Bars

Atlas Arcade closing at the end of the month on H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


1236 H Street, NE

From owner Erik Holzherr:

“H Street, it’s been a wild ride, but we regret to inform you that Atlas Arcade will be closing its doors at the end of the month. We had a blast serving you and enabling your inner child for the last seven years, but all things must come to an end. Come by and see us before we leave, we’ll have drink specials all month and cool swag to give away on Sundays.”

Ed. Note: Prior to Atlas Arcade this was the Church and State Fruit Bat space. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

“This new location has two bars. Check out our new drinks specials.”

By Prince Of Petworth


2218 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to Jamie for passing on from Wingo’s:

“New Location Now Open – Wingo’s Glover Park This new location has two bars. Check out our new drinks specials: Tequila Tuesdays | $2 Tequila Shots Wine Wednesdays – Ladies Night | $2 glasses of wine for ladies 🤷‍♀️ Friendly Fridays | $10 pitchers from 5pm-10pm”

This is the former Mad Fox Tap Room space.

PoPville Taps The Spirit of Acoustic Wunderkind John Denver (RIP) for new BLOG Experience

By Prince Of Petworth


John Denver courtesy Hughes Television Network

From a press release:

“JOHN DENVERVILLE is coming to D.C. thanks to the Patrons of PoPville. Dan Silverman is leading the charge to bring one of his favorite musical acts to his brand’s viral Web log experience, aka BLOG.

Beginning Thursday, September 6, the iconic Aspen-based adult contemporary singer (RIP) — who used to call D.C. groovy and also co-wrote here (along with Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert) his number one hit song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” one night after headlining at the Cellar Door in 1970 (true story) — will take over one of PoPville’s rotating columns based in North Cleveland Park (or possibly Tenleytown, it’s one of those confusing neighborhoods.)

JOHN DENVERVILLE will feature a 29-year retrospective of the singer’s signature hairstyles as well as a 20,000 word elegy on the dearth of good sushi in the 70s sung in rhyme. Other highlights include YouTube search results for such hits as “Leaving on a Jet Plane”, “Annie’s Song”, “Rocky Mountain High”, “Calypso”, “Thank God I’m a Country Boy”, and “Sunshine on My Shoulders”. The BLOG will also feature a limited-edition JOHN DENVERVILLE calendar and a merch store where old pictures of Dan playing youth soccer will be for sale. (more…)

OH NO – Reader Reports Bourbon in Adams Morgan will close in September

By Prince Of Petworth


2321 18th Street, NW. Photo by PoPville flickr user Ted Eytan

It gives me no pleasure to pass on this scuttlebutt from a reader:

“Was talking to one of my favorite bartenders from Bourbon who said the place is closing. Adams Morgan Day (Sept. 9th) will be the final day. Saw the writing on the wall about two months ago with total change in nearly everything from staff to food. Place has been limping along.”

Oh man, this place used to be one of the best. Would be terrible if true. I’ve emailed Bourbon for comment and will update when/if I hear back from them.

New Tavern coming to Park View

By Prince Of Petworth


3549 Georgia Avenue, NW at Otis

Thanks to Mike for sending. The liquor license placard says:

“A tavern that is requesting a Summer Garden with seating for 13 patrons. Interior seating for 20, with a Total Occupancy Load of 24.”

Updates as it gets closer to opening and more details emerge.

The Great DC Brau Cornholio Cornhole Tournament is Thursday at Moreland’s Tavern

By Prince Of Petworth

The Great DC Brau Cornholio Cornhole Tournament:

“Thursday 6 PM – 11 PM
Moreland’s Tavern
5501 14th Street, NW

Tickets here.

Come join us for a good ole fashion Cornhole tournament!
Teams of two, single elimination. Great prizes to be won!
Price of entry gets you 6 DC BRAU!
DC Brau specials all night!
THIS IS A 21 AND OVER EVENT!”


14th and Colorado/Kennedy Street, NW

Wubba Lubba Dub PUB, “an homage to TV favorite: Rick and Morty”, Shut Down in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


1839 7th Street, NW

Whoa. Thanks to Julia (and others) for sending. Julia saw these signs posted around 7:30pm Friday night: “Wubalubadub pub pop-up in Shaw shut down for an emergency.”

Drink Company Facebook says:

“Wubba Lubba Dub PUB was designed by fans for fans, though we think everyone would have enjoyed it. It was a labor of love and included hand sewn Meeseeks from our CEO Angie’s mother; graffiti work by an incredible artist; a 25-foot Ruben cut out by our Special Projects Director, hockey-referee-turned-craftsman Matt Fox; and deep references to a show that has made us all laugh out loud and confront the deeper meaning behind the gags. In a word, we are fans geeking out.

Turner Broadcasting/Cartoon Network wasn’t willing to let us do that and demanded we shut down. We then reached an agreement, and thus delayed for a week, but they changed their minds, threatened us with exorbitant fees and then took everything off the table today and refused to talk any further. (more…)

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