Looking Glass Lounge
✨ Vibe
A charming and unpretentious neighborhood staple that blends vintage character with a laid-back, community-focused energy.
🍸 Best For
Casual date nights, nostalgic millennial hangouts, competitive trivia, and catching up with friends over affordable drinks.
🔥 Highlights
- Legendary Trivia Nights: Every Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM, the lounge hosts engaging paper-format trivia featuring questions from Capital City Showcase, perfectly paired with incredible $5 burger specials.
- Eclectic Music Scene: The soundtrack is always on point, featuring live bands on Thursday nights and DJs spinning everything from early 2000s hits to old-school hip hop classics.
- A Community Success Story: Recently securing a long-term lease to stay on Georgia Avenue, this beloved 15-year veteran continues its legacy as one of the area's most welcoming and enduring "third places."
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Arrive early for Happy Hour from 5 PM to 7 PM to enjoy great drink deals before the trivia crowd arrives.
- The venue features a cozy basement level perfect for catching a game or enjoying a more secluded atmosphere.
📰 In the News
Ultimate Guide to DC-Area Trivia Nights
Looking Glass Lounge in Petworth hosts paper-format trivia every Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM, featuring questions from Christian Hunt of Capital City Showcase. Attendees can take advantage of $5 burger specials and happy hour drink deals running from 5 to 7 PM.
'Georgia Ave is stuck with us' | Looking Glass Lounge reaches lease agreement
Looking Glass Lounge has secured a long-term lease agreement with its landlord, reversing a previous plan to close the Northwest bar at the end of 2023. The beloved Georgia Avenue establishment is set to remain open for the foreseeable future, continuing its 15-year history in the neighborhood.
Looking Glass Lounge To Stay Open After All
Looking Glass Lounge secured a long-term lease agreement with its landlord, ensuring the neighborhood favorite will remain open in Washington, D.C.'s Petworth area. After initially announcing a closure for late 2023, the owners negotiated a deal that includes a five-year lease at a reduced rent rate to continue serving as a local community hub.
Looking Glass Lounge in NW DC to close over rent dispute
Looking Glass Lounge, a staple in the Park View and Petworth neighborhoods for 15 years, announced its permanent closure following a lease dispute with its landlord. The bar and grill planned to host several farewell events and remain operational through the end of 2023.
End of an Era: After 15 years, Looking Glass Lounge announces coming closure (by the end of the year)
Looking Glass Lounge, a neighborhood staple located at 3634 Georgia Ave NW, announced its permanent closure at the end of 2023 after 15 years in operation. Originally opening as Temperance Hall in 2007, the venue was a beloved local fixture known for its diverse, welcoming atmosphere and historical significance in the community.
Recent Reviews from Google
Stopped in for happy hour with an old friend. The place was empty and not too loud. Perfect for catching up. We shared the enormous portion of appetizer nachos, and had some cocktails. Definitely...
Closed.Tried going on a Saturday in the afternoon. No change on Google or social media. Regardless, quality had gone down the last I stopped by in the winter. Not the same since management changed....
I went here for the first time last night and had a decent experience but something that happened when I closed out, bothered me. I was sitting in the basement and watching football and got my bill...
This was such an unassuming bar with tons of charm. We sat at a table in the back and got our two rounds of well drinks at the bar. More folks trickled in over time and eventually folks were playing...
Great date night spot with live bands on Thursday nights!
