Bears Pep Rally This Sunday!!!

This Sunday at 3 PM, Join us at Union Pub for the 2011 Bears Kickoff Celebration. College football fans get to start this weekend... why should you be left out? Start the 2011 season a week early. 

We'll feature Classic bears games on the big screens, drink specials, and an amazing raffle. The Raffle will start at 4:30, and feature a number of great prizes, including two amazing grand prizes: 

  

              - Two Tickets to a Bears game at SOLDIER FIELD IN CHICAGO!!!

              - A season long table reservation for two at Union Pub. 

All you have to do is show up Sunday, drink your face off (because no one's working monday), enjoy some classic Bears footage, and buy a few raffle tickets. Raffle Tickets will be a dollar each, or 3 for 5. This is literally the deal of the century. So join us to kickoff the Bears campaign for the Lombardi Trophy. 

Here are a couple of our favorite Bears clips to get you jacked and pumped: 

Happy Fathers Day!

For Fathers Day: UP's favorite movie dads. Watch the clips, then come in and drink your faces off.

10. George Banks - Father of The Bride 

9. Jack Torrance - The Shining

8. Mrs. Doubtfire - Mrs. Doubtfire

7. Clark Griswold - Vacation

6. Mufasa - Lion King

5. Jack Burns - Meet The Parents. 

4. Mac MacGuff - Juno

3. Mr. Jones - Friday

2. Darth Vader

1. Vito Corleone - The Godfather

And The Winner Is...

Thanks to the few people who took the time to submit a T-Shirt entry for our T-Shirt Contest, even if you didn't win, it was greatly appreciated. I think we grossly underestimated either the capability of our regulars in such matters or how many people like good prizes in general. Because, when all is said and done, this was basically easy contest to win, and the prize was a good one. Tell me you don't have time. Tell me you aren't a great graphic designer. But don't dare tell me you don't like $100 bar tabs. There's always the other option - that people underestimated what it would take to win this thing. We had a few cute submissions - references to Lance, A couple cool designs, and a few okay slogans. But the winner is a cut above - well thought out, well executed, and overall inspired. So without further adieu...

Congratulations to John Grossbard, winner of this the 2011 Union Pub T - Shirt Contest... Here's the design:

So there you have it... Congrats Grossbard, and thanks to everyone who played for playing. For those of you who played and lost, or didn't even bother throwing their hat in, I leave you with this. 

Not Too Bad...

Another T-Shirt contest entry from the UP faithful. We're getting better with each one here guys. Yes, the coloring probably needs some tweaking on this logo, but the thought and execution deserve a thumbs up. Think you can do better? Submit your tee ideas to dc.unionpub@gmail.com for your chance to win a $100 bar tab and have your design be our 2011 featured shirt. Keep em' Coming. Deadline is May 15th.

Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers day from your friends at UP!

Super Tuesday at UP

Tonight we've got Quizzo, and the CAPS game. What more do you need? Come show your support for the home team, as they head down to Tampa hoping to steal game 3 of the eastern conference semis and get back on track. We will also have Boston vs. Miami Game 2, Oklahoma City vs. Memphis game 2, and the usual slew of baseball games. Caps start at 6:30, and Quizzo is at 8, so don't be late.

We will have four dollar "Great 8" shots for the Caps game - the first person who tells his or her bartender or server to "Unleash The Fury" gets one for free!

What to Watch (At the Pub)

Here are a few reasons for you to come in tonight, as if bourbon night isn't enough as it is:

• Two NBA second round game ones will be on tonight - Chicago vs. Atlanta (8 pm) and LA vs. Dallas (10:30). I know we'll be seeing some of you Chicago fans as usual, but lets not forget that the second end of this double header might well be between the best two teams in the West. Should be a good one.
• Game 2 of the Flyers - Bruins (7:30) Is on Versus and will be on. Two classic bruisers, that will be sure to play as physical as ever with Philly looking for a crucial win at home before going back north. 
• The Usual slew of baseball games will be available. As usual, we will accommodate you no matter your club, but highlights include the defending champs San Fransisco here in Washington (7:05), and Chicago vs. the LA Dodgers (10:10)

Sunday Funday

Let's have a little fun...

