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Where to Find Pride Deals Around D.C. for the Rest of June

Rainbow Jell-O shots, shimmering pretzels, and special beer releases are in the mix

by Tierney Plumb
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Republic Restoratives is selling Pride kits to benefit Whitman-Walker.
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by Tierney Plumb

Pride Month in D.C. is typically marked by a jubilant parade full of rainbow flags and a surge in business for bars. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the annual celebration of love and support for the LGBTQ community has looked completely different this year. Still, lots of bars, breweries, and restaurants are showing their pride with specials and virtual events through the last week of June.

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Nellie's Sports Bar

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Shaw’s resident gay sports bar started selling a variety of frozen alcoholic freeze pops this month. Rotating flavors available of he “alco-pops” at the to-go window include Margarita, Berry Blast, and Hurrican Punch.

900 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 332-6355
(202) 332-6355

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Capo Italian Deli

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The reliable Shaw sub shop expanded its lineup of “Fauci Pouchy” cocktails for Pride. A bright Pride Pouch ($14) comes with Tito’s Vodka, butterfly pea flower, orange liqueur, white cranberry, and lemon.

715 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 827-8012
(202) 827-8012

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HalfSmoke

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HalfSmoke is selling a “Wear Your Pride Milkshake”  ($5) in June that’s made with vanilla ice cream, pixie sticks, sprinkles, and a whipped cream topper. Make it boozy for $3 more. The restaurant is pledging 5 percent of sales to the Capital Pride Alliance. Available for carryout, delivery, and patio service.

 

651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-2079
(202) 986-2079

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Republic Restoratives

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The LGBTQ-owned distillery in Ivy City normally celebrates Pride with its annual Not The White House Pride Party fundraiser. This year stuffs the party in a “Pride From Home” goodie bag, with $20 of each $100 bag benefitting Whitman-Walker Health. Each tote is loaded with vodka and products from District of Clothing, Gordy’s Pickle Jar, Salt & Sundry, Little Sesame, Red Bear Brewing Co., Denizens Brewing Co., A League of Her Own, Pitchers, Lil’ Fishy, and Edible DC. Order for delivery or pick-up at Republic Restoratives Distillery.

1369 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 733-3996
(202) 733-3996

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ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar

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The D.C. cidery celebrates Pride with the release of a special edition can of its flagship Cidre Blanc cider. A dollar from every four-pack of Cidre Blanc Pride sold (on its patios or via delivery) will go to Casa Ruby, D.C.’s only organization founded and led by transgender women of color. ANXO aims to donate over $1,000 over the course of the month.

300 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-3795
(202) 986-3795
Cidre Blanc Pride
Anxo/official photo

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Shop Made In DC

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The store that represents local makers put together a pride box ($45) that features glittery pretzels by Yoco Confections; a DC Love Pin by Adam Godet Woodworking; and a bandana by All Very Goods.

1710 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

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ANKARA

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The Turkish restaurant in Dupont Circle just released a new Pride-themed cocktail for June. The $10 layered drink comes with grapefruit-peach puree, blue curaçao, and infused vodka.

1320 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-6301
(202) 293-6301
View this post on Instagram

Love is Love We are proud to stand together! Please enjoy with our special cocktail for pride month ❤️ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #macrolens #macrophotography #foodie #food #foodporn #yummy #fresh #freshfood #quarantinelife #quarantinefood #patio #instadaily #instagood #instafeast #dcfoodiecrew #americanfood #brunch #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #dc #dmv #lgbt #loveislove #pridemonth #pridedc #cocktailsofinstagram #cocktails #ankararestaurantdc

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Red Bear Brewing Co

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The year-old, gay-owned brewery in NoMa wraps up Pride month with a week-long series of virtual events including trivia and drag bingo shows. Its brand new Pride 2020 release, a Shandy Pines American Wheat Ale, is available on draft on the patio, in a 16-ounce can, or in a growler.

209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 849-6130
(202) 849-6130

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LEON

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The fast-casual health food spot from Britain donates $2 from every vegan LOVe Burger towards Center for Black Equity, which aims to improve health and wellness opportunities, economic empowerment, and equal rights for the black LQBTQ community, during the month of June.

1724 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 847-3535
(202) 847-3535
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Daikaya Group (multiple locations)

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The Daikaya Group is selling colorful Jell-O shots ($10 for a flight of six), with 20 percent of sales donated to ActforBlackTransLives.org and the Kween Culture Initiative. Slurp the spiked treats through June at Daikaya, Haikan, Hatoba, and Bantam King.

