when it's nice out they have outdoor seating. The service here can be hit or miss. I was here a few years ago and sat outside with some friends ( 3 of us to be exact) The service was fine no complaints. Came here again with another two friends for a drink service was a bit slow. I was just here a few days ago as I really wanted chocolate ice cream and the ice cream shop I wanted to try out was closed. I was taking this to go. I must of waited like 15 min for one scoop of ice cream with little bit of rainbow sprinkles on the side. And it was not even that busy at all. Not to mention for this one small scoop it was like $5.60 (figures hotel restaurant prices!) I would come again for a drink but don't think I would stay for food.

The food was decent! The tuna tartare had too much avocado. There weren't enough plantains. Cocktails were good but not consistent. I was very disappointed in the staff. They acted like serving us was an inconvenience. We made a reservation (you need one to get in) and they still made us wait. Our server was very slow and didn't provide any recommendations for drink or dinner. We ordered a charcuterie board, it was delivered to the wrong table 2x. The server spilled my drink all over my purse, sweater and dinner. Never brought me another drink. Our server also didn't have manners. He was not polite and would hand us our food/drinks instead of placing them on the table. He never removed empty plates.The tables were very small and everything we ordered was crammed. The place was very busy and loud. The bar was packed. This place gives off speak easy vibes.

This place is what i think of when I imagine a hotel cocktail bar. Helpful staff, relaxed upscale vibe, and yummy bites with AMAZING cocktails. If you're in the city and just want a quiet spot to chill with friends but want delicious, classic cocktails...this is the spot! The avocado BLT is huge and comes with fries but it was delicious. And the chicken lollipops were not too spicy and had just the right amount of sauce. Service was excellent! We really enjoyed ourselves here.

The struggle to find a bar open on a Monday in DC is real. So we ended up at Doyle last minute to celebrate my friend's birthday. So last minute we literally made reservations as we were driving to DC. The outside is decorated so beautifully with florals and a mural. Unfortunately, the patio was closed, and it was rather muggy that day anyways so we got a table inside.We got seated at a small table, but the birthday girl wanted the sofa/couch booth area. Our waiter, Betty, was the sweetest and let her choose whichever table she wanted. (Honestly this review might just be about our waiter because the service she provided us, was over the top)We sat down and took a while to order our drinks! They gave us complimentary nuts and almonds; definitely was not expected. I don't remember the name of our drinks, but they were pretty delicious.Since our waiter knew it was my friend's birthday, she brought out a complimentary crème brûlée. I didn't request it or anything. The sweet sweet lady decided to give us the dessert on her own. It was truly so delicious and 'happy birthday' in chocolate was adorable. What we expected to be a lame night since everything was closed, turned out to be exception because of our server!

Came here before a show nearby with friends for some early evening cocktails. The place itself was cute and the drinks were decent. The service was horrible though. Took forever to order. They messed up 1/3 of our small groups drink orders. And had an attitude like we were bothering them. Definitely not worth the automatic 20% service fee. I expect semi decent service at restaurants/bars that do that

First of all, I'd like to thank Jordan for his warm hospitality. He was kind, friendly, and helpful. I love the DuPont Circle Hotel, so having the Doyle right downstairs is a real treat. I enjoyed eating at the bar solo and chatting with some of the others around me who were also enjoying themselves. The entire venue is bustling and full of life which makes you feel like you are somewhere cool. I had a Hendricks Martini craftily made by Jordan. He offered me an array of bar snacks and I happily accepted. After a few sips, feeling the stress of train travel melt away, I ordered the crispy tuna rice. It was a perfect light dinner full of Asian flavors and complimentary textures . I enjoyed it very much. I will always visit the Doyle when I'm in town.

Great location and chic stylish interior but after work happy hour is very loud and crowded, or be sure to have a reservation. Drinks were just okay, not very robust cocktail list, maybe best to order off menu. Last night our 6 cocktails and truffle fries came to just over $180.

Best kept secret for cocktails, champagne, lounging and business meetings. The design and cozyness makes it's a perfect selection. The drinks are strong and delicious. This is one of my go to spots for a Expresso martini or glass of champagne. Perfect date spot before dinner or after dinner. Pros- Service is top notch service - great selection of cocktails - great selection of champagne - ambiance