DUFFY'S bar is back

Best news of the week!

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.

Yes, great for everyone involved.

Julian, wrote:
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.

vansmack wrote:
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.

Julian, wrote:

vansmack wrote:
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

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.

Space wrote:
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.

Space wrote:
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?

Space wrote:
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.

Space wrote:
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]

uhhh, one of those.  the, worst.

vansmack wrote:

Space wrote:
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.

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.

Space wrote:
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.

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!

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!

DeathFromAbove1979 wrote:
Awesome news!

Yes.

DeathFromAbove1979 wrote:
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. 

DeathFromAbove1979 wrote:  And will they still offer shots whenever Tony Romo throws a pick!?

Probably, but not sure yet.

DeathFromAbove1979 wrote:Awesome news!

Again, yes!

hugged so many strangers there after dempsey scored in the 81'