Westeros Has Come Via the Game of Thrones PUB

Normally, I am morally opposed to the idea of waiting in line for a bar or restaurant. Something about the idea of giving unknown amount of my time for the privilege of paying an establishment money has always struck me as off. Because of this objection, I have never before been to any of the much celebrated Derek Brown pop-up bar themes (Cherry Blossom, Nintendo, Christmas Bar).

Please, forgive my ignorance, and go to the Games of Thrones Pop-Up Bar (PUB) experience. Whatever amount of time you have to wait in line you will not be disappointed. Located between 1839-1843 7th Street NW, and open as of yesterday, the PUB is a joint project between the Drink Company and Brewery Ommegang. The theme includes a total of four bars, each featuring a different location from the Game of Thrones series, displayed across 3,000 square feet. Even if you’ve never read a single word of the ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ series or seen a minute of Game of Thrones (and shame…shame…shame on you for your omissi