Category: Fun Events at Bars
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Fundraiser for West Virginia Flood Victims – Thursday, June 30th at Smoke & Barrel
Barred in DC’s home state, West by God Virginia, has suffered horrendous widespread flooding over the past week, costing over numerous lives and millions of dollars in destruction. Two WV natives in the DC area, Elliotte McGraw and Cartney Renn McCracken, have quickly put together a fundraiser downstairs at the great beer and bbq joint Smoke & Barrel (2471 18th St. […]
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Cinco de Mayo in DC – 2016
Everyone’s favorite American-celebrated Mexican holiday is Thursday. A hastily put together list of Mexican/Latin/Non-Latin spots celebrating Cinco de Mayo on May 5th, 2016 is below. If you’re heading out of work/school early, El Rey, Mission, and Surfside starts the party at noon. Cheapest beer is The Front Page ($2 with a free taco bar). Dupont Circle Cafe […]
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Where to Watch March Madness in DC – 2016
March Madness is upon us, and it does not get better than Thursday and Friday for the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. I’ve highlighted some of the better spots or spots with specials; keep in mind that St. Patrick’s Day is Thursday. The schedule can be found here; if you have a good TV package at […]
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in DC – 2016
Although it’s one of the holidays for amateur drinkers that many loathe, it’s still good fun to go out on St. Paddy’s, particularly when it’s on a Thursday that coincides with the First Day of the NCAA Tournament (bookmark this page for tip times). To facilitate your day/night out, I’ve compiled a round-up of where […]
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Guide to Bar Hopping with the DC Streetcar
The long-delayed DC Streetcar finally opened on Saturday (4 years after it’s originally announced start date), shuttling thousands of excited and curious riders down H Street and Benning Road in Northeast DC. The lengthy process has been well documented by Greater Greater Washington, WAMU, and the Washington Post, and the jury is still out on […]
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Where to Ring in 2016 in DC Bars – New Year’s Eve Guide
[NOTE-This post is about December 31st, 2015, to check out our guide for December 31, 2016 (NYE 2017), go here.] 2016 is just around the corner. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list (which will be updated regularly until 12/31/15) of New Year’s Eve celebrations at DC bars below (nearly all with a cover include a champagne […]
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Where to Watch Mayweather – Berto Fight in DC Tonight
Despite May’s Floyd Mayweather – Manny Pacquiao fight was a bust, Barred in DC has gotten significant web traffic this week for folks looking for places to watch tonight’s Mayweather (his last supposedly) against Andre Berto. As a public service, a list of spots in the District showing the fight are below (I have no information […]
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Brookland Pint Goes Full Out for the Pope
Brookland Pint (716 Monroe St NE in Edgewood), just one block away from the Basilica of the National Shrine for the Immaculate Conception where Pope Francis will conduct Mass on Wednesday, September 23rd, will go full out with a stellar list of beers with religious themes starting Monday, September 21st. According to a press release, the bars […]
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Where to Watch Mayweather – Pacquiao Fight in DC – May 2nd
Credit – inquisitr.com The most eagerly anticipated boxing match in recent memory, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao, is set for Saturday, May 2nd. The two welterweights, who the sports world have been clamoring to face off against each other for years, finally get to show everyone who’s the best. This being boxing, the matches will […]
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Recap of Barred in DC Charity Bartending Happy Hour
Thanks to all who could make Barred in DC’s bartending debut at Thomas Foolery last Thursday! Around 50 people attended (40 specifically for the event), with over $560 being raised for the Jeffrey Robert Satterfield Memorial Scholarship Fund, which honors Jeff, a high school classmate who passed away while as a sophomore in college at the West Virginia University […]
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