Register for DC Cocktail Week
October 22, 2026 - November 15, 2026 - All day

DC Cocktail Week is back from November 30 through December 6, 2026, and registration is now open!

Timed around Repeal Day on December 5, the anniversary of the end of Prohibition, the week celebrates the freedom to raise a glass and the region’s cocktail culture.

Backed by RAMW’s marketing push, including social campaigns, paid and earned media, and direct outreach to local diners, this program is built to drive foot traffic as the holiday season kicks off, bringing guests straight to your bar and dining room tables.

You do not need to be a RAMW member to participate. Restaurants and bars across DC, Maryland, and Virginia are welcome to join the promotion.

PARTICIPATION LEVELS

  • Core Participation: Offer a cocktail paired with a small bite for one set price that you choose.
  • Elevated Participation: Offer your cocktail + bite pairing AND host a special event during the week, like a Repeal Day celebration, a cocktail class, spirit tasting, or themed happy hour.

KEY DATES & PRICING

  • Early Bird Rate: $100 per location (ends October 27)
  • Standard Rate: $225 per location (starting October 28)
  • Registration Deadline: November 15, 2026
    The fee is the same for Core and Elevated participation.

Register Here

WHAT YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Our multi-channel campaign reaches a combined 300,000+ local diners and drinkers.

All participating locations receive:

  • A profile listing on DCCocktailWeek.com with your logo, menu pairing, and photos.
  • A ready-to-use social media toolkit with program-branded templates, logos, and suggested captions, so you can promote your participation in minutes.
  • Inclusion in RAMW social media campaigns (Instagram Stories & Reels), plus opportunities to be featured in themed roundups like neighborhood guides, spirit spotlights, and zero-proof picks.
  • Inclusion in emails to RAMW Diner Insiders and local outlets.
  • Eligibility for media features and interviews as opportunities come up.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Open to restaurants and bars in the Metropolitan Washington area.
  • Offer your pairing on the days you’re normally open, November 30 – December 6, during the hours you choose.

Questions? Check out the FAQs or contact I-shi Patterson Stuart at ishi@ramw.org.