These DC bars are offering drink deals as Trump, Biden go head-to-head in 2024 presidential debate

WASHINGTON — As Donald Trump and Joe Biden prepare to duke it out in the ultimate political showdown Thursday night, D.C. bars and restaurants are stepping up their game with specials fit for the occasion. 

Whether you lean left, right, or just love a good drink, there's a special pour for every political palate. 

Check out the specials below:

Midlands, Petworth

The beer garden is serving up $5 select beers during the debate. 

Johnny Pistola's, Adams Morgan

The bar is serving up $10 drink specials from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. including the Filibuster Buzz, Bipartisan Breeze and Swing State Sangria.

Busboys and Poets, All locations

The restaurant is offering $7 themed-drink specials including Singing the Blues, Seeing Red, and Shake it Up.

For a chance to win $10 off your bill, go ahead and play Presidential Debate Bingo. 

The Pub & the People, Bloomingdale

W3DC,a nonpartisan crypto community, will have a reserved table at the cocktail bar and will cover $100 of the total bill for anyone who registers with them.

Side Door Pizza, Navy Yard

The pizza shop is offering a debate night special called "Pie Divided," which is a large, half-and-half pizza for $30 available Thursday only. One side is "Orange Cheeseburger Pizza" and the other is "Sleepy Joe," aka New York chopped-cheese-style beef, dill pickles, with a "Rikers Island Dressing" on the side and a Blue crab dip and boardwalk-style fries, with red sauce on the side. 

Union Pub, Capitol Hill

The bar will have a "Red vs. Blue" drink poll, aka two $6 vodka drink specials, one made with red grenadine and the other made with blue curaçao. 

Whichever drink is ordered more will be the winner of the presidential debate watch party. 

Other specials include a $4 mystery shots, $4 Presidential Pilsner pints and its $15 pitcher companion.

The Dirty Goose, Shaw

Conviction cocktails will be available starting at 9 p.m. on Thursday, including the Convict Cosmo, Dark & Stormy Daniels, Gag Order Gimlet, Locked Up Lemondrop, and Felon Fizz, all for $10. 

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