Are the Bush twins saying “Blast! Those pesky neighborhood activists in Georgetown are ruining all our fun!”? We don’t know for sure of course. But this much is known: Barbara and Jenna’s favorite Georgetown hangout, Smith Point, is being scolded by the Alcohlic Beverage Control Board for its large parties. Just to be clear, Smith Point’s liquor license has been renewed, but according to The Northwest Current, Smith Point must limit the number of people inside the bar to under 85 people. (Oh, wait, it’s supposed to be a restaurant …)
We can certainly see why. An overcrowded Smith Point can certainly put unnecessary pressure on the main congested point of egress from the tiny basement bar on Wisconsin Avenue. But Smith Point’s owner Robert Blair says that he could be forced out of business if he can’t come to a compromise with neighbors. And those neighbors say, according to the Current, that Smith Point’s patrons are noisy and rowdy. (FYI, the Current newspapers aren’t online …)
But fewer than 85 people? That can’t be much fun. So with your help, DCist is going to suggest a couple alternatives for Jenna and Barbara.