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Lounges in Washington, DC

Zenobia Lounge

18 and over / 20s Music / 30s / TVs

Reviewed by Christine W.

"Located in the upscale neighborhood of Georgetown, Zenobia offers college students a late night option for fun. However, Zenobia does not cater to t ..." more

1025 31st Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007

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Cities Restaurant & Lounge

Affluent / Bar / Bar Food / Couples

Party Earth Review A plane-free way to take a culinary trip, Cities Restaurant & Lounge brings in flavors from exotic locales and serves them up in a classy restaurant the size of small village. The menu’s themes – highlighting four different cities – change every four months, so sophisticated foodies can revel in a menu that might include ... more

919 19th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

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Josephine

20s / 30s / Bottle Service / Club / DJ

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 ... more

1008 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20005

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CIRCA at Dupont

20s / 30s / Ambient / Bar / Blouses / TVs

Party Earth Review With a prime location on the rim of the most famous circle in the District, CIRCA at Dupont offers nearby business professionals an excuse to sneak in a fancy cocktail at lunch – or stick around for the evening throngs of well-to-do singles that call this neighborhood home. During the week, the suit and tie crowd tends ... more

1601 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009

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MIA Lounge

Blazers / Bottle Service / EDM / DJ

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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Chi-Cha Lounge

20s / 30s / Cocktails / DJ / Expensive

Reviewed by Chantel H.

"Chi-Cha is on the rise as one of the hottest hookah spots in the city. The drinks are expensive, but the hookah prices are nominal and the atmosphere ..." more

1624 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Eden

18 and over / 20s / 30s / Bar / Beer / DJ

Party Earth Review Although the garden of Eden is described as a luscious enclave where man was taught to be fruitful and multiply, it’s doubtful the prettied-up Adams and Eves at Eden nightclub need any such education. A bamboo-fronted bar, faux water features, and emerald-lit walls lined with grass create a different kind of paradise in ... more

1716 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

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Napoleon Bistro & Lounge

Ambient / Bar / Bottle Service

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 Gibson

20s / 30s / 40s / Blouses / Cocktails

Party Earth Review Bartenders in this unmarked lounge like a challenge, and the simple, one-page menu at The Gibson is better regarded as a place to start than the sum of what’s available. The intimate candlelit space is fitted out with a long bar running down the middle of the ground floor with enough room for a few dozen thirsty patrons ... more

2009 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Dirty Martini

Affluent / After Work / Bar / Jazz

Party Earth Review A cavernous upscale temple to its namesake drink, Dirty Martini is popular for everything from a midweek working lunch – liquid or otherwise – to a post-work pre-party, to a classy after-hours soiree. Exposed white brick, sleek hardwood, and modern Italian furniture provide a classy backdrop for the foreign policy bigwigs ... more

1223 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC 20036

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Shadow Room

20s / 30s / Bottle Service / Chic / