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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: rich_WDC on August 28, 2015, 09:59:55 am

Title: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: rich_WDC on August 28, 2015, 09:59:55 am
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2015/08/24/duffys-irish-pub-under-new-ownership-hopes-to-reopen-in-september/
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: Julian, Forum COGNOSCENTI on August 28, 2015, 10:02:33 am
Best news of the week!
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: Julian, Forum COGNOSCENTI on August 28, 2015, 10:08:17 am
I wish they pre-sold bar credit in a smaller amount than $300 in the kickstarter. I would totally buy $100 but as infrequently as I get to DC at this point, $300 would be a total waste.
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: vansmack on August 28, 2015, 11:46:47 am
Yes, great for everyone involved.
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: vansmack on August 28, 2015, 11:53:38 am
I wish they pre-sold bar credit in a smaller amount than $300 in the kickstarter. I would totally buy $100 but as infrequently as I get to DC at this point, $300 would be a total waste.

I let management know of your suggestion.  They're looking it over...

For the record, Smackie is 3000 miles away and dropped the $300.  Hoping to host a party there in the spring.
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: Julian, Forum COGNOSCENTI on August 28, 2015, 11:57:50 am
For the record, Smackie is 3000 miles away and dropped the $300.  Hoping to host a party there in the spring.
That sounds like a swell time.
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: ye-ole-hatch ıll|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on August 28, 2015, 12:00:29 pm
For the record, Smackie is 3000 miles away and dropped the $300.  Hoping to host a party there in the spring.
That sounds like a swell time.
have your people talk to my people
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: Space Freely on August 28, 2015, 12:36:54 pm
No offense, but what is special about Duffy's?

The few times I stopped in, it was filled  with bros, and had bad beer. The only thing it seemed having going for it was proximity to the 9:30 Club. But so do other places.
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: Yada on August 28, 2015, 12:48:55 pm
No offense, but what is special about Duffy's?

The few times I stopped in, it was filled  with bros, and had bad beer. The only thing it seemed having going for it was proximity to the 9:30 Club. But so do other places.

I tend to agree... it was a pretty terrible bar and I actually love dive bars that serve shitty beer.
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: vansmack on August 28, 2015, 01:40:49 pm
No offense, but what is special about Duffy's?

I find it humorous that you think people would be offended by the idea that they would a different opinion than you on something, rather than say, a badge of honor?
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: Julian, Forum COGNOSCENTI on August 28, 2015, 01:44:57 pm
No offense, but what is special about Duffy's?

The few times I stopped in, it was filled  with bros, and had bad beer. The only thing it seemed having going for it was proximity to the 9:30 Club. But so do other places.
It was just a place we went a lot because I had a friend who lived around the corner. The bar food was always good, the patrons were always chill (never got a bro vibe), the drinks were cheap and strong. It was a fun dive bar that I was sad to see go because I had many a fun night there. Cannot speak to the beer.
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: rich_WDC on August 28, 2015, 01:55:58 pm
No offense, but what is special about Duffy's?

The few times I stopped in, it was filled  with bros, and had bad beer. The only thing it seemed having going for it was proximity to the 9:30 Club. But so do other places.

Yep.  It was convenient, though, to just walk in, use the toilet, and walk out, before going to the show.
[Please no discussion on ethics of doing that; I musta bought a beer or two there over the years]
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: walk,on,by on August 28, 2015, 01:57:47 pm
uhhh, one of those.  the, worst.
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: Space Freely on August 28, 2015, 02:19:27 pm
No offense, but what is special about Duffy's?

I find it humorous that you think people would be offended by the idea that they would a different opinion than you on something, rather than say, a badge of honor?

I think you're missing a word in your sentence.

But to address my line of thinking...if someone had held some sort of love for the bar, I didn't want to hurt their feelings. Kind of like not telling someone their girlfriend  or wife is noticeably ugly when that's exactly what you think.
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: StoneTheCrow on August 28, 2015, 02:47:27 pm
Nice. May pick up the $25 option.

