12/18/2024

A D.C. Café is Banning Patrons under 30

Café 8 is tired of the rowdiness younger crowds can bring

For years, the owners of Café 8, a Mediterranean restaurant and hookah bar in Washington’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, have wondered how they could keep their patrons’ noise down around their establishment, which backs up to a residential neighborhood.

"They park on the front; they blast music; they party in their cars and all those things," said Elif Sam, who manages her family's restaurant. Finally, last month, they decided to take a step to attract an older clientele, rather than the younger, rowdier crowds. So, they adopted a policy banning patrons under 30 after 8:30 p.m.

"Due to recent unforeseen incidents we have updated our entrance policy to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all our patrons," read a Nov. 27 Instagram post. "... This decision has been made to prioritize the comfort and well-being of our guests, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation."

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