Bars

“As you all know so many restaurants on Capitol Hill have closed already and we could be next.”

By Prince Of Petworth


410 1st Street, SE via Bullfeathers DC

Thanks to Erin for passing on from Bullfeathers IG:

“To all of our favorite regulars who have become our friends and family, we need your help ! As you all know so many restaurants on Capitol Hill have closed already and we could be next. For the past month Bullfeathers was on the edge of a shut down but we are trying to do everything we can to stay open. And right now we need your help to show up and show us your support !!!” (more…)

My God – American Ice Company, The Brixton, Echo Park, El Rey, The Gibson, Marvin, and Players Club reportedly will close “for the foreseeable future on Halloween.”

By Prince Of Petworth


The Gibson (left) Marvin (right) 2007 14th Street, NW just north of U Street

Thanks to all who passed on this awful coronaville massacre news (will close “for the foreseeable future on Halloween“) from the Washington CityPaper:

“Eric and Ian Hilton say they fought for six months to keep American Ice Company, The Brixton, Echo Park, El Rey, The Gibson, Marvin, and Players Club running through the COVID-19 pandemic, but ultimately couldn’t.”

Out of the seven which hurts the most?

Full statement from Ian Hilton on twitter:

Photos of all the spots: (more…)

BREAKING: After 26 Years Capitol Lounge “last day of service will be Sunday, 9/20”

By Prince Of Petworth


229 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Thanks to Zachary for sending from Capitol Lounge:

“It is with the heaviest of hearts to report that our last day of service will be Sunday, 9/20. It’s been a great 26-year run, and we’re most proud of the way our management and staff have handled incredible adversity over the last 6 months. Thanks to all for the love and support.” (more…)

Rebellion DC confirms permanently closing Saturday (9/19)

By Prince Of Petworth


1836 18th Street, NW

Ed. Note: Rebellion opened in the former Mum Mum space back in 2014.

Rebellion DC writes:

“Due to the economic hardships placed on our industry and us personally as a business, we can confirm that the difficult decision to close Rebellion DC has been made. Being shut down three separate times due to COVID-19 and a landlord unwilling to work with us on any type of rent reduction and/or deferment has made for an untenable situation. This is the most heartbreaking decision we have ever had to make. We wish the best to others who find themselves in a similar situation during this pandemic, because this sucks. (more…)

Proper 21K opening their K Street Location Next Thursday (9/10)

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Proper 21

Proper 21 opened on F Street back in 2016. Check out their menu here.

From an email:

“9/10: Proper 21K Grand Opening in DC’s Foggy Bottom Neighborhood

Owners Will Strozier and Rob Zahn, from the NIEUW Group and Proper Social, are excited to expand its footprint, opening a second DC location in Foggy Bottom this September. The new spot, Proper 21K, is named for its central location at the corner of 21st and K Street, NW. (more…)

Toppling Goliath Virtual Tasting at Lou’s City Bar Friday

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Lou’s

From an email:

“Lou’s is turning this into a monthly tasting series and adding a mix of other local and national brands in the months to come, starting with Toppling.”

The eventbrite says:

“Fri, September 4, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Lou’s City Bar’s new tasting program is thrilled to welcome Toppling Goliath Brewing Company, founded in 2009 in Decorah, Iowa, for our second virtual tasting event. Toppling is world-renowned for their IPAs and barrel-aged stouts, including being named the #2 brewery in the world by Beer Advocate and boasting the #1 beer in the world since 2015.

Our guides for this tasting will be Toppling Goliath’s Hannah Bernatz and DC beer consultant Jace Gonnerman. (more…)

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