500 H Street, NW via Irish Channel
“Dear PoPville,
I relocated to 4th & Mass NW from Kansas City 2 months ago. I’m finally settled, and have been looking for my “go to” neighborhood bar for the past 2 weeks. The other night, I tried Irish Channel (5th and H near the Capital One Arena) and I think it might be “the one.” I noticed a group of people had custom Irish Channel mugs with their names, and seemed to be very friendly with the bartenders. (more…)
Lou’s City Bar (1400 Irving Street, NW) now showing Arsenal matches
“Dear PoPville,
Premier League is back! Knowing we’ve lost some stalwarts since 2020 (RIP Fado), what are the best bars to watch Premier League games in DC?” (more…)
1834 Columbia Road, NW
Habana Village briefly became a sports bar in 2018 but quickly returned to being Habana Village.
Both of their phone numbers are no longer working and there is a for sale sign out front. It’s listed at $1,999,900 (more…)
photo by Fredde Lieberman
From a press release:
“Whitlow’s, the area’s legendary neighborhood bar and restaurant has relocated to a new neighborhood. Whitlow’s DC’s new home is 2014 9th Street NW at U Street, in the Shaw community, across from the 930 Club. It opens tonight, Tuesday August 23, at 5 pm. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
begging you to do a best DJs in DC. It’s rough out there for people wanting songs not 7 years old.”
2014 9th Street, NW
A couple weeks ago we learned that Whitlow’s announced their coming return to DC. But we didn’t know where.
Thanks to a reader for sending the photo above from “the window of old Echo Park”
Update: (more…)
Clubhouse interior (Photograph by Nick D’Emilio)
From a press release:
“Clubhouse (1070 Wisconsin Ave NW) will be mixing cocktails, serving fresh coffee and slinging pizza dough in the newly renovated space in Georgetown Park, formerly known as Church Hall. When given the opportunity to re-open, Clubhouse founders Geoff Dawson and Peter Bayne wanted to create an environment that’ll be a gathering spot for everyone in the Georgetown neighborhood.
Clubhouse will open in the mornings for the neighborhood to enjoy a coffee menu curated by Madison Peake, formerly of Tatte Bakery & Cafe Group. Peake has perfected a coffee and breakfast menu including a vanilla bean date latte, breakfast burritos, avocado toast and plenty of croissants to get everyone through their morning Zoom meetings. Clubhouse’s 9,000 square foot space becomes one of the largest work from home spaces in DC.
In the evenings, (more…)
2106-2108 Vermont Avenue, NW
The liquor license application for Pop says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a seating capacity of 60 and Total Occupancy Load of 60. Summer Garden with a seating capacity of 36. (more…)
925 U Street, NW at Vermont Ave
From a press release:
“The team behind Duke’s Grocery and Gogi Yogi are proud to announce the grand opening date of Friday, August 19th, 2022 for Chesapeake Crab Shack and Bar.” (more…)
2471 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Laura for sending last night: “Tight Five Pub is OPEN as of today!!”
Their website says:
“Located in Adams Morgan, Tight Five Pub is your go-to spot for all things sports. Cheer for your favorite team on one of our 16 HDTVs while enjoying delicious American pub fare, cold beers, and hand-crafted cocktails. Join us for nightly specials, game day specials, and regularly scheduled fun and games. (more…)