Havana Cocktail Club

Though it has a Pike Street address and windows that overlook 10th, the entrance to Havana Cocktail Club can prove elusive to the neophyte visitor – especially if said visitor has already slung back a few drinks at other worthy Capitol Hill bars. The entrance is on the club's east side, off a darkened parking lot. I had to ask around to get this information, and the first three people I asked didn't know the answer either.

That being said, that almost-secret entrance may be Havana's best asset – it lends a speakeasy-like air to this spacious and softly-lit bar. Havana's drink menu, smartly illustrated with pictures of boxers, is filled with such knockouts as the Signature Move, an invigorating mix of Sauza Hornitos, fresh grapefruit and lime; and the classic El Floridita, made with Bacardi white rum, grapefruit, lime and Maraska Maraschino liqueur. A short but well-chosen wine and champagne list is also available, and DJs spin music to drink and socialize by.

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