Going Out Guide: bars


Posted at 04:40 PM ET, 05/22/2013

Sink into Ceiba for a sinkhole cocktail
By Fritz Hahn
The restaurant, located a block north of the 14th Street sinkhole, has created a cocktail in its honor.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:40 PM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  14th Street, Bars, Cocktails

Posted at 01:26 PM ET, 05/22/2013

14 local bars where hipsters haven't yet ruined cheap beer
By Caitlin Dewey
Cheap beer is getting more expensive, according to a new report; but some D.C. institutions are fighting the trend.

By Caitlin Dewey  |  01:26 PM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars

Posted at 07:02 AM ET, 05/21/2013

Nightlife Agenda: Daft Punk, Notorious B.I.G. and burlesque dancers
By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson
Daft Punk listening parties, burlesque dances and DJs on the Potomac are included in the long-weekend Nightlife Agenda

By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson  |  07:02 AM ET, 05/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Live Music, Memorial Day, Nightlife Agenda

Posted at 05:16 PM ET, 05/16/2013

Bocce, gnocchi and prosecco at Vendetta on H Street NE
By Fritz Hahn
A new Italian bar with indoor bocce courts and traditional pastas opens to the public on Tuesday.

By Fritz Hahn  |  05:16 PM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, H Street, Restaurants

Posted at 03:50 PM ET, 05/16/2013

Sushi with a rooftop view at Nooshi on Barracks Row
By Fritz Hahn
Nooshi opens on Barracks Row with a rooftop deck and half-price happy hour drinks.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:50 PM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Barracks Row, Bars, Patio Season

Posted at 02:27 PM ET, 05/14/2013

Celebrate American Craft Beer Week in the D.C. area
By Fritz Hahn
A national celebration of microbrews includes beer dinners and rare ales at local bars.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:27 PM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Beer

Posted at 07:01 AM ET, 05/14/2013

Nightlife Agenda: Beer, Eurovision and the Forward Festival
By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson
This week's picks include beer tastings, a Eurovision viewing party and the cutting-edge Forward Festival.

By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson  |  07:01 AM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Events, Live Music, Nightlife Agenda

Posted at 04:22 PM ET, 05/10/2013

Monday brunch in Columbia Heights for all of you weekend workers
By Fritz Hahn | @fritzhahn
Can't enjoy a bloody mary or mimosa on the weekend? Head to 11th St. NW..

By Fritz Hahn | @fritzhahn  |  04:22 PM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Columbia Heights

Posted at 03:06 PM ET, 05/10/2013

Coming soon: Family-friendly Brookland's Finest; 13th Street Meats in Bloomingdale
By Fritz Hahn | @fritzhahn
The guys behind the Pug, Solly's and 13th Street Meats have plans for new bars.

By Fritz Hahn | @fritzhahn  |  03:06 PM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Bloomingdale, Brookland

Posted at 04:37 PM ET, 05/09/2013

Look for these tart, refreshing hard ciders in D.C. bars, or try making your own
By Fritz Hahn | @fritzhahn
As cider sales rise, more bars are offering flavorful options from the mid-Atlantic and Europe.

By Fritz Hahn | @fritzhahn  |  04:37 PM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, You're in Cider Town

Posted at 05:27 PM ET, 05/08/2013

Food and drink specials for tonight's Caps game
By Alex Baldinger
If you're looking for a place to watch the game with fellow fans, try these.

By Alex Baldinger  |  05:27 PM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars

Posted at 04:52 PM ET, 05/08/2013

Cantina Marina's anniversary present to you is an all-day happy hour
By Fritz Hahn | @fritzhahn
The Southwest Waterfront bar marks 10 years in business with drink and taco specials.

By Fritz Hahn | @fritzhahn  |  04:52 PM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Happy Hour, Southwest

Posted at 01:54 PM ET, 05/08/2013

D.C.'s DJ and air guitar titles are up for grabs
By Fritz Hahn | @fritzhahn
There's still time to enter for a chance to become the city's top DJ or air guitarist.

By Fritz Hahn | @fritzhahn  |  01:54 PM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars

Posted at 05:06 PM ET, 05/07/2013

Cicadas: Coming to a cocktail list near you
By Alex Baldinger
Here’s how local establishments turned magicicada into menu item during the previous invasion, in 2004.

