Election watch parties, food specials and drink deals around DC

This post has been updated.

Election stress is hitting DC particularly hard. Luckily, this also applies to the city’s food and drink offerings on election day. Look out for these special offers on Tuesday, November 5th:

Check out parties and events

201 Massachusetts Ave., NE

This Election Day, NoMa’s Union Pub will ask the question: What if the Electoral College was run by pubs? Starting at 5 p.m., $10 orders of the blue, red and purple drinks count toward the “270 Challenge” — if 270 of these vodka cocktails are sold by the end of the night, the entire bar gets a round of shots. Special Choice-themed menus will be available starting at 11 a.m. Highlights include JD’s Couch Potato Martini, They’re Eating the Dogs mini corn dogs and the Kamala is Brat bratwurst special. Expect a full house.

116 Rhode Island Ave., NW

This Bloomingdale pub is offering happy hour specials all night on November 5, as well as themed drink specials (think Kamala’s Coconut Daiquiri with Cotton & Reed rum). Tuesday night’s quiz shows will continue as usual at 6pm but will have a specific political theme and all televisions will be tuned to the results.

520 Florida Ave., NW

A $99 pass to the election night party at this neighborhood hangout gets you access to a four-hour open bar, buffet dinner, and hors d’oeuvres while the news broadcasts on the venue’s TVs. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.

1200 19th St., NW

If there’s one thing you can expect from a Theodore Roosevelt-style bar, it’s an election night party. On November 5, enjoy an extended happy hour (including a free buffet with bites like wings and sliders), $1.50 oysters from 5 to 7 p.m., and special cocktails when the results are announced.

1337 14th St., NW

Watch the returns at this Logan Circle beer bar while enjoying $5 American lagers and draft beers. Also on the special Election Day menu: a plain flatbread for $10 and a “non-partisan” flatbread (topped with half duck confit and half roasted pumpkin) for $15.

1101 Pennsylvania Ave., SE – Unit 1

This Mexican restaurant in Capitol Hill offers happy hour specials all day – including $4 beer, $8 wine and $12 tapas. Keep an eye on the TVs in the cafe area until 10:30 p.m. for election updates.

917 V St., NW
949 Wharf St., SW

Visit Shaw’s American Ice Co. or Brighton DC at the Wharf to enter a “Swing State Raffle”: visitors receive either a blue or red ticket with the name of a swing state upon entry. There’s election coverage on TV – if your state “changes” according to the color of your ticket, you’ll win a free Jell-O (and if your state isn’t called tonight, you’ll return with your winning ticket to claim your prize). The festivities begin at 9 p.m. and the game is free.

1940 11th St., NW

This Shaw wine bar is hosting its regular election-themed Tuesday night trivia events from 7 to 9 p.m. In addition to televised election coverage, Lulu’s is offering discounts on its Aperol Spritzes, carbonated wines and beer. Reservations are desired.

1 Dupont Cir., NW

This Dupont bar’s watch party will have the TVs turned up to full volume – order a burger, fries and a beer for $17.99 while you catch the news. Enjoy $5.75 draft beer refills as well as choice cocktails “270 to Win” and “Magic Wall.”

26 N St., SE

Drown your nerves with $6 Kona draft drinks, $10 frozen drinks and $6.50 themed shots at Navy Yard’s pool bar. Multiple TVs will be showing election coverage – enjoy snacks on $10.50 slider trios and discounted sushi rolls while you watch.

Food and drink specials and takeaway offerings

901 Fourth St., NW

Get your mind off the presidential election with a cocktail competition: two limited-time martinis compete in this TV-free Italian spot in the Mount Vernon Triangle. One candidate is fruity and floral – made with grapefruit-infused tequila and Aperitivo Rosato – and the other contains pepper brine for a zesty kick. The winning drink gets a permanent place on the bar menu. Additionally, the restaurant’s $7 Martini specials will also be available in the main bar on November 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

7350 Georgia Ave., NW

Need to keep your hands busy? This artisan shop doubles as a cafe and bar. Election Day guests can enjoy the $35 meal deal – three empanadas, an ice cream sandwich, your choice of alcoholic beverage (or tea), and a pickle platter or cheese box. When you work on a Harris-themed craft, you’ll receive 10% off any food or drink order. Admission is free, but registration is required for upstairs seating.

1601 14th St., NW

Don’t want to leave the house on election night? This French spot in Logan Circle has you covered: The restaurant offers a watch party snack package with antipasti like salamis, gougeres, and marinated olives. The package, which comes in a branded carry bag, also includes a printed cheese board and a pack of tissues. Price is $125 and delivery is November 5th via Doordash.

1250 Ninth St., NW; 79 Potomac Ave., SE
4747 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda

Mike Friedman’s popular pizzerias are getting into the election mood with their own poll. To “vote,” order one of the competing pies – Standard, Buona or Sedgwick – directly from the All-Purpose and AP Pizza Shop websites on November 5th. Those who voted for the winning (most ordered) pizza will win a ticket for a free drink for their next visit to either restaurant.

974 Palmer Alley., NW

This Italian dining room at CityCenterDC will be closed on Election Day, giving employees a paid day off to vote. But for $150, you can purchase a ready-to-cook meal kit for two that includes a green salad, pumpkin kale lasagna, red snapper, kabocha squash crostata, and wine. Order by Saturday November 2nd and pick up between 5pm and 9pm on November 4th or between 9am and 12pm on November 5th.

1200 19th St., NW

Peter Chang’s modern Chinese shop is serving takeout comfort food packages available for pickup at his Dupont restaurant on November 4th and 5th. The $120 packages — filled with dishes like fried dumplings, lo mein and matcha cake — feed four people. Pre-order at traditional or vegetarian Menu online until 10:00 a.m. on November 1st.

Show your “I Voted” sticker at these locations to receive offers

• Art and soul, 415 New Jersey Ave., NW — Draft beer, glass of wine or house cocktail for $5
• Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar, 172 Fleet St., National Harbor – free show ticket
• Buzz Bakeshop, 901 Slaters Ln., Alexandria – free cookie
• Crush Bar, 2007 14th St., NW – free cocktail
• Rustic, 827 Slaters Ln., Alexandria — free draft beer
• Taïm Mediterranean cuisine, 1514 Connecticut Ave. NW — 20 percent discount on an order in store