Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Golden Age
Washington, DC · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Golden Age stakes its claim on a 20+ cocktail menu organized by base spirit, from Old Fashioned and Sazerac to lamb fat-washed Scotch in In Two Shakes and a gorgonzola-washed gin Martini called You Funkin' Asked For It! Wine runs red, white, and bubbles with named producers, beer covers local and imported labels, and zero-proof drinkers get their own section. The pre-Prohibition concept frames the list, and customers praise the cocktails and staff recommendations.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Sazerac, built on cognac, rye, sugar, absinthe, and bitters, or the Corpse Reviver 2D with London Dry gin, triple sec, allspice dram, and lemon. For a lower-alcohol pour, the Bamboo or Americano fits the zero-proof-adjacent end of the menu.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a deep, spirit-organized cocktail list with both classics and modern riffs will find plenty here. Wine drinkers get named producers across red, white, and sparkling, and beer drinkers have local and imported options. Non-alcoholic drinkers have a dedicated zero-proof section and a non-alcoholic lager.
- When should I go?
- The pre-Prohibition concept and speakeasy-style atmosphere make it a natural fit for evening cocktails, whether you're ordering a Sazerac or working through the low-alcohol section.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is organized by base spirit and runs past 20 drinks, with a low-alcohol section alongside classics and originals like In Two Shakes and You Funkin' Asked For It! The pre-Prohibition golden age concept gives the list a clear frame rather than a random collection of drinks.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A 20+ cocktail menu organized by base spirit, spanning vodka, whisk(e)y, tequila & mezcal, rum, gin, champagne-based, and low-alcohol sections. Classics like Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Daiquiri, Corpse Reviver 2D, Paloma, and French 75 sit alongside originals such as In Two Shakes and You Funkin' Asked For It!, with Americano, Vino Spritz, and Bamboo in the low-alcohol group.
Menu strengths
- — Spirit-organized menu running past 20 drinks, from classics to modern riffs.
- — Low-alcohol section with Americano, Vino Spritz, and Bamboo.
- — Pre-Prohibition golden age concept frames the list.; Customers praise the cocktails and staff recommendations.
Standout selections
- — Sazerac — Cognac, Rye, Sugar, Absinthe & Bitters
- — Corpse Reviver 2D — London Dry Gin, Triple Sec, Allspice Dram & Lemon
- — In Two Shakes — Lamb Fat-Washed Scotch, Rosemary, Thyme, Ginger, Honey, Lemon, Islay Scotch
- — You Funkin' Asked For It! — Gorgonzola-Washed Gin & One Olive... Yes, this is a Martini
Wine
Reds, whites, and bubbles with named producers and regions. The list moves from Girasole Vineyards Pinot Noir in Mendocino and Carlos Serres Tempranillo Riserva in Rioja to G.D. Vajra Nebbiolo in Langhe, Sandhi Chardonnay from Central Coast California, Taylor's Pass Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, Vale do Bomfim White Blend from Douro, Zardetto Prosecco, and Laurent-Perrier Brut La Cuvée.
Menu strengths
- — Named producers and regions across red, white, and sparkling categories.
- — Geographic range spans California, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, and France.
Standout selections
- — G.D. Vajra, Nebbiolo 2021 — Langhe, IT; Laurent-Perrier, Brut La Cuvée NV — Champagne, FR
- — Sandhi, Chardonnay 2024 — Central Coast California, US
Beer
A named beer selection including Utica Pilsner, Solace Lil Bit Cloudy IPA, Tucher Brau Helles Hefe Weizen, Anderson Valley Gose, and Kit Non-Alcoholic Lager. The page notes a rotating selection, mostly local, with instruction to ask your bartender.
Menu strengths
- — Named selection spans pilsner, IPA, hefeweizen, gose, and non-alcoholic lager.
Standout selections
- — Utica Pilsner — Listed beer; Solace Lil Bit Cloudy IPA — Listed beer
- — Tucher Brau Helles Hefe Weizen — Listed beer
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof libations section with Amaro Lucano & Soda and The Peacock Room, plus Kit Non-Alcoholic Lager on the beer list. The section gives non-drinkers more than a token option.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-proof section with two named libations.; Non-alcoholic beer option available.
Standout selections
- — Amaro Lucano & Soda — N/A Amaro, Soda & Lemon Essence
- — The Peacock Room — Cider, Lemon, Sugar, NA Bitters & Sparkles
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