
527 8th Street, SE
Thanks to Wayne for sending: “Have you heard about Barrack’s Row Joey’s yet? The location is 527 8th Street SE. They haven’t announced an opening date, but I’m looking forward to it.”

527 8th Street, SE
Thanks to Wayne for sending: “Have you heard about Barrack’s Row Joey’s yet? The location is 527 8th Street SE. They haven’t announced an opening date, but I’m looking forward to it.”

2436 18th Street, NW before Baja Tap, previously home to Big Sky, Mellow Mushroom, and Eighteenth and Red
Thanks to all who sent word: “I happened to walk past Baja Tap this evening and they have a sign on their door that says “Permanently Closed.” (more…)

photo by Joe Flood
“Dear PoPville,
Having trouble finding any type of list that says what bars might be open in DC on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Any idea?”

829 Upshur Street, NW formerly home to Petworth Citizen and Island Cafe before them
Thanks to a reader for asking: “Entitlement Lounge on Upshur closed?” Google has them listed as Temporarily closed and their website is still live but their IG hasn’t been updated since September, for their 2 year anniversary. A lone comment asks two weeks ago: “Why yall not open???”
Stay tuned.

2007 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Lexie for passing on from the Owl Room:
“New Years Eve with Dance Club will be the final party at The Owl Room. (more…)

1901 C Street, SE
Thanks to Rod for sending Sunday: “Went to a soft opening today. Was great and we welcome Duffy’s to Hill East!”

1739 N Street, NW
From an email:
“Each drink has been carefully crafted with blends of seasonal flavors to provide a perfect combination of warmth and comfort.
Restaurant: Tabard Inn
Cocktails: (more…)

Allie asks: “Are there any dc bars/clubs that have reliably good vibes and music for dancing? By good music I mean current/throwback and not weird remixes that are impossible to dance to and songs no one knows the words to. pls help”
Some early replies: (more…)

1601 Rhode Island Ave, NE via Public Option
From The Public Option:
“As winter sets in, The Public Option is taking a pause to reflect on our journey over the past eight years. We’re exploring potential directions for the future, including the possibility of evolving into a community-based cooperative or a non-profit arts venture.
We’re open this weekend: Friday, Saturday, Sunday (12/15 – 12/17) with punk bands playing Friday & Sunday, and Saturday we’re featuring a southern rock band.” (more…)

1834 Columbia Road, NW formerly home to Habana Village
The liquor license placard for Maison says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with (more…)