Copycat Co.

A cozy bar with beautiful interiors and a lovely staff! The bao buns are SO good, I’ve literally dreamy about them twice since. Only reason for 4 stars, is the music is a little loud for my 30 year old ears and the space definitely feels like it would fit a quieter vibe in my mind, but such is life.

We didn’t realize it was such a popular place. It can feel really snug and busy but usually someone is closing a check if you want sit while eating and drinking. They have outside seating downstairs which gives more of a calmer vibe (at least it did at the time). You seat yourself and can share the larger table inside with strangers we ordered lamb skewers and crab fried rice (lol twice) both were good we just didn’t know which one we would want more of drinks we also tasty.

Awesome spot that’s easy to walk past without noticing, but once you do notice…meow. Bar style seating with high energy up top and a more laid back patio space. Up a flight of stairs to the first (and limited) seating area. Down another set for the patio. The service is fantastic, the drinks wonderful (best Caipirinha I’ve had in a long while), and the food wonderful. The crab fried rice was a touch short on crab this visit, but I didn’t really care given the popping flavors. Each dish has a bit of heat, especially the pork noodles. The kind of heat that keeps bringing you back. This spot is an absolute must stop, and while it’s name suggests otherwise, it’s sure to be copied by others looking to capture the same flavors and experience.

CopyCat is my favorite bar. Inside a building on H st. with the kitchen downstairs, bar upstairs and outside on a back patio, you can get whatever vibe you’re looking for. A playlist weaves in and out of conversation to provide a great background. The mixologists are attentive and friendly, walking around to fill water cups and drop off goldfish as you view the menu. All of the drinks, some displayed on the chalkboard behind the bar and other on the menu, are very well balanced and enjoyable to watch as they’re made. (Ask for the country gentleman - my favorite). The food is Asian inspired and surprisingly filling! A bowl of beef noodles and pork fried rice will take care of you if you’ve skipped dinner. Do you have friends visiting DC, need a night cap, out for a date night? Maybe check out CopyCat on H