(Editor’s note: This list was edited Wednesday afternoon and is not comprehensive. If you would like to add a bar special, please contact us by email. [email protected]. )
As the federal government stagnated, the DMV restaurant and bar community has helped fasted workers who suddenly had plenty of time. A handful of spots offer deals, discounts, giveaways, events and more. Many require identification to verify employment status. Additionally, this shutdown will appear to be here for a while so please take advantage of it.
Franklin Hall: This sports bar on Florida Avenue has a strong shutdown open. Not only does it offer $6 mixed drinks, canned beer and “Farlow Shooter,” but it’s also a complimentary food buffet from 4pm to 6pm.
Located in downtown, Carmines offers a huge discount on $5 meatball sliders and $8 cocktails (“Go Here Again” and “Essential Worker.” Carmine especially notes that the specials are open to everyone, not just the affected workers.
Compass Coffee They offer free pastries with drinks purchased.
Cork Wine Bar and Market 14th Street offers long happy hour from 3pm until closing with the wine special, plus discounted fries and snacks.
Union Pub We offer a sudden cheap beer ($3) along with discounted hot dogs.
Two places Hank’s Oyster Bar It offers all-day happy hour at the bar, along with a $2.50 oyster and federal workers’ check percentage.
Boqueria DC offers all-day ID Happy Hour pricing for federal workers.
DC’s Osteria Morini offers a “Federal Employee Appreciation Special” with $15 pasta for federal employees. Cucina Morini has a $10 “Primi Pastas.”
Duke grocery stores offer free shots of bourbon and house wine, as well as free drinks when you buy burgers and entrees. Plus, there’s a $5 selection beer.
Thompson Restaurant We offer 20% off invoices to all government employees by showing a valid government ID. The offer spans over 11 of Thompson’s restaurant brands, as well as over 65 locations on DMV, including Matchbox, Makers Union, WiseGuy Pizza and Big Buns.
Shaw’s Tavern: $5 beer, $6 wine, $7 deep editor, $10 burgers and pizza, ID.
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Crush: The bar is offering a “Forward Pour” event with free vodka hours this Friday from 10pm to 11pm.
Number nine offers $9 cocktails all night after 9pm
Bunker will offer free admission this weekend for government, contractors and those with military IDs.
District Eagle is offering 30% drinks this weekend to government, contractors, or anyone with military IDs.
Kiki will have a free Deep Eddy Happy Hour, Wednesday, October 1st, from 8pm to 9pm.
Her diners offer end drink specials with ID.
Source: Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News – www.washingtonblade.com
