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Where to Day Drink on a DC Rooftop During the Week
It was lunchtime on a recent Thursday and I was stumped. A friend visiting from out of town had texted me, asking: “What’s a good place to drink on a rooftop right now?” Completely out of ideas, I instead pointed him to solid patios that I knew were open like Duke’s Grocery and DC Reynolds. Afterwards,…
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Buffalo Billiards 20th Anniversary Party this Saturday, May 17th
The subterranean Dupont sports bar Buffalo Billiards is throwing a bash this Saturday, May 17th to celebrate its 20th anniversary. From 2-8p, there will be specials each hour from a different brewery/liquor company. 20th anniversary can coozies will be given away and hot dogs will be grilled on the patio (weather permitting). Details (from DC…
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New Whiskey-Focused Bar, Rebellion, Opens Tuesday in Dupont
Rebellion (website, Facebook, Twitter) – 1836 18th St. NW (at T), a new whiskey-focused Dupont bar, officially opens its doors on Tuesday, May 13th, after soft opening to the public on Friday. Previously home to a series of Asian eateries (memorably Straits of Malaya from 1989-1999 & 2004-2010, and less memorably Zabb and Mum Mum), the transformed…
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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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Recap of 3 Stars Brewing Tap Takeover at Scion
DC’s best brewery, 3 Stars Brewing Company (not just according to me-see the City Paper’s nod), hopes to finally release its first bottled beer in the next 4-6 weeks. This is one of the many tidbits Barred in DC learned while chatting with the brewers at the recent Tap Takeover hosted by the Dupont restaurant Scion.…
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The Gryphon set to reopen in mid-May
The Gryphon, the short-lived Dupont sports lounge in the old Heritage India space, is set to reopen in mid-May. The spot, from the folks behind Lost Society, was only open for about 3 months (March-June 2013) before closing for “renovations.” An announced October reopening came and went. According to a story from the City Paper’s…
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Black Whiskey Opens Pop-Up Clothing & Collectibles Store on First Floor
Black Market, a pop-up store on its first floor of the 14th Street/Logan dive bar Black Whiskey, opened yesterday. This store, curated by someone named M.R. Collins, will offer old & new collectibles including clothing, shoes, accessories, bags, furniture, goods, art, and artifacts (including, seriously, a Thai rickshaw) for the next 3 months (until July 20th). The store, which…
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Thomas Foolery
Thomas Foolery, website, Facebook, 2029 P St. NW, opens at noon everyday, closes at midnight weekdays, 2a on weekends, HH (Angry Hour 5-7p daily, est. 2013 [Post (Carman), Post (Hahn) WCP (read this), HuffPo, Yelp] Indisputably the goofiest bar in DC, the uber-fun Thomas Foolery entertains those who stop by the snug basement spot in west Dupont on P Street with games and…
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Redline
Redline, website, Facebook, Twitter, 707 G St. NW, opens at 11a everyday except Sun. (10a), HH 4-7p M-F, Distance to Verizon Center: 400 feet (Brought to you by DC Sports Nexus), est. 2010 [Post, WCP, Zagat, In a DC Minute, Yelp] Overlooking the Verizon Center, Redline satisfies those looking for both a sports bar and a loungey atmosphere. Dubbed a “Gastrolounge/Bar,” this is a…
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Thomas Foolery
Thomas Foolery, website, Facebook, 2029 P St. NW, opens at noon everyday, closes at midnight weekdays, 2a on weekends, HH (Angry Hour 5-7p daily, est. 2013 [Post (Carman), Post (Hahn) WCP (read this), HuffPo, Yelp] Indisputably the goofiest bar in DC, the uber-fun Thomas Foolery entertains those who stop by the snug basement spot in west Dupont on P Street with games and…
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