Fritz Hahn

Bars and clubs reporter

Washington, D.C.
The latest from Fritz

Where to watch the Super Bowl with cheap beer, free food and giant TVs

Everything you need to know about watching Sunday’s game in the D.C. area.

January 29, 2014

El Rey launches new happy hour, immediately changes new happy hour

$7 DC Brau becomes $3 Natty Boh in less than 24 hours.

January 28, 2014

Ink Lounge and Tattoo Bar want to see your yoga pants in the club

An 18-and-over party at Tattoo includes a $500 “Best Yoga Pant Competition.“

January 28, 2014

Nightlife Agenda: State of the Union, Bluejacket tours and Buddy Holly

State of the Union drinking games, release parties for local beers and a tribute to the Day the Music Died.

January 28, 2014

Going Out Guide: Nightlife agenda

State of the Union viewing parties, ‘Cowboys and Angels’ singer and a tribute to ‘The Day the Music Died.’

January 28, 2014

Where to watch the State of the Union speech

Play bingo, drink like it’s happy hour or take part in a post-speech discussion.

January 27, 2014

Celebrate Burns Night with haggis and Scotch

Toast the birth of Scotland’s national poet.

January 23, 2014

Video: Learn to mix mocktails like a pro

Firefly bartender Jon Harris recreates three cocktails without booze.

January 23, 2014

Bars but no booze: Plenty of fun in D.C., even without drinking

You don’t need cold beers or cocktails to have a good time. A survival guide, from mocktails to music.

January 23, 2014

Nightlife Agenda: After-hours culture, Oscars trivia and U.S. Royalty

The Going Out Guide staff highlights the week’s best DJs, bands, dance nights and parties.

January 22, 2014

The perfect seasonal treat? Try s’mores or luxe cocoa.

Roasting s’mores on Irish Whiskey’s patio or sample spiked hot cocoa at Hank’s Oyster Bar.

January 16, 2014

From brewpubs to corner taverns, new bars in Shaw are ripe for exploration

From brewpubs to corner taverns, the neighborhood continues to grow. Try out these newcomers.

January 16, 2014

Restaurant Week: Build your own meal and save

This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but it’s easy to order a tasty dinner for less than $35.14.

January 15, 2014

Hanoi House is set to become Den of Thieves

Owner Eric Hilton is replacing the Vietnamese restaurant and lounge with a DJ-driven bar.

January 15, 2014

D.C. restaurants without Restaurant Week menus

Don’t want to deal with Restaurant Week crowds? These 13 stellar restaurants aren’t participating.

January 14, 2014

Nightlife Agenda: Hip-hop heroes, tailgating and partying until 4 a.m.

It’s a long weekend, so you can stay out late and party with Talib Kweli, DJ Maseo and local go-go bands,

January 14, 2014

Nightlife agenda: Skream headlines at U Street Music Hall

Also, Jack Rose hosts a comfortable tailgate party for fans of football and local brew.

January 13, 2014

Tonight: $1 PBR tallboys at Duffy’s

The pub’s new happy hour isn’t fancy, but it sure is cheap.

January 13, 2014

Gypsy Sally’s and the Tree House Lounge offer small stages for new artists

Two new live music venues offer a variety of music, from alt-country to post-punk, at opposite ends of D.C.

January 9, 2014

Burst pipes force area bars to close

Lingering effects of the polar vortex have forced several bars to temporarily shutter.

January 9, 2014
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About Fritz

Fritz Hahn has written about bars, drinks and nightlife for the Washington Post Weekend Section since 2003, but he also writes about everything from Civil War battlefields to sailing classes. A product of Prince George's County public schools, Fritz majored in journalism at the University of Maryland and lives in the District.