Month: November 2013

• Lucky Bar

  Lucky Bar, website, Facebook, Twitter,  1221 Connecticut Ave. NW (at 18th & M), opens at 3p on weekdays (unless soccer event), typically 8a or earlier on weekends , HH 3-8 M-W, 3-close Th, 3-10p F, est. 1997 [Yelp, WaPo, Frommers] Arguably the best soccer bar in D.C. (though Fado may quibble), Lucky Bar has been treating futbol fans and 23…

  Barred in DC

  November 21, 2013

  Dancy, Divey, Dupont, Meat Markety, Outdoor Space, Sports Bar

• DC Bar News Roundup – November 5th-18th

  Recapping DC bar news for the past two weeks: First, don’t forget to read the details about December 7th’s Barred in DC Circulator Bus Bar Tour here. If you haven’t already, check out my story about the ANC protest of Bar Charley‘s request to be open until 2a/3a. Story includes closing times for the neighboring establishments and…

  Barred in DC

  November 19, 2013

  Week in Review

• Barred in DC Circulator Bus Bar Tour – Sat. December 7th – 2-8pm

  Fresh off the success of the first Barred in DC Bus Tour (recap), Barred in DC will be hosting and leading yet another free bar tour using public transportation on Saturday, December 7th, from 2pm until 8pm. This time we will be using the D.C. Circulator bus, taking the Woodley Park – Adams Morgan – McPherson Square Metro route. We’ll start off in Downtown near K…

  Barred in DC

  November 17, 2013

  Fun Events at Bars

• ANC 2B Votes to Protest Bar Charley’s Request for Later Operating Hours

  Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 2B voted last night (Wed. Nov. 13) to formally protest Bar Charley’s request for expanded interior operating hours. This protest will be made despite the statement of Will Stephens, a local ANC2B commissioner, who posted on his official blog (incredibly helpful Q&A here) that he would propose that the ANC support the application. According…

  Barred in DC

  November 14, 2013

  DC Bar News

• DC Bar News – Week(s) in Review – October 22nd – November 4th

  Read the news I broke about the new bar in Brookland (Brookland’s Finest) receiving an unrestricted liquor license, despite ANC protest, my roundup of news about the opening of The Arsenel/Bluejacket, and my review of Jack Rose. Other news: Openings The Arsenel/Bluejacket Brewery (Navy Yard) ( website, Facebook, Twitter,) – (300 Tingey St. SE) – eagerly awaited brewery/bar…

  Barred in DC

  November 5, 2013

  Week in Review

• Jack Rose Dining Saloon

  Jack Rose Dining Saloon, website, Facebook, Twitter, 2007 18th St. NW, opens at 5p everyday, HH 5-7:30p M-F, est. 2011 [Yelp, WaPo, Washington City Paper, Washingtonian] Jack Rose, located at the far southern end of Adams Morgan at its border with Dupont and U Street, is my favorite non-dive bar in DC. With frequent events…

  Barred in DC

  November 4, 2013

  Adams Morgan, Barred in DC Pick, Beer, Chill, Outdoor Space, Roof Deck