1400 14th Street, NW

Back in October of last year we posted some scuttlebutt about two new Hilton brothers bars coming to Logan Circle – French 75 and Player’s Club. Ed. Note: I believe the latter is pronounced Play-ahs Cloo-b. The liquor licenses have now been posted – Player’s Club will be going into the Lower Level:

“A new neighborhood pool hall. Seating capacity of 90 inside. Total Occupancy Load of 275. The Tavern will include Entertainment Endorsement and Cover Charge.”

And upstairs will be French 75:

A new craft cocktail lounge with two floors and an outdoor rooftop Summer Garden. Seating for 85 indoors on the 2nd floor, seating for 10 indoors on the 7th floor, and seating for 80 in the rooftop Summer Garden. Total Occupancy Load indoors on the 2nd floor is 290. Total Occupancy Load indoors on the 7th floor is 30. Total Occupancy Load outdoors on the rooftop Summer Garden is 110. The Tavern will include an Entertainment Endorsement with Cover Charge.”

Eric and Ian Hilton are also behind Marvin, Gibson, Brixton, Chez Billy Sud, American Ice Company, Satellite Room, Crimson (the new whiskey bar in Chinatown), El Rey, Ten Tigers Parlour, Bar Roubaix (th new bicycle bar coming to old Acre 121) and more coming.

Next to my beloved Shake Shack:


14th and Rhode Island Ave, NW



1207 19th Street, NW

I totally forgot about this spot. Tulips facebook says:

“Tulips artfully blends modern cuisine, meticulously crafted cocktails, and exceptional service. We invite guests to experience each room in our beautiful multi-level restaurant, situated in a historic Dupont Circle town home. Tulips’ intoxicating atmosphere includes a sophisticated dining room, a champagne lounge, and upscale bar.”

On November 15th they wrote: “…Three more weeks!

Stay tuned for an exact opening date.


1207 19th Street, NW looking south towards M Street



14th and Irving St, NW

According to Barred in DC. Update: Soft opening for staff this Friday. There is still a Movember Foundation fundraiser there this Saturday then properly opening Friday December 8th!

Acre 121 closed back in April, before Acre 121 this was home to Commonwealth Gastro Pub.

The Bar Roubaix twitter says:

“Great Beers. European Street Food. Cycling Culture.”

From their Facebook:

“Sneak peek at our zapiekanki. French baguette with wild mushrooms, Bernaise, and Gruyere. Decadent and gooey. Goes perfectly with nice farmhouse ale. Both will be available soon.”



740 15th Street, NW Ed. Note: I can’t believe Members Only jackets are back in style.

Normally I don’t post the Friday after Thanksgiving but Union Trust news cannot wait. Plus I went down like 12 times to get these photos hahaha. Well the goofy bastards behind Solly’s and The Pug (and Brookland’s Finest) have done it again. Only classier this time. Peek inside and check it out for yourself on Monday:

More photos after the jump. (more…)



Photo by PoPville flickr user andy ward

Now we drink part two!!

From ABRA:

“The list below details the 189 District ABC licensees approved to extend hours for the 2017 Thanksgiving Day holiday as part of the Extended Holiday Hours program. For these establishments, hours may be extended:

2017 Thanksgiving Day – Extended Hours List (PDF)

  • Beginning Wednesday evening, November 22, 2017 through Thursday morning, November 23, 2017.
  • Alcohol service must end by 4 am, unless an enrolled establishment is required by ABRA to close earlier. “


116 Kennedy Street, NW

Update on the new Jackie Lee’s on Kennedy:

“We will be opening our doors at 5pm until 12am on Sunday 11/26 and Monday 11/27. We will be closed Tuesday 11/28.

GRAND OPENING is scheduled for Wednesday 11/29.”

Ed. Note: If you’ve never been before, consult the map because there is a bit of construction going on out front and it’s a little tricky if you’re not familiar with the area.

Check out their menu here.


Photo does not do justice to how sweet this bar is.

Tons more photos after the jump. (more…)



711 H Street, NE

The liquor license placard for Allure says:

“A new class “C” Tavern with 200 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 400. Applicant has also applied for an Entertainment Endorsement.”

Updates as they get closer to opening.



1537 7th Street, NW

Via carrier pigeon:

“Ivy and Coney, located at 1537 7th St NW in historic Shaw, is proud to introduce the most important pop-up bar of the year, nay, in history, the amazing “Chai-vy and Cohen-y” Hanukkah Bar. From December 1st through New Year’s Eve of the year 5778 (that’s now, for all of you gentiles out there), the Manischewitz shall flow, the dreidels shall spin, latkes shall be eaten. Guests can expect a winter wonderland of awe-inspiring decorations created for the 132nd most important holiday of the Jewish calendar, Hanukkah. (more…)


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