New Year’s Day Pajama Brunch

It’s that time of year again to rummage through your closet for your most stylish pajamas for our annual New Year’s Day Pajama Brunch! This is our 14th pajama brunch and it’s always a great photo op with family and friends. We’ll be open at 8AM at all locations on 1/1/19 with $5 mimosas and $5 Bloody Mary specials along with the entire brunch menu.

Showers and clean jammies are highly recommended 😉

New Year’s Eve at Busboys and Poets:

Rise + Rhyme on Monday Morning at 9:30AM:

Rise + Rhyme at Busboys and Poets 14th & V

Rise + Rhyme at Busboys and Poets Brookland

Rise + Rhyme at Busboys and Poets Hyattsville

Rise + Rhyme at Busboys and Poets Takoma

All Locations: Happy Hour All Night + Free Champagne Toast at Midnight

Busboys and Poets Brookland: New Year’s Eve Karaoke

Busboys and Poets 14th & V: New Year’s Eve Comedy Night

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