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Jan 27, 2022

D.C. Suspends The Big Board’s Liquor License

The Big Board can request a hearing to appeal the decision, but has not yet done so, according to an ABRA spokesperson.

Jan 25, 2022

The Big Board Will Face A D.C. Liquor Board Review After Reportedly Violating Vaccine And Mask Mandates

Following multiple warnings for mask and vaccine mandate violations, the H Street burger and craft beer spot could lose its liquor license.

Oct 20, 2021

Nellie’s To Pay $5,000 Fine, Face Seven-Day Suspension For Pride Week Assault

The once popular gay bar has agreed to a $5,000 fine and a brief suspension for an incident where a young Black woman was dragged down the steps during Pride Week. 

Jul 01, 2021

Nellie’s Assault Case Moves To The D.C. Attorney General’s Desk

If the Attorney General’s office decides to move forward, Nellie’s could face a fine or lose its liquor license.

Dec 15, 2020

Here’s Why You Keep Hearing About Harry’s Bar

The bar, popular with Trump supporters, was in the news again this weekend.

Oct 07, 2020

D.C. Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration Investigating Harry’s After Viral Video Shows Packed Bar

Several potential Phase 2 Mayoral Order reopening rules appear to be violated in the video. 

Jul 24, 2020

D.C. Cites More Than 40 Restaurants For Violating Phase Two Reopening Rules

Four establishments received $1,000 fines.

Oct 14, 2019

Adams Morgan’s Heaven And Hell Gets $90K Fine After Outsourcing Security, Serving Drink With Cleaning Fluid

The club’s liquor license suspension begins on November 1 and will end January 29. 

Sep 12, 2018

Trump Hotel Keeps Liquor License (For Now), Despite ‘Good Character’ Complaint

Though it did find one instance of the bar allegedly selling alcohol to a minor.

Jun 20, 2018

Complaint Lodged With Alcohol Board Calls Trump’s ‘Good Character’ Into Question

A group of religious leaders and ex-judges say the hotel’s liquor license should be rescinded.

 
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