Off the Record is DC's ultimate political hangout, located in the basement of the Hay-Adams Hotel just kitty-corner to the White House. The space feels luxurious with red tufted sofas, dark mahogany tables, and a gilded fireplace, creating an atmosphere of quiet sophistication where serious conversations happen. But the real draw is the walls covered in caricatures of current and former political figures created by legendary cartoonists Kevin Kallagher of The Economist, Ann Telnaes of the Washington Post, and Politico's Matt Wuerker. The artwork is so popular that the hotel now prints the caricatures on collectible bar coasters featuring figures like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Donald Trump, and Paul Ryan. There's even a table behind the bar called "The Bench" surrounded by Supreme Court Justice caricatures, adding to the political theater. This is where senators, representatives, celebrities, and power brokers gather to be seen and not heard. The combination of political history, artistic excellence, and exclusive atmosphere creates an experience you can't find anywhere else in Washington. It's the place to feel the pulse of DC politics while sipping a well-made drink.