Noting that you're college students, the Caps had a very generous program (Student Rush) for fans with a college ID last season. You can walk up and get any available ticket for $20 (I think it was $20). The link for that is currently dead on the main website, but that's probably because individual tickets are not yet for sale.
Dupont--Connecticut avenue south of the circle has most of the cities clubs. I'd recommend 18th st. lounge or Play lounge if you are looking for an upscale club. Stay away from Five and 1223.
What's wrong with 1223? I haven't been in years, but it used to be hot.
Hey guys, I know this is a bit premature; however, I am coming down to DC to see the B's play the Caps on Jan 17th and I was just wondering when individual tix go on sale or when you expect them to? Thanks guys!
Hey Caps fans, what are the suggested pre/post game hangouts within walking distance of the arena? I am looking for a good spot to have a decent pre-game meal in a casual setting, hopefully with lots of people wearing hockey jerseys.
I will be in town for a Devils @ Caps games this coming season.
Thank you for your feedback.
there's a restaurant in the ground level of the red roof in at 5th and H (I think that's the address). The food is nothing special, but they usually have drink deals and it's never too crowded, unlike like RFD which is a mob scene.
Rocketbar is a good place to grab a drink or play pool/darts. They do not serve food. It's a basement bar on 7th between G and H, on the west side.
The Green Turtle is a sports bar that serves pretty good food (and drinks, obviously). It's at 6th and F.
Of course there are a myriad of upscale places too. Zengo, Indebleu, Zaytinya (my personal favorite), Asia 9, Rosa Mexicano and Jaleo are all good choices.
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Of course there are a myriad of upscale places too. Zengo, Indebleu, Zaytinya (my personal favorite), Asia 9, Rosa Mexicano and Jaleo are all good choices.
I'm with you on Zaytinya. A block north is Oya, which is also delicious.
I've also always been a fan of Matchbox. Good pizza and great sliders.
Tony Cheng's (upstairs) is a good, safe, Chinese restaurant.
McCormick and Schmick's is the best seafood in the area, IMO.
Clydes, Irish Channel (5th/H), and Capital City Brewery (11th/H) is where I usually hang out at. All have great food. Although, like someone else already said, its hard not to find something good anywhere you go.
The area is just loaded with options, from basic American fare to upscale ethnic, high-end steakhouses, to cheap fast food options all over the place. The arena is in Chinatown, but Chinatown itself has shrunk, and Chinese is just one of the many options in the area.
For a quick bite, a good hole in the wall option is Capital Q, a Texas barbecue joint. Really, though, Verizon Center has got to be one of the NHL's best options in terms of eating out, within walking distance from the arena. You might want to give some idea of the type of food and how upscale you want to go, to get useful feedback.
Really, though, Verizon Center has got to be one of the NHL's best options in terms of eating out, within walking distance from the arena. You might want to give some idea of the type of food and how upscale you want to go, to get useful feedback.
Too bad the food inside is so terrible. VC management should put together service deals with the area restaurants the way they do at the Nationals stadium.
Granted, it's not always an option for those who live far out in the 'burbs, but eating inside is never the way to go, especially with so many eating and drinking options outside. Then again, I commute in from Crystal City from work... 10 minutes on the Yellow line, so there's lots of time before game time. Shrug.
Raises a good point, though. Whatever you do, try to get there early enough to eat outside the arena. The food inside is nothing to write home about, that's for sure.
Check out the portrait gallery or spy museum if you have time! Chinatown is one of DC's most vibrant neighborhoods--it's worth spending some time just strolling around if you're coming from out of town.
Check out the portrait gallery or spy museum if you have time! Chinatown is one of DC's most vibrant neighborhoods--it's worth spending some time just strolling around if you're coming from out of town.
