HV Entertainment Acquired Stake in D.C. Bars
The firm purchased a 49% stake in Adams Morgan venues Pitchers and A League of Her Own.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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HV Entertainment has acquired a 49% stake in the Washington bar complex Pitchers and A League of Her Own. Owner Dave Perruzza retains a 51% majority interest in the venues, which employ 33 staff members.
Why it matters
The partnership allows owner Dave Perruzza to offload operational management to an experienced hospitality group while maintaining majority ownership. HV Entertainment aims to grow its national portfolio of LGBTQ-focused spaces through this move.
HV Entertainment secured a 49% stake in the businesses located at 2317 18th St. NW, while Dave Perruzza retains the remaining 51%. The venues currently maintain a staff of 33 employees.
The players
HV Entertainment
This hospitality group operates a portfolio of LGBTQ-focused venues across several major U.S. cities.
Dave Perruzza
He is the founder and owner of the Adams Morgan bar complex who will maintain a 51% ownership stake.
The details
HV Entertainment has assumed operational control over the bars and plans to introduce new programming to ensure long-term stability. The firm already manages similar hospitality venues in Atlanta, Chicago, and Dallas.
Timeline
The bar complex at 2317 18th St. NW originally opened in 2018.
The acquisition agreement was officially announced on September 29, 2026.
Market Landscape
The acquisition reflects a trend of independent nightlife operators partnering with larger multi-city hospitality groups to manage daily operations. This move positions HV Entertainment to scale its footprint in the LGBTQ nightlife sector against regional competitors.
Customers can expect continued operations at the 18th Street NW complex under the new management arrangement. Patron services and the current venue atmosphere are expected to remain consistent as the staff of 33 transitions to the new operational structure.
The takeaway
The partnership highlights how independent business owners are increasingly seeking outside operational expertise to navigate the demands of the hospitality industry. Consumers in Adams Morgan should monitor future programming updates as the new ownership integrates its management style.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Metro Weekly.
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