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District of Columbia

Volaris

(10,273 posts) Tue Feb 7, 2023, 04:04 PM Feb 2023

Going to DC for spring break...

The usual Tourist Things will be happening, but one of the things we would like to make happen is a sort of unofficial pub crawl...to the spots the congressional staffers and Professional Working Class and the like of DC go for drinks.

Suggestions, other than what Google search has to offer?

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Going to DC for spring break... (Original Post) Volaris Feb 2023 OP

The Dubliner is popular for that IronLionZion Feb 2023 #1

Thank you, I'll put those on the list! Volaris Feb 2023 #2

IronLionZion

(45,469 posts)

1. The Dubliner is popular for that

Reply to Volaris (Original post)

Tue Feb 7, 2023, 04:43 PM

Feb 2023

but really anyplace around the Capitol will have congressional staffers.

For political discussions and debate watch parties, Democrats often meet at Busboys and Poets. Republicans will go to Teddy and Bully Bar or Shelly's back room if you're looking for spots to avoid.

I saw this list online for cocktail bars: https://www.cityexperiences.com/blog/washington-dc-political-bars/

Volaris

(10,273 posts)

2. Thank you, I'll put those on the list!

Reply to IronLionZion (Reply #1)

Tue Feb 7, 2023, 06:42 PM

Feb 2023

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