Bar Proposed for Upper 33rd St.

A bar has been proposed to open at 1660 33rd St. This is where 33rd St. joins up with Wisconsin Ave. The location is probably best remembered as the home for many years of a used book store. More recently it housed a pot shop.

The bar, dubbed Creme, is seeking a tavern license. That is the sort of liquor license that does not require any food be sold. The bar would have a capacity of 25 people inside. The possibly challenging element of the proposal is that it would also allow for 10 people outside on the rear patio. The patio backs up to homes along Reservoir Rd. and Dent Pl., not to mention the neighbors along 33rd St. (although the immediately abutting neighbors are commercial buildings).

Here is the placard notice:

This is in my ANC district, so I will be handling it for the Commission. I am now reaching out to the neighbors to gather contact information and bring them up to speed. If you would like to be included, please reach out to me by email at 2e02@anc.dc.gov or call/text to 202-827-5405.