meet up recommendations near 9:30 club?

there didn't seem to be a concensus to phillyhokie's request for restaurant recommendations, except of course for BEN'S CHILI BOWL!!, but there will be a bunch of people who don't know each other looking for a place to get together before David Gray on 8/6. Surely, there must be a bar or two in the area; after all, it's next to a university, right?

Any suggestions, close to the club?

phillyhokie, care to join us?
www.dcnine.com
BEN"S CHILI BOWL
Or the Velvet Lounge

These 3 are your most obvious and very convenient choices but DC9 is probably the best of the lot. All depends on the evening and your preferences.
Black Cat Red Room?
Back bar!
Saint-Ex
Of course…there's always Polly's if you take out a second mortgage to buy a round of drinks.
Thanks everybody, sounds like some good choices.

Next round's on me :D
the past 3-4 times i've hit the 930 i've picked meeting people at Alero at the corner of 13th & U Street. most excellent food and great drinks ta-boot!
I'd suggest DC9 for drinks only (and it's a half block away), of the Saloon for drinks and some food. It's three, three and a half blocks over on U Street. Polly's fills up fast because it's small, so if you have people arriving at different times, I'd go with one of my suggestions.
thanks again for taking the time–much appreciated
Originally posted by brown eyed girl:
thanks again for taking the time–much appreciated
Have you picked a place?
Two more options: A friend and I ate at the new Ethiopian restaurant right across from 930 on the southwest corner of 9th and U..inside or roof-top dining; very funky space; nice staff; cold drinks and REALLY cheap good food. I'd suggest it. Today's Food section in the Post plugged a new restaurant a few doors down from St.Ex. (on the southeast corner of 14 & T) called Pilar's…got nice reviews. Same Chef/management as Cafe St. Ex. Enjoy!
Originally posted by BadSushi:
Today's Food section in the Post plugged a new restaurant a few doors down from St.Ex. (on the southeast corner of 14 & T) called Pilar's…got nice reviews. Same Chef/management as Cafe St. Ex. Enjoy!
it's Bar Pilar, and it's nothing to really write home about … it's way too hot right now b/c of the st-ex conx, and it's not the kind of place that's fun to go to when it's crowded … food is so-so

sucks how much the menu prices went up at st-ex, it just got too crazy there … would make for an interesting study in how a restaurant/bar starts as a neighborhood place and turns into a yuppie destination spot, attracting folks from nova and beyond, inspiring a price change
Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:
Originally posted by BadSushi:
Today's Food section in the Post plugged a new restaurant a few doors down from St.Ex. (on the southeast corner of 14 & T) called Pilar's…got nice reviews. Same Chef/management as Cafe St. Ex. Enjoy!
it's Bar Pilar, and it's nothing to really write home about … it's way too hot right now b/c of the st-ex conx, and it's not the kind of place that's fun to go to when it's crowded … food is so-so

sucks how much the menu prices went up at st-ex, it just got too crazy there … would make for an interesting study in how a restaurant/bar starts as a neighborhood place and turns into a yuppie destination spot, attracting folks from nova and beyond, inspiring a price change
That's CAFE St. Ex., sir.