How would you like to win a free drink off our Summer Drink Menu ? Of course you would! Who wouldn't love a free Blueberry Lemonade on a warm spring day or a free Loaded Corona to add a little kick to your beer drinking experience?! It's simple....all you have to do is leave a comment on this post by 7 pm telling us your prediction for tonight's Capitals-Lightning playoff game. Give us the winner, and the score, and if you are right (or closest) you win a drink of your choice! Contest ends at puck drop....come on in and watch the game.
    



And don't forget...only two weeks left to enter our T-shirt Design Contest. We want your ideas!

The Maiden Entry

If you are reading this, you probably know we have a T-Shirt Design contest running until mid-May. You design a T-shirt, if you win, it becomes our signature shirt. For more details click here. Well, today we got our first entry. Thats right, even if you don't win, your creation might see the light of day anyway. So make it good. This is a good start, but we are expecting each entry to be above and beyond the last. Show us your best. Here it is... and appropriately, its a tribute to Lance "Go Eff Yourself" Cook.

P.S. If you want to win this thing, take down the $100, and become a part of history, lets pay attention to presentation. The more professional, the more impressive- This thing isn't just going to come down to ideas, execution counts. You guys can do this.

It's Bourbon Day

You could say its a pretty good Monday at UP. Nicest day of the year? Check. New Drink Menu? Check. 

New Drink Specials? Check. Now, we have retired $1.50 PBR Cans for the time being. This may disgruntle some of you, but fear not. For a mere $1.50 more you can enjoy a cool Bud Light, and for a mere $2.50 more a smooth Shock Top. But heres the real deal. 

Its Bourbon Day at UP. From now on, Monday nights will feature $6.00 Small Batch Bourbons. W.L. Weller, Elmer T. Lee, Elijah Craig, Fighting Cock, and Buffalo Trace, - all $6.00. All have different noses, palates, and finishes, and all are worth trying. Survey the selection, watch the fine gentlemen above teach you how to appreciate a good bourbon, then come in and try one for yourself.

Seriously. Its gorgeous outside.

                                            

2011 Summer Drink Preview

We roll out our new drink menu tomorrow! Get yourself acquainted:

The Ricky Vaughn. Our take on a creamsicle, featuring whipped cream vodka and candied orange juice. Like it's namesake, this drink is straightforward with an undeniable edge. Be a Wild Thing, and give it a try.

 

The Loaded Corona. Instructions are simple: Drink your corona down to it's shoulders. Fill the neck back up with a shot of Bacardi Limon. Enjoy. 

 

The Peach Bliss. Peach Rum blended with tropical fruits over ice. Simple? Yes. Blissful? Absolutely. It may only be April now, but when the Dog Days of summer come, you'll be begging for more bliss. Pure refreshment. 

 

The Blueberry Lemonade. Check out our bloobs. Blueberry-Acai vodka, fresh blueberries, and lemon juice in harmony = perfect summer cocktail. Unless you hate things that taste good, you'll love this. 

The Al Fresca. Union Pub's answer to the Mojito. With a blend of fresh lime juice, cilantro, mint, and Effen Cucumber Vodka, we are confident you won't be looking back. Elegance and Refreshment brought to life. 

The Big Apple. One of our two summer drinks featuring limited release Absolut Vodka. This gem includes Absolut Brooklyn, Whipped Cream Vodka (your favorite), Perrier, and Cranberry. Try it, you'll love it. 

The Boston Tea Party. For those of you who prefer Boston to New York. This one's got Absolut Boston Vodka with orange and ginger flavors. A party in your mouth, if you will.

The Coconut Margarita. The name says it all. Tropical Tequila, agave nectar, coconut juice, rimmed with toasted coconut. You like margaritas. You like coconut. You'll get hooked on this one.

2011 Union Pub T-Shirt Design Contest

Be a Hero: Make This Pretty

Introducing the 2011 Union Pub "UDesign" T-Shirt Contest:

• Have your design featured on our signature 2011 T-Shirt. Tee will be worn by employees and available to the general public. 
• Winner will also receive a $100 Union Pub Bar Tab. 

        

The Rules: 

• T-Shirt must feature the Union Pub Logo on the front... the back is all yours. Entries will be judged for originality, humor, and visual appeal. Capture the essence of UP and be the pride of the pub.
• Email your entries, questions, and comments to dc.unionpub@gmail.com.
• Contest Ends Sunday May 15th.