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September 24, 2008 at 1:36 PM | 1 Comment

The Postscript Bar at The Madison Loews Hotel

Yesterday's news of Article One restaurant at Washington, D.C.'s Hyatt Regency got us wondering:

What other political word-plays lurk in the monikers of hotel restaurants and bars in the nation's capital? It's election crunch time, after all.

A couple sprang to mind, but surely political themed spots must flow like business cards and Red Bull/Vodkas at a Georgetown networking event, right? Well, unless our research skills are lacking (which we assure you they're not!), D.C. hotels apparently have eschewed playing the political card in favor of more trendy names, usually of the one-word variety.

But fret not, for a few token spots do exist. Check them out after the jump.

Where to Get a Political Drink or Meal in DC's Hotels

·The aforementioned Article One at the Hyatt Regency: Yeah yeah, Article One "expands dining rights"--especially for Hill staffers.

· Postscript at The Madison, A Loews Hotel: This insidery bar and lounge is the spot to get the last word (ahem, postscript) on the days news. With a high-roller's selection of scotch and bourbon, it's also the spot to eavesdrop on richie-riches sipping the good stuff.

· Off the Record Bar at Hay-Adams Hotel: Speaking of "overhearing," award-winning barman John Boswell sets the scene here as "Washington's best place to be seen and not heard." Because in Washington, you're nobody if you don't have a few skeletons in your closet.

· Trademark Bar at the Westin Alexandria: Just outside the District, the Westin's wine bar pays homage to Alexandria's local hub of federal government action: the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Feel free to make ill-advised patent jokes.

· Jackson 20 at the Hotel Monaco Alexandria: At another hotel outside the District, this organic Kimpton restaurant bills itself as a "contemporary Colonial style restaurant and bar." As for the name, it pays homage to the 7th U.S. President Andrew Jackson, the man featured on the $20 bill.

· 21st Amendment Bar & Grill at the Holiday Inn Capitol: What better place to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition (all year!)? Duck in for a cocktail on a Wednesday or Thursday for live jazz.

· The Presidents Sports Bar at Renaissance Hotel: Here's one spot where it's not mean-spirited to talk about Dubya's love of leisure. The quirky sports bar's walls are lined with photographs of presidents--past and present--engaging in sports, from billiards to horseback riding.

Know of a DC hotel bar or restaurant with a dreadful clever political pun? Let us know!

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  1. acm1017

    HotelChatter Member
    September 24, 2008 at 2:41 PM




    Off the Record

    I lived in DC for 4 years, where I was one of the few who didn't earn my living in politics or law.  That notwithstanding, the Off the Record bar was (and is) one of my favorite places in the District.  If you like to people-watch and eavesdrop, there's nowhere better to do it.  Self-important politicos are endlessly entertaining, especially after a few of the bar's very strong cocktails.
    And, yes, John at the bar is a friend of mine...

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