There’s one Dupont Circle lounge that offers a sophisticated ambiance, soothing live music and signature cocktails—without a flat-screen TV or college kid in sight.
Welcome to the Black Fox Lounge, a polished, clubby bar with room to spread out, and just the right decibel level to carry on a conversation. Gilt City members can treat themselves to a cosmopolitan night out with four signature cocktails (or wine flights, if you prefer) and two food items off a seasonal menu that rotates with the chef’s tastes.
Alternatively, hunker down with a bottle of prosecco and a serving of Bananas Foster. (May we suggest splitting the dish with a date?)
Although Black Fox only opened last year, it feels like it’s been around forever, with décor repurposed from some of Washington’s most famous haunts, like the three large paintings of Bath, England pulled from the Watergate Hotel and the tufted leather sofas salvaged from the Jefferson.
Step in, sit back, sip and converse. This is a place for grown-ups.
“From the heavy barstools to the fixtures, the colors throughout are neutral: glossy brown wood, beige marble floors, butterscotch walls. It screams ‘adult’ not ‘happy hour,’ which is rare in Dupont.” (Washington Post)
Food Menu
Baked Brie
brie cheese baked with brown sugar, topped with toasted almonds and served with fresh fruit and toast points
Crab Mac ’n’ Cheese
lump crab baked with penne pasta and cheeses, served on a bed of greens
Goat Cheese Salad
warm pecan-crusted goat cheese on a bed of greens, tossed with house balsamic vinaigrette
Lobster Jumbo Ravioli
pillow-shaped pasta filled with lobster meat and served with fresh tomato vodka sauce
Prosciutto Panini
prosciutto with roasted red pepper, provolone cheese and garlic aioli
Shrimp Black Fox
signature cold shrimp salad, tossed in a creamy caper dressing on a bed of greens
Spinach Salad
bed of spinach with house-made honey mustard, dried cranberries, roasted walnuts, gorgonzola crumbles and croutons
These items represent a selection of the full menu.
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