DC Eagle – legendary gay bar to open in space east of the Anacostia River at Minnesota Ave.Bar di Bari (14th and R) to be replaced with new concept called Red Light ( WCP).– ETA early summer – neighborhood spot with 40 seats in early 19th century building from Vinoteca owner ( Washingtonian, WCP) The Royal (Ledroit Park) – 501 Florida Ave.News of new opening date exclusively reported by Barred in DC The Alibi (Capitol Hill) – (Facebook, Twitter, website) ETA early February 2014 – new British-themed spot in old My Brothers’ Place.Has been delayed since fall ( PoPville, Twitter) NW ( Twitter) ETA early February 2014 – Street food + bar posts “Coming Soon” sign, hope to open early February. Very nice space, I predict it will be a hit, though this bar opening has been completely under the radar. Chainlet (about 10 US locations, including one in Clarendon). Dec 31st – Only Irish bar in Georgetown opens in the old Mie n Yu spot. NW – ( Twitter, Facebook, website) – o pened Tues. RiRa Irish Pub (Georgetown) – 3123-3125 M St.3rd ( Facebook) – low-key neighborhood spot from folks behind Iron Horse & Rocket Bar, but without any games and food.
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Jackpot Tavern (Chinatown/PQ) – 726 7th St.( PoPville, WCP, Washingtonian, UrbanDaddy, WBJ, BYT, Eater, Post, Zagat)
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10th – ( Facebook, Twitter, website) taqueria & beer garden from Hilton Brothers, made up a shipping containers and a patio with a retractable roof. First news round-up of 2014, hope you follow me on Twitter (now with more followers than accounts followed!) and Facebook.