By Alex Baldinger  |  05:06 PM ET, 05/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars

Posted at 07:01 AM ET, 05/07/2013

Nightlife Agenda: Flashback to the Roaring '20s edition
By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson
This week's nightlife picks range from the swinging music and cocktails of the Roaring '20s to 1950s honky-tonk country to the latest chart-topping hip-hop.

By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson  |  07:01 AM ET, 05/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Live Music, Nightlife Agenda

Posted at 03:22 PM ET, 05/03/2013

Black Whiskey brings bourbon and bands to Logan Circle
By Fritz Hahn
New saloon features 60 different whiskeys, live music, DJs, art shows and other surprises.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:22 PM ET, 05/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  14th Street, Bars, Live Music

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 05/03/2013

Legendary bartender Sam Lek is returning to D.C.
By Fritz Hahn | @fritzhahn
Sambonn "Sam" Lek, a fixture at the Mayflower's Town and Country Lounge for more than three decades, is coming out of retirement to work at a downtown hotel bar.

By Fritz Hahn | @fritzhahn  |  12:01 PM ET, 05/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Bartenders, Downtown DC

Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 05/03/2013

Original sources: The Black Mixologist Club
By Fritz Hahn | @fritzhahn
Vintage newspaper stories provide more information about turn-of-the-century Washington mixologists and bars. [Read the print story from Friday's Weekend section]

By Fritz Hahn | @fritzhahn  |  11:42 AM ET, 05/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Cocktails, U Street

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 05/02/2013

Cinco for Cinco: Five ideas for Cinco de Mayo
By Fritz Hahn
Skip the cheesy fiestas on Sunday and check out one of these cool happy hours and Mexican-themed gatherings.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:20 PM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Cinco de Mayo

Posted at 07:02 AM ET, 04/30/2013

Nightlife Agenda: Sundresses and al fresco music edition
By Fritz Hahn
This week's highlights include a sundress party, the kickoff of Hill Country's outdoor concert series and the grand opening of the Gibson's patio.

By Fritz Hahn  |  07:02 AM ET, 04/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Live Music, Nightlife Agenda

Posted at 01:55 PM ET, 04/29/2013

Mint juleps, big hats and adult pony rides: Where to watch the Kentucky Derby
By Fritz Hahn
This year's contenders look promising, with free food, strong drinks, games and even pre-race pony rides for adults.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:55 PM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Events, Kentucky Derby

Posted at 05:05 PM ET, 04/24/2013

Which Dupont Circle happy hour has the best food?
By Alex Baldinger | @baldinger
We get dozens of questions from readers during our weekly Got Plans? chats -- more than we can answer in our allotted 60 minutes. Rather than let these queries go unanswered, we're going to start responding to them here. E-mail your questions or tweet them to @goingoutguide using #gotplans.

By Alex Baldinger | @baldinger  |  05:05 PM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Dupont Circle, Got Plans?

Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 04/24/2013

Update: Freddie's Nightcap loses some of its intimacy
By Maura Judkis
D.C. has the $22 cocktail. The cocktail with a real diamond in it. And now, this.

By Maura Judkis  |  11:21 AM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars

Posted at 04:23 PM ET, 04/23/2013

The Graham: Georgetown's view from the top
By Fritz Hahn
The new Graham Hotel will open Georgetown's only rooftop bar on May 3.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:23 PM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Georgetown, Patio Season

Posted at 07:01 AM ET, 04/23/2013

Nightlife Agenda: Welcome back, Tracks edition
By Fritz Hahn
This week's events include three nights of parties dedicated to the legendary nightclub Tracks, an Arbor Day weekend beer festival, outdoor happy hours and an old-school sideshow with sword-swallowing and bullwhips.

By Fritz Hahn  |  07:01 AM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Music, Nightlife Agenda

Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 04/22/2013

A happy hour to benefit Boston Marathon victims
By Fritz Hahn
The Massachusetts Society of Washington hosts a happy hour and fundraiser to benefit victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

By Fritz Hahn  |  10:43 AM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Happy Hour

Posted at 02:56 PM ET, 04/19/2013

Burlesque revues spread across Washington
By Fritz Hahn
The Red Palace, the center of Washington's burlesque and sideshow circuit, closed on New Year's Day. Now, performers are bringing the show to new venues and audiences across the region.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:56 PM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars

Posted at 12:31 PM ET, 04/18/2013

GBD's excellent happy hour launches tonight
By Fritz Hahn
The fried chicken and doughnut purveyor unveils its new happy hour, featuring $3 punches and wines by the glass, and a selection of $4 beers.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:31 PM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Dupont Circle, Happy Hour

