Top Nightclubs in District of Columbia

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9:30 Club rating icon 9.5

815 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 167 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 43 of 670
Popularity Worldwide: 1050 of 28532
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James January 14, 2025

Check their calendar for upcoming acts. You might discover some local bands you won’t want to miss. I ended up loving a band I’d never heard of before!

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Donald December 30, 2024

My advice is to check out their social media for any last-minute deals on tickets. I scored some discounted entry just by being on the lookout.

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Jason November 17, 2024

I suggest arriving at least an hour early for the shows. The line can get really long, and you don’t wanna miss any of the opening acts! Trust me, it's worth it.

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Benjamin November 1, 2024

If you’re planning to park, either use a rideshare or get there early to snag a spot! Parking around the club can be a hassle, at least I found it tough!

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Echostage rating icon 8.8

2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 479 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 134 of 670
Popularity Worldwide: 3138 of 28532
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Brian December 10, 2024

If you can get your tickets online in advance. I missed out on some early bird pricing because I thought I could buy at the door. Lesson learned for next time.

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Karen December 6, 2024

I suggest wearing comfy shoes! The dancing is non-stop, and my feet were killing me by the end of the night. Trust me, you’ll want to be able to move!

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Samuel October 13, 2024

If you're planning to go, try to arrive around 10 PM to beat the lines. I got there just after 11, and it took ages to get in, which totally killed my vibe.

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Flash rating icon 6.3

645 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 1483 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 331 of 670
Popularity Worldwide: 10345 of 28532
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Paul December 14, 2024

I suggest checking their social media for drink specials or events before you go. I found out about a fantastic happy hour that helped me save some cash!

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Richard November 8, 2024

If you're looking for good music, ask the staff what night to come by. I accidentally went on a night I wasn't a fan of, and it totally killed my vibe!

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George October 22, 2024

My advice is to get there by 10 PM if you wanna avoid long lines. Trust me, I waited an hour just to get in and it was kinda frustrating.

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Black Cat rating icon 6.3

1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 1484 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 338 of 670
Popularity Worldwide: 10121 of 28532
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Tyler January 13, 2025

Plan ahead for drink prices. I thought all drinks would be reasonable, but some cocktails are surprisingly pricey! My advice is to check their menu online before you go

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Dorothy October 28, 2024

I suggest hitting up Black Cat on a weeknight if you want to avoid heavy crowds. I went on a Friday and it was packed! Weekdays have a more chill vibe and you'll score easier access to the bar.

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DC9 Nightclub rating icon 6.2

1940 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 1537 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 347 of 670
Popularity Worldwide: 10746 of 28532
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Ronald December 7, 2024

I recommend grabbing some food before heading to DC9, the club can get pretty busy and waiting for a drink will make you hungrier. There's some great spots nearby!

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Donald November 26, 2024

My advice is to check out their social media before you go. They often post about drink specials or special events that could save you some cash!

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Susan October 16, 2024

I think you should show up around 10 PM to catch the live music without fighting through the crowd. You'll get a good spot and enjoy the vibe!

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Richard October 15, 2024

I suggest checking the weather before heading out. If it's a nice night, the rooftop bar is a great place to chill, but it gets crowded quick!

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U Street Music Hall rating icon 6.1

1115A U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 1591 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 361 of 670
Popularity Worldwide: 10871 of 28532
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