
Florida/U and 9th Street, NW
Karaoke (and more, Korean Fried Chicken!!) cometh…
“Echo Box Karaoke and Bar currently has a location in Dupont Circle, “this will be an expansion site.”
From Willard Retail: (more…)

Florida/U and 9th Street, NW
Karaoke (and more, Korean Fried Chicken!!) cometh…
“Echo Box Karaoke and Bar currently has a location in Dupont Circle, “this will be an expansion site.”
From Willard Retail: (more…)

photo by Tyler Nelson
“Dear PoPville,
For years dc has had limited options for lively places to watch commanders games. With the team finally getting competitive and more people becoming interested again I was wondering if you could ask which places in town are best to watch the game (with sound) and draw a fun crowd these days.
Bonus points for drink good specials.”
and
“Dear PoPville,
Where can a Torontonian without a television go to watch her hometown baseball team inch closer to the World Series? (more…)

1509 17th Street, NW previously home to Happy Cleaner
Thanks to Gareth for sending: “New bar on 17th” underneath, Gemini (previously the home to the legendary Komi)!!
A liquor license placard for Astro Zombie says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a Seating Capacity of 75 and Total Occupancy Load of 99. (more…)

3125 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Thanks for taking note of the Raven’s 90th Anniversary!
But the exact date has been lost to history, so The Raven is celebrating our 90th Anniversary all year long.
In honor of our 90th year, the Raven will be OPEN Friday & Saturday afternoons for the rest of our anniversary year, just like the bar was open in afternoons going back 90 years.
FUN FACT: Also to celebrate Raven history, (more…)

Ed. Note: Think that name will be allowed to stay?
The liquor license application for Commanders Bar and Lounge says: (more…)

3125 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Walked by the Raven on Saturday and they have a chalk board out front saying they’re celebrating 90 years this weekend!!”
Awesome.

1660 33rd Street, NW previously home to a used bookstore and more…
Ed. Note: Not to be mistaken with the Lobby Bar.
“The Lobby Lounge | Cocktail & Wine Bar
Georgetown, D.C. | Open Now”
Have a look around: (more…)

“Cocktail Bar. 2 entrances: 130 Blagden Alley / 1230 9th St NW – Basement”
Parting words from Never Looked Better:
“We opened in the middle of a pandemic, kept going after losing a beloved founding partner, and somehow created a space full of music, cocktails, and community. None of it would have been possible without our amazing staff—the true soul of this bar. To our bar team, security team, our DJs, and everyone who poured their hearts into this place: thank you.
And (more…)

1314 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Whoa, for those of us who went to college in Upstate NY at Hamilton, Cornell, Syracuse, Rochester, Colgate, etc. this new DC addition is a welcome addition to the DC food and sports bar scene. (more…)

1337 H Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending the “Hill Prince paint job for rebranding” to Hush Harbor.
Hush Harbor’s website says:
“So much of the buzz is about our phone-free rule. But we’re laser-focused on what we’re giving you: (more…)