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 04/16/2013

Just in time for warm weather: A summery new Green Hat gin
By Fritz Hahn
The new addition to the Green Hat family, a floral, citrusy seasonal gin, makes its debut at the New Columbia distillery on April 20.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:45 PM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Cocktails

Posted at 07:49 AM ET, 04/16/2013

Nightlife Agenda: Don't stop the music edition
By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson
This week, don't miss a day-long dance marathon, a rockin' 80s-themed prom, Dutch DJ duo Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano or the return of '70s R

By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson  |  07:49 AM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Music, Nightlife Agenda

Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 04/12/2013

Chez Billy's patio opens for happy hour tonight in Petworth
By Fritz Hahn
Thought you'd have to scrap happy hour because of this morning's rain, did you? Well, with temperatures forecast to reach the mid-70s by this evening, you can proceed as planned.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:16 PM ET, 04/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Patio Season, Petworth

Posted at 04:01 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Spend Saturday outdoors drinking beer
By Fritz Hahn
Justin's Cafe hosts a block party and Mad Fox pours 20 German bock beers.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:01 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Beer, Falls Church, Navy Yard

Posted at 12:53 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Enjoy the sun on Park Tavern's new patio near Nationals Park
By Fritz Hahn
Park Tavern and its large patio have finally opened, making it a prime (and promising) stop before and after baseball games.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:53 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Navy Yard, Patio Season

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 04/10/2013

On Ambar's new patio, happy hour brings Balkan bites
By Fritz Hahn
Happy hour runs from 5 to 7 p.m. on weeknights, and the menu includes $4 cocktails, beers, wine and small plates.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:43 PM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Capitol Hill, Patio Season

Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 04/09/2013

At the Argonaut, a science fair with beer and cheap tacos
By Fritz Hahn
The Argonaut's weekly Science Night is a combination of a pub quiz and a hands-on elementary school science fair.

By Fritz Hahn  |  10:58 AM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, H Street

Posted at 03:07 PM ET, 04/08/2013

Watch tonight's NCAA championship game outside
By Fritz Hahn
Why watch the Louisville-Michigan game inside a stuffy sports bar when you can follow the action on a patio or rooftop deck?

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:07 PM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, March Madness, Patio Season

Posted at 04:20 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Celebrate the return of patio season at DC Reynolds's new outdoor bar
By Fritz Hahn
The Park View bar has unveiled its new 25-foot backyard bar, just in time for nice weather.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:20 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Park View

Posted at 03:40 PM ET, 04/03/2013

Celebrate 80 years of Martin's Tavern with free cocktails
By Fritz Hahn
The Georgetown saloon marks 80 years in business with free roast beef and free classic cocktails tonight.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:40 PM ET, 04/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Georgetown

Posted at 01:20 PM ET, 04/03/2013

The most expensive Manhattan in Washington
By Fritz Hahn
The Rye Bar at Georgetown's Capella Hotel, which officially opens today, offers a $22 Manhattan.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:20 PM ET, 04/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Cocktails, Georgetown, Openings

Posted at 07:02 AM ET, 04/02/2013

Nightlife Agenda: Focus on locals edition
By Fritz Hahn
This week's picks include a showcase with 12 local rock, hip-hop and electronic acts, a free concert by D.C. native Meshell Ndegeocello, a seminar with regional brewers, the opening party for an exhibit about D.C. artists, and a birthday tribute to Washington's own Marvin Gaye.

By Fritz Hahn  |  07:02 AM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Music, Nightlife Agenda

Posted at 03:53 PM ET, 04/01/2013

Local brews on tap at Ale House Columbia
By Fritz Hahn
The new suburban beer bar serves as a showcase for English ales from Baltimore's Oliver Brewery.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:53 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Columbia

Posted at 02:26 PM ET, 03/29/2013

Craft Brewers Conference: Where to drink on Friday
By Fritz Hahn
The last day of the Craft Brewers Conference features 20 local breweries taking over Meridian Pint and tap takeovers led by Goose Island, Green Flash, Epic and Oskar Blues.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:26 PM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Beer, Craft Brewers Conference, Events

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Craft Brewers Conference: Where to drink on Thursday night
By Fritz Hahn
Tonight's highlights include tastings centered around the beers of Colorado and California, tap takeovers with Three Floyds and the Bruery, and a "beer-focused film festival."

