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It’s that time again: President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address to Congress is tomorrow evening. And, per usual, there will be a host of watch parties happening all around D.C., because what better way to hear about the state of our country than at a bar selling discounted booze?
Doesn’t matter if the state of our union is good or bad, either way, booze is the only appropriate way to take it all in. And if you’ve got any other suggestions for State of the Union watch parties, send ’em over to tips@dcist.com.
Redline
Redline—Penn Quarter’s gastrolounge—is hosting a SOTU party featuring over 50 TVs with sound accompanied by happy hour specials all night: $4 domestic drafts, $6 wine, $5 well drinks, and 20 percent off all appetizers. More info available here.
Redline is located at 707 G St. NW.
Star & Shamrock
Guinness is partnering up with the Star & Shamrock on H St. for a watch party. The “politics & pints & pastrami” party will have Guinness offering silk-screened t-shirts from 6 to 9 p.m. No cover, info here.
Star & Shamrock is located at 1341 H St. NE.
Ventnor Sports Cafe
Ventnor Sports Cafe in Adams Morgan is bringing back their infamous State of the Union Watch Parties, which promises to be a very boozy affair. Choose a word when you walk into the bar and, if President Obama says it, it’s a $1 jello shot for you! Better call in sick on Wednesday. Info here.
Ventnor Sports Cafe is located at 2411 18th St. NW.
Busboys and Poets
Busboys and Poets 14th St. location will be broadcasting the SOTU address on all TVs in the restaurant.
Busboys and Poets is located at 2021 14th St. NW.
Network For Progress @ Local 16
Network For Progress fifth annual State of the Union PROGRESS party will be held again at Local 16 on U St. Network For Progress is bringing a host of guest speakers as well as raffle prizes, appetizers for early comers, and they’re partnering up with Uber to offer $20 to new riders attending the party. All the info, with a list of special guests and speakers, is available here.
Local 16 is located at 1602 U St. NW.
IMPACT @ The Washington Post headquarters
IMPACT is teaming up with the Washington Post’s TheRoot blog for a SOTU watch party and panel discussion at the Post’s headquarters. Panelists include panelists Marcia Jackson-Blanco of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Aisha Moodie-Mills of the Center for American Progress, and Michael Blake of Green for All. Free but RSVP required.
The Washington Post is located at 1150 15th St. NW.
Washington Examiner’s SOTU Bingo @ 201 Bar
The Washington Examiner is hosting a SOTU Bingo game at the 201 Bar. Examiner reporters Joel Gehrke, Ashe Schow, and Kelly Cohen will be the guest hosts for the evening and the bar will have a bunch of drink specials. More info/RSVP here. Free.
201 Bar is located at 201 Massachusetts Ave. NE.
