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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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Favorite DC Bars of PoPville Readers
One of the can’t miss blogs for anyone who lives in DC is PoPville (formerly known as Prince of Petworth). If you follow Barred in DC on Twitter, you know that bar news often is first broken or broadcast by the Prince, but he has also linked to my posts and I am a proud owner…
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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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Two New Spots, Compass Rose & Red Light, Open on 14th Street This Week
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: new places to eat and drink open their doors this week on 14th Street NW. I’ve compiled mini-previews of these spots-Compass Rose and Red Light, which couldn’t be more dissimilar from one another-are certainly worthwhile and unique additions to the rapidly changing hood. Compass Rose Bar & Kitchen (Twitter,…
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Bar Charley Allowed to be Open Two Hours Later Each Night
Barred in DC has learned that Bar Charley, the six-month old spot in north Dupont, has reached a settlement agreement with neighbors, allowing it to serve alcohol two hours later each night. As a result, the establishment can stay open until 1a on weekday nights, 2a on weekends; doors will close to new patrons 30 minutes…
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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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