The Question, of course, if what to do after the vote. In much of our professional and perosnal lives that involved crowds of raucous people in places we felt comfortable here in Arlington. Most of us voted weeks ago, so we can start celebrating as soon as the coffee is claered off he picnic table. we were gratified to see a quick line-up in ARLNow by local beat specialist Katie Taranto. We are a Blue County, so any recommendation for being out in public is tempered by the fact that there will be a preponderance of progressive sentiment, but of course that can add to variety and enjoyment. Or energy, anyway.

We took out the padding from the story to save time, and this is a line up with drunk and food specials in Arlington from after you cast your ballot until the next President is declared at Busboys and Poets . In two months or something, the actual end-date not having been specified by anyone except the Crystal City Sports Pub.

Debate in the morning on strategies for later today with a lot of polling activity across the street. Some of us have elected to stay the course on
The Patio and do the normal rotation with standard medication. Others were thinking about going over to Clarendon and get a sense for the energy on the street. The ARLNow crowd did some broadcast ballyhoo on places we used to hang out, and here they are for legitimate pre-luncheon tippling. “buboys & Poets” is currently offering the best deals, since the election is unlikely to be called for a couple weeks, which is a feature deal although accommodations for rest in the process are not specified:

Arlington Drafthouse
Starting at 6 p.m., live CNN election coverage on the big screen with accompanying drink specials.
2903 Columbia Pike.

Bronson Bierhall

Arlington Democrats Election Watch party starting at 7 p.m. 4100 Fairfax Drive.

Busboys and Poets

Shirlington is closest one for “the company of fellow progressives committed to fighting for peace, social justice, and equality — no matter the outcome.” Party & drink specials begin at 6 p.m., and open till new president declared. 4251 Campbell Avenue.

Crystal City Sports Pub

Live election coverage on 3rd Level Young Republican Watch Party beginning at 7 p.m.

Pub says “Don’t miss the excitement.”529 23rd Street S.

Zoe’s Kitchen

Watch party with 50% off wines from 5-11 p.m. Free Agua de Jamaica to patrons with an “I voted” sticker. 4245 Fairfax Drive.

Ireland’s Four Courts

All day watch Party into the early morning hours. Cocktail specials and multi-network election coverage. Live election results shown from 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. The Forward Party (Local) will also hold its watch party. 2051 Wilson Blvd.

Leadership Institute

Arlington Republicans plan to watch gather on the 3rd floor of the Leadership Institute building in Clarendon. 1101 N. Highland Street.

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