705 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 589-1600
(202) 589-1600
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❤️ is is is is is is Join us in celebrating PRIDE ️‍ @bantamkingdc today through June 30th with an assortment of jello shots ($10 for a flight of 6 flavors). To show our solidarity and support for the beautiful LGBTQ community, 20% of sales from the jello shots will be donated to ActforBlackTransLives.org + the Kween Culture Initiative @kweenculture. Purchase + enjoy them by ordering online for takeout. #BlackTransLivesMatter #StillWe FLAVORS Strawberry , Peach , Island Pineapple , Lime, Berry Blue + Grape ✨ All Jello Shots Include Vodka ✨ For More Information or to donate directly to Act For Black Trans Lives + the Kween Culture Initiative, Please Visit: Actions for Solidarity ActforBlackTransLives.org Kween Culture Initiative KweenCulture.com

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The Yards

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The Navy Yard waterfront neighborhood celebrates Pride with “Rose All Day” sets filled with goods from District Winery, Due South, Maxwell Park, and Shilling Canning Company. The pink party boxes ($20 to $95) are available for purchase through Wednesday, June 24, with $10 of each sale going towards Black Lives Matter DC and Capital Pride Alliance. Available for pick-up at The Yards on Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26 ahead of a virtual event on Saturday, June 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., featuring guided rosé tastings, flower crown tutorials, and DJs sets.

1300 First St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Rosé party packs include pink stemless wine glasses, sunglasses, confetti, cocktail napkins, and balloons.
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Aslin Beer Company

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A portion of proceeds from the Virginia craft brewer’s latest IPA, Now More Than Ever, goes towards Rainbow Families.

847 S Pickett St, Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 717-9071
(703) 717-9071
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The plan for this IPA was hatched this past winter, after meeting the amazing folks at @rainbow.families . We were thrilled to have finally brought it out last week in honor of #dcpride , and to contribute to the incredible work that rainbow families does in our community to help support current or prospective parents in the LGBTQ+ community. Thanks for the loving work you do to help strengthen & create families, we have relished this opportunity to contribute to your programs! A portion of proceeds of Now More Than Ever are donated to @rainbow.families . . Learn more about what they do at rainbowfamilies.org ! . #dcpride2020 #wearerainbowfamilies #rainbowfamilies #rainbowfamiliesdc #Aslin #AslinAlexandria #AslinBeerCo #VaBeer #Herndon #Alexandria

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Nellie's Sports Bar

900 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Shaw’s resident gay sports bar started selling a variety of frozen alcoholic freeze pops this month. Rotating flavors available of he “alco-pops” at the to-go window include Margarita, Berry Blast, and Hurrican Punch.

900 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 332-6355
(202) 332-6355

Capo Italian Deli

715 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

The reliable Shaw sub shop expanded its lineup of “Fauci Pouchy” cocktails for Pride. A bright Pride Pouch ($14) comes with Tito’s Vodka, butterfly pea flower, orange liqueur, white cranberry, and lemon.

715 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 827-8012
(202) 827-8012

HalfSmoke

651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

HalfSmoke is selling a “Wear Your Pride Milkshake”  ($5) in June that’s made with vanilla ice cream, pixie sticks, sprinkles, and a whipped cream topper. Make it boozy for $3 more. The restaurant is pledging 5 percent of sales to the Capital Pride Alliance. Available for carryout, delivery, and patio service.

 

651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-2079
(202) 986-2079

Republic Restoratives

1369 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

The LGBTQ-owned distillery in Ivy City normally celebrates Pride with its annual Not The White House Pride Party fundraiser. This year stuffs the party in a “Pride From Home” goodie bag, with $20 of each $100 bag benefitting Whitman-Walker Health. Each tote is loaded with vodka and products from District of Clothing, Gordy’s Pickle Jar, Salt & Sundry, Little Sesame, Red Bear Brewing Co., Denizens Brewing Co., A League of Her Own, Pitchers, Lil’ Fishy, and Edible DC. Order for delivery or pick-up at Republic Restoratives Distillery.

1369 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 733-3996
(202) 733-3996

ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar

300 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

The D.C. cidery celebrates Pride with the release of a special edition can of its flagship Cidre Blanc cider. A dollar from every four-pack of Cidre Blanc Pride sold (on its patios or via delivery) will go to Casa Ruby, D.C.’s only organization founded and led by transgender women of color. ANXO aims to donate over $1,000 over the course of the month.

