2440 18th Street NW | Washington, DC 20009

THE NEW PROHIBITED IMBIBING EXPERIENCE

We’re a celebration of freedom that transports you back into the Prohibition Era while embracing modernity with classic cocktails, eclectic cuisine, and outstanding service.

Featured Pairings $24, $26, & $30

'Flaming Youth' Old Fashioned + Smoked Gouda Arancini  | $24

Yellow Negroni + Hearts of Palm Ceviche | $26

Ward 8 + Grilled Octopus | $30

Speakeasy "Holiday Hooch" Cocktail Making Class $65 ($50 Early Bird until 11/28)

Join us at CODE RED, where the juice is worth the squeeze—learn to shake up some giggle water at one of DC's most distinctive speakeasies.

What's included with each ticket?

• Two (2) hours of hands-on instructions

• Ingredients and supplies to handcraft three (3) specialty cocktails

• A great time at CODE RED in Adams Morgan, DC

These intimate 1920s cocktail crafting classes in one DC's most iconic speakeasies will teach you to whip up fancy drinks like a pro. Discover the art of crafting three Signature Prohibition-era cocktails while immersing yourself in the vibrant atmosphere. All cocktails are infused with historical elements of the Prohibition era to create a nostalgic drinking experience, and all cocktails will include a recipe card. Don't miss this chance to step into the past and indulge in the nostalgia of the Prohibition era at CODE RED, the hottest speakeasy in Adams Morgan, Washington DC!

You will learn how to make and enjoy three (3) specialty cocktails:

• Mistletoe Southside: Gin, Simple, Lemon, Mint

• Christmas 75: Gin, Simple, Lemon Juice, Champagne

• Ginger Bread Old Fashioned: Bourbon, Bitters, Simple

A server will be going around to take food and drink orders that may be ordered and paid for separately during our class.

Speakeasy Prohibition Repeal Day Party

Step back in time with us on 12/05 , as we toast to the 91st anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition, and the end of DC Cocktail Week 2024!

🎩✨ Step back in time with us on Thursday, December 5th at CODE RED from 7PM - CLOSE, as we toast to the 91st anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition—DC Cocktail Week 2024’s grand finale!

***Please note this Eventbrite listing is for marketing purposes only. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made through OpenTable. "Purchasing" a ticket on Eventbrite does not guarantee entry. Walk ins are always welcome, as long as we have space available.***

For those who need a refresher: in on December 5th, 1933, Prohibition ended with the repeal of the 18th Amendment, putting the “wet” back in America’s whistle. Prohibition had banned the production, sale, and transport of alcohol nationwide since 1920, aiming to curb alcohol consumption, but leading instead to a rise in illegal speakeasies, bootlegging, and organized crime. The repeal marked a significant shift in American law and society, restoring legal alcohol sales and signaling a move toward regulation rather than prohibition.

So join us to celebrate Repeal Day and sip on specialty cocktails, enjoy whiskey tasting flights, groove to live music, and test your wits in Prohibition-era trivia. Dress to the nines in your best 1930s garb for a costume contest too! 🥃🎶