Dupont Circle

Statement from owners on the sale of James Hoban’s Irish Bar in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth


1 Dupont Circle, NW. via James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant and Bar

From an email:

“After 12 exciting, successful and happy years trading in Dupont Circle, we have decided to accept an offer from the Mission group to sell James Hobans. 

When we opened James Hobans 12 years ago our goal was to present many of the best aspects of Irish hospitality in a modern setting. It is for others to judge whether we achieved this, but for as long as we have been here we have become the first port of call for so many Irish and other visitors to DC including a great number of politicians, diplomats and journalists. (more…)

James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant Bought and closing “mid-July”, Becoming The Admiral “in late 2019”

By Prince Of Petworth


1 Dupont Circle, NW. via James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant and Bar

From a press release:

“Mission Group owners Fritz Brogan and Reed Landry have announced the acquisition of James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant & Bar located at 1 Dupont Circle buying the business from veteran restaurateur Patrick Whelan, who is retiring, and who will close the restaurant in mid-July. Over the next five months, the Mission Group will perform a multi-million dollar renovation and re-open in late 2019 as The Admiral paying tribute to Admiral Samuel Francis DuPont for whom the circle is named.

The 8,500 square-foot space will feature three bars, 14 draft lines and 15 big screen televisions. The 3,000 square-foot outdoor patio, one of the largest in Washington DC, will provide separate dining, lounge and event spaces. (more…)

“Don’t miss the rare opportunity to own a piece of history”

By Prince Of Petworth


1509 Swann Street, NW

Tom writes:

“1509 Swann, is on the market again. Love how the agent describes it as “historically significant”.

The full listing says:

“Don’t miss the rare opportunity to own a piece of history with this stunning 4 BR ; 3.5 BA Victorian rowhome, built circa 1886, located on gorgeous Swann Street in the highly desired Logan Circle neighborhood. Nestled in the heart of it all, this home offers luxury and privacy within a short walk to endless dining, retail, fitness, grocery, and transportation options. Upon entry, you~ll be amazed by the eleven-foot-high ceilings; the brilliant natural light that floods the living and dining areas; and the dramatic, antique English black marble fireplace, featuring a Venetian plaster chimney. (more…)

Video: “Panic at the Capital Pride Parade DC 2019”

By Prince Of Petworth

Whoa, I hadn’t seen this video over the weekend. Thanks to Movoly for sending our way:

“There was a false alarm of an active shooter at the Capital Pride Parade today in Washington DC that sent crowds into panic. Thankfully everyone is ok… Stay safe!”

The Washington Post reported:

“A man with a BB gun angry at another man for hitting his partner allegedly set off events that led hundreds of people to flee the Capital Pride Parade in Washington on Saturday, fearing a mass shooter, D.C. police said Sunday.”

“There is NO Active Shooter at Dupont Circle.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety:

“.@CapitalPrideDC #PrideDc #DCPride – There is NO Active Shooter at Dupont Circle. There are injuries from people running from what they thought were gunshots. But there is NO ACTIVE SHOOTER at Dupont Circle.”

Updates as soon as/if more information is released:

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