The Tombs

Decades-Old Georgetown Bar Suspends Controversial Cover Charge | Eater DC

"Lined with stone, preppy rowing memorabilia, and handsome wood, this old-school underground bar has been a timeless Georgetown hangout for well-executed American fare, late-night revelry, and cheap drafts since 1962, with engraved plaques honoring its “99 Days Club,” an iconic location near the Exorcist stairs, and even a role in 1985’s St. Elmo’s Fire. Perennially packed, it introduced a $5 weekend cover at the start of the fall semester to offset after-10 p.m. nightclub costs like heightened security and hiring a DJ, a move that spurred petitions, an Instagram boycott account, and an op-ed; management has since revoked the fee for now while weighing whether to reinstate it or revert to a traditional restaurant model on weekend nights without the DJ component." - Tierney Plumb