Lobby Bar: Girl Dinner & New Winter Menu Keeps You Coming Back

When Lobby Bar first opened, it quickly earned a following for being the kind of place Washingtonians actually use — easygoing but polished, familiar without feeling boring, and equally suited for a low-key weeknight or a spontaneous late dinner.

That reputation still holds, and the bar’s new winter menu leans into what made it popular in the first place: comfort food with a sense of humor, strong cocktails, and options that work whether you’re hungry or just grazing.

Fan favorites like the Lobby Nuggets and Spicy Rigatoni remain fixtures, but the seasonal additions feel right at home. There’s the Dirty Martini Dip, which translates the bar’s martini obsession into something scoopable and unapologetically briny, and playful nods to childhood staples — like the Lobby Wagyu Glizzy topped with caviar and the Lobby O’s, a grown-up take on meatballs and red sauce.

It’s the kind of menu that encourages sharing, ordering one more thing, or quietly turning dinner into drinks.

For those who prefer a lighter spread, Lobby Bar’s Girl Dinner option continues to be a big draw, especially among locals who want flexibility without committing to a full entrée. The new dishes slide easily into that format, while heartier plates like the Tomahawk Pork Chop and Roast Chicken are there for anyone settling in for a longer meal.

Cocktails remain a major reason people keep coming back. The winter lineup includes cozy bourbon-forward drinks, a smoky Oaxaca Old Fashioned, and the ever-present Pornstar Martini … fun, familiar, and never trying too hard.

Don’t worry, it’s still the Lobby Bar you love, but this new menu is interesting enough to keep even regulars curious for a new season.