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Hidden beneath the Riggs Washington DC hotel in the city's Penn Quarter neighbourhood, Silver Lyan is the first American cocktail bar from acclaimed bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana, better known as Mr Lyan. In the former vault of the historic Riggs National Bank, the bar serves imaginative cocktails in an atmospheric setting that celebrates the building's banking heritage.
Opened in 2020, Silver Lyan brings Mr Lyan's distinctive approach to cocktail making. Known for pushing the boundaries of flavour and presentation, the recipes draw on cultural influences, history, science, and storytelling, often incorporating unexpected ingredients and inventive techniques.
Among the bar's distinctive offerings is the Silver Service Martini, a personalised take on the classic that allows guests to choose their preferred flavour profile and garnishes. Silver Lyan is also known for its playful approach to Jell-O Shots, giving this nostalgic party favourite a more sophisticated cocktail-bar treatment.
The setting is equally memorable, with carefully preserved architectural details creating a space that feels both luxurious and welcoming. The building's former life as a bank is woven throughout the design, with intimate corners adding to the sense of discovery.
For more private gatherings, the Champagne Booth offers a secluded retreat, while the Cabinet, housed in a restored vault, provides an atmospheric setting for larger groups.
Food is more than an afterthought, with indulgent bar snacks including tater tots, halloumi fries, and duck grilled cheese.
Silver Lyan reflects the creativity and irreverence that have become hallmarks of Ryan Chetiyawardana's bars, offering an experience where ambitious cocktails, hospitality and an historic setting come together.
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