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:00 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Beer, Craft Brewers Conference, Events

Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/28/2013

March Madness descends on the Verizon Center
By Fritz Hahn
Fans of Indiana, Syracuse, Marquette and Miami are getting fired up for the Sweet 16 with cheerleaders, marching bands and happy hours.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:45 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Events

Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Home cookin' (and drinking) for Nats fans near Nationals Park
By Fritz Hahn
Fans heading to the ballpark on opening day will notice some new dining and drinking destinations in the neighborhood.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:13 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Navy Yard

Posted at 02:53 PM ET, 03/27/2013

Craft Brewers Conference: Where to drink on Wednesday night
By Fritz Hahn
A bar crawl in Penn Quarter, a chance to sample extraordinary ales in Dupont Circle and beer celebrities at Smith Commons.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:53 PM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Beer, Craft Brewers Conference, Events

Posted at 02:12 PM ET, 03/27/2013

The vodka that tastes like Old Bay is here, and just in time for crab season
By Fritz Hahn
Philadelphia Distillers has officially launched the Bay.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:12 PM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, This Thing You Should Try

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 03/26/2013

Craft Brewers Conference: Where to drink on Tuesday night
By Fritz Hahn
Tonight's highlights: Sample saisons, explore the beers of St. Louis and North Carolina, and pair funky beers with artisanal cheese.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:36 PM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Craft Brewers Conference, Events

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 03/22/2013

H Street Country Club expands upwards with new rooftop deck
By Fritz Hahn
Forget indoor mini-golf: The H Street County Club's newest attraction is a rooftop deck with a bar, games and room for 100 people.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:00 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, H Street

Posted at 11:52 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Join us for March Madness happy hour at Penn Social
By Fritz Hahn
Head to Penn Social at 4 p.m. to watch college hoops on a 22-foot screen, enjoy discounted food and drink and try your hand at a Pop-A-Shot competition.

By Fritz Hahn  |  11:52 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Happy Hour, March Madness

Posted at 04:07 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Craft Brewers Conference: A who's who of craft brews
By Fritz Hahn
D.C. will host tastings and special events with some of America's best-known breweries.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:07 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Beer, Events

Posted at 05:36 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Okay, it's confirmed: Owning a bar is the best job in the world
By Alex Baldinger
D.C. nightlife impresario Joe Englert makes a persuasive argument.

By Alex Baldinger  |  05:36 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Get a sneak peak of Black Whiskey on Friday
By Fritz Hahn
The new bar and street art gallery hosts two free screenings of "The Ghost of Piramida," a documentary about the indie-electronic band Efterklang.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:12 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Logan Circle

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 03/18/2013

The Rock and Roll Hotel is for sale. Got a spare $3 million?
By Fritz Hahn
Nightlife impresario Joe Englert runs the H Street rock club, but he doesn't own the building. He's hoping to change that.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:25 PM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, H Street

Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 03/15/2013

Everyone's French on the dance floor
By Fritz Hahn
The Francophonie Cultural Festival welcomes French DJs Issac Delusion and Make the Girl Dance and screens a documentary about the rise of techno.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:47 PM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Events

Posted at 02:33 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Watch March Madness on the biggest of big screens
By Fritz Hahn
Here's a list of 10-foot, 12-foot and even 22-foot projection screens showing this month's college basketball games.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:33 PM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Events, March Madness

Posted at 01:26 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Whiskey, music and craic: Where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
By Fritz Hahn
What are you doing for St. Patrick's Day? Check out our list of music and specials at dozens of Irish pubs and restaurants.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:26 PM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Events, Music, St. Patrick's Day

Posted at 05:26 PM ET, 03/12/2013

A field guide to the Gryphon, opening March 13
By Maura Judkis
The bar may be trying to emulate its namesake with this combination of creatures.

By Maura Judkis  |  05:26 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Dupont Circle, Openings, Restaurants

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Cantina Marina is back
By Alex Baldinger
One of D.C.'s best outdoor eating and drinking spaces has ended its annual winter hibernation.

By Alex Baldinger  |  11:57 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Openings, Southwest

Posted at 12:06 PM ET, 03/11/2013

Derek Brown to open Eat the Rich and more?
By Tom Sietsema
The Shaw oyster bar, a collaboration with Travis Croxton from the Rappahannock Oyster Company, is slated for an August opening.

By Tom Sietsema  |  12:06 PM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Derek Brown, Restaurants, Shaw

Posted at 02:11 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Spring forward and party until 4 a.m. (as long as Metro isn't your ride home)
By Fritz Hahn
You'll lose an hour of sleep due to Daylight Savings Time on Saturday night, but you won't lose a single second of bar-hopping.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:11 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars

Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 03/06/2013

Snowquester: What's open, what's closed and snow specials
By Alex Baldinger
Federal workers have the day off, school systems across the area are closed but many points of interest -- museums, bars, restaurants -- are open for business.

