Where to Enjoy a Drink on Christmas Day 2015

Whether you’re looking for a Christmas Day feast without the pains of cooking one or simply need to escape your family gathering for a quick drink, here are bars and restaurants open on Christmas Day.
 

The Red Room Bar will be open with free pinball all night. (1811 14th St, NW; 202-667-4490)
 

From 11:30 AM–8:30 PM, enjoy a three-course holiday meal. $110 for adults, $55 for children between 6–12 years. (1201 24th St, NW; 202-419-6755)
 

An a la carte menu with holiday specials will be offered from 5:30–10 PM for dinner. The Lounge will open at 2:30 PM for your cocktail needs. Try the Hot Toddy, Baja Hot Chocolate, and the Hot Buttered Rum. (2800 Pennsylvania Ave, NW; 202-944-2026)
 

In addition to the regular a la carte menu, Et Voila will offer festive holiday specials. Open for lunch (11:30 AM–2:30 PM) and dinner (5–10:30 PM). (5120 MacArthur Blvd; 202-237-2300)
 

Enjoy a holiday buffet with three seatings offered at 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 4 PM at Top of the Hay. $110 for adults, $55 for children under 12. (800 16th St, NW; 202-638-6600)
 

Four locations in the DC area will offer an a la carte menu showcasing a holiday special entree. (Multiple Locations)
 

The restaurant will be closed all day, but head to the upstairs bar for drinks only starting at 8 PM. (3400 11th St, NW; 202-588-1075)
 

Open at 6 PM, serving alcohol only. (3319 Connecticut Ave, NW; 202-686-9189)
 

Open at 1 PM with full dinner menu until 11:30 PM and Late Nite Menu until 1 AM. Live music at 10:30 PM. (3125 M St, NW; 202-751-2111)
 

Multiple locations in the DMV will be serving up a holiday menu on Christmas Day. (Multiple Locations)
 

Come for brunch from 10 AM–2:30 PM or dinner from 4–9 PM with full menus and pre-fixe tasting menu available for dinner. (1177 15th St, NW; 202-587-2629)
 

Open from 2–9 PM for late lunch, dinner, and drinks. (106 S Union St, Alexandria, VA; 571-970-3669)
 

Willard InterContinental
The Willard Room and the Crystal Room will be open for Christmas Day brunch. After your feast, head to the Round Robin Bar for seasonal drinks like the Jingle Bell Julep. $110 for adults, $55 for children five through twelve. (1401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW; 202-628-9100)