Bars

“Anywhere to celebrate David Berman’s life and works tonight!?”

By Prince Of Petworth


113 Rhode Island Ave, NW. Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe Flood

“Dear PoPville,

Help me find someplace to celebrate David Berman’s life and works tonight!?”

From Pitchfork: “David Berman, the poet and songwriter known for his projects Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, has died. Drag City confirmed the news; his cause of death has not been confirmed. He was 52 years old.”

Ed. Note: I feel like Showtime would be a good place to morn but don’t know if they’re doing anything official. Anyone hear of a proper gathering to morn a great one.

Wet Dog Tavern plans expansion also requests “to add Sports Wagering to their operations”

By Prince Of Petworth


2100 Vermont Avenue, NW

From a liquor license application:

“Applicant requests an expansion of the existing licensed premises on both the first and second floors. Request to add 76 seats and standing room for 116 on the first floor, increasing total capacity to 282. Expansion also includes request for a second Summer Garden on the second floor with a capacity of 211. New interior space is also requested on the second floor, adding 27 seats and room for 25 standing, for a new total capacity of 323 on the second floor. (more…)

After Closing in Shaw Last August, We Now Know Town 2.0 is Coming to North Cap!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1001 North Capitol Street, NE via Town Danceboutique

Town Danceboutique closed after 10 years in Shaw last August. By the by – this is how it looks today (on Saturday):


2000 block of 8th Street, NW

The liquor license placard for Town 2.0 says:

“New Class “C” Nightclub offering entertainment, DJ, and dancing with snack offerings. Sidewalk Cafe Endorsement with 125 seats. Total Occupancy Load of 524 with seating for 40 patrons inside premises. Entertainment will occur inside the premises only

HOURS OF OPERATION (INSIDE PREMISES AND FOR SIDEWALK CAFE) Sunday through Thursday 12pm – 4am Friday and Saturday 12pm – 5am”

Town tweeted last night: (more…)

“Columbia Room Launches ‘So Bad, It’s Good’ Menu” Tomorrow (8/6) Check Out the Awful/Awesome Offerings

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Columbia Room

From an email:

“Columbia Room (124 Blagden Alley NW) is set to debut the first tasting menu created by newly appointed Beverage Manager Paul Taylor on Tuesday, August 6. The menu, titled “So Bad, It’s Good,” pays homage to once-lowbrow drinks with high-low mashup creations that are simultaneously nostalgic and forward-thinking.

The So Bad, It’s Good menu features four courses, each presenting a re-imagined throwback cocktail alongside an equally imaginative food pairing from Columbia Room Culinary Director Johnny Spero.

Offerings include: (more…)

Mark It. PoPville Summer Happy Hour at Solly’s next Friday (8/9)

By Prince Of Petworth

It’s been a minute – so let’s tip a few cold ones back and catch up in person. It’s time for our summer happy hour! This one will be upstairs at Solly’s (11th and U St, NW) from 6pm-10pm on Friday August 9th. Please drop by if you can and learn how I really feel about turning right on red. Also if you are a Patreon supporter and are owed a t-shirt you can pick it up here!! Looking forward to catching up. (more…)

“They plan to reopen in their new home at 1025 H St, NE in September.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

In case you hadn’t seen, The Pursuit Wine Bar and Kitchen closed last night after five years of service at 1421 H St NE. They plan to reopen in their new home at 1025 H St NE in September.” (more…)

My Goodness – Wonderland is Turning 15 Years Old and They’re having a Quinceañera!!

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and Kenyon St, NW

From Wonderland:

“The Wonderland Ballroom, long the bane of refined District society, turns fifteen this August 4th, and we cordially invite all of your to come celebrate our quinceañera!

It’s hard not to get choked up thinking back on how our baby girl has grown! All the friends made, all the weirdos encountered, all the whiskey poured, all the terrible, horrible, very bad, double plus ungood mistakes enabled! It almost makes you want to drink! (more…)

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