By Alex Baldinger  |  10:20 AM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Events, Museums, Snowquester

Posted at 05:39 PM ET, 03/05/2013

Snowquestered? Take advantage of these deals
By Fritz Hahn
Bars and restaurants will open early and offer happy hour deals if the government closes on Wednesday.

By Fritz Hahn  |  05:39 PM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Snowquester

Posted at 04:06 PM ET, 03/01/2013

Where to drink this weekend: Beuchert's Saloon on Capitol Hill
By Fritz Hahn
After opening quietly on Tuesday, Beuchert's Saloon is serving retro cocktails and farm-fresh meals on Pennsylvania Avenue SE.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:06 PM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Capitol Hill, Openings

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 03/01/2013

'Drunk History' filming tonight at Smith Commons
By Fritz Hahn
Funny or Die's popular web series is coming to H Street NE tonight.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:00 PM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, comedy, Events, H Street

Posted at 05:03 PM ET, 02/28/2013

Liquor license revocation shutters 1920dc
By Fritz Hahn
The popular hip-hop spot's liquor license was revoked for reasons that have nothing to do with last weekend's shooting.

By Fritz Hahn  |  05:03 PM ET, 02/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  1920dc, Bars, Crime, Shaw

Posted at 05:46 PM ET, 02/27/2013

Standard reopens on Friday with lobster rolls, barbecue and German beer
By Fritz Hahn
A sure sign that spring is coming: The barbecue-meets-biergarten Standard reopens for the season on March 1.

By Fritz Hahn  |  05:46 PM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  14th Street, Barbecue, Bars, Restaurants

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 02/26/2013

Is Bethesda ready for its own Blues Alley-Birchmere hybrid?
By Fritz Hahn
The Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club, which opens this weekend, is set to compete with the Birchmere and Blues Alley.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:18 PM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Bethesda, Jazz, Live Music, Music

Posted at 02:24 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Get some spring Natitude at Duffy's
By Fritz Hahn
Duffy's Irish Pub, a hangout for diehard Nationals fans, will show the team's spring training game against the New York Mets tonight.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:24 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Nationals

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 02/22/2013

Mobile Trolley Pub set to cruise the streets of Arlington
By Ryan Little
"How is this possibly legal?" you might be asking.

By Ryan Little  |  05:00 PM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Arlington, Bars

Posted at 12:12 PM ET, 02/22/2013

Today is National Margarita Day
By Alex Baldinger
It must be noted that in addition to National Margarita Day, Feb. 22 is also National Cook a Sweet Potato Day.

By Alex Baldinger  |  12:12 PM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Fake Holidays

Posted at 04:49 PM ET, 02/19/2013

District investigators pore over pours at city bars
By Abha Bhattarai
Capital Business reports on the D.C. Office of Weights

By Abha Bhattarai  |  04:49 PM ET, 02/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 02/19/2013

More sports in Dupont Circle at the Gryphon
By Alex Baldinger
The Connecticut Avenue "upscale gastropub" joins a roster that already includes Public Bar, Buffalo Billiards, Lucky Bar and Barcode.

By Alex Baldinger  |  12:17 PM ET, 02/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Dupont Circle, Openings

Posted at 12:21 PM ET, 02/15/2013

A magical night at the Black Cat
By Fritz Hahn
Wizard rock invades the Black Cat on Presidents Day, as Harry and the Potters perform before a screening of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1."

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:21 PM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, movies, Music

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 02/13/2013

Drink for charity tonight at the Pug
By Fritz Hahn
The Pug celebrates its sixth anniversary with a fundraiser for pancreatic cancer research.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:27 PM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, H Street

Posted at 02:13 PM ET, 02/12/2013

Brisket and chopped liver at DGS Delicatessen's new happy hour
By Fritz Hahn
There aren't too many local happy hours that feature brisket and chopped liver; the Dupont deli mixes the $5 noshes with $6 wines and $7 cocktails.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:13 PM ET, 02/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Dupont Circle, Happy Hour

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 02/12/2013

Where to watch the State of the Union address
By Fritz Hahn
Bars and restaurants across the D.C. area prepare for the State of the Union address with big screens and food and drink specials.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:18 PM ET, 02/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars

