Category Archives: Zack's Bar

Best Bar Trivia with Less Smoke and Fewer Drunks

I love trivia games. I also love pool and drinking beer. Well, these three vices came together in a perfect storm with Zack’s Bar. Sadly, Zack’s closed and I am now old. For me, in my late 30s, hanging out in bars is downright pathetic. And I hate the smoke, and those days are over. [...]

My XO Laptop Goes to Bars

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My XO Laptop Goes to Bars, originally uploaded by Chris Abraham.
I know the “one laptop per child” XO laptop is for kids but mine is a “one Newcastle [...]

Blogger Happy Hour Last Friday Was Fun

I did attend the Haters Happy Hour last Friday night which ended up being a real great time of bloggers, blog-lurkers, and old friends.

Welcome Back Zack?

Rumor has it that Zack bought the Greek Taverna for big bucks and that Zack’s shall return.

Theme Park Bars on the Hill

In memory of the too real bar known as Zack’s we introduce its replacement at 613 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, the The 18th Amendment, which will be yet another offensive simulacrum. Via David Gelles.

David Gelles is a Lush

David Gelles may be a lush, but he has also become a mighty fine pool shark.

Zack’s from Space

Zack’s Final Night is April 30th from 5 PM On

Zack and Cindy sold me Molly when I wanted something by which to remember Zack’s, my favorite bar ever. If you haven’t been, April 30th from 5PM until 3AM is your very last chance.

A McDermott Cue Named Molly Malone

It is true that Zack’s is closing. The last night is 30 April from 5PM. Last night, David, Andrew, Oliver, Aimee, Minh, and Tenley mourned with Zack and Cindy. Both David and I bought cues from the glass case for half-price. He bought a Scorpion Cue and I picked up a gorgeous [...]

Save Zack’s

Last night, over a game of pool with David at the Capitol Lounge, we heard a rumor that Zack sold Zack’s to the owner of the Capitol Lounge. It cannot be true. Do we need to fire up a Save Zack’s campaign?