Sips of September: TheListAreYouOnIt’s Weekly Roundup

The Fall season is upon us, and the drinks are flowing with the warming flavors you know and love. We are diving into DC's dynamic bar scene, where libations take center stage. We’ve got the latest on autumn-inspired cocktails from your favorite local haunts—plus a few new spots to add to your list. Ready to toast to the season ? We are! 

NEW & NOTEWORTHY: 

The Beast is Back (Mark Your Cal) : Snallygaster season is approaching very quickly and tickets are going fast. If you've been waiting to purchase your Basilisk tickets, this is your sign to jump on the opportunity. At the festival on October 12th, you can enjoy over 450 beers from over 175 brewers and enjoy the best of the best in food trucks, live music on two stages, entertainment and family fun all on Pennsylvania Ave in the heart of Washington DC. Purchase tickets here. 

The Happiest Hour: Namak, the Eastern Mediterranean restaurant located in Adams Morgan, has created a new Happy Hour menu. The new menu features cocktails like the Tuzluk (tequila, lime, grapefruit, urfa pepper, salt), Sour Cherry Flip (rum, sour cherry juice, honey, lemon, aquafaba foam), and Apertivo Spritz cocktails for $9. 1813 Columbia Road; namakdc.com

Cozy by the Fire: As the temperature cools down and classrooms fill, All Set has a way for you to wine down next to a wood-fired oven and patio. Enjoy half-price bottles of wine as well as happy hour deals from 3-6pm. 8630 Fenton Street; allsetrestaurant.com

NOT NEW, BUT NOTEWORTHY: 

Lebanese-Style Martinis: New to the Georgetown waterfront, River Club dedicates a section on their cocktail menu to providing an immersive tableside bar service, where bartenders skillfully prepare the cocktails. You can choose from the Lebanese-style Arrak Service (served tableside with water and ice on the side and serves 2 to 4 people, $65), Italian Amaro Service (served tableside “shakerato style” with a lemon twist, $22), and Spain-inspired Vermut Service (served tableside on the rocks or with sparkling water, $22). 3000 K St. NW; riverclubdc.com

Mahjong Mondays : By popular demand, JOY by Seven Reasons is introducing Mahjong Mondays at the Chevy Chase restaurant. Led by Mahjong expert, Caryn Fagan, guests will learn how to play this fascinating game of strategy and hear the history of Mahjong which traces its roots back to 19th-century China. While building friendship and getting into the competitive spirit, JOY will also offer a special menu + two new signature cocktails + a NA option to sip on during the game: The “BIRDBAM” ($15) (Aperol, Lillet Rose, Sparkling Wine, Strawberries, Oranges), The “GREEN DRAGON” ($14) (Vodka, Lillet Blanc, Olives), and the “JOKER” ($12) (NA - Passion Fruit, Lime, Rosemary, Indian Long Pepper). 5471 Wisconsin Ave; sevenreasonsgroup.com