Entry No. 10 — the Washington, D.C. file — filed under: speakeasy
O.K.P.B.
A 900-square-foot speakeasy on the second floor above a working dentist's office — you ring an unmarked doorbell, a host lets you up, and the food menu is exactly one item: a bowl of nuts.
The story
If you aren't paying attention on Mount Pleasant Street, you'll walk right past 3165 NW assuming it's just the entryway to a neighborhood dental practice. Find the unmarked doorbell set beside the frame, press it once, and wait. A host eventually unlocks the door to usher you up the stairs into a dim, 900-square-foot room hovering directly above teeth cleanings and root canals.
O.K.P.B. resurfaced at this Mount Pleasant address in June 2021, cutting away standard speakeasy fluff in favor of low light and stiff drinks. Inside, you're greeted by a deliberately unbranded logo painted on the wall, official web copy that cryptically reads "all hail dan," and a food menu that begins and ends with a single item: a bowl of nuts.
The bar trades in deadpan cynicism and classic bartending rather than elaborate theatrics. Between the dark wood, precision ice, and a $7 happy-hour martini, it offers a rare combination in D.C.: a hidden cocktail room that doesn't feel the need to explain itself to anyone.
What it's like
Find 3165 Mount Pleasant St NW, hit the unmarked buzzer next to the dentist's office entrance, and wait on the sidewalk until someone lets you up. Because the room is capped at 900 square feet, seats fill up quickly—showing up around the 5:00 PM opening or on a weeknight is your best bet to avoid a wait. Do not show up starving expecting a real meal unless your idea of dinner is a bowl of nuts; eat down the block beforehand and treat this strictly as a spot for quiet, heavy drinks.
The move: Ring the doorbell above the dental practice, wait to be let in, and split a $7 happy-hour martini while you try to decode the deliberately unbranded logo on the wall.
- 📍 Mount Pleasant
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 3165 Mount Pleasant St NW, Floor 2, Washington, DC 20010
Hours: Added 2026-07-19 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Left Door — Head south to trade O.K.P.B.'s second-floor dental setup for another hidden staircase tucked behind a dry cleaner.
- 600 T — Pair O.K.P.B.'s second-floor room with another signless, no-name basement cocktail spot down in Shaw.
- The Backroom at Capo Deli — Swap O.K.P.B.'s single bowl of nuts for a massive Italian sandwich before walking through a deli walk-in freezer door.
Good to know
How do I find and enter O.K.P.B.?
Head to 3165 Mount Pleasant St NW, locate the unmarked doorbell on the street level next to the dental office entrance, ring it, and wait for a host to let you upstairs.
What food options are available?
The food menu is strictly one item: a bowl of nuts. Grab a meal down the street before heading inside.
Does O.K.P.B. have a happy hour?
Yes, happy hour starts at 5:00 PM and features a $7 martini alongside classic cocktails and beer.
Can I reserve a table ahead of time?
No, entry is strictly first-come, first-served through the doorbell system at the door.
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Further reading: Official site · secretdc.com · dc.eater.com · medium.com · Reddit
last checked: 2026-07-19