Rachel Kurzius
The federal government shut down for the third time this year just after midnight on Saturday. While the D.C. government remains open, and is picking up some slack for the feds, the partial shutdown will still have a severe impact on security guards, janitors, and other federal building workers who will lose wages during the holidays.
The relative frequency of government shutdowns means that D.C. has developed some traditions for the circumstance—namely, food and drink deals for workers otherwise deemed “non essential.” José Andrés has long offered free food for federal workers at his restaurants during shutdowns, and a slew of other establishments have followed suit, or are offering specials and discounts for anyone with a government employee ID.
Free Sandwich At José Andrés Spots
https://twitter.com/chefjoseandres/status/1076298469734797317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1076298469734797317&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Fdc-area-bars-and-restaurants-offering-discounts-to-federal-workers-during-shutdown
Free Food At Broccoli Bar (updated)
https://twitter.com/andpizza/status/1086418230619635715
Free Sliders And All-Day Happy Hour At Carmine’s
https://twitter.com/carminesnyc/status/1076550056549986304?s=21
Free Grilled Cheese And $5 Cocktails At GCDC
https://twitter.com/grilledcheeseDC/status/1082404167933706240
https://twitter.com/grilledcheeseDC/status/1082407883931860995
Free Coffee At Baked By Yael
https://twitter.com/bakedbyyael/status/1076538166205706241
Free Taco At Taco Bamba’s Chinatown Location
https://twitter.com/TacoBamba/status/1078749038910951424
Free Guacamole Or Margarita At El Centro D.F.
https://twitter.com/ElCentroDC/status/1084908026119798784
Free Cocktail At Radiator
All federal employees get a gratis “Furlough Fix.” Plus, the burger-beer-shot combo for $22 has returned, with a promised $2 from each combo slated for a donation to a federal agency impacted by the shutdown.
Free Burger At ZBurger
https://twitter.com/zburger/status/1077200590026014720
Free Coffee At Junction Bakery & Bistro
The Del Ray bakery is offering a free 12 ounce drip coffee to federal employees.
Free Coffee Drink At Gregorys
All four Gregorys locations are offering government employees a free 12-ounce coffee drink, including cappuccinos, lattes, and more.
Drink Specials At Capitol Lounge
https://twitter.com/CapLounge/status/1076210645618606080
Half Off Drinks At Little Havana
https://twitter.com/littlehavanadc/status/1080923001577705472
25 Percent Off At District Taco
20 Percent Discount At The Ivy Room
https://www.instagram.com/p/BsvvrZoB-Ha/
18 Percent Discount At The Queen Vic
https://twitter.com/queenvicdc/status/1076133376535523328
$8 Manhattans And 20 Percent Off Food At Bar Deco And Fish Market
https://twitter.com/fishmarketva/status/1082648671819313152
Extended Happy Hour At City Tap
https://twitter.com/citytappennqtr/status/1076529194719432704
Bottomless Mimosas And Bloody Marys For $15 All Workweek At Commissary
$10 Pizza And Beer Special At Urbana
Federal employees can score a margherita pizza and happy hour beer for $10 any time of any day during the shutdown.
Staff Discount At Breadfurst
https://twitter.com/maddiepoore_/status/1081294583995207681
10 Percent Off Food At The Brighton
https://twitter.com/brightonwharf/status/1076529490409541638
Happy Hour Prices At Brookland’s Finest
Percentage Off Corresponding With Day Of Shutdown At DC Brau
DC Brau is offering a percentage off sales in its tasting room that correspond with the number of days the shutdown has been in effect. For instance, when the deal kicked in on Day 13, the discount was 13 percent off onsite or for to-go purchases. The only day the offer is not valid is on Fridays, when flagships are already 50 percent off.
Happy Hour Prices At Dino’s Grotto
https://twitter.com/DinoInShaw/status/1081235118155542530
Happy Hour Prices Through Dinner And A Percentage Off The Bill
Federal employees can score happy hour prices on food and drink throughout dinner. Plus, on weekdays at lunch federal employees will get a percentage off their bill equal to the length of the government shutdown through the end of January. (For example, 25 percent off on the 25th day of the shutdown.)
Free Learn-To-Knit Classes At Fibre Space
15 Percent Off Food At Catch 22
https://www.instagram.com/p/Br5EUQrhUWV/
10 Percent Off At Capitol Hill Books
https://twitter.com/chbooksdc/status/1078708037416833025?s=21
Reduced Lunch Specials At DC Reynolds
https://twitter.com/DCReynoldsBar/status/1080837002554155009?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
20 Percent Off Food At Equinox Restaurant
5 Percent Discount At Craft Beer Cellar
40 Percent Discount On Tickets To Arena Stage’s “Kleptocracy”
https://twitter.com/arenastage/status/1080850278730162176
Free Warm Bowls at Chopt
https://twitter.com/Chopt/status/1085643279973171201?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
$22 Menu All Day At La Côte d’Or Café
https://twitter.com/LaCotedOrCafe/status/1085954233499820038
Free Individual Pizza at Lunchtime at Uno Pizzeria & Grill
https://twitter.com/UnoChicagoGrill/status/1088828946135896064?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
The National Building Museum and the Woodrow Wilson House are offering free admission to employees with a federal ID, the Newseum is discounting online tickets by 15 percent, and Artechouse will knock 20 percent off its admission ticket prices if customers use the code DCISOPEN when purchasing online.
This post has been updated with additional deals.
