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by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Oct 3, 2013, 5:59am EDT

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by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Oct 3, 2013, 5:59am EDT

Dozens of restaurants have been offering discounts on food and drinks during the government shutdown. There's just one catch. Customers may not need proof that they're furloughed, but they do have to show a government ID to participate in many of the bargains. That said, there are a handful of bars and restaurants who are giving out deals for all, regardless of where they're working, just in spirit of the city's frustration with Congress over the shutdown. Here's where cynical doctors, journalists, secretaries and teachers can show up to drink instead.

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Posto

Posto is letting customers only spend a Lincoln ($5) or a Hamilton ($10) on specialty drinks and a ravioli special, respectively, in the restaurant's bar area.

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1515 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Carmine's

Any patron can order Carmine's specialty "Olive Branch" cocktail in the bar right now, though it isn't dirt cheap ($12).

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425 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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Urbana

Urbana has been extending its happy hour for an hour each day the shutdown continues, until it reaches all-night-long status.

2121 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037

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The Coupe

The Coupe is offering its happy hour from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the shutdown, which includes such specials as 50 cent deviled eggs and $3 Natty Bohs.

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3415 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

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La Tasca

It's $20 sangria pitchers for all during the shutdown at La Tasca (various locations) - all day, every day.

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722 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Lincoln

Lincoln has a Filibuster Punch spiked with kumquat cachaca and rum, for $42 (serves 4-6 people) during the shutdown.

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1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Teddy & the Bully Bar

Teddy's Shutdown Cider, with pisco and five spice powder, is $11 at the bar.

1200 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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MXDC

MXDC is offering $6 margaritas and $6 taco platters for all during the shutdown.

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600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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DNV Rooftop Lounge

It's Happy Hour all night long during the shutdown at DNV, the rooftop at Zentan.

in The Donovan House, Washington, DC 20005

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Thomas Foolery

Thomas Foolery's Angry Hour ($1 off if you order in an angry voice) is extended to 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. during the shutdown.

2029 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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GBD (Golden Brown Delicious)

GBD's happy hour is extended until 8 p.m. during the shutdown, with themed beer discounts to match. Get a hoppy beer if you're "hoppy" about the shutdown for $3, or a sour one for $4 if that's your stance.

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1323 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Granville Moore's

It's $1 Stellas for all at Granville Moore's during the shutdown happy hour.

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1238 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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1905 Restaurant

1905 has a sausage dinner combo (sausage, three sides and a beer) for $15 during the shutdown, available to all as supplies last.

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1905 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Bandolero

It's $6 house margaritas and 2 for $5 tacos for all at Bandolero during the shutdown.

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3241 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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Radius Pizza

It's all night happy hour at Radius all week.

3155 Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010

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Quill

No government ID needed to get $2 Furlough Fries at Quill at the Jefferson.

1200 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Cork

Cork's running happy hour pricing all day and night until the shutdown ends. The deals vary by the day.

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1720 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Posto

1515 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Posto is letting customers only spend a Lincoln ($5) or a Hamilton ($10) on specialty drinks and a ravioli special, respectively, in the restaurant's bar area.

Open in Google Maps

1515 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Visit Website

Carmine's

425 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Any patron can order Carmine's specialty "Olive Branch" cocktail in the bar right now, though it isn't dirt cheap ($12).

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425 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Visit Website

Urbana

2121 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Urbana has been extending its happy hour for an hour each day the shutdown continues, until it reaches all-night-long status.

2121 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Visit Website

The Coupe

3415 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

The Coupe is offering its happy hour from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the shutdown, which includes such specials as 50 cent deviled eggs and $3 Natty Bohs.

Open in Google Maps

3415 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

Visit Website

La Tasca

722 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

It's $20 sangria pitchers for all during the shutdown at La Tasca (various locations) - all day, every day.

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722 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

Lincoln

1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

Lincoln has a Filibuster Punch spiked with kumquat cachaca and rum, for $42 (serves 4-6 people) during the shutdown.

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1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

Visit Website

Teddy & the Bully Bar

1200 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Teddy's Shutdown Cider, with pisco and five spice powder, is $11 at the bar.

1200 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Visit Website

MXDC

600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

MXDC is offering $6 margaritas and $6 taco platters for all during the shutdown.

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600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Visit Website

DNV Rooftop Lounge

in The Donovan House, Washington, DC 20005

It's Happy Hour all night long during the shutdown at DNV, the rooftop at Zentan.

in The Donovan House, Washington, DC 20005

Visit Website

Thomas Foolery

2029 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Thomas Foolery's Angry Hour ($1 off if you order in an angry voice) is extended to 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. during the shutdown.

2029 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Visit Website

GBD (Golden Brown Delicious)

1323 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

GBD's happy hour is extended until 8 p.m. during the shutdown, with themed beer discounts to match. Get a hoppy beer if you're "hoppy" about the shutdown for $3, or a sour one for $4 if that's your stance.

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1323 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Granville Moore's

1238 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

It's $1 Stellas for all at Granville Moore's during the shutdown happy hour.

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1238 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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1905 Restaurant

1905 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

1905 has a sausage dinner combo (sausage, three sides and a beer) for $15 during the shutdown, available to all as supplies last.

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1905 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Bandolero

3241 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007

It's $6 house margaritas and 2 for $5 tacos for all at Bandolero during the shutdown.

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3241 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Visit Website

Radius Pizza

3155 Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010

It's all night happy hour at Radius all week.

3155 Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010

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Quill

1200 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

No government ID needed to get $2 Furlough Fries at Quill at the Jefferson.

1200 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Cork

1720 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Cork's running happy hour pricing all day and night until the shutdown ends. The deals vary by the day.

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1720 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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