Great Rainy Day Bars

Last May, when a most soggy series of storms blanketed DC for days, I made a list of some ideal local bars for hunkering down, cold drink in hand, to ride out the rain. Requirements: good beer, a low-key vibe, and maybe some big windows for watching the dreary plonks of water drip down the glass.

I stand by my original list — Stoney's, The Passenger, Room 11, and The Saloon  (unfortunately, the Tune Inn, remains closed after a fire).

And I'm adding Estadio, where I found myself waiting out a particularly fierce deluge tonight, with some of Adam Bernbach's new sherry cocktails (try the Mono Medio with Oloroso, gin, grapefruit, mint and honey) and a round of porrons.

And Churchkey definitely deserves a shout, as a perfect stormy weather spot. Drink your way through the 50 some drafts if you must — whatever it takes to fight the ennui.

Admittedly, the list is heavy on my 'hood since hey, who wants to walk far in the rain? Gimme some geographic diversity, and let me know your favorite rainy days spots in the comments.

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Last May, when a most soggy series of storms blanketed DC for days, I made a list of some ideal local bars for hunkering down, cold drink in hand, to ride out the rain. Requirements: good beer, a low-key vibe, and maybe some big windows for watching the dreary plonks of water drip down the glass.

I stand by my original list — , The Passenger, The Saloon(unfortunately, the Tune Inn, remains closed after a fire).

And I'm adding Estadio, where I found myself waiting out a particularly fierce deluge tonight, with some of Adam Bernbach's new sherry cocktails (try the Mono Medio with Oloroso, gin, grapefruit, mint and honey) and a round of porrons.

And Churchkey definitely deserves a shout, as a perfect stormy weather spot. Drink your way through the 50 some drafts if you must — whatever it takes to fight the ennui.

Admittedly, the list is heavy on my 'hood since hey, who wants to walk far in the rain? Gimme some geographic diversity, and let me know your favorite rainy days spots in the comments.

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• 8 Great Hidden Patios
• 10 Cool DC Ice Cream Flavors
• 5 Getaways In Under 2 Hours
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