D.C.-area bars and restaurants are opening their doors for the third and mercifully final presidential debate, which airs tonight from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. The face-off is being moderated by Chris Wallace, host of Fox News Sunday, and it starts at 9 p.m.
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BARLEY MAC: This Arlington restaurant is serving up specialty bar snacks and red and blue drinks “to make this the show it deserves to be.” They won’t cheers to either candidate, but instead, “toast to America!
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 tonight’s face off.
POLITICS & PROSE BOOKSTORE: Continuing “the P&P tradition of making the presidential debates a community event,” this neighborhood spot is airing the debate in the upstairs bookstore. Refreshments will be available before and during the broadcast, and The Den will offer happy hour specials.
BUSBOYS AND POETS: “Your favorite place for politics” is screening the debate at all locations.
THE UGLY MUG: This Barracks Row bar wants you to join them for “the final round of this madness!” Drinking games are encouraged and there will be specials all night.
STANTON & GREENE: This Capitol Hill restaurant will be pouring political and historical cocktails, while showing the debate via Fox News and MSNBC to offer “a bi-partisan vibe.”
LOCAL SIXTEEN: The D.C. Chapter of Network For Progress and several partners are hosting a “Stronger Together” rooftop networking mixer and “apptivist-themed watch party” for progressive, Democrats, “hope mongers” and “change makers.” Guests can have pizza at 7 p.m. and there will be selected speakers before the debate begins.
Fairfax at Embassy Row’s Grille & Lounge. (Photo via Facebook)
FAIRFAX GRILLE & LOUNGE: Fairfax at Embassy Row’s Grille & Lounge is extending its happy hour for the occasion. The bar is offering $5 drafts, house wine, Prosecco, and Malbec, as well as $3 beer until the debate is over.
JAMES HOBAN’S IRISH RESTAURANT & BAR: This Dupont Circle bar is inviting folks to watch the debate with drinks specials and popcorn on the house.
CAPITOL LOUNGE: This Southeast bar will have Trump and Clinton impersonators, along with “Red vs. Blue” beer specials.
BLACKFINN AMERIPUB: This downtown restaurant invites people to match “wits against fellow traders and politicos from your area as you watch the final debate showdown between Clinton and Trump.”
RI RA GEORGETOWN: The Irish pub is opening its Presidents Room again with politically-inspired drinks, “great food and great company.” Happy hour specials will run from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.
BUFFALO BILLIARDS: In addition to screening the debate, DC Women for Hillary will tell guests about its get out the vote efforts, and how they can get involved in the final weeks before the election.
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BARCODE: Party Politics US is beginning and ending the night with music. There will also be a panel discussion and conversation featuring Demetria Lucas D’Oyley and Ken Smaltz, among others.
PENN SOCIAL: Come to this Penn Quarter game spot for debate watching and $4 beer specials all night.
SUNS CINEMA: This indie theater in Mount Pleasant showing the debate on the big screen.
NELLIE’S SPORTS BAR: In this “completely unpredictable” debate season, there’s one thing you can count on: $15 buckets of Bud all night at this U Street haunt.
BEN’S UPSTAIRS: African Americans for Hillary is screening the debate in the H Street Corridor, and want you to “meet local supporters and find out how you can get involved” in the final days of the campaign.
DENTONS LAW FIRM: The Republican National Lawyers Association is hosting its screening at a downtown law firm. Food and drinks will be provided. RSVP here.
Sax Restaurant and Lounge. (Photo via Facebook).
SAX: A-List is gathering with the Washington Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Women Lawyers Division, and the National Society of Black Engineers, among others. The event will feature politically-inspired drinks, “great food, great company, and great conversations.”
AFI THEATER: The Montgomery County Democrats and Hillary for America are hosting its watch party with political trivia and opening remarks by Senator Jamie Raskin in downtown Silver Spring.
THE LAUGHING MAN: The Latino Victory Project, Environmental Defense Action Fund, and LULAC want to “make sure you have a place to watch among friends” downtown. Admission is free, but you must RSVP.
DC for Hillary is hosting watch parties in Ward 1 at SONGBYRD MUSIC HOUSE & RECORD CAFE, Ward 2 at SAUF HAUS BIER HALL & GARDEN, Ward 3 at TENLEY BAR & GRILL, and Ward 6 at The 201 Bar.
REGAL CINEMAS: This national cinema company is showing the debate again, and offering a free small soda with the purchase of popcorn. Find a D.C. area theater here.
