Category: Fun Events at Bars
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Recap of Barred in DC 70 Bus World Cup Bar Tour
On Saturday, about 15-20 folks joined Barred in DC for the 70 Bus World Cup Bar Tour, which was another smashing time. Despite the gray skies, the temperature was superb and the soccer was terrific (especially the Germany-Ghana second half). Once again a few folks had their first MetroBus experience. We started off inside…
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Barred in DC 70 Bus World Cup Bar Tour – Sat. June 21st – 2:30p-8p
Barred in DC will be hosting and leading yet another free bus bar tour on Saturday, June 21st, from 2:30p-8:00p. This time we will be traveling on the 70 Metrobus (Georgia Ave.-7th St. Line). We’ll start off in Penn Quarter/Chinatown, go up to Shaw, make a quick stop in Columbia Heights, and conclude in Petworth/Park View. As the World Cup will be in…
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Where to Watch the World Cup in DC
The world’s most popular sporting event, the World Cup, kicks off this week in Brazil. Scores of DC bars are opening early on weekdays for folks to take long lunches or sneak out of work, many with specials (you’ll likely had your fill of caipirinhas before the month is over) on food and drink from…
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Cinco de Mayo in DC – 2014
If you have recovered from Derby festivities, Cinco de Mayo is on Monday. Plenty of establishments (Mexican or not) are hosting celebrations (many already started); details below. Good round-ups at Washingtonian, the Post, the City Paper. Dupont Circle Cafe Citron – $4 tropical Malibu shots / $4 Olmeca Altos tequila shots / $6 Malibu Red…
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The Julep Index – Where to Watch the Derby in DC
The Kentucky Derby, the most famous horse race in the world, is this Saturday, with a post time at 6:24p. Many DC bars are hosting watch parties (one is even doing a listening party as it has no TVs); it’s always a good excuse for day-drinking and dressing fancy. We’ve compiled a list of these…
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51st State Tavern Hosts Happy Hour For Local Peppers Sauce Producer Friday
Known for being a haven for NYC sports fans, 51st State Tavern (2512 L St. NW; Penn & 25th) might not be where you expect one of DC’s newest local food purveyors to showcase its products. But showing how far we’ve come in valuing local and new things, the Foggy Bottom spot will be hosting a Glover’s…
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in DC – 2014
Although bars are guaranteed to be amateur night and a cluster, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are still usually good times. As March 17th is on a Monday this year, many bars/people will actually celebrate on the Saturday before, but pubs will nevertheless be jam-packed on the actual holiday itself. To help you plan your green-themed…
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Where to Celebrate Mardi Gras in DC – 2014
Many DC bars and restaurants will be celebrating Mardi Gras this upcoming Tuesday, March 4th. Here’s a round-up of those events, including the more grown-up ones highlighted by the Post and the more debaucherous ones for the younger folks. Eater, Zagat, Washington Life, & Washingtonian also have solid round-ups. Bayou, Black Jack, and the Hogo/Passenger block party are…
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Barred in DC Shrawl (Shaw Bar Crawl) – Friday, January 17th – 9PM
To explore the plethora of options that have suddenly appeared in the Shaw neighborhood, Barred in DC will be hosting a semi-impromptu Shrawl (term blatantly stolen from BestThingOnTheMenu, sorry guys) this Friday, January 17th, starting at 9pm. Unlike the potential bar crawls helpfully described by Fritz Hahn (GoG/Post) and Jessica Sidman (Y&H/WCP) (and followed by BTMenu), this will…
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Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2013 at DC Bars
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. If you’ll be in town, you may still be scrambling for something to do with your friends. Although Barred in DC considers it Amateur Night/most overrated night of the year, I figure most people still want to go out. To help you out, I’ve compiled a list…
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