1212 18th Street, NW
Back in October 2020 we learned that The Lounge was coming to former Eighteenth Street Lounge space. The new liquor license amendment says: “Request to increase Total Occupancy Load from 499 patrons to 600 patrons.” (more…)
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800 F Street, NW
Ed. Note: This is in addition to Swingers coming to Dupont.
From a press release:
“Drive Shack Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE:DS), a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses, today announced it will bring Puttery, its newest competitive socializing and entertainment golf experience, to Penn Quarter, Washington D.C.’s premier entertainment destination. Located near the center of Penn Quarter, Puttery will transform approximately 20,000 square feet at 800 F Street, a location that until recently was the original home of the city’s iconic International Spy Museum. (more…)
1201 Half Street, SE courtesy The Bullpen
From a press release:
“The Bullpen is thrilled to announce that it will return for the 2021 season. The venue opens at 3:00pm on Thursday, April 1st for the 7:09pm Washington Nationals’ home opener against the New York Mets. Admission is free!
COVID-19 regulations will be fully enforced with socially-distanced outdoor seating, mobile ordering, contact tracing, and mask requirements. (more…)
1357 U Street, NW
We first heard about Alice Bar back in May 2019 but glad to see they’re still coming:
A new liquor license placard for Alice Bar & Lounge says: “A new Retailer’s Class C Tavern with a seating capacity of 90 and Total Occupancy Load of 325. Summer Garden on 2nd floor roof deck (more…)
1602 U Street, NW. Photo by ken_1001
Yesterday we were asked to investigate the status of Local 16 after a reader saw that google had listed them as permanently closed and I begged them to Say it ain’t so. We waited to hear from the owners before losing all hope. And it’s a good thing because I just heard from the owner, Aman Ayoubi, who tells me they hope to reopen in June: (more…)
Photo Courtesy of The Anthem
Ed. Note: Sources say we might hit 80 degrees tomorrow!
From The Anthem:
“As the weather starts to warm up, we are thrilled to announce the return of CAMP ANTHEM, reopening Friday, March 26th!
We’re taking over District Pier at The Wharf once again for our pop-up waterfront bar and restaurant, safely hosting guests for lunch and dinner on the picturesque Washington Channel. (more…)
501 G Street, NW courtesy Free State
From Free State:
“Thursday, March 25, 2021
4:00 PM 11:30 PM
Join Free State in a Maryland Day, aka the landing of the first European settlers in the Province of Maryland, celebration! We’ll be serving up a selection of Maryland made craft beer from Silver Branch Brewing Co. (Silver Spring), Union Brewing (Baltimore) and Cushwa Brewing Co. (Williamsport) as well as specialty themed cocktails and our famous Frozen (frozen) Rye. Specials available all day on the patio and contactless pickup. Reservations available, walk-ins welcome.
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1602 U Street, NW. Photo by ken_1001
Last night Gloria writes us with the google notice below: “please confirm because I am devastated”
Now we’ve seen some google notices of permanent closures that haven’t been accurate so I wasn’t too worried straight away. Then I went to their website: (more…)
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1839 7th Street, NW
This is the former home to all those pop up bars with the huge lines in the before times. (more…)
3319 Connecticut Ave, NW
From Nanny’s: “Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with Nanny’s all week long! We’re making up for last year with happy hour all day, Wednesday – Sunday, plus special to go packages featuring limited-time Guinness cans for those who want to celebrate at home. (more…)