Welcome to
Barracks Row!

A CULINARY & ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION

Barracks Row, named for the oldest Corp in the Marines, is the historic main street located on 8th ST in Southeast, Washington DC.

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What's New on Barracks Row?

Omakase @ Barracks Row: Sushi Restaurant - Now Open

About Omakase: Chef Yi Wang, also known as Chef Ricky, was born in China. He moved to the US in 2000 and has worked in successful...

I Egg You - Now Open

I Egg You is a charming and vibrant breakfast and lunch haven in the heart of Capitol Hill. At the core of their culinary adventure is...

Herb Scott - Winner of 38th Annual Mayor’s Arts Award for Excellence in Community Arts Advocacy

Congratulations to Herb Scott on winning the Mayor's Art Award for Excellence in Community Arts Advocacy. Join Herb this Saturday for a...

8th Street SE Bus Priority

Project Overview

The 8th Street SE bus priority project aims to improve bus operations and safety between East Capitol Street and M Street SE. This project will identify and implement ways to improve bus service, access to bus stops, and safety along the corridor.

The project team is presenting the proposed concept at ANC meetings in September. The concept aims to address the issues identified in the needs assessment and advance the goals of improved bus service, safety, and access. The proposed concept plan is open for comment through October 10, 2023.

Following the meeting, the presentation, concept plans, and instructions for submitting comments will be posted on the project website here:

https://buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/8thstse

Barracks Row Main Street is in the process of hosting a meeting with 8th Street businesses, DDOT & Councilmember Charles Allen.

More information on this meeting coming soon!

Comments can be added directly to DDOT by tapping the Information button below.

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Upcoming Events

Wed, Dec 06
Capitol Hill Chess Club
Washington
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Dec 06, 2023, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Washington, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
For all neighborhood students in grades 2 - 6 interested in learning and playing chess All levels are welcome! Students are divided into groups by ability. Absolute beginners are welcome, as are tournament players and everyone in between.
Thu, Dec 07
Community Menorah Lighting
Washington
Details
Dec 07, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Washington, 212 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
The 9th Annual Menorah Lighting will take place on Thursday, December 7th.
Thu, Dec 07
The Life of a Poet Featuring Celebrated Poet and Editor of Poetry Magazine, Adrian Matejka in Conversation with Kyle Dar
Washington
RSVP
Dec 07, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Sun, Dec 10
Master Chef: Featuring 3-Time James Beard Award Nominee, Chef Jerome Grant
Washington
RSVP
Dec 10, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Fri, Dec 15
Long Lunch: Pizza + Flatbreads Workshop with Chef Mark Haskell
Washington
RSVP
Dec 15, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Sun, Dec 17
SONG OF SOLSTICE: A Celtic Christmas Celebration Featuring OCEAN Celtic Quartet
Washington
RSVP
Dec 17, 2023, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Tue, Dec 19
"Dish! The Storytelling Cocktail Hour."
Washington
RSVP
Dec 19, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Wed, Dec 20
CAPITOL HILL JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Washington
RSVP
Dec 20, 2023, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Washington, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Wed, Jan 17
Barracks Row Business Happy Hour
Washington
Multiple Dates
Details
Jan 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Washington, 8th St SE, Washington, DC, USA
A happy hour for Barracks Row business members can meet up
Fri, Feb 09
National Pizza Day
Washington
Details
Feb 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Washington, 8th St SE, Washington, DC, USA
Explore and taste your way through 8th Street Barracks Row's most popular Pizza Places.
Fri, May 03
May the 4th (Force) be with you - 8th Street SE Unofficial Star Wars Weekend
Washington
Details
May 03, 2024, 5:00 PM – May 05, 2024, 5:00 PM
Washington, 8th St SE, Washington, DC, USA
The Force is strong on 8th St Barracks Row - May 3rd to 5th Barracks Row Main Street’s Unofficial Star Wars Weekend
Time is TBD
World Record Event
Location is TBD
RSVP
Time is TBD
Location is TBD
The road to breaking a world record. Largest human image of an ice cream cone.

Check out our full Event Calendar!

New FOR BUSINESS IN 2024

In 2024 Barracks Row Main will be expanding services offered to businesses on 8th Street SE

The Free Training Schedules provided in advance and in three months blocks
Expanded Training: More general business training along with our restaurant training.
First Time Business Symposium on Barracks Row in April 2024
Barracks Row Business Happy Hours: Starting in Jan 2024, on the third Wednesday on the Month

Support
barracks Row Main street

Donations from supporters like you make Barracks Row Street’s work possible. We rely on contributions from individual donors, sponsorships and grant funding to continue the vital, community-building work we do. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation online or by mail.

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Send a Check by Mail:

Please make all checks out to "Barracks Row Main Street" and denote "Donations" in the memo line

Checks can be mailed to:

BARRACKS ROW MAIN STREET

700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Suite 2049
Washington, DC 20003

Welcome to Barracks Row!