After a year like 2016, we deserve to have a good time ringing in 2017. As you wait for the ball to drop, check out these awesome New Years Eve parties happening in and around DC. In case you may be partying a little too hard, Metro will be providing safe …

Tuesday is upon us. Although we cannot predict what will happen on election night, we can predict that we’ll need a drink. Or three. Regardless of the results, D.C. bars and restaurants are offering up their massive TVs, killer drink specials, and election-themed libations on November 8. Here’s our list of …

Remember when we were kids and got all dressed up for halloween in elaborate store-bought costumes and went door-to-door trick or treating? Well, we still do that as adults – only now we dress up in all black, throw some ears on and and go bar-to-bar trick or treating for as many drinks as …

The past couple of weeks have been pretty stellar for soccer fans. Two massive soccer tournaments, the Copa America and the UEFA European Championship, overlapped in June, to the delight of many jersey-wearing Washingtonians. Sadly, the fútbal frenzy is nearly over. The Euro Cup championship match between Portugal and France …

DC is all about government and all about drinking so with help from the Ladies Who Lobby, we decided to combine the two by pairing up our favorite DC bars with government agencies. FamousDC presents… The Department of Drinking Department of Agriculture (USDA) = Farmers Fishers Bakers Department of Commerce (DOC) = The Exchange Saloon Department of Defense (DOD) = Commissary *NASA = Rocket Bar & Marvin (the martian). You can’t contain space to just two bars. Department of Education (ED) = Science Club

We want your submission for the best DC Happy Hour – essentially a competitive sport in this town. [gravityform id=”5″ name=”Best DC Happy Hour” title=”false” description=”false”] Entries close this Friday so get ’em in before 5 o’clock.

With spring starting to tease us, office brackets causing fights, St. Patrick’s Day in a few weeks and sequestration about to hit, it’s time to just pop bottles and hold on for the long haul because this month isn’t gonna slow down. So let’s say goodbye to February and hello to March with a weekend lineup sure to set the tone.

Happy New Year FamousDC readers! Let’s kick off the first weekend of 2012 with a bang! Here’s your Famous Weekend Picks! Thursday Phillips After 5 – from 5-8:30pm, enjoy jazz, gallery talks, the amazing Degas exhibit and a cash bar for $12 at the Phillip Collection. Kennedy Center Millennium Stage …

College football is in full swing and the DC area is a mecca for alumni gatherings on game day. Whether you’re in DC or VA, we’ve got you covered with my top five spots for your crowd AND some extras! The best DC bars for college football: Crystal City Sports …

The President’s State of the Union (SOTU) address is one of the most important days of the year for DC political wonks. It’s an opportunity to hear from the President on his agenda, and an attempt to rally members of both Chambers to get along and do what’s best for …

Baby, it’s cold outside! I don’t know about you, but when the temperature drops below 30 and the weatherman leads us on with his snow dance, all I want is a cozy spot next, preferably by a fireplace, and a cup of Joe or hot cocoa in hand! For you …

On Tuesday, November 2, the American people had their say. On Thursday, November 18, Republican staff on Capitol Hill will have their turn. Making the Lounge Right 11.18.10 Republicans want you to join them for one final get-out-the-vote effort that’s been long overdue – taking back the Lounge. Come out …

… then the world NY Daily News: Terror threat to restaurants as Al Qaeda calls for attacks on government workers in D.C.

Celebrate Emancipation Day! DCist: D.C. Bars May Stay Open 1 Hour Later on Thursday

Thanks to good guys over at The Foggy Monocle, we now know that Chevy’s has a cut-off of eight drinks per person. ChevysChevalier : I can’t decide what is more depressing — that I learned what the cutoff limit is at Chevy’s, or that I wasn’t even remotely drunk after …