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Jackie Lee’s Lounge Applies for Liquor License

Jackie Lee’s Lounge is located at 116 Kennedy Street, NW. A recent liquor license says that it it a:

“Restaurant and nightclub serving American cuisine.”

I imagine the walls here could tell the most amazing stories we’ve ever heard. And I’ve now found one of my new favorite city signs:

Category: Bars

By: Prince Of Petworth | 09 October 2011 10:05 PM | 5 Comments

notlawd

I drive by this place all the time. Does this mean they currently do not see liquor? It never looks too busy there, but I assumed it has been around for a while by the signs.

October 10, 2011 at 10:44 am
Anonymous

Maybe it’s time to have a PoP meetup at Jackie Lee’s?

October 10, 2011 at 10:50 am
Anonymous

this place looks cool. kennedy street is going to be very cool someday. good bones.

October 10, 2011 at 3:09 pm
JT

Jackie Lee’s definitely does have potential. The food is good and the minimal wait staff that’s currently there is nice. While the inside is attractive (if not a little cheesy), the entry way and facade certainly need improvement. When we were there, they were not serving liquor. I understand this place does have a storied history. Back in the day it was fun and the place to be, in more recent years, they ran into trouble. Here’s hoping they find their former glory.

October 10, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Chris in Eckington

It was serving liquor as recently as 2007, but was only open on weekends and for special events. It does have a very storied history and was a semi-famous jazz joint back in the early 60′s. The interior is somewhat reminiscnet of the Player’s Lounge in Congress Heights (dark, dj booth, small bar with naugahide chairs).

October 12, 2011 at 7:03 am