Posted at 03:58 PM ET, 02/08/2013

Here's to a bigger, boozier O'Sullivan's Irish Pub
By Fritz Hahn
The Clarendon pub expanded into two neighboring storefronts, creating a new whiskey-focused bar and nearly tripling capacity.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:58 PM ET, 02/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Arlington, Bars

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 02/08/2013

Charitable bars get a wag of the finger from Stephen Colbert
By Lavanya Ramanathan
"Suddenly you've got your charity goggles on, standing on the bar yelling 'I'll raise awareness for anything that moves!' "

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  01:45 PM ET, 02/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Nightlife

Posted at 11:39 AM ET, 02/08/2013

Party with Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child
By Fritz Hahn
Fresh off her Super Bowl appearance with Destiny's Child, Michelle Williams is hosting a Fuzion Fridays party at Bar 7.

By Fritz Hahn  |  11:39 AM ET, 02/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Destiny's Child

Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 02/07/2013

Brickside opens in Bethesda; Bourbon Adams Morgan gets a beer boost
By Fritz Hahn
A new Bethesda bar offers discount drinks and Prohibition-themed cocktails; Bourbon unveils a new 20-tap beer lineup.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:36 PM ET, 02/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adams Morgan, Bars, Bethesda, Happy Hour

Posted at 04:59 PM ET, 02/05/2013

Celebrate Mardi Gras with parades, brass bands and cocktails
By Fritz Hahn
Whether you want to celebrating with an authentic New Orleans brass band, a traditional Cajun meal, or just want to get crazy at a masquerade ball, there's a Mardi Gras party for everyone.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:59 PM ET, 02/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Mardi Gras, Restaurants

Posted at 03:43 PM ET, 02/04/2013

Derek Brown whips up Mockingbird Hill in Shaw
By Tom Sietsema
The Passenger and Columbia Room owner is expanding into Shaw with sherry and ham.

By Tom Sietsema  |  03:43 PM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Restaurants

Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 02/01/2013

Toast to the Super Bowl with Baltimore and San Francisco beers
By Fritz Hahn
Since nothing goes with football like beer, local bars are bringing the battle to the taps.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:03 PM ET, 02/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Super Bowl

Posted at 06:29 PM ET, 01/31/2013

Deer Antler Spray Shooters at Duffy's for Super Bowl 47
By Alex Baldinger
The creators of the drinkable Cortisone Shot are at it again.

By Alex Baldinger  |  06:29 PM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Super Bowl

Posted at 11:58 AM ET, 01/31/2013

Super Bowl 47 in Baltimore: Why watch anywhere else?
By Brandon Weigel
A Baltimore native picks the best places to watch Sunday's big game in Charm City.

By Brandon Weigel  |  11:58 AM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baltimore, Bars, Super Bowl

Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 01/30/2013

Escape your wine comfort zone for $5 a glass at Clarendon's Northside Social
By Fritz Hahn
Don't expect to find your standard pinot grigio or chardonnay on the list, which changes every week or two.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:12 PM ET, 01/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Arlington, Bars, Happy Hour

Posted at 03:31 PM ET, 01/29/2013

Watch Super Bowl 47 at a D.C. Ravens bar
By Fritz Hahn
Our guide to watching Super Bowl 47 kicks off with a look at D.C.'s top Ravens roost.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:31 PM ET, 01/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Super Bowl

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 01/29/2013

"If the bar doesn't open before 5, it's not a dive," and other directives
By Alex Baldinger
Fritz Hahn joins State of NoVa's Tom Jackman to examine what passes for a true dive bar in 2013.

By Alex Baldinger  |  10:15 AM ET, 01/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars

Posted at 03:20 PM ET, 01/16/2013

Hockey's back, and here's where to pregame before the Caps game
By Fritz Hahn
If you're headed to Verizon Center to watch some hockey the first home game of the abbreviated season is Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets we suggest stopping into one of these bars first.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:20 PM ET, 01/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Penn Quarter

Posted at 06:16 PM ET, 01/15/2013

A look inside the new Hawk & Dove, reopening Thursday
By Fritz Hahn
The Capitol Hill bar, which opened in 1967, has a very different look after a year of renovations.

By Fritz Hahn  |  06:16 PM ET, 01/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Openings

Posted at 05:30 PM ET, 01/03/2013

New Russian eatery Mari Vanna is now open for drinks in Dupont Circle
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The babushka-chic restaurant is opening its bar for patrons.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  05:30 PM ET, 01/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  bars