Buenos Aires cocktail royalty has officially landed in Georgetown. Florería Atlántico, the famed floral-and-cocktail concept, opened this week with a street-level flower shop concealing a secret basement bar that is already leaning into Valentine’s weekend. The lead bartender joined Good Morning Washington on Friday to walk through the setup and preview a short run of Valentine-themed offerings. The venue is taking reservations as it rolls out the holiday menu.
Florist Out Front, Cocktails Below
At street level, the space operates as a florist, selling bouquets, natural wines, and small snacks. A faux "fridge" door at the back swings open to reveal stairs that lead down to a tight, narrative-driven cocktail room tucked beneath the shop.
The basement bar follows the format of the original Buenos Aires location, which has repeatedly appeared on international best-bar lists. As reported by Washingtonian, the D.C. outpost keeps the floral storefront and late-night hours that helped define the concept abroad.
Valentine's Weekend Specials
The bar's lead bartender used the Good Morning Washington appearance to spotlight limited-time Valentine's specials running through the weekend. The TV segment directs viewers to the restaurant's reservation page for bookings, notes that some menu items are time-limited, and reminds guests that tables can be reserved online.
Where It Is And How To Get In
Florería Atlántico is located at 1066 Wisconsin Ave NW, inside a converted firehouse near the C&O Canal in Georgetown. The restaurant's official site lists hours and links to Resy for reservations, and local directories place the venue alongside its sister restaurant, Brasero Atlántico. For hours and reservations, see Florería Atlántico and the Explore Georgetown business listing.
Backstory And The Team
The D.C. location is the brand's first U.S. outpost after openings in Barcelona and Bahrain, pairing Buenos Aires bartender Renato "Tato" Giovannoni with chef-operator Alex Resnik. The project has been described as storytelling-driven, honoring Argentina's immigrant-rooted culinary culture while pairing the cocktail program with Brasero's open-fire cooking. Eater DC profiled the team's plans and the concept's international expansion.
Reservations can be limited over the holiday weekend, so plan ahead if you want a spot in the hidden bar. We will continue to watch for menu and hours updates as the venue posts them on its official site.