Beer list was fine. Nothing out of this world but wasn't limited to Bud/Miller products. Food was good too.
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: vansmack on August 28, 2015, 03:24:48 pm
But to address my line of thinking...if someone had held some sort of love for the bar, I didn't want to hurt their feelings. Kind of like not telling someone their girlfriend  or wife is noticeably ugly when that's exactly what you think.

Bless your heart.
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: DeathFromAbove1979 on August 28, 2015, 03:35:01 pm
Awesome news! Does new ownership mean they'll have different wings? And will they still offer shots whenever Tony Romo throws a pick!?

I guess it will be more frequent/useful when Robert Cousins McCoy throws one this season though.

Awesome news!
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: RatBastard on August 28, 2015, 03:56:18 pm
I liked Duffy's.  The food portions were huge.  Not a fan of the wings though.  I may recall incorrectly (it has been a while0 but I think their wings had more of a cayenne pepper type taste to them than a true buffalo sauce.  Not a fan of that type sauce.  Perhaps offering at least a small variety of sauces (the current one, buffalo, teriyaki) would be a good marketing decision.  The fish and chips sound like a good idea, malt vinegar for the fish is a must!
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: vansmack on August 28, 2015, 04:20:30 pm
Awesome news!

Yes.

Does new ownership mean they'll have different wings?

No.  The new owner was a customer, and Andy Duffy, the previous owner, is now the manager. 

  And will they still offer shots whenever Tony Romo throws a pick!?

Probably, but not sure yet.

Awesome news!

Again, yes!
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: godsshoeshine on August 28, 2015, 09:03:46 pm
hugged so many strangers there after dempsey scored in the 81'
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: vansmack on September 01, 2015, 07:24:04 pm
#3 on this list:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhIyZY2zGEM
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: sweetcell on February 27, 2019, 02:42:15 pm
duffy's gets a shout-out on CNN!

People are watching the Cohen testimony at this DC bar (https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/michael-cohen-testimony/h_044a5c0e515ed4ef391bf099e64c2f84)

Meet the youngest Michael Cohen watch party viewer: 18-month-old Penelope, (accompanied by her mother Emily Fisher).

While Duffy’s Irish Pub’s two dozen patrons sipped coffee, Guinness, cans of beer and the bar’s specially crafted “Flipper Cocktail” at 11 a.m., Penelope sat in her mother’s lap, sipping milk, munching on Goldfish and drawing with colorful markers.

Fisher lives in the area and while she had already read Cohen’s testimony last night, she wanted to visit a favorite local watering hole to “just see my neighbors and patronize a local business. It’s such a DC thing,” she said of the Wednesday morning watch party.

continued: https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/michael-cohen-testimony/h_044a5c0e515ed4ef391bf099e64c2f84 (https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/michael-cohen-testimony/h_044a5c0e515ed4ef391bf099e64c2f84)

(https://dynaimage.cdn.cnn.com/cnn/digital-images/w_900/947ea330-2daf-4b7f-9606-13209c215cb6.jpg)
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: hutch on February 27, 2019, 02:44:56 pm
Sounds like she just wanted an excuse to get a morning drink
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: analogfossa on February 27, 2019, 06:44:36 pm
Everyone's excited that Duffy's is back and here I am still waiting for the return of Climax Bar & Lounge.
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: ye-ole-hatch ıll|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on February 28, 2019, 08:31:18 am
they even did a story on NPR about duffy's last night
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: Yada on February 28, 2019, 01:02:53 pm
I'm still waiting for Kingpin to repoen.
Title: Re: DUFFY'S bar is back
Post by: ye-ole-hatch ıll|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llıl on July 08, 2021, 11:22:52 am
https://www.popville.com/2021/07/duffys-dupont-circle/
Opening info from Duffy’s:

“We are opening our Duffy’s Irish Pub Dupont location to the public for an OPEN HOUSE this Friday and Saturday ( 9/10 Jul 2021) 6pm-12am

Stop in for a pint and check out the new pub!