After years on King Street, Hank's Oyster Bar is moving to a new space in Old Town North.
The original Hank's Oyster Bar at 1026 King St. will close on Sunday, March 13. The new restaurant will open April 7.
Leeds said on Facebook in November (in response to a resident asking about construction at the former Hank's Pasta Bar): "Hi Everyone. Let me chime in here. Yes the cat's out of the bag. I am, in fact, moving Hank's Oyster Bar from King St. to 600 Montgomery. We’ve had an incredible run on [King Street]. So grateful for the time there. We have been discussing this move since the pandemic hit. And since my lease is up on King St. it just makes sense to move and make this our flagship Hank’s. Rooftop bar and all. Stay tuned for more info as we get closer. Target opening in early spring 2022. Yes, King [Street] will stay open til then."
The new address, 600 Montgomery St., was home to Hank's Pasta Bar, and then a new venture called Hank & Mitzi's from Leeds that opened during the pandemic and closed in June 2021. "Opening a restaurant in the middle of a global pandemic was not without challenges and even with dedicated staff and loyal customers we find ourselves needing to pause, regroup, and determine the best way to move forward in this space," Leeds said at the time.
Hank's Oyster Bar opened in 2005 and was named after Leed's father, Hank Leeds. In 2016, Leeds opened Hank's Cocktail Bar in Northwest DC. That was followed by Hank’s Oyster Bar on the Wharf other ventures.
