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Marvin

Marvin Washington, DC United States 38.917314 -77.031583
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Bar / Beer Garden / Lounge / Restaurant

Review

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Party Earth Review: Built as an homage to singer Marvin Gaye, who grew up nearby and took soul-searching trips to Belgium in the 1980s, Marvin combines the soulful elements of its namesake with some unique Belgian overtones. A wall-sized mural of the singer casts a watchful eye over the local bohemian types chowing down on fried chicken with waffles or shrimp and grits, highlighted by the warm glow of retro open-bulb lighting. The small bar in the dining area usually fills up on weekends as young hipsters flock in to peruse the thirty-odd beer options or munch on moules-frites, while young professionals mingle by the street-side window waiting for a table. After a good meal, patrons head upstairs to a lounge decked out in historic Motown photos, where hip artists and musicians move to an eclectic mix of old-school, hip-hop, and R&B spun by guest DJs. Sweaty partiers looking for a break from the grooves can try finagling a spot at the lantern-lit bar or make their way to the heated rooftop beer garden for a brew and a bite to eat. Although the dining room and beer garden may be laid back earlier in the evening, it doesn’t take much for Marvin to become a standing-room-only joint perfect for getting it on.

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Neighborhood:

U Street Corridor

Address:

2007 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
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Metro:

Green, Yellow Lines: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo

Phone:

202-797-7171

Links:

Official Website

Hours:

Bar/Lounge: M–Th 5:30pm–2am, F–Sa 5:30pm–3am, Su 11am–2am
Bistro: M–Th, Su 5:30–11pm, F–Sa 5:30pm–midnight, Su 10:30am–3:30pm

Recommended as:

 Night Spot
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Marvin Review

Tip from Jonah:

“Unlike most venues in DC, Marvin’s still allows smoking in the outdoor areas, so head to the rooftop at your discretion.”

The Scene

Built as an homage to singer Marvin Gaye, who grew up nearby and took soul-searching trips to Belgium in the 1980s, Marvin combines the soulful elements of its namesake with some unique Belgian overtones.

U Street Corridor, Washington, DC – Built as an homage to singer Marvin Gaye, who grew up nearby and took soul-searching trips to Belgium in the 1980s, Marvin combines the soulful elements of its namesake with some unique Belgian overtones.

A wall-sized mural of the singer casts a watchful eye over the local bohemian types chowing down on fried chicken with waffles or shrimp and grits, highlighted by the warm glow of retro open-bulb lighting.

The small bar in the dining area usually fills up on weekends as young hipsters flock in to peruse the thirty-odd beer options or munch on moules-frites, while young professionals mingle by the... read more →

Crowd

Mature upscale crowd in the bistro, urbanites, local musicians, and artists in the lounge and rooftop, 20s to 40s.

Entertainment/Music

Various compilations of R&B, hip-hop, and jazz, many put together by Thievery Corporation's Eric Hilton. Guest DJs nightly in the upstairs lounge.

Food/Miscellaneous

Southern soul food with a Belgian twist, including shrimp with creamy grits, goat cheese croquettes with fig vinaigrette, Belgian moules-frites, and country fried chicken with waffles.

Beer and wine list features over thirty Belgian ales and blondes, and wines from organic and sustainable vintners. Street parking.

Prices

Brunch $6–$12, appetizers $7–$12, entrées $14–$28. Beer $6–$10 wine $8–$13/glass or $28–$310/bottle, cocktails $6–$11.

Dress

Cool casual: jeans, t-shirts, anything from Urban Outfitters or Free People. Dress code: no shorts or flip-flops.

Hot Nights/When to Go

The vibe changes depending on the DJ, but Wednesdays through Saturdays are usually a sure bet for a packed dance floor.

Close By

The Gibson (2009 14th Street NW) is another Eric Hilton lounge right next door, with intricate signature cocktails and a more intimate setting.

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20s30s40sArtistsBelgian BeerBelgian FoodBohemianBrunchBurgersCasualDJDance FloorDancingDinnerDress CodeHipHip-HopHipsterJam PackedJazzMusiciansOld SchoolR&BRooftopSeafoodSmoking AreaSouthern FoodSteakUrbanYoung Professionals

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