3400 Georgia Avenue, NW. Photo by Fredde Lieberman

From Hook Hall:

“Hook Hall, Park View’s massive bar and event space, has been transformed into a Viking Village and reopens this weekend with themed “huts”, rows of firepit and a Viking-inspired menu and cocktails.

The summer’s “cabanas” have turned into cozy spaces with firepits, sectional lounge seating and blankets. Additional huts have been added to Hook Hall’s backyard along with 16 fire pitted seating areas in the center of the yard. (more…)



116 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Really, hopefully temporary sad news, from the really good people at Boundary Stone:

“Since March we have fought to be here for our employees and our neighborhood, which we have faithfully served for the past nine years. Thank you to everyone who has supported Boundary Stone and have been so generous to our staff. It truly has been impactful and has allowed us to delay having to write something like this for the last 8 months. Unfortunately with colder weather moving in, rising virus counts, and no relief on the horizon, we have made the truly agonizing decision to close Boundary Stone until further notice.

We will remain open until Wed Nov 25th when we will celebrate our 10th annual Thanksgiving tradition and end this epic run with our showing of The Last Waltz. We cannot predict what the future holds for gathering places like Boundary Stone, but we are hopeful that we will be welcoming you all again at some point. (more…)



Photo by Diane Krauthamer

“Dear PoPville,

I’d like to hear if folks know of bars/restaurants that will be showing election returns on Nov 3. I’ve looked online but nothing much comes up. Four years ago I watched at Red Derby and have fond memories of the experience (despite the outcome of the election). I hope that there are opportunities to come together to watch the drama unfold, despite COVID realities.”

Ed. Note: Could be some good overlap for our recent discussions on where to watch sports and where to go while staying warm outside. And of course, I second and recommend, always, Red Derby.



Photo by Ted Eytan

“Dear PoPville,

my son is going to start day care on Friday before my wife goes back to work on Monday. I’ve taken the day off so we can sort of ease each other’s nerves. Now, in ordinary times, we would pull on some non-sweat pants, go somewhere to have a few drinks, and have a conversation uninterrupted by silly dancing, noise-making, book-reading, and other means of keeping a baby entertained that usually define our days. But there’s a pandemic on and the weather is going to be unpleasant on Friday. Does anyone know of a place where we can safely pass some time, preferably with a bar, preferably outdoors, preferably out of the rain, and preferably in the vicinity of a space heater? (high of 54 on Friday…)

We’d be grateful for any guidance the community could offer.”



via google maps

Ed. Note: They buried the lede – “In December, the team will also introduce a new gin bar, The Wells, adjacent to the two restaurants.”

From a press release:

“Capitol Hill will soon be home to two new restaurants located at 7th and C Streets SE. These dining concepts, just blocks from the nation’s capital and across from Eastern Market, bring new excitement to Washington with community-focused hospitality and a celebration of the flavors, details and moments that bring people together and provide comfort at home.

First to open will be The Duck & The Peach (300 7th Street SE). (more…)



1408 14th Street, NW

The liquor license placard for Karaoke Cowboy says:

“A new Retailer’s Class C Tavern with a seating capacity of 50 and Total Occupancy Load of 80. Summer Garden with 50 seats. Applicant requests an Entertainment and Cover Charge Endorsement to provide live entertainment inside premises and outdoors in Summer Garden.” (more…)



2003 18th Street, NW

The Blaguard shared on Tuesday: “BLAG IS 10 YEARS OLD TODAY!!!
That’s a long time, a really long time!
We’ve shared the best of times with y’all and look forward to making new forever memories in the future
We would be having the most epic party, but 2020 stinks
Stay tuned this week for more anniversary information, trust it will be fun anniversary week/month!”

An awesome feat – congrats and here’s to many more!! Check out the menus for this great spot.



1212 18th Street, NW

There is now a liquor license placard for ‘The Lounge’ at the former Eighteenth Street Lounge space:

“A new Retailer’s Class C Nightclub with a seating capacity of 499 and Total Occupancy Load of 499. Summer Garden with 37 seats.”

Seems aspirational at the moment but definitely looking forward to learning more.

In June Eighteenth Street Lounge announced it would be closing after 25 years.

STAY TUNED.


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