Bars

POP FizzBar opens in Shaw Saturday (near 9:30 Club)

By Prince Of Petworth


2106 Vermont Avenue, NW (RIP OG Duffy’s)

From POP (no relation):

“One of the country’s most acclaimed sommeliers will soon open POP, a 40-seat fizz bar, on December 17th, 2022. Located in Washington, DC’s north Shaw neighborhood at 2108 Vermont St. NW near the famous 9:30 Club, POP is the brainchild of award-winning wine expert Brent Kroll of Maxwell Park fame. The playful bar devotes itself to all-things-bubbles, with more than 40 carbonated cans, an extensive sparkling wine menu, and a craveable food menu from Chef Bart Hutchins.

The name “POP” is multi-pronged — a reference for soda in the Midwest (where Kroll grew up), a play into pop culture references, and a nod to everything being carbonated. Kroll was also inspired by a pop music + sparkling wine pop-up bar he once hosted in NYC during FLXcursion. (more…)

Official Press Release For “Kraken Kourts a 70,000 square-foot complex with 16 pickleball courts, a tavern, and the District’s only indoor roller skating rink”

By Prince Of Petworth


Bryant Street NE via Interface Multimedia

Yo!! Here’s all the info on those pickleball courts and indoor skating rink!! coming to the former Forman Mills space in NE:

“MRP Realty, developer of commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed-use real estate across the Washington Metropolitan Region, announces today the close of lease to Kraken Kourts on a 70,000 square-foot complex with 16 pickleball courts, a tavern, and the District’s only indoor roller skating rink which will open in January in the developer’s Bryant Street NE development in Edgewood. (more…)

New Bar coming to former Sorellina expansion/old Panas space on P Street?

By Prince Of Petworth


2029 P Street, NW

Thanks to Andy for sending: “Huh — what’s afoot at the former Sorellina half that’s not Compliments Only?”

Anyone hear anything? Stay tuned.

Update from Jeff Rueckgauer:

“They are going w/the idea that got shelved because of the pandemic: all-day Italian-inspired cafe and bar featuring made-in-house pastas, sandwiches, beers and wines. Opening expected next week.”

Stoney’s on L Still ”Opening Soon”

By Prince Of Petworth


2101 L Street, NW

Thanks to Kendrea for sending: “Getting closer to opening up the Stoney’s on L St!!!!”

Back in July we heard that Stoney’s on L street could be making a miracle return. Opening soon signs went up in September but hopefully won’t be too much longer. Anyone happen to hear when? Stay tuned.

Voodoo Bar and Lounge coming soon to U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

This is the former Vivid space upstairs from the Alchemist.

Update from Voodoo Bar and Lounge:

“We will not serve hookah but bring Bourbon Street New Orleans to U Street Washington D.C.! We will do all the classic New Orleans drinks, such as Hurricanes, Hand Grenades, and communal fish bowls for small groups. We are also planning on bringing traditional creole cuisine. (more…)

“Tom’s Watch Bar, the new gameday headquarters, is now open” Have a look inside

By Prince Of Petworth


781 7th Street, NW (previously home to Circa and Zengo before them) via Tom’s Watch Bar

From a press release:

“With an elevated, 360°-degree viewing room complete with personalized audio at every table, and more than 120 high-definition screens, the new Chinatown location of Tom’s Watch Bar is set to transform how Washingtonians watch their favorite professional, collegiate, international sports teams as well as UFC and other special sporting events. Tom’s Watch Bar is now open at 781 Seventh St., NW, steps from the action at Capital One Arena. (more…)

Sports & Social “sports-themed restaurant” coming to former Smith space on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1314 U Street, NW

The Smith closed this location back in December 2021. The liquor license placard for Sports & Social says:

“The Establishment will be a sports-themed restaurant serving American foods. Seating Capacity of 222 and a Total Occupancy Load of 308. Sidewalk Café with 36 seats. The licensee is requesting an Entertainment Endorsement with Cover Charge to provide live entertainment inside the premises only. Licensee is also applying to add Sports Wagering to their operations. Establishment will offer geo-fenced mobile applications inside the premises, 15 physical betting devices, and 2 betting windows.”


via Sports & Social Bethesda

Sports & Social Bethesda’s website says:

“Sports & Social Bethesda offers its guests an elevated food and beverage experience including made-from-scratch game-day favorites, curated cocktails and a beer selection that includes local favorites (more…)

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