1221 Connecticut Ave, NW

From Capital City Blues:

“It’s not the place that makes the man but the man that makes the place. @luckybardc
will be changing ownership and with that we say farewell (for now) to the owner, Paul. He made Manchester City accessible to so many and we thank him for that.”

and DC Armoury – The Capital of Arsenal America:

“Never thought I’d have to post this, but here we are. No matter what, @luckybardc
will always be ours.” (more…)



photos courtesy Kramers

From a press release:

“Kramers (1517 Connecticut Ave, NW), the first bookstore-cafe hybrid in Washington DC known for its convivial atmosphere, robust book collection and approachable food & beverage menu, just got bigger and better with a delightfully unexpected bookstore pairing– a new bar refresh and expansion. The 970 square foot space, which previously served as the travel and kids books section as well as a storage space for old books, brings opportunity for even more community-driven Kramers experiences– from cocktail tastings to social events to date nights. (more…)



1800 Connecticut Ave, NW

UPDATE from BrineOysterDC:

“Here’s what’s up (we share the same owners as Russia House!):
Most RH staff relocated during the pandemic, so they’ve been restaffing up and almost there! RH completed an entire remodel including a new bar, kitchen, bathrooms, & decor, & shooting to open early January!

“Dear PoPville,

Do you know what’s the deal with Russia House? They say they are still closed because of the pandemic. (more…)


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