DanCole42 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I'm looking to start doing a regular office happy hour / post-work drink-related get together. Here's what I'm after: -Ideally, the location wouldn't be more than a few blocks from our office (at the corner of N, 18th, and Connecticut NW - just south of Dupont Circle). -Someplace quiet and not too crowded - we're a more laid back office (i.e. no sardine cans full of 20-somethings and loud music; god I'm boring) -The cheapest drink can't be $15 and full of diamonds -Probably no more than 3-6 of us going out Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Does Sam still work at the Mayflower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettashley01 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Panache on Desales Street might fit the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 How is Firefly these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Urbana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poivrot Farci Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Does Sam still work at the Mayflower?As of last night, yep. He’d never heard of a Brown Derby until I ordered one a few weeks back and he has been noodling with it and it’s spelling. The complimentary nuts and sesame sticks (east meets west) are worth the price of admission, though the variety has been more austere lately, and a triptych of manhattans will get you properly tuned up. It’s like a Cougar Convention there too so wear snug trousers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7147 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 It’s like a Cougar Convention there too so wear snug trousers. I swear half of them are there for the free food they put out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7147 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 It’s like a Cougar Convention there too so wear snug trousers. I swear half of them are there for the free food they put out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Stealing a hingt from Tom S, I'd suggest the bar/lounge at the Tabard Inn. A fine bartender, lots of room, and that fireplace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Downstairs at the new Bread n' Brew maybe? Though this is a blind suggestion, as I've not perused their cocktail/beer/wine menu yet. They're at 20th/N St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimRice Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 How's the Sign of the Whale these days? Before I left that neighborhood around 10 years ago now, it used to be a pretty decent place for happy hour-ing. It wouldn't get amped up until later in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyy Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 When I worked in that area, we always ended up at the Big Hunt (where there is a surprisingly strong beer list, good prices, and friendly service) or the Lucky Bar (where the beer lines are skanky and there is very little going for it except the soccer and pool tables). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 How's the Sign of the Whale these days? Before I left that neighborhood around 10 years ago now, it used to be a pretty decent place for happy hour-ing. It wouldn't get amped up until later in the evening. I'm pretty sure it closed...over a year ago, I think. Now I could just be making that up and it was another spot on that block that closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbh Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 maybe also the other Kimpton bars (Firefly and Urbana already mentioned)? Topaz is probably closest... Bar Rouge, Helix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverine Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 18th Street Lounge? In good weather, they have the deck too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 How about the Chinatown/PQ area? Any HH specials? The office is right across from Metro Center. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 How about the Chinatown/PQ area? Any HH specials? The office is right across from Metro Center. Thanks!! Ceiba has great happy hour deals. It is on their website under events at the bottom normally. Poste also does a good happy hour. Zengo has happy hour deals (food and drink), I think Zola has happy hour but I don't know the specifics. PS7 has $7 bar food and $4 glasses of wine and other specials. Oya has happy hour with drink specials and I think half price small plates and it runs later than some of the others until 8 I think. Matchbox probably has beer specials. McCormick and Schmicks has a like $1.75 menu at happy hour with small plates and drink specials as I recall pretty good. And Clydes has "Afternoon Delight" food and drink specials (a couple also have the raw bar special like Old Ebbitts but not all). Old Ebbitt has the raw bar half price at certain times which is a great deal. I think Ceiba and PS7 probably the best in terms of what you get- the cuban sandwiches at Ceiba are great and the flatbreads and primanti brothers sandwich at PS7 excellent and both have stellar cocktails and specials on wine/beer normally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brr Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 When I worked in that area, we always ended up at the Big Hunt (where there is a surprisingly strong beer list, good prices, and friendly service) or the Lucky Bar (where the beer lines are skanky and there is very little going for it except the soccer and pool tables). you had me until "friendly service" - maybe I'm not showing enough leg Despite the general staff churlishness its my go to place because of the great beer and gentle prices. Probably a little loud and crowded for Dan though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 More than 2 1/2 years later, with the same request. I'm looking to start doing a regular office happy hour / post-work drink-related get together. Here's what I'm after: -Ideally, the location wouldn't be more than a few blocks from our office (at the corner of N, 18th, and Connecticut NW - just south of Dupont Circle). -Someplace quiet and not too crowded - we're a more laid back office (i.e. no sardine cans full of 20-somethings and loud music; god I'm boring) -The cheapest drink can't be $15 and full of diamonds -Probably no more than 3-6 of us going out Thanks! Penang would have been my first choice; was surprised to learn it had closed. Any updates on previously mentioned locations? Any additions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 More than 2 1/2 years later, with the same request. Penang would have been my first choice; was surprised to learn it had closed. Any updates on previously mentioned locations? Any additions? St. Arnold's could fit the bill; Heritage India also has drnk specials and discounted Indian street food. Cafe Citron may have specials but their website is under construction. It looks like Firefly has finally extended their happy hour times from 4 to 7, but the website doesn't say what the specials are. Ping Pong Dim Sum should be opening soon; if the specials there are the same as the Chinatown location, it'll be a great happy hour, provided it's not a mob scene (as is the case with Pizzeria Paradiso). Mezza Luna seems to have good offerings, too, but I know nothing about the place otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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