The District Lounge
Order a whiskey neat or a beer. The crowd peaks at 10 when the DJ sets up. Thursday nights are looser than weekends. Get there before 9 if you want bar space, after midnight if you're fine standing in the back watching people dance.
Whiskey neat or a cold beer. Skip the cocktails. The bartenders move fast when they stick to basics.
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