Adams Morgan

Grand Central in Adams Morgan approved “for the operation of a full-service, independent sportsbook with no restrictions on maximum bets and all winnings can be redeemed on-site”

By Prince Of Petworth


2447 18th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Grand Central LLC has been granted the first ever Class B Operator licenses by the District of Columbia’s Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) to operate a sportsbook within the Grand Central Restaurant and Bar. The Class B license allows for the operation of a full-service, independent sportsbook with no restrictions on maximum bets and all winnings can be redeemed on-site. Elys Game Technology, Corp. (a Nasdaq company) was granted a Class B Managed Service Provider license by OLG and will be the operator of the sportsbook and will also provide the betting kiosks and POS terminals. (more…)

Franklin Hall Covid 19 vaccine/negative test requirement starts Thursday, The Green Zone Today

By Prince Of Petworth

Franklin Hall and The Green Zone join Wonderland, Kennedy Center and Ford’s Theatre, All Souls and Bedrock Billiards, Suns Cinema, Black Cat and 9:30 Club, ThinkFoodGroup, Showtime, area theatres, The Pug, Public Option, 1310 Kitchen & Bar, Ivy and Coney, Pitchers/ALOHA some fitness studios (including VIDA) and Danny Meyer’s restaurants which previously announced the same or similar.

From Franklin Hall (1348 Florida Ave, NW):

“Starting Thursday August 19, 2021, all patrons must provide his or her Covid-19 vaccination card (or picture of) upon entering Franklin Hall.

A negative Covid test from the previous 72 hours will also be accepted.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

***Masks are still required upon entrance, ordering, and moving through the bar.***”

From The Green Zone (2226 18th Street, NW): (more…)

All Souls and Bedrock Billiards Join those requiring proof of vaccination

By Prince Of Petworth

From All Souls (725 T Street, NW):

“New door signs. We were waiting on @MayorBowser… Suppose we’ll just have to follow the example set by @ivyandconey”

From Bedrock Billiards (1841 Columbia Road, NW):

“Beginning Monday, August 16th,
Proof of covid-19 vaccination or negative test result within the past 72 hours required to enter Bedrock Billiards. Thank you for doing your part!”

All Souls and Bedrock Billiards join Suns Cinema, Black Cat and 9:30 Club, ThinkFoodGroup, Showtime, area theatres, The Pug, Public Option, 1310 Kitchen & Bar, Ivy and Coney, Pitchers/ALOHA some fitness studios (including VIDA) and Danny Meyer’s restaurants which previously announced the same or similar.

“will require proof of a covid vaccination until further notice at Pitchers/ALOHO and masks”

By Prince Of Petworth


2317 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Chris for tagging us in the news from Pitchers DC:

“We will require proof of a covid vaccination until further notice at Pitchers/ALOHO [A League of Her Own] and masks per the Mayor. [Ed. Note: mayor’s order requires masks indoors starting Saturday.] We take guidelines and the health of our patrons and staff very seriously. We will accept a picture or hard copy of your Covid vaccination card. No exceptions, no arguing, no talking to the manager. (more…)

Sign says, “Sondbyrd reopens for shows August 16” and some huge news too

By Prince Of Petworth


2477 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Karl for sending the note below from Adams Morgan:

About that scuttlebutt, hahaha oops thanks to Jason for sending the news from the Post 10 days ago :)

“Songbyrd will take over Coconut Club’s former location on Penn Street NE and will continue to host the eclectic lineup of up-and-coming acts that drew longtime patrons to Adams Morgan for the past six years. The exact date of its grand opening in Northeast is still to be determined, but in the meantime, Edmonson and Lapan will reopen Songbyrd’s original location on Aug. 16.”

As for the scuttlebutt, (more…)

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