300 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-3795
(202) 986-3795
Cidre Blanc Pride
Anxo/official photo

Shop Made In DC

1710 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

The store that represents local makers put together a pride box ($45) that features glittery pretzels by Yoco Confections; a DC Love Pin by Adam Godet Woodworking; and a bandana by All Very Goods.

1710 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

ANKARA

1320 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

The Turkish restaurant in Dupont Circle just released a new Pride-themed cocktail for June. The $10 layered drink comes with grapefruit-peach puree, blue curaçao, and infused vodka.

1320 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-6301
(202) 293-6301
View this post on Instagram

Love is Love We are proud to stand together! Please enjoy with our special cocktail for pride month ❤️ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #macrolens #macrophotography #foodie #food #foodporn #yummy #fresh #freshfood #quarantinelife #quarantinefood #patio #instadaily #instagood #instafeast #dcfoodiecrew #americanfood #brunch #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #dc #dmv #lgbt #loveislove #pridemonth #pridedc #cocktailsofinstagram #cocktails #ankararestaurantdc

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Red Bear Brewing Co

209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002

The year-old, gay-owned brewery in NoMa wraps up Pride month with a week-long series of virtual events including trivia and drag bingo shows. Its brand new Pride 2020 release, a Shandy Pines American Wheat Ale, is available on draft on the patio, in a 16-ounce can, or in a growler.

209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 849-6130
(202) 849-6130

LEON

1724 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036

The fast-casual health food spot from Britain donates $2 from every vegan LOVe Burger towards Center for Black Equity, which aims to improve health and wellness opportunities, economic empowerment, and equal rights for the black LQBTQ community, during the month of June.

1724 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 847-3535
(202) 847-3535
Rey Lopez/Eater DC

Daikaya Group (multiple locations)

705 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

The Daikaya Group is selling colorful Jell-O shots ($10 for a flight of six), with 20 percent of sales donated to ActforBlackTransLives.org and the Kween Culture Initiative. Slurp the spiked treats through June at Daikaya, Haikan, Hatoba, and Bantam King.

705 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 589-1600
(202) 589-1600
View this post on Instagram

❤️ is is is is is is Join us in celebrating PRIDE ️‍ @bantamkingdc today through June 30th with an assortment of jello shots ($10 for a flight of 6 flavors). To show our solidarity and support for the beautiful LGBTQ community, 20% of sales from the jello shots will be donated to ActforBlackTransLives.org + the Kween Culture Initiative @kweenculture. Purchase + enjoy them by ordering online for takeout. #BlackTransLivesMatter #StillWe FLAVORS Strawberry , Peach , Island Pineapple , Lime, Berry Blue + Grape ✨ All Jello Shots Include Vodka ✨ For More Information or to donate directly to Act For Black Trans Lives + the Kween Culture Initiative, Please Visit: Actions for Solidarity ActforBlackTransLives.org Kween Culture Initiative KweenCulture.com

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The Yards

1300 First St SE, Washington, DC 20003

The Navy Yard waterfront neighborhood celebrates Pride with “Rose All Day” sets filled with goods from District Winery, Due South, Maxwell Park, and Shilling Canning Company. The pink party boxes ($20 to $95) are available for purchase through Wednesday, June 24, with $10 of each sale going towards Black Lives Matter DC and Capital Pride Alliance. Available for pick-up at The Yards on Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26 ahead of a virtual event on Saturday, June 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., featuring guided rosé tastings, flower crown tutorials, and DJs sets.

1300 First St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Rosé party packs include pink stemless wine glasses, sunglasses, confetti, cocktail napkins, and balloons.
The Yards/official photo

Aslin Beer Company

847 S Pickett St, Alexandria, VA 22304

A portion of proceeds from the Virginia craft brewer’s latest IPA, Now More Than Ever, goes towards Rainbow Families.

847 S Pickett St, Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 717-9071
(703) 717-9071
View this post on Instagram

The plan for this IPA was hatched this past winter, after meeting the amazing folks at @rainbow.families . We were thrilled to have finally brought it out last week in honor of #dcpride , and to contribute to the incredible work that rainbow families does in our community to help support current or prospective parents in the LGBTQ+ community. Thanks for the loving work you do to help strengthen & create families, we have relished this opportunity to contribute to your programs! A portion of proceeds of Now More Than Ever are donated to @rainbow.families . . Learn more about what they do at rainbowfamilies.org ! . #dcpride2020 #wearerainbowfamilies #rainbowfamilies #rainbowfamiliesdc #Aslin #AslinAlexandria #AslinBeerCo #VaBeer #Herndon #Alexandria

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