December 31, 2007
Last Minute New Year's Eve Picks
We're frankly mostly of the mind that New Year's Eve is best spent at a house party with good friends -- going out to a club is almost always overpriced and often a big letdown. But in the event you don't have a party to attend, are new in town, or for any other reason are facing tonight without a firm plan, here's a few of our suggestions on how to have a fun and not too expensive evening at the last minute.
>> To know Galaxy Hut is to love Galaxy Hut. The tiny bar tucked away from the standard Clarendon fare is home to an incredible beer selection, great music, and friendly clientèle. If you're looking for a way to make '08 great without paying an arm and a leg for some open bar fiasco, we suggest partaking in the Hut's annual Low Key NYE. No cover.
>> On the other side of the coin, the Rock & Roll Hotel is hosting Garutachi's new year's eve fest that won't be low key in the slightest -- with a live performance by Georgie James, more DJ's than we were aware one party could use and a champagne toast. Co-sponsored by Garutachi, BYT and DURKL. There are a few price point options. Gen Adm: $30. Party Pass (open bar for rail drinks, 8p.m. - 1a.m.): $50. All Access Pass (open bar top shelf, 8 p.m. to last call): $80.
>> Black Cat's standard New Year's party with the big band sound of Peaches O'Dell and her orchestra (check out our interview with her last year) has proved itself to be consistently fun and affordable over the years. Just looking to grab a couple friends and go dancing without all the other nonsense? This is the place for you. Doors are 8 p.m. and tickets are $25. You don't have to dress up, but some people will.
>> Iota loyalists will want to head to the club for the Last Train Home/Vandaveer show. $40 gets you in for the 9 p.m. show plus champagne toast and "party favors."
>> DC9 transforms its usual Friday night indie, electronic and hip-hop mix, Liberation Dance Party, into a New Year's Eve version where for $25 you get your first drink free plus a little champagne at midnight. Get your tickets before 6 p.m. tonight, with doors opening at 9 p.m.
>> Dr. Dremo's is "Keeping it Simple" tonight by offering beer, pool, food and a DJ, just like almost any other night. Cover is $25 at the door with no advance sales, with champagne toast included. The bar is closing for good on Jan. 27, so this will also be the last new year's ever for Dremo's fans. Expect a lot of emotion. Doors open at 8 p.m.
>> Just refuse to pay a cover and don't give a hoot about a champagne toast? Head to Wonderland Ballroom, where DJ Meistro will spin upstairs and the bar will offer a Miller High Life toast at midnight, with no price for admission.
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Since I've already done the looking-around, here are some more options for NYE fun. You can find others still at OnTap Magazine - New Year's Eve Events and Washington Post - New Year's Eve Events. Have an awesome time to wrap up 07 and push on into 08!
(BTW, stay safe out there...you know you're going to drink, so figure out a way to keep from behind the driver's seat. For a free cab ride home, or the first $50 off, call SoberRide at 1-800-200-TAXI. For more info on the H St. Atlas Shuttle, and more options to get around the city, check out the Post - Going Out Gurus' Getting Around on NYE Tips.)
Happy New Years, DC!
ADAMS MORGAN
*Madams Organ ($70 and up, open bar)
*Adams Mill (no cover on 1st floor, $50 for buffet & champagne on 2nd/3rd floors)
*Reef ($150 all inclusive, open bar)
H St. NE
*The Majestic (no cover)
*The Argonaut (no cover, no dress code)
*H St. Martini Lounge (no cover)
*Palace of Wonders ($15 for Vaudeville thrill show, champagne toast)
*The Red and the Black ($5 cover)
*The Pug (no cover)
*Rock and Roll Hotel ($30 general admission, georgie james show...$50-80 for open bar)
DUPONT
*Sign of the Whale ($10 cover, champagne toast)
*Gazuza ($40 for sushi, appetizers, champagne toast)
*Lucky Bar ($80 open bar)
*The Big Hunt ($80 open bar)
*Cafe Japone ($20, naked sushi and DJ night)
*1223 (discounted early tickets were $35, dont know how much door cover is)
U ST.
*St. Ex (no cover, but will be crowded, DJ DK)
*Bar Pilar (no cover)
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
*Wonderland Ballroom (no cover)
GEORGETOWN
*Rhino (i think no cover, but not sure)
GALLERY PLACE
*Fado ($10, toast)
Since I've already done the looking-around, here are some more options for NYE fun. You can find others still at OnTap Magazine - New Year's Eve Events and Washington Post - New Year's Eve Events. Have an awesome time to wrap up 07 and push on into 08!
