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"Located beneath the upstairs golf‑simulator concept in the same Mai Place building (1400 14th Street NW), this retro‑styled drinking den from H2 Collective leans into arcade games, DJs, and a nostalgic, low‑key nightlife vibe. The downstairs spot features arcade cabinets, DJs, and casual entertainment, and it orders food in from a neighboring Shake Shack. The operators position the two levels as complementary — “We like to say the upstairs venue is the 'graduate' of this place,” says H2’s regional operations manager Chris Janiak — with the downstairs den serving as the retro foundation for the more elaborate simulator and golf‑club aesthetic above." - Tierney Plumb