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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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Barred in DC Charity Bartending Happy Hour – Thomas Foolery – Thurs April 2nd
Please join Barred in DC at Thomas Foolery on Thursday, April 2nd from 6-8pm. We will be behind the Dupont Circle bar guest bartending, and all tips and donations earned will go directly to support the Jeffrey Robert Satterfield Memorial Scholarship Fund, which honors Jeff, a high school classmate who passed away while as a sophomore in college at West Virginia University. This…
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Salty Dog Tavern Set to Open in Dupont to Replace Black Fox Lounge
Salty Dog Tavern is set to open in Dupont in the space previously occupied by Black Fox Lounge at 1723 Connecticut Ave. NW, Barred in DC has learned. This spot, in the northern part of Dupont between R & Streets, will replace the gay-0wned lounge that shuttered in December of last year. ABRA approved the liquor license…
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Where to Watch March Madness in DC – 2015
March Madness, my favorite 3 weeks of the entire year, is upon us, and as a college sports junkie who loves buzzer beaters and upsets, it does not get better than Thursday and Friday this week for the first two rounds of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. I’ve lived in DC since 2008 and I’ve left…
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in DC – 2015
Whether you are celebrating on the weekend (perhaps the next) or on Tuesday the 17th, I’ve compiled a round-up of where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in DC in 2015, sorted by Irish & non-Irish bars, along with neighborhoods. Pour some Jameson out (into your mouth) for a few Irish spots that closed in the…
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Where to Snow Day Drink Today (March 5th) in DC
Although the snow hasn’t even stuck on sidewalks as of 10am (the writing of this post), OPM (and surely other big employers who follow OPM) has closed federal government offices (including mine, except for those unfortunate like my co-worker who has a pre-planned telework day on Thursdays). For your day-drinking convenience, I’ve listed (by neighborhood,…
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DC Bread and Brew Closes in Dupont after Six Years
DC Bread and Brew, the cafe/bar tucked away just steps from Dupont Circle, closed its doors today, Wednesday, February 18th. The bar announced the news out of its blue on its Twitter account, exclaiming “True last call!” and announcing that every drink (including top shelf booze and draft beer) would be $1 and free pizza…
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Patty Boom Boom Goes Bye Bye – Closing After Saturday, February 21st
Patty Boom Boom, the Jamaican-inspired dance hall on U Street, will close its doors after Saturday, February 21st. The bar announced the news on its Facebook account today. The spot from the Hilton brothers opened on New Year’s Day 2010 and was notable for DJs, rum drinks, and delicious patties (the Guava Goat version was great). The…
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UVa v. Duke – Watch Parties in DC – Saturday January 31
As a UVa alum, Barred in DC has been quite excited about the success about the basketball team last year (ACC champions and #1 seed) and this (undefeated, #2 in country). Today, Saturday, January 31st, UVa hosts one of its biggest home games in recent memory, against the universally-hated Duke and Coach 1K. The game…
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Favorite Happy Hours of PoPville Readers
Last April, Barred in DC compiled the favorite bars of PoPville readers. We’re back again for this meta-post listing the PoPville commentariat’s favorite happy hours. We’ve included details of all the happy hours that received multiple votes. Shockingly, this list definitely skews Petworth and Dupont. Biggest surprises to me – Thai Chef in Dupont and Mothership…
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