Bars

Still No New Year’s Plans? Derby is Doing ‘Decades of Decadence New Year’s Eve Party’

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Quincy Street, NW

From the Red Derby:

“we’ll be hosting our annual Decades of Decadence New Year’s Eve Party — 1970s on the deck … 1990s downstairs …
disco lemonade & other drink specials, awesome tunes, party hats, tiaras, & noise makers … and free champagne toast at midnight (if you’re sitting at a table, the table will get a free bottle of bubbly just before midnight)

no cover

for reservations (parties of 4 or more), please email [email protected] ($10 per person/per seat – non-refundable)
(we also have 2 areas that are perfect for large groups of approx 25 ppl: the back room and the back portion of the deck. if a group books one of these areas, we’ll throw in 3 bottles of bubbly on the house)

this year, we’re also adding a really fun 5 course retro hors d’oeuvres tasting menu which includes a glass of bubbly and a pop of an after dinner liq (gm, bailey’s or amaretto) — we have 2 menus: (more…)

Check Out the New Holiday Tent at The Pub and The People in Bloomingdale

By Prince Of Petworth


1648 North Capitol Street, NW

From the fine folks at The Pub & the People:

“We’ve put up a heated, dog-friendly holiday tent! It features festive decoration, hot holiday cocktails in cute wintry mugs, snuggle blankets and music. It’s also a great space for groups (including private events), happy hour, brunch and dinner! The tent will be up through mid-March.”

Some cocktail selections: (more…)

Potomac Distilling Company and its three-story Polynesian-style Tiki bar now open on the Wharf

By Prince Of Petworth


1130 Maine Avenue, SW courtesy Potomac Distilling Company

From a press release:

“On December 10, 2018, Todd Thrasher, the lauded wine and spirits devotee and multi-year James Beard Award finalist, has just opened the doors to his own highly anticipated Potomac Distilling Company on DC’s buzzing District Wharf. Nearly two years in the making, the project is Thrasher’s first venture into spirits production and an exciting transition from a storied career as one of the Beltway’s most celebrated barman. Potomac Distilling Compan houses a three-story Polynesian-style Tiki bar, Tiki TNT, which draws inspiration from countless rum-sodden scuba diving adventures throughout the South Pacific and West Indies during Thrasher’s time as a dive master. The complex houses the urban rum distillery, which will produce four varieties of Thrasher’s Rum – White, Gold, Spiced, and Green Spiced, a one-of-a-kind botanical blend made to impart flavors of gin with herbs grown on the distillery’s rooftop garden. (more…)

What bar/restaurant closure from 2018 hurts the most?

By Prince Of Petworth

It feels like we’ve been posting so many closures lately. I can’t tell if it’s more than usual since at blog school I was told there would be no math. So math I will not do. However, here’s a few that have closed, or will be closing soon, this year:

Taylor Gourmet, Yang’s Market, Beef n Bread, Ruta del Vino, Hank’s Cocktail Bar, Good Silver, Justin’s Cafe, CF Folks, Stanton and Greene, Graffiato, Pizza Autentica on L Street, Town Danceboutique, The Rhode Island Ave Popeyes, Tulips, a few Buredos, Toscana Cafe, Scion, Ming’s, Simit + Smith, White Apron, 100 Montaditos, Burger, Tap & Shake, Quarter + Glory, Rosario Italian, Brass Monkey, Spaghetti Garden, Roxanne Restaurant, Peyote Karaoke Cafe, Pasha’s Kitchen, Maxime, Old Glory BBQ, some Five Guys, some Pete’s a Pizza, Lincoln Park Kitchen and Wine Bar, Ping Pong Dim Sum, Loaf Coffee, French Quarter Brasserie, Bold Bite, Stonefish Grill, Tadich Grill, Jenkins BBQ, Capriotti’s, Soapstone Market, Acadiana, J. Paul’s Georgetown, Ventnor Sports Cafe, Honeygrow, (more…)

“Some movement on 7th St NW – Yard & Toast?”

By Prince Of Petworth


1541 7th Street, NW

Thanks to Dave (and Jason) for sending:

“We’ve seen some construction recently in the space that was supposed to be Yard & Toast. Not sure if that was also the one that had its roof cave in a few months ago. Anyway they put up a decorative door the other day so clearly something is in the works. I didn’t notice any change in the paperwork though.”

STAY TUNED.

“First Ruta, now Hank’s”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who messaged on Friday. Aisha writes: “First Ruta, now Hanks”.

Hank’s Cocktail Bar writes:

“Hank’s Cocktail Bar is boxing up shop on December 14th & moving to the 2nd floor of our flagship location, Hank’s Oyster Bar in Dupont Circle. Same great cocktails, same Hank’s hospitality, awesome new space. Stay up to date on social media for our January 2019 reopening date. It’s not goodbye… it’s see you soon!”

Ed. Note: Brief but beloved Ruta Del Vino closed last month on Upshur Street after two years in Petworth.

Hank’s first opened on Upshur Street as Twisted Horn back in January 2016. They changed names to Hank’s Cocktail Bar back in November 2016. Updates when we learn what becomes of the property. A look at the property’s transformation after the jump. (more…)

Jackie Lee’s Turns One – Party on Thursday with $5 plates of bacon and much much more

By Prince Of Petworth

From Jackie Lee’s:

“Our 1 Year Anniversary Party is just TWO DAYS AWAY and we want to party with YOU to celebrate!! We’ll have the following for all those who come to celebrate with us:

• $1 off all booze all night
• $5 plates of bacon until kitchen closes
• $6 Pork or Veggie Banh Mi sammies from 5-7pm with the purchase of any drink

As well as both our Happy Hours: (more…)

Looking for Bar Recs for a Going Away Party

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Ted Eytan

“Dear PoPville,

I’m leaving the area(sadly!) and am trying to think of a bar to have a going away happy hour gathering in Adams Morgan/Dupont /U Street or Shaw. It could be a private room or private area though that’s not a requirement. Mostly, I’m trying to think of a spot with plenty of room that I could invite around 30 people to.”

Seasons & Sessions, formerly home to The Black Squirrel, “Grand Reopening this Thursday”

By Prince Of Petworth


2427 18th Street, NW

From a press release:

“It has been three months since The Black Squirrel served its last beers in Adams Morgan. In that time, the space at 2427 18th Street NW transformed into Seasons & Sessions, with a brand-new dining area, reimagined bar/performance space, and a new third floor arcade. As we begin this new era in Adams Morgan, we welcome back some old favorites, familiar faces, as well as some fresh events for our new space.

Our Grand Reopening will be this Thursday, November 29th. We will feature free play in our arcade on the third floor, $1 off all beer and cocktails, $4 wine, and bartender’s choice combo specials. Of course, the kitchen will prepare a special treat, free of charge, for everyone coming out to celebrate the birth of our new restaurant. (more…)

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