(BTW, stay safe out there...you know you're going to drink, so figure out a way to keep from behind the driver's seat. For a free cab ride home, or the first $50 off, call SoberRide at 1-800-200-TAXI. For more info on the H St. Atlas Shuttle, and more options to get around the city, check out the Post - Going Out Gurus' Getting Around on NYE Tips.)
Happy New Years, DC!
ADAMS MORGAN
*Madams Organ ($70 and up, open bar)
*Adams Mill (no cover on 1st floor, $50 for buffet & champagne on 2nd/3rd floors)
*Reef ($150 all inclusive, open bar)
H St. NE
*The Majestic (no cover)
*The Argonaut (no cover, no dress code)
*H St. Martini Lounge (no cover)
*Palace of Wonders ($15 for Vaudeville thrill show, champagne toast)
*The Red and the Black ($5 cover)
*The Pug (no cover)
*Rock and Roll Hotel ($30 general admission, georgie james show...$50-80 for open bar)
DUPONT
*Sign of the Whale ($10 cover, champagne toast)
*Gazuza ($40 for sushi, appetizers, champagne toast)
*Lucky Bar ($80 open bar)
*The Big Hunt ($80 open bar)
*Cafe Japone ($20, naked sushi and DJ night)
*1223 (discounted early tickets were $35, dont know how much door cover is)
U ST.
*St. Ex (no cover, but will be crowded, DJ DK)
*Bar Pilar (no cover)
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
*Wonderland Ballroom (no cover)
GEORGETOWN
*Rhino (i think no cover, but not sure)
GALLERY PLACE
*Fado ($10, toast)
Since I've already done the looking-around, here are some more options for NYE fun. You can find others still at OnTap Magazine - New Year's Eve Events and Washington Post - New Year's Eve Events. Have an awesome time to wrap up 07 and push on into 08!
(BTW, stay safe out there...you know you're going to drink, so figure out a way to keep from behind the driver's seat. For a free cab ride home, or the first $50 off, call SoberRide at 1-800-200-TAXI. For more info on the H St. Atlas Shuttle, and more options to get around the city, check out the Post - Going Out Gurus' Getting Around on NYE Tips.)
Happy New Years, DC!
ADAMS MORGAN
*Madams Organ ($70 and up, open bar)
*Adams Mill (no cover on 1st floor, $50 for buffet & champagne on 2nd/3rd floors)
*Reef ($150 all inclusive, open bar)
H St. NE
*The Majestic (no cover)
*The Argonaut (no cover, no dress code)
*H St. Martini Lounge (no cover)
*Palace of Wonders ($15 for Vaudeville thrill show, champagne toast)
*The Red and the Black ($5 cover)
*The Pug (no cover)
*Rock and Roll Hotel ($30 general admission, georgie james show...$50-80 for open bar)
DUPONT
*Sign of the Whale ($10 cover, champagne toast)
*Gazuza ($40 for sushi, appetizers, champagne toast)
*Lucky Bar ($80 open bar)
*The Big Hunt ($80 open bar)
*Cafe Japone ($20, naked sushi and DJ night)
*1223 (discounted early tickets were $35, dont know how much door cover is)
U ST.
*St. Ex (no cover, but will be crowded, DJ DK)
*Bar Pilar (no cover)
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
*Wonderland Ballroom (no cover)
GEORGETOWN
*Rhino (i think no cover, but not sure)
GALLERY PLACE
*Fado ($10, toast)
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I guess that just means I was supposed to suggest three times the partying of a typical NYE!
If by "expect a lot of emotion" you mean a bunch of drunk guys getting shot down by girls at the bar at about 12:01 a.m.. then yes, I would also expect Dremo's to be a very emotional place tonight.
We went to the Argonaut last year--very low key, not at all crowded, free party favors and champagne at midnight, but nothing else special. We played board games and ate and drank for a few hours, watched the countdown on TV, then got home before 12:30. We're doing it again this year.
I know where I'm going, but you should only go there if you are an attractive female who wants to kiss me at midnight.
Come on Mike, its common knowledge you don't go to Dremo's to pick up girls...the ballroom will fill that need for you.