Dc9

DC9 Nightclub is one of the best concert and partying venues in Washington DC. Known for its eclectic shows and live music events, it attracts hipsters and music lovers from all over the city for its late-night parties. You can choose to enjoy a quiet evening with friends on the patio or in one of its three bars. For real excitement, however, head upstairs for a show and soak in the energy of...

"Dive bar + small close concert venue + rooftop" equals a "cool place to party" say the "laid-back crowds" who frequent this "hole-in-the-wall" off U Street; vets "relax and have a drink" in the "cozy" downstairs bar, mingle with the "fascinating people" up on the roof deck or fork over the cover for the "great bands and DJs" – then "head to the stage and get sweaty."

This medium-size, 250-person capacity venue is open nightly, showcasing the music of indie rock bands and DJs, including a popular Liberation Party dance event Friday nights. The two-story club includes a bar downstairs with couches, booths, bar stools, and a digital jukebox of 130,000 tunes; and the hall upstairs reserved for music.

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Anti-gentrification holdout spills rock rhythms onto the streets of Shaw and into the hearts of discretely tattooed good girls who keep celebrating their twenty-ninth. Traditional DC row house still standing thanks to old-fashioned grit and the polish of spilled beer. Upstairs is all pink and purple lights, poofy pleather couches—your best friend’s living room. The smallest stage in the world...

This unassuming bar is so small, passersby could easily overlook it. The tiny loft space is often crowded, particularly before or after shows at Nightclub 9:30 , which is just around the corner. The music at Kingpin varies from funk to ambient, but the crowd and the vibe are always casual. For post-work relaxation with friends, this hip hangout is the perfect pick.