1135 Okie Street, NE opened here back in January 2015 originally One Eight Distilling before changing brand to District Made Spirits

From District Made Spirits:

“With a heavy heart, we must announce the closure of District Made Spirits by One Eight Distilling. We had hoped to secure investment or new ownership, but could not. We are extremely proud of what we built and the award-winning spirits we crafted. We began this journey 11 years ago and have been thrilled to be a part of the District’s craft community. Read More

2007 14th Street, NW at U Street

From a press release:

“Coming this April to 2007 14th Street NW, Crush introduces a unique bar experience that blends nostalgia with contemporary nightlife. This new venue, catering especially to the LGBTQ+ community, offers a cozy, inclusive space that reminisces about the times of record stores and basement hangouts with friends.

In its past life as a music store and radio supply shop, Crush transforms its legacy into a modern-day haven. Read More

1262 5th Street, NE

From a press release:

“Sid Gold’s Request Room, an experiential piano bar featuring live karaoke, announced today it will be opening in Union Market District by late March. Patrons take the stage with an accompanist and belt out a mix of pop, rock, soul and even punk (yes, you can play punk on a piano!), turning a night out into a night to remember. Read More

2315 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Charlie for sending from in front of Dan’s Cafe: Read More

300 Tingey Street, SE

Thanks to all who passed on news about Stadium Sports closing in Navy Yard.

Their closing note: Read More

900 7th Street, NW (previously home to Ping Pong Dim Sum)

From an email:

“We wanted to thank you all for supporting our big move from Baltimore to D.C. dating back to the original planned opening date in 2020, and again when it finally happened in 2022. All of our efforts were full heartedly put into this project and it is with great sorrow to announce that our doors have officially closed in Chinatown.

On behalf of our wonderful Howl D.C. staff, we will truly miss the family and Wolfpack we have built within the community here. Read More

1330 U Street, NW

Welp I’m a little late on this one but Enigma is now open. Their opening release says: Read More

251 Florida Ave, NW

And a very happy Friday prior to a three day weekend to all!! My goodness this is great news for Truxton Circle/Bloomingdale/LeDroit Park and fellow drinkers throughout the District of Columbia. When Truxton Inn announced their closure last June folks were understandable bummed. Fortunately, the best possible scenario has come true for the neighborhood – a proper neighborhood bar is coming to be called Gold Clover Bar. I sat down last night for a brief chat with John Solomon and Neil Morgan of Solly’s (obviously.) Read More

2309 18th Street, NW previously home to sPACYcLOUd

Replacing Zanzibar is The Cave and joining La Grotta are El Eden Night Club and Read More

photo by Jess J

“Dear PoPville,

I, like many of my DC friends, came from the South. The decision to leave was a conscious one, but there are things I miss about it… like line dancing. Or just country music in general. My question is, are there any good country/western dance bars in the DMV? Read More