Round Robin

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Anonymous wrote:We love the Round Robin at the Willard, but I don't think it is kid friendly. Then again, what bar is kid friendly?

I think you could go here. We were just there and it really is lovely. There's a few tables closer to the promenade that I think would be fine for a family and not so in the mix of a bar.

In past years they've done lobby events during the holidays with food and drinks that were definitely kid friendly -- we took our 1 yr old a few years back to meet up with friends and sat in the actual lobby (not the bar) and had cocktails while the kids ate snacks and looked at the holiday decorations. There was some live music, I can't remember if it was carolers or a quartet or both, it's been a while. So I think this could be an option.

The key here is "hotel lobby bar" which is a little different than a regular bar in most cases, if it's open to the rest of the lobby. That's usually a little more casual and transient than a regular bar and it wouldn't be weird to have kids with you. Sometimes it's like restaurant/bar and there are plenty of families because it's a place to grab food while waiting for your room to be ready or something.

OP, we've also taken our young kid to the Conrad in City Center (near Chinatown) and it's been kid friendly. The bar itself is not the most charming thing ever though there are big windows that look out on NY Ave and when holiday decorations are up it can be a nice view. They also have an outdoor area that is great if open, though. Plus the decorations at City Center are really charming and it's nice to walk through their with kids -- the string up lights and decorations between the buildings and the high end stores there have great window displays.

Anonymous wrote:Can I say I kind of love this tradition? Who is cooking your Thanksgiving meal while you do this? Or do you go home and then start cooking?

How old are your kids? Maybe a bar with a sit-down option would be better. Or maybe just a restaurant like Old Ebbits Grill? Not the greatest food or drink but a real DC feel.

Also less swanky but might fit the bill - one of the Wharf hotels with great views. Like the Canopy.

Ha- we are getting it catered this year, but will make the turkey when we get home.
One year when we lived in an apartment bldg, we asked our neighbor to baste the turkey/check on it while we were gone, which was so sweet of him.

I love this idea OP. And ANY hotel bar on Thanksgiving, particularly mid-day, is going to be kid-friendly.

I'd add the Mayflower and St. Regis to the mix.

True "lobby" bars:

the Benjamin: https://www.trumphotels.com/washington-dc/benjamin-bar-and-lounge?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext

The Livingroom Lounge at the Georgetown Ritz: https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/georgetown?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2&y_source=1_NTc3MjY4LTcxNS1sb2NhdGlvbi5nb29nbGVfd2Vic2l0ZV9vdmVycmlkZQ%3D%3D#DINING

The St. Regis does a lovely brunch for many holidays, not sure about Thanksgiving.

Anonymous wrote:We love the Round Robin at the Willard, but I don't think it is kid friendly. Then again, what bar is kid friendly?

+1. This is actually the “lobby” that gave rise to the term “lobbyists.” I think sometimes they have carol singers too (or at least did in the before times)

Anonymous wrote:We love the Round Robin at the Willard, but I don't think it is kid friendly. Then again, what bar is kid friendly?

I think you could go here. We were just there and it really is lovely. There's a few tables closer to the promenade that I think would be fine for a family and not so in the mix of a bar.

kid friendly bar? How old are we talking?

I love the tradition but would not bring the kids (not because I'm a snob about kid sin restaurants but how would that be fun unless they're like 16-17?). Old Ebbitt or Off the Record (in the Hay Adams) would be my go-to

Can I say I kind of love this tradition? Who is cooking your Thanksgiving meal while you do this? Or do you go home and then start cooking?

How old are your kids? Maybe a bar with a sit-down option would be better. Or maybe just a restaurant like Old Ebbits Grill? Not the greatest food or drink but a real DC feel.

Also less swanky but might fit the bill - one of the Wharf hotels with great views. Like the Canopy.

We love the Round Robin at the Willard, but I don't think it is kid friendly. Then again, what bar is kid friendly?

The Jefferson isn't kid friendly. I don't know about the Hay Adams.

The Jefferson (if a small group). Hay Adams isn’t bad either. Or get a friend to take you to the Met Club. Best champagne selection around.

We are new to town and this was a tradition of ours in our last city. We would go at around 12 for some champagne and maybe some small plates.
We have two kids, so kid friendly please.
Thanks for your suggestions.