Capitol Hill bars to offer 'shutdown' deals

In the event of a government shutdown, two of Capitol Hill's most popular watering holes want to make sure that congressional staffers can still afford a cocktail.

If the federal government shuts down, the Union Pub will offer patrons with government IDs house draft beers for one cent each on weekdays from 5-6 p.m., starting Monday.

Over at Lounge 201, the deal is half-priced martinis on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, all night long.

Lounge 201 opens at 4 p.m.

Of course, if you can't come to work because the government is shut, that may sound like the perfect hour for your first martini.

Cheers!