Menu to Taste

Press Club

Asian Fusion, Modern American · Washington, D.C. · Chef Ryan Ratino

Ranked No. 34 on North America's 50 Best Bars, Press Club is a subterranean cocktail and vinyl lounge in Washington, D.C., operated by chef Ryan Ratino's Hive Hospitality. The menu pairs cocktail flights with Japanese-influenced bar bites like chicken katsu, deconstructed handrolls, and cheeseburger eggrolls.

1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, Washington, D.C.

  • #34 North America's 50 Best Bars 2026

Menu

Cocktails

  • Intro (22) — Gin, Skinos, Sauvignon Blanc, Cucumber, Mint, Yogurt & Cremant
  • Hate It Or Love It (22) — Whisky, Beurre Noisette, Apple, Chardonnay, Cedar & Perrier
  • Take Me Out (22) — Mezcal, Pineapple, Amontillado, Tamarind, Mango, Coconut & Lime
  • Roses (20) — Gin Rouge, Aged Rum, Thai Pepper, Rose, Pineapple & Ginger
  • Time to Pretend (20) — Blanco Tequila, Pisco, Yuzu, Olive Oil, Albarino, Lemon & Lime
  • Hot In Herre (22) — Vodka, Strawberry, Cognac, Vermouth, Aleppo Pepper & Lemon
  • Takeover (22) — Cognac, Vanilla, Coffee & Chicory Cola
  • Promiscious (20) — Mezcal, Reposado Tequila, Shochu & Szechuan
  • Since I Left You (20) — Bourbon, Miso, Blackberry, Cardamom & Cacao
  • Keys Open Doors (21) — Cognac, Rye, Vermouth, Five Spice & Soba Cha

Set Menu

  • Chef's 4 Course Tasting Experience (48) — Yellow Tail "Roll", Coconut Shrimp Tempura, Chicken Katsu, "Klondike Bar"

Dishes

  • Add Petrossian caviar (40) — 10g
  • Shigoku Oysters (13) — kumquat - shiso - gin martini
  • Chips & Dip (14) — sour cream - shio kombu - chives
  • Puffed Rice Crackers (14) — wasabi pea - nori
  • Cheeseburger Egg Rolls (18) — thousand island - pickles - american cheese
  • Yellow Tail "Roll" (19) — hamachi - crispy seaweed - spicy mayo
  • Coconut Shrimp Tempura (24) — mandarin orange - coconut - shiso
  • Steak Tartare (24) — shokupan - capers - pickled onion
  • Chicken Katsu, 1/2 size (26) — ranch - furikake
  • Chicken Katsu, Full Size (45) — ranch - furikake

Wines

  • Victorine De Chastenay (20) — Crémant du Bourgonge

The Experience

An intimate and minimalist room in a hidden location.

  • Atmosphere: Intimate, Minimalist
  • Setting: Hidden

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