Bars

Dacha coming to Dock 79 across from Nats Park, aiming to Open in 2018

By Prince Of Petworth

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39 Potomac Ave, SE in May 2016

Boom!!! Vol. 79 Thanks to all who emailed the big Dacha news from Washington Business Journal:

“The location has ample outdoor patio space, theoretically for Dacha to do its signature beer garden thing, but also lots of indoor space — approximately 4,000 square feet of it.

The restaurant will face the first base gate of Nationals Park, and be practically next door to another beer garden in the neighborhood, Bardo, which is occupying a vacant space on the river next door to Dock 79 until MRP moves forward with development on that site.”

And I thought the new food menu in Shaw was exciting! Via email, Dacha’s owners tell me:

“We did sign a lease and intend to open for business sometimes in 2018. We look forward to bringing unique and authentic experiences that excite customers and reflect the incredible diversity of our proud and beautiful city.”

Dacha will also join The Salt Line and All-Purpose Pizzeria in Dock 79.  Boom, Boom, Boom!!!

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7th and Q St, NW

Mackey’s Moving to Laughing Man Tavern space on G Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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This is just crazy. Back in February we broke the news that Mackey’s was moving to Metro Center. I was surprised that not that many people really cared, to be honest. But I know there are a lot of Laughing Man Tavern fans, particularly soccer fans. Oh well. BarredinDC reports:

“A person who answered the phone at Laughing Man confirmed that Mackey’s indeed was moving there.”

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1823 L Street, NW

Updates when the timing is known:

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1306 G Street, NW

Dacha Beer Garden kicks off its 2017 season Today with New Food Menu and More

By Prince Of Petworth

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7th and Q St, NW

From a press release:

“Dacha Beer Garden kicks off its 2017 season of sunshine and smiles under the violet gaze of gorgeous Liz. This season, Dacha introduces a new food menu, expands its drafts list, more wines, signature Dacha liquor cocktails and Radlers, plans for an array of special events, and a new brunch to launch later in March.

Dacha strives to provide unique and authentic experiences that excite patrons and reflect the incredible diversity of the proud and beautiful city. From #MadeinDC vendor markets, Dacha Beer Club, Monday wine tastings, Cause Tuesday fundraisers, and a new upstairs private events venue, returning and new patrons can expect another enchanting season in the garden abuzz with activity and merriment.

New food menu (more…)

High Dive closed 2 weeks ago in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

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2337 18th Street, NW

Update from a High Dive event (posted in the comments):

“The High Dive is closing up, and this is the last weekend! [February 18 – February 19] Come say bye to the bar and to Liz!

It’ll be cash only, open bar, don’t have anything to do the next day!”

A reader reports:

“I walked by it on Friday Night around 10PM and it was closed. All Bars should be open on a Friday night. I think it’s done. I went in there like a month ago and it was dead on a Saturday night.”

Another reader hears they are: “looking to sell the place.”

The High Dive opened in the former Pharmacy Bar, RIP, space back in March 2015.

Their Facebook hasn’t been updates since January 13th. Their website says:

“It’s like your favorite house party with better paint and a clean bathroom. Cheap drinks, cheap food, cheap shots from the bartender. Street Fighter 2 (champion edition!), board games, bills-only jukebox (no touch tunes), & chalk in the bathroom.

Selling food through last call, every night.

SUN-THURS: 5PM – 2AM
FRI & SAT: 5PM – 3AM”

I emailed the bar manager a few days ago but still haven’t heard back yet. Updates if/when more is known.

Argonaut Getting Cleaned out on H Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader reports:

“Looks like they are clearing out the Argonaut after months of nothing. pics taken on 3/1.”

Argonaut abruptly closed back in July. Still waiting to see who takes over the space. Stay tuned.

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1433 H Street, NE

Another reader sends an updated photo earlier this morning:

“Clean up crews have been working at the Argonaut space on H st this week. Any updates on what’s become of this space?”

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“First look: Inside the Cherry Blossom Pop-Up Bar at Mockingbird Hill and Southern Efficiency” Opening at 5pm

By Prince Of Petworth

Southern Efficiency - Cherry Blossom PUB (Photo by Farrah Skeiky)
Southern Efficiency at the Cherry Blossom PUB (Photo by Farrah Skeiky)

From a press release:

“Japan has officially landed inside James Beard Award-nominated Mockingbird Hill (1843 7th Street NW) and Southern Efficiency (1841 7th Street NW), which have been transformed into Cherry Blossom PUB (Pop-Up Bar), an ode to Washington, D.C.’s most beautiful season opening tonight at 5pm.

After the massive success of the holiday-themed Miracle on 7th Street pop-up experience, Drink Company launches Cherry Blossom PUB with all new detailed decor and exclusive cocktail and food menus, inspired by the annual cherry blossom viewing season each Spring in the nation’s capital. (more…)

Buckeye + Bear Sports Bar For Sale, Currently “only open for special events and private events”

By Prince Of Petworth

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1730 M Street, NW

“I walk by it a couple of times a week and the last few times I have done so at 6 pm, they appear to be closed. There have been no social media posts by them since late January. Did this place finally bite the dust?”

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Buckeye + Bear opened back in June 2016 in the former Huxley nightclub space. Their Facebook page, last updated January 17th, says:

“Buckeye + Bear is a casual sports bar that features a wide variety of free entertainment throughout the week, including live bands, karaoke nights, comedy shows, trivia events, variety shows and weekend DJs! (no cover charge)

Buckeye + Bear also has 10 large-screen TVs for showing televised sports and offers half price happy hour specials on Tuesdays through Fridays from 5PM till 8PM, including $2 select beers and $3 rail drinks!

Buckeye + Bear is also the OFFICIAL Game Watch Bar for Ohio State University & The Cleveland Browns!”

I emailed the owners who tell me:

“We are currently in active negotiations with a couple of different buyers to purchase the business. In the interim, we are only open for special events and private events. Purchase offers can be emailed to [email protected].”

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Happy Paczki Day! Head to Ivy & Coney for free Paczki and Pierogi starting at 4pm today

By Prince Of Petworth

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1537 7th Street, NW – middle

From Ivy & Coney:

“Happy Paczki Day! For the third year in a row Ivy and Coney will be celebrating Fat Tuesday Midwest style, with free Paczki and Pierogi for those who prefer giant doughnuts and potato filled dumplings to King Cakes and beads. Rather than go all the way to Hamtramck or Chicago we spent all night rolling up hundreds of pierogi and grabbed a few dozen Paczki from Woodmoor Pastry shop (more than worth the drive to Silver Spring). Oh, and beer, we have plenty of that too.

Party starts at 4pm.”

Short Lived 2020 Bar & Lounge Becoming Phoenix Restaurant Lounge in the former Meskerem space on 18th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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2434 18th Street, NW

From the files of I hadn’t even realized they had closed 2020 Bar & Lounge edition, next up Phoenix Restaurant Lounge. Phoenix’s liquor license placard says:

“A Restaurant serving authentic American food. Entertainment Endorsement to offer Live Entertainment, Dancing, and Cover Charge. Total Occupancy Load of 198 seats.”

RIP Meskerem.

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