“Whitlow’s DC opens TONIGHT in Shaw, legendary neighborhood bar, restaurant has a new neighborhood”

photo by Fredde Lieberman

From a press release:

“Whitlow’s, the area’s legendary neighborhood bar and restaurant has relocated to a new neighborhood. Whitlow’s DC’s new home is 2014 9th Street NW at U Street, in the Shaw community, across from the 930 Club. It opens tonight, Tuesday August 23, at 5 pm.

photo by Fredde Lieberman

Longtime Clarendon, VA mainstay, Whitlow’s has come full circle from when the original restaurant and bar was founded in 1946 at 11th & E Streets NW. It moved to Clarendon 26 years ago as Whitlow’s on Wilson before closing in 2021.

Co-owner Jon Williams describes the new 3,600 square-foot space as a “neighborhood gathering space, it’s warm and welcoming, doesn’t feel pretentious”. Whitlow’s wood-paneled front room has booth and community table seating, a live DJ space and a copper-topped bar with vintage lighting fixtures. A second bar in the adjoining room has a two-story ceiling and large windows overlooking an enclosed landscaped patio. “Our patio feels like you are sitting in a friend’s back yard”, says Williams.

Known for its paraphernalia and sports memorabilia and its live music, longtime fans will be happy to know that the new iteration is filled with familiar vintage neon signage, art and whimsical trinkets from the older locations. That includes, according to Williams, the Elvis lamp from the Arlington bar.

Initially, a menu from next door neighbor, Andy’s Pizza, will be offered. A full menu of shareable appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and salads will roll out in the fall.

photo by Fredde Lieberman

WHITLOW’S DC
2014 9TH Street NW – Washington, DC
202-506-7243
Hours: Mon-Fri 5 pm until close
Sat/Sun – 4 pm until late

(Weekend hours and full menu to be introduced in September in time for football season)”