It’s time for round two of this year’s presidential debates, and plenty of D.C. area restaurants are opening their doors and marking down their drink prices for watch parties. Sunday’s face-off between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump comes in the form of a town hall meeting at Washington University in St. Louis. Moderators Anderson Cooper and Martha Raddatz will pose questions, along with uncommitted voters selected by the Gallup Organization.
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RI RA GEORGETOWN: Gather in the Presidents Room where a big screen, politically-inspired drinks, “great food and great company” awaits. Groups are welcome and the festivities begin at 7:30 p.m.
NELLIE’S SPORTS BAR: You can once again grab $15 buckets of Bud products all night long at this U Street bar on debate night. The DC Log Cabin Republicans, among others, will be in attendance.
TOO MUCH TIKI: This neighborhood spot in Trinidad is screening the debate, with festivities beginning at 8 p.m.
CAPITOL LOUNGE: This Southeast bar is bringing back $4 “Red vs. Blue” beer specials for debate watching, beginning at 8 p.m.
AFI SILVER THEATRE: The Montgomery County Young Democrats and Senator Jamie Raskin are gathering alongside Hillary for America to watch the debate at this cultural center.
PENN SOCIAL: Come to this Penn Quarter game spot for specials including $3 Miller Lite and Bud Light and $4 Dos Equis, Shock Top, and Blue Moon beers beginning at 8 p.m.
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SUDHOUSE: Network for Progress will be upstairs in the “Hooch” room. Come before 6:30 p.m. to volunteer and get a free drink ticket. There will be free appetizers starting at 7 p.m. “to get you involved in the fight for the campaign of ‘Love TRUMPS Hate.'” Specials include $3 domestic beers, $5 premium beers, wine, rail drinks and $4 dog w/fries and appetizers all night. And downstairs DC Women for Hillary is gathering with drink specials and announcements about future GOTV efforts.
BUSBOYS AND POETS: All locations of Andy Shallal’s chain will be screening the debate at 9 p.m.
VENTNOR SPORTS CAFE: This Adams Morgan bar has dubbed itself D.C.’s “debate headquarters.” As such, they will be screening all of the debates, including Sunday’s face off.
POLITICS & PROSE BOOKSTORE: Join “a uniquely well-informed crowd” to discuss and watch the debate. Refreshments will be available before and during the broadcast, and The Den will run a special debate happy hour beginning at 7 p.m.
SHAW’S TAVERN: This neighborhood restaurant is offering half-priced pizzas along with $4 Miller Lite and $6 house wines beginning at 6 p.m. in preparation for screening the debate.
JAMES HOBAN’S IRISH RESTAURANT & BAR: This Dupont Circle bar is inviting folks to watch the debate with popcorn on the house.
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BLACK CAT: Chris Kelly and Brandon Wetherbee are hosting a release party for their now book The Donald: How Trump Turned Presidential Politics Into Pro Wrestling. The event, which starts at 8 p.m., will also include political/wrestling trivia, prizes, and a screening of the debate.
AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL MUSEUM: The Metropolitan Women’s Democratic Club is viewing the debate, as well as holding a post debate analysis and straw poll. Refreshments will be available. Tickets are $20 and proceeds will be used for voter registration and get out the vote efforts.
RFD BAR & GRILL: Join the Georgetown Law Democrats for a debate screening—the first $300 of beer and food is on them. “The cringeworthy absurdity will be on Trump.”
JR’S BAR: The Latino Victory Fund and Environmental Defense Fund is gathering near Dupont Circle to watch the debate. Admission is free, but an RSVP is required. It starts at 8 p.m.
REGAL CINEMAS: “While our auditoriums feature the likes of Batman V. Superman or Alien vs. Predator, we are excited to offer voters a chance to watch Clinton vs. Trump as they go head to head on the big screen,” Steve Bunnel of Regal Cinemas announced earlier this week. Attendance is free, and you’ll get a free small soda with the purchase of popcorn. Find a D.C. area theater here.
DC for Hillary is hosting a Ward 1 party at SONGBYRD MUSIC HOUSE & RECORD CAFE, a Ward 2 party at SIGN OF THE WHALE, a Ward 3 party at TENLEY BAR AND GRILL, and a Ward 7 party at SALA THAI.
