Bars

“New Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, Smoke & Mirrors, officially opening its doors on Thursday, February 17th”

By Prince Of Petworth


Image Credit: Ellis Adams Group

From a press release:

“Smoke & Mirrors (867 New Jersey Avenue SE), a stunning new rooftop bar situated atop the upcoming AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard, owned and managed by Concord Hospitality Enterprises, Whitman Peterson and Greystar Real Estate Investments, is set to debut on Feb. 17, 2022, offering breathtaking sky-high views of the nation’s capital stretching from the Capitol Building to the National Cathedral, handcrafted cocktails, and an elevated dining experience from Executive Chef Raymond Melendez.

The indoor-outdoor rooftop bar and restaurant, located atop the 11-story building, offers sweeping birds-eye views of Washington D.C. With unobstructed views of the U.S. Capitol Building and the bustling city below, Smoke & Mirrors offers one of the best vantage points in the city complete with a range of indoor seating options, and an expansive all-weather patio featuring fireplace and fire pit heaters, a retractable rooftop canopy, and modern lounge seating. (more…)

The Bull Bar & Grill, “modern sport bar”, Opening Soon Uptown!!

By Prince Of Petworth


4622 14th Street, NW at Crittenden

From the Bull Bar & Grill (planning on opening by the end of this month):

“Giving the community a place to feel at home continues to be tradition to the Cruz family lead by Maria who started her entrepreneurial journey in 1980’s NW Washington DC on 14th street in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood. Opening “Tienda La Union” then soon “Salon de Belleza”, Maria’s businesses did more than provide needed services; it was also representation for a community migrating to the district from Central-America, especially from her home of El Salvador. Years later, blessed by her success, “La Libertad” a restaurant and bar she added to her catalog of business ventures cemented her commitment to the area as a place where local businesses can thrive and prosper. (more…)

Bardo Beer Gone From Navy Yard, Tropical Beer Garden – The Cove is coming. Will Bardo be reborn for a 5th time?

By Prince Of Petworth


25 Potomac Ave, SE

Shea sent the photo above and wrote: “Anyone know what’s going on with Bardo?”

Kate writes: “This article got posted to Eater DC stating that Bardo is apparently now gone. I’ve checked their website and socials and none have been updated since at least October of 2021. Are they going to reopen somewhere new? Any scuttlebutt from the community?”

Bardo was in its 4th incarnation. (more…)

“SALAZAR, the latest bar from Mission Group, opens this weekend” on 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1819 14th Street, NW previously home to El Centro

Ed. Note: See the menu here

From a press release:

“SALAZAR, the latest from Reed Landry and Fritz Brogan’s Mission Group, will hold a soft opening Friday and Saturday from 8 pm until 3 am. The three-level bar and restaurant will be open Thursday through Saturday for the next two weekends, going to full-service hours after that with weekend brunch commencing in February. (more…)

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