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Town & Country Bar at the Renaissance Mayflower Re-Opens with New Look, Menu

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December 8, 2009 at 12:34 PM | by MsRebecca | 0 Comments

If you’re a political power broker in D.C. you already know that the Town & Country Bar inside The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel is an integral part of the city’s wheeling and dealing. You may even consider it as an extension of your office. But given the hotel’s history, the place was starting to look a little worn. That’s why people called it “distinguished” and “a classic” with “world-class charm.” No more! After being a closed for a month, the Town & Country has re-opened sporting $200,000 worth of renos.

Fans of that “distinguished” look will be pleased to know that the additions are being described as “subtle”—there’s new leather furniture, communal tables, and sleek mahogany and walnut floors. The menu got a makeover too. The happy hour menu has expanded to include grilled flat breads, filet mignon bites, and tempura chicken tenders. The best part? These new dishes are just 5 bucks apiece on weekdays from 5–7 p.m. and again from 10 p.m. to midnight. Perfect for that senator’s intern budget!

Speaking of the young and impressionable, we quite like this helpful, succinct review of the Town & Country’s clientele over at Yelp:

You didn't hear it from me, but if you're into wealthy older guys there are worse places to hang out ...

Clientele—grown-ups, well-heeled, no teenyboppers or frat dudes.

Atmosphere—dark wook, cozy couches, piano music, sort of rich person is-that-his-wife-his-mistress-or-his-hooker glamorous.

And the bottom line?

Drinks—potent, large, delicious, expensive but worth every penny.

See you there at 5?