Northwest D.C.’s newest attraction: Gold Clover Bar

By Amber D. DoddSpecial to the AFROadodd@afro.com As Washington, D.C., welcomes summer visitors flocking to its restaurants, festivals and museums, a new Northwest D.C. hangout has been introduced into the lexicon in the form of a well-loved corner space in Shaw.& Opened this April, Gold Clover Bar blends pop culture, eclectic yet classic music, and affordable drinks all in one.Antoine Lyers stands outside of his establishment Gold Clover Bar where he serves as general manager. The bar opened in April 2024 and will serve Northwest D.C. neighborhoods like Shaw and Le Droit. (Photo by Jamaica Kalika)“This is a great place for people on their way in and out of the city, before they go out and turn all the way up or before they go home and fully decompress,” said Antoine Lyers, 34, the general manager of Gold Clover Bar. “This is a great in-between. We’re here to serve.”Located at 251 Florida Ave. NW,& the space housed the Truxton Inn bar from 2017 to 2023. Not much has changed about the spot. Stained glass allows filtered lighting into the basement corner bar. Mahogany furniture is sprinkled throughout the space. Furniture still remains in the outdoor space, allowing patrons to enjoy...