Town Hall -- Glover Park Convenience

So I found where everyone in Georgetown goes to pre-game for the Gin & Tonic late night dance scene, Town Hall. It too is located on Wisconsin Avenue, just a few blocks south. I am starting to realize what both of these establishments have in common, convenience.

Like Gin & Tonic, Town Hall doesn’t offer anything outlandish in terms of ambiance or theme; it is your general run-of-the-mill tavern. However, it is just far enough from Georgetown to avoid the weekend commotion, yet still accessible to young professionals who work in the city, many of whom live in Glover Park. On the weekends, it fills up to capacity, shortly after 10pm, and stays that way until close—providing for a lively atmosphere.

Town Hall is clean and organized, two important qualities that cater to its young professional patronage. Unlike Gin & Tonic, there is no dancing and drinks are easier to acquire, as it is far less crowded. If there was one episode last Saturday that illustrates the distinction between these two venues, it would be the group who ordered five Irish Coffee’s at the bar. This would never fly at Gin & Tonic. Not only would the bartenders be ill-equipped to handle such an order, but the chances of not spilling them are slim to none.

I have never eaten at Town Hall, but their menu is standard American cuisine. Dinner entrees like Dijon chicken, shrimp, and scallops go beyond your typical bar fare. This is a differentiating characteristic of Town Hall as it is more swanky than your typical pub. If you dine before 7pm during the week you will receive 15% off of your meal. And on Tuesdays they have half price wine night. But why settle for half price wine, when you can visit Bistro Lepic down the street for a free wine tasting?

As an outsider looking in, I have failed (until now) to grasp the appeal of the Glover Park social scene. But, like Gin & Tonic, Town Hall has something intangible for its visitors, convenience. They cater to the sizeable demographic that live in the area and who are actively searching for a central locale to meet up with friends. This is why they have a consistent following of regulars who visit time and again.