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Clubs in Washington, DC

MIA Lounge

Club / Lounge

Party Earth Review The flush of neon leaking from the entrance and the prominent sign featuring the silhouette of a provocatively posed lady in place of the “I” make Miami-styled lounge MIA hard to miss. Then there’s the six-foot rabbit. More on that later. Catering to a young crowd of clubbers dressed to impress ... more

1214 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

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Midtown

Club / Lounge

Party Earth Review A fashionable four-story club discreetly tucked away on Connecticut Avenue, Midtown springs to life every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday as throngs of party-ready clubbers line up in hopes of getting past the pea coat-clad bouncers. Those who make it through find themselves in a flashy neon-lit room that contradicts the ... more

1219 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036

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Josephine

Club / Lounge

Party Earth Review Possibly the best-dressed nightspot on K Street, Josephine attracts big name DJs to the decks and a stylish clientele of urban cool cats and preppy scensters who show up each night to jostle for position at the velvet ropes. Those who gain entrance will find themselves on a wide staircase leading down to a 6,500-square ... more

1008 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20005

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Napoleon Bistro & Lounge

Bar / Club / Lounge / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Savory crêpes, champagne cocktails, and sultry décor bring a French flare and upscale vibe to Napoleon Bistro & Metropolitan Lounge, setting it apart from the raucous twenty-something scene that often dominates Adams Morgan. Royal tones of black, gold, and red, coupled with intricate emblems and coats of arms, grace the ... more

1847 Columbia Road NW
Washington, DC 20009

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The Park at Fourteenth

Bar / Club / Lounge / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Located just blocks from the White House, The Park at Fourteenth is an upscale club that seduces its stylish patrons with four stories of fashionable fun. It is not uncommon to see celebrities and pro athletes waltzing in through the red-carpeted entrance, making their way past stern, unyielding bouncers and block-long ... more

920 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005

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Café Saint-Ex

Bar / Club / Restaurant

Party Earth Review A popular neighborhood haunt for artsy post-grads and young professionals, Café Saint-Ex may fly high with its aviation-themed décor, but the vibe is considerably more bohemian – in fact, a chalked sign near the door respectfully asks that “all collars be turned down prior to entry.” Named after Antoine de Saint-Exupery ... more

1847 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Dodge City

Bar / Club

Party Earth Review Within spittin’ distance of a slew of popular concert venues on always-busy U Street, little Dodge City brings in a big regular crowd of music lovers and a diverse mix of sports fans, casual clubbers, and anyone hankering for a decent pint. A more laid-back vibe is the norm on the ground floor, where DJs spin ... more

917 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

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Rock & Roll Hotel

Bar / Club / Live Music Venue

Party Earth Review Housed in a former mortuary – and possibly haunted, according to some bartenders – The Rock and Roll Hotel is a notoriously high-energy concert hall that is anything but dead. Eccentric yet classy, the two-story venue hosts locally and nationally recognized hip-hop, indie, punk, and electronic artists that draw a clientele ... more

1353 H Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

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Café Citron

Bar / Club / Live Music Venue

Party Earth Review Restaurant by day, loud Latin club by night, and a sure spot to grab sugary-sweet cocktails any time, Café Citron is a popular hangout for everyone from salsa lovers to savvy tourists. Young professionals looking to cap their day with plates of plantains or pitchers of minty mojitos stop in for Happy Hour to plop into the ... more

1343 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036

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Fur Nightclub

Club

Party Earth Review Though located in a rather obscure part of DC that’s hardly dripping – or even moist – with nightlife options, Fur Nightclub manages to draw in big names and bigger crowds. Sure, patrons will find the requisite aren’t-you-a-little-old-to-be-here types, but with four dance floors, seven bars, and two mezzanines overlooking ... more

33 Patterson Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

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U Street Music Hall

Bar / Club / Live Music Venue

Party Earth Review Founded by DJs, U Street Music Hall is the kind of club where brilliant lighting and thunderous beats rattle the clientele, and where everyone eschews bottle service and Top 40 in favor of uninhibited dancing. Almost every night outside the unassuming brick building, lines of party people wearing everything from cocktail ... more

1115A U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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L2 Lounge

Club / Lounge

Party Earth Review The line of text in L2 Lounge’s membership application is clear: “There are no free memberships. It doesn't matter who you are or who you think you know.” Such is the great equalizer of this ultra-modern Georgetown lounge, which caters to its members first and anyone willing to pay a $20–$30 cover charge second – but only ... more

3315 Cady’s Alley NW
Washington, DC 20007

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A popular neighborhood haunt for artsy post-grads and young professionals, Café Saint-Ex may fly high with its aviation-themed décor, but the vibe is considerably more bohemian – in fact, a chalked sign near the door respectfully ... read more

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DC Clubs Overview

Napoleon Bistro & Lounge - Bar | Club | Lounge | Restaurant in DC

It may be all donkeys and elephants on Capitol Hill, but clubs in Washington, DC are not so limited.

The government’s presence essentially doubles the city’s population every day with its massive workforce, but as night falls, that workforce needs to work off some steam. The chichi clans often stick to Dupont Circle, dining at an upscale restaurant with political bigwigs before venturing off to a glitzy nightclub nearby or Downtown.

The District’s lively gay club scene is also centered on Dupont Circle, especially along P Street and 17th Street, while college-aged revelers hit up the crazy nightlife scenes that dominate the divey clubs in Adams Morgan.

The underground DC club scene thrives along the U Street Corridor, home to everything from smoky jazz clubs to bumping electronica-filled dance clubs, while the privileged kids in Georgetown have their own healthy supply of list-only clubs that demand ancestral pedigree over cash.

H Street is a great place to let loose at kitschy themed clubs, while even the most exclusive spots in town often have nights that open the club up to DC’s large student population, giving everyone a taste of the good life.

From grungy to gold-plated, Washington, DC clubs have it all! And where else are you more likely to be popping and locking on the dance floor with a senator next to you than at a DC club?

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