4.8
- 4.6Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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4.8
Noise • Moderate
Justin
New York City2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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Greater Boston2 reviews
Dined on 30 August 2026
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Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews
Dined on 2 August 2026
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Mita
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
Dined on 17 July 2026
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Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
Dined on 10 July 2026
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Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
Dined on 26 June 2026
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Nashville1 review
Dined on 18 March 2026
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London1 review
Dined on 5 February 2026
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Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2026
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New York City3 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2026
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The Wells is an intimate gin bar with bar seating and a small dining area of tables, and it also accommodates private parties.
Yes, The Wells' intimate, sultry decor and expertly crafted gin cocktails make it a lovely pick for a date night.
Yes, The Wells specializes in gin and offers an extensive gin selection and gin cocktails, alongside other spirits, wine, beer, and zero‑proof options.
The Wells feels like an intimate, sultry gin bar, deep green hues, glowing Bocci lights and copper accents create a refined, speakeasy-style setting that guests frequently praise for its beautiful, thoughtfully designed space.
Yes, The Wells runs a happy hour Wednesday through Saturday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Expect The Wells to fill up for peak visits, guests note reservations are often needed and parties have been turned away when fully booked; quieter, more relaxed evenings also happen, letting you linger over cocktails.
Business casual is the guide: aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear, a comfortable fit for The Wells’ casual‑elegant gin bar in Capitol Hill.
Plan a visit Wednesday through Saturday evenings, The Wells is open 6:00 pm–11:00 pm on those nights and runs happy hour from 5:00 pm–6:00 pm.
The Wells does accommodate private parties, private-party bookings are part of the bar's offering.
The Wells is open Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm; happy hour is offered Wednesday–Saturday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
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