D.C. Bars and Restaurants Getting Into the Olympic Spirit
Jul 26, 2024
Astro Doughnuts just unleashed adorably chic sweets decorated with Olympic rings and medals. | Scott Suchman
The world’s biggest sporting event sparks a flurry of fun food and drink deals around town During the last Summer Olympics in Tokyo, we were just emerging from the pandemic and the competition was played in front of a mostly empty audience. Fast forward a few years, and Paris is the backdrop for sport’s biggest stage and millions are expected to descend upon the City of Lights to watch their country hopefully bring home a medal.
For those opting to remain stateside, there are plenty of restaurants in our nation’s capital getting into the Olympic spirit. Think fabulous French bites, themed beverages, and live broadcasts of select events. There are enough participating spots to visit a different one every day of the Games (July 26-August 11). Eater just obtained D.C.’s list of 74 bars that got the okay to stay open around the clock — and serve alcohol from 6 a.m. to 4 a.m. — during the duration of the Olympics, which includes well-known names like Service Bar, Vera, Mission, Capo Deli, and Midlands.
Scroll on to find out where to cheer on Team USA’s athletes while partaking in limited-edition food and drinks.