A COCKTAIL BAR WORTH SEEKING OUT IN CRYSTAL CITY

If you’re searching for cocktail bars near you and want drinks made with actual care, Stillwater & Stone is worth the stop. Our bar sits right inside The Westin Crystal City, mixing signature and classic cocktails for anyone after something better than a rushed pour.

Stillwater & Stone Bar

BEST COCKTAIL DRINKS, MADE RIGHT HERE IN CRYSTAL CITY

A lot of the best cocktail near me searches lead to a bar that’s really just a beer and wine spot with a couple of mixed drinks tacked on. Ours is different. We treat cocktails as their own program, not an afterthought, with a list that covers popular cocktail drinks alongside a few signature pours you won’t find everywhere else. Whether you’re after something classic or want to try what our bartenders are known for, there’s a drink built for it. 

  • A full cocktail bar menu, mixing signature drinks and classic favorites
  • Bartenders who take the craft seriously, not just pouring on autopilot
  • A short trip from Pentagon City and Metro Center for drinks after work
  • Open daily from 6 AM to 11 PM, so a cocktail is never off schedule
  • A comfortable bar setting built for staying a while
  • Located inside The Westin Crystal City, 1800 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA

STILLWATER & STONE MENUS

WHAT MAKES OUR COCKTAIL BAR DIFFERENT

  • A Menu Built Around Real Cocktails: Not a short list bolted onto the wine menu, a proper cocktail bar with real range.
  • Signature Drinks Worth Trying: Alongside the classics, we’ve got a few originals that keep people coming back specifically for them.
  • Bartenders Who Know the Craft: Drinks made with attention, not just poured fast to clear a line.
  • Convenient for the Whole Area: Close enough to cover Pentagon City and Metro Center crowds looking for a solid cocktail bar near me option.
  • Open Long Hours, Every Day: Early through late, so a good cocktail isn’t limited to one narrow window.
Jumbo Prawns & Wine Pairing

LOOKING FOR THE BEST COCKTAIL BAR?
HERE'S WHAT SETS US APART

Most cocktail bar options nearby either stick to the same handful of popular cocktail drinks or skip the effort entirely and pour something generic.
We wanted ours to stand out. The menu mixes well known favorites with signature drinks built in house, and the bartenders actually know what they're making.
If you're after the best cocktail drinks rather than whatever's fastest to pour, this is where locals send people.

LOVED BY LOCALS, TRAVELERS & CRITICS ALIKE

“I don’t often write reviews, but I we had such a lovely experience with the bartender Sebastian! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the food and drink menu and was able to give us an amazing sampler of focaccia, pasta, crab cakes, and a Ruben we all shared. He was super attentive the whole evening. 10/10!!!”

Honour Dannenfelser

“My experience was truly enjoyable from the food selection, the ambience, the Customer Service, and our waiter AZEB she was amazing, knowledgeable of the menu, appeasing to any needs that we had and topped of our experience while visiting the city”

Alyssia Jones

“Recently remodeled and reopened. Ordered the Jumbo Prawns contest out the flavor and was very impressed. The sauce was some of the best I’ve had. Highly recommend”

Douglas Hackelton

FAQS ABOUT OUR COCKTAIL BAR

What kind of cocktails does Stillwater & Stone serve?

Our bar mixes classic, well known favorites with a handful of signature drinks created in house. Each one is made by bartenders who take the craft seriously rather than pouring on autopilot.

Do you have a signature cocktail people ask for by name?

Yes. Alongside the classics, we’ve got a few original creations that have become regulars’ go-to orders, the kind of drinks you won’t find on a standard bar menu.

Can I stop in just for cocktails, without ordering food?

Absolutely. A good number of our guests come purely for drinks. The bar works just as well as a standalone stop as it does alongside dinner.

Do I need to be staying at the hotel to visit the bar?

Not at all. The cocktail bar is open to the public, and most of our regulars are Arlington locals rather than hotel guests.

How far is Stillwater & Stone from Pentagon City or Metro Center?

We’re a short trip from both, which makes us an easy and convenient stop for drinks after work or before heading home.

Do you take reservations, and is parking available on site?

Reservations are recommended for larger groups or busy weekend evenings, and you can book online or by phone. Parking is available directly at The Westin Crystal City.