1939 12th Street, NW just south of U Street
A new liquor license placard for a name TBD says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a wine bar, serving wines by the glass and the bottle, with a wine-focused cocktail list and light snacks. Applicant is also applying for a Sidewalk Café Endorsement with 15 seats. Total seating inside is 40 with a Total Occupancy Load of 49.”
Menchie’s opened up here back in 2013.
Ah the old “refresh and renovate” eh? (more…)
3628 Georgia Ave, NW
Oof, this one hurts. Thank God for Looking Glass Lounge (a few doors down) but this was a truly great spot. Enjoy them and their hugely popular “buy one get one” for the next few months.
From the owners of DC Reynolds, one of the consistently best bars in D.C.:
“Our lease is up and as per usual landlord expectations for rent surpass what we’re comfortable with.
April 2020 will be the end of the run for DC Reynolds. Since March 17th 2012 we’ve opened our doors every single day to our neighbors, friends, and industry colleagues. (more…)
From Tony & Joe’s (3000 K Street, NW):
“Enjoy the warmth of Tony & Joe’s new cocktail lounge. Introducing a collaborative cocktail and culinary experience. We will debut award winning designer Steve Ornstein’s remarkable new indoor floral masterpiece:
The Gardens (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user brunofish
“Dear PoPville,
I’m wondering if your readers can help me with this – what are the bars that folks in the “older” set frequent (aka folks in their 30s and 40s?). My friends and I feel like most bars we have been feeling on the older side because everyone looks like they are 25.”
816 H Street, NE
That was fast. Barred in DC notes “Beetle House lasted less than 3 months in business.” BeetleHouse’s website succinctly says: “Our Beetlehouse DC location is closed for business.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
3165 Mount Pleasant Street, NW, 2nd floor
Many folks were saddened when The Sheppard closed their low key cocktail awesomeness in Dupont back in February. Earlier this month Barred in DC tipped me off that they were coming to Mount Pleasant. And now we know where exactly from a liquor license placard.
It says: (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.
From The Crown & Crow (1317 14th Street, NW):
“Guinness Ugly Sweater Christmas Party (12/20): The Guinness team is hosting an Ugly Sweater Christmas party with all night drink specials, complimentary swag, and its special selfie-producing Ripples machine from 8-10pm. With Ripple’s 3D technology, guests are invited get into the holiday spirit by customizing their pints with edible foam selfies for a personalized touch. Drink specials include $5 Guinness, $5 Jameson Caskmates, and specialty Irish Coffees, while the best ugly sweaters will be also be awarded gift cards to The Crown & Crow at 10pm.”
From Red Derby (14th and Quincy Street, NW):
“We’re hosting a Nochebuena Christmas Eve Party on Tuesday December 24th! Our Spanglish Nochebuena Party will honor both Latin and American cultures. We’ll be serving up homemade Eggnog and yummy Christmas cookies and treats. We’ll also be curating a playlist that honors both cultures – with plenty of salsa, merengue and reggaeton! Come by, grab a drink, and rock in Christmas with a whole lotta fun!”
1 Dupont Circle, NW
From a press release:
“The Admiral, from the Mission Group team, opens this afternoon at 4 for four days of previews.
On December 26 the restaurant with three bars and the largest patio in DC will open with its full menu and regular hours. (more…)
2047 9th Street, NW
From Satellite Room:
“BIG NEWS: It’s the end of an era — and the end of our lease… On December 31, Satellite Room will bid a fond farewell to our beloved D.C. after a decade of music, trivia and, of course, TOTS. Be sure to come see us over the holidays before the doors close for good. Thanks for 10 amazing years!” (more…)
1433 P Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I’m hoping to crowd source bars in DC that will be showing The Bachelor premiere (with sound!) on January 6. I’ve tried reaching out to a few bars but haven’t gotten any responses. We have a group that’s looking for a spot, but not sure if there’s anywhere we can go.”
I’d try calling Stoney’s for sure. Any other spots you’d think would be amenable?