Trouble Bird

What a cute, vibby cocktail bar with a speakeasy feel to it! The staff are super knowledgeable and will help you find the perfect drink for you. They always have unique cocktails and really interesting flavors and some cool twists on classics. It's a small space with a few tables and L shaped bar that is made of chalk board paint so you can draw on it (love this touch). In the winter, the mulled wine or their hot toddys are perfect for warming up. Great for a date night, a cocktail connoisseur or even a girls night out

trouble bird is a cocktail bar but please please do not sleep on their hot dogs...my group all ordered kimchi hot dogs and no regrets across the boardtheir kimchi hot dog was a 10/10. I don't give 10 to just anything so you know this was one of the best glizzies ive ever had IN MY LIFEEEEE! i swear it as a glizzy gobbler this was delicious. the sausage itself was juicy meaty and the kimchi was actually such a good pairing. the tang/sour and spice was the perfect complement to the dog. the lettuce underneath the dog caught all the sauce (love some thoughtful construction) and i topped mine with those chips on the side for a lil CRUNCH. oh and i couldnt forget the chili crunch on top to add that extra oomph! im still thinking about this hot dog weeks later and getting hungry thinking about it. i would MARRY this glizzy if i couldi will DEFINITELY be returning. only question is when i hope soo

Knowledgeable bartenders, chill atmosphere, just a really solid place that doesn't try to do too much. This is my new go-to bar in Navy Yard.

Fun time visiting the Halloween theme "The Black Lagoon." Miraculously the weather was gorgeous and we sat on the patio. The place is very small. The best drink was the Siren's Song, which also came in the coolest tiki mug.

Great cocktails and vibes. I had Banana Cognac - it was great but definitely strong! It smelled temptingly sweet, but the taste was strong and powerful to slow down your sips. I was initially worried about the banana flavor because some "banana-flavored" stuff can have a weird sweet/artificial aftertaste, but surprisingly, this drink didn't taste banana at all. Just lightly sweet and smooth.

Came to trouble bird for their Halloween pop-up and had a fun time! The decorations are really on point and complete with fun colorful lighting. I had the silent scream which was delightful punch like drink with coconut, passionfruit, and Thai basil.They have a well curated cocktail menu with a lot of unique curated ingredients. It would be helpful to have more explanation on the menu on tasting notes since some of the ingredients are obscure.Staff were super attentive and friendly and helpful in explaining the menu and making recommendations. Definitely check out their Halloween pop-up for a fun cocktail experience. Limited seating but a fair amount of standing room.

Nice little bar with friendly staff and tasty drinks. Great intimate bar in the navy yard

Cool spot, wonderful drinks. Everything is well balanced, properly diluted and served at the right temp. Only tried a few so far but will return for more!Loved the amaretto sour, morning glory colada, and bay leaf daquiri. wish the "everything" of the everything bagel sazerac was a little more prominent but understandable given it's a sazerac - nice subtle nutty notes.

Kind of on the tail end of all the hype of the waterfront Navy Yard crowd, this place just popped up a couple of months ago. I had finished up an event and just wasn't quite ready to go home yet. I saw this place about a week ago and said I would try it out if the opportunity presented itself... and so it did. As I walked up to the door, it looked so dark inside, I wasn't sure if it was open! But it turns out it was, and it's just one of those places! It has that dark intimate vibe that I've seen at some speakeasies, though it is not one itself. The music was energetic, and the bar was seemingly full, so I opted to stand at one of the high tables right behind it. Someone came over and broke down the drinks for me, mentioning some of his favorites along the way. The breakfast cocktails, especially the Sawada Punch and Flapjack Old Fashioned, really stood out for me. The punch had ingredients such as rum, espresso, matcha, vanilla-miso, and... cocoa puff whey?! The OF had bourbon, mezcal, brown butter and maple! Given the time of night, the espresso wasn't ideal (I don't like coffee, and I didn't want it to keep me awake), so I went with the Old Fashioned. It was a delightful drink that I sipped slow. The sweet and smoky combination was quite something! While I was drinking, a seat opened up at the bar, so I moved to it. I got to really take in the vibes. The music was energetic, yet the vibe was still super chill. I couldn't help but notice chalk on the bar... and I looked around and didn't see a chalkboard. So I asked the bartender what the chalk was for... and it so happens the chalkboard was right under my nose. The bar counter... IS the chalkboard! What?!?! That was the coolest thing ever, so yes, I got to drawing. All this to say, I will definitely return. They also have beers, wines and light bites. I read that the place definitely had the vibe, but being where it is, it's hard to believe! It is new, so I wonder if it'll stay that way? Either way, I gotta bring a date before it's too late!!

Had a wonderful first experience at Trouble Bird! The space is super vibey. Like an alternative mid-mod artsy atmosphere that is definitely my kinda place. I'm a gin girlie so I opted for the Sandalwood Gin & Tonic (fragrant, piney, comforting - Ford's gin, Corsican blanc, sandalwood tonic, clarified lime, carbonation). For my second drink, I'd had my heart set on the Neptune frozen cocktail but they were unfortunately out of it. After hearing me mention to my friends that I was bummed, our amazing bartender offered to have the bartender make me an on-the-rocks version which was absolutely amazing! It was such a sweet and unexpected gesture.