Hank’s Cocktail Bar at 819 Upshur Street has announced on Twitter that they’re closing on December 14th and headed to the 2nd floor of their existing bar in Dupont Circle.

Hank’s Cocktail Bar is boxing up shop on December 14th & moving to the 2nd floor of our flagship location, Hank’s Oyster Bar in Dupont Circle. Same great cocktails, same Hank’s hospitality, awesome new space. Stay up to date on social media for our January 2019 reopening date. pic.twitter.com/yrAiuxWknw
— Hank's Cocktail Bar (@HanksCocktailBr) November 30, 2018

Owned by Jamie Leeds, who owns a successful chain of Hank’s branded restaurants and bars downtown and on the Wharf, originally opened the Upshur Street location as The Twisted Horn, an upscale cocktail bar with a small food menu and a large rear patio. In November of 2016, it rebranded as Hank’s Cocktail Bar and reduced their menu. But the bar struggled from the beginning and never really got on its feet. The kitchen in the back is small, but there’s promise in that space, especially the beautiful back patio and mural by DC artist Nekisha Durrett.

There’s plenty of opportunity on Upshur Street, it seems. What’s next?

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Nov 30, 2018

Hank's Cocktail Bar set to close on Dec 14th, moving to Dupont

Nov 30, 2018

Hank’s Cocktail Bar has announced that they’re closing on December 14th and headed to the 2nd floor of their existing bar in Dupont Circle.

Nov 30, 2018

Nov 7, 2016

Twisted Horn offers new menu, new prices and special “Parents Happy Hour” all day Sundays

Nov 7, 2016

The Twisted Horn (819 Upshur St NW) is launching new brunch and dinner menus along with all new pricing, as well as a special Petworth Parents Happy Hour all day on Sundays.

Nov 7, 2016

Jul 17, 2016

Mural completed at Twisted Horn, back patio now open

Jul 17, 2016

Twisted Horn cocktail bar at 819 Upshur St NW, owned by Jamie Leeds (who also owns Hank's Oyster Bar and Hank's Pasta Bar) has a beautiful new mural adorning the wall along its back patio. Created by local artist Nakisha Durrett, the mural is a lighthearted play on a "twisted fairytale theme."

Jul 17, 2016

Apr 25, 2016

Twisted Horn is getting an awesome mural from a local Petworth artist

Apr 25, 2016

The Twisted Horn restaurant is working on a rear patio area to increase their seating and provide a nice outdoor space for customers. And they’re working with a local artist to create a special mural.

Apr 25, 2016

Jan 7, 2016

A preview night with Twisted Horn cocktail bar

Jan 7, 2016

The Twisted Horn, Upshur Street's newest bar, opens Friday, January 8th -- and tonight was a special "soft launch" for family, friends and guests to get a sneak peek of the drinks and menu.

Since I was invited to the soft launch, I thought I'd share a few photos and early, early impressions.

Jan 7, 2016

Jan 3, 2016

Twisted Horn ready to open

Jan 3, 2016

I heard from Twisted Horn today that they're planning on a soft launch opening Thursday evening, January 7th. I believe it is invitation only right now, will let you know if I hear different.

Jan 3, 2016

Nov 24, 2015

Twisted Horn cocktail bar opening soon on Upshur Street

Nov 24, 2015

I spoke with Sabrina Zahid who works for Twisted Horn, and she told me that work on the building has progressed pretty far. At this point, they're looking to open...

Read more, after the break:

Nov 24, 2015

Nov 22, 2015

Upshur restaurants: It's going to be a full menu of options in 2016

Nov 22, 2015

Upshur Street along the 800 block is becoming restaurant row. We already have the critically and customer acclaimed Crane & Turtle, the long-standing neighborhood favorite Domku, and the local hangout Petworth Citizen. There's Dannie's and Cuzzin's for quicker take-out, and on the non-food side, Town & Country convenience store, Bentley's Antiques, Phillips Shoe Repair, Willow Fashion, Fia's Fabulous Finds and the hair care storefronts.

Coming in late Spring and early Summer 2016, Upshur Street will see the opening of four new restaurants. Read more about the new restaurants, after the break:

Nov 22, 2015