Waiting in line has become something of a Washington status symbol, whether it’s for Rose’s Luxury or the Hirshorn’s “Infinity Mirrors” exhibit. But the hottest ticket in town right now? A seat at James Comey‘s Senate hearing. Some people have been waiting since the early morning to snag a seat. Take a look:
The line outside the Comey hearing… the first person in line tells me she got here at 4:15am pic.twitter.com/ZpPrDgJmFD
— Andrew Desiderio (@desiderioDC) June 8, 2017
The line for the Comey hearing stretches for blocks. Cops say about 600 people on it. They are only 88 audience seats. pic.twitter.com/M5klyjVAeA
— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) June 8, 2017
Even viewing parties at local bars are drawing huge lines. Check out Shaw’s Tavern, which is offering $5 Russian vodka drinks:
We really love congressional hearings here in Washington. #ComeyHearing pic.twitter.com/3dA54HUtQI
— Erick Sanchez (@erickmsanchez) June 8, 2017
Current line to watch Comey hearing at Shaw's Tavern in DC stretches for over a full block right now… pic.twitter.com/8OrAr3Irvq
— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) June 8, 2017
And Union Pub…. They will buy a round of drinks for customers every time President Trump tweets about the former FBI Director.
lined up to go to the bar to watch Comey testimony at 930. most #ThisTown thing. and people here wonder why Americans hate D.C. pic.twitter.com/mT7naUA9VA
— dan holler (@danholler) June 8, 2017
this is the line for a drink at Union Pub, which is giving away free drinks when Trump tweets pic.twitter.com/bgvjwkPhaO
— Benjamin Freed (@brfreed) June 8, 2017
Find other viewing parties here.
Jessica Sidman covers the people and trends behind D.C.’s food and drink scene. Before joining Washingtonian in July 2016, she was Food Editor and Young & Hungry columnist at Washington City Paper. She is a Colorado native and University of Pennsylvania grad.
