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Ruth Abramovitz/The Hoya | Students pushed back on a new fee at The Tombs, a restaurant and bar at the heart of the Gerogetown community.

Students Rally Against New Fee At The Tombs

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor September 11, 2025

Georgetown University students pushed back on a new cover fee at a local bar and beloved student spot, starting a petition and boycott to get the fee removed.  The Tombs, a restaurant and bar near...

VIEWPOINT: Don't Betray the Tombs Boycott

VIEWPOINT: Don’t Betray the Tombs Boycott

By Catherine Alaimo, Lauren Doherty, and Jack Willis September 10, 2025

These days, cultural discourse often laments the lack of a so-called third space — an informal social environment that is neither home nor work. Perhaps that helps explain the outcry against the recent...

The Tombs Reopens, Welcomes Back Georgetown Community

The Tombs Reopens, Welcomes Back Georgetown Community

By Paige Kupas October 28, 2021

After 19 long months, The Tombs once again welcomed students, graduates and families to dine in or share a drink at the iconic establishment. The Tombs, a student-favorite restaurant and bar located...

Anticipation Builds Among Students as The Tombs Announces October Reopening Date

Anticipation Builds Among Students as The Tombs Announces October Reopening Date

By Julia Kelly September 8, 2021

The Tombs is set to reopen in mid-October following its year-and-a-half closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing shortages.  The Tombs, a popular restaurant and bar located one block...

A Sneak Peek Into Your Semester Online

A Sneak Peek Into Your Semester Online

By Abigail Weintz and Abigail Weintz August 13, 2020

Due to the ongoing public health crisis, Georgetown has decided the majority of students will remain home for the fall 2020 semester. Hoyas received a taste of online learning during the spring of 2020,...

Why 20 Is Not an Irrelevant Age

Why 20 Is Not an Irrelevant Age

By Caroline Porterfield and Caroline Porterfield October 24, 2017

We here at 4E have set out to explain Why 20 Is Not Irrelevant: You may not get a Tombs Night, but the big 2-0 has some perks. Congrats! You've beaten teen pregnancy!  Take pride in accomplishing...

The Real Tombs Trivia

The Real Tombs Trivia

By Mike Radice and Mike Radice September 24, 2017

Ahh, senior year is finally here! While for many this involves dreaded words like "employment" and "graduation," there is a very easy way to forget all of this: The Tombs. From the great deals on draft,...

Beneath The Tombs: A Rich Art History

Beneath The Tombs: A Rich Art History

By Kathryn Baker September 15, 2017

Few restaurants have had as large an impact on the Georgetown community as The Tombs. There, men have proposed on bent knee, alumni have reunited and students have gathered for trivia nights, dance...

Classic Underclassmen Mistakes at Bars

Classic Underclassmen Mistakes at Bars

By Charlie Fritz and Charlie Fritz July 11, 2017

Readers, it's now July and the sun has since set on my second year at Georgetown. I am now considered an ~upperclassman~ at this wonderful institution. Let's just say I'm feeling a little nostalgic. Despite...

PHOTO COURTESY THE TOMBS
The restaurant The Tombs is scheduled to reopen after a summer of being closed due to renovations.

The Tombs to Reopen After $2 Million Renovation

By Lisa Burgoa September 5, 2016

When The Tombs reopens after its three-month summer hiatus on Tuesday, returning patrons can expect to find the classic Georgetown locale largely unchanged, save for some fresh lacquer, new leather...

Best Restaurants in Georgetown and DC

By Shannon Hou September 2, 2016

QUICK MEALS IN GEORGETOWN If you are in a rush or just want a quick bite, there are quite a few fast, casual spots not too far from campus. Wisemiller’s Grocery & Deli – better known as Wisey’s...

Tombs, 1789, F. Scott’s to Temporarily Close

By Emily Tu March 11, 2016

The Tombs Restaurant and Bar, 1789 Restaurant and F. Scott’s are closing from June 11 until Labor Day for renovations. All three restaurants are part of Clyde’s Restaurant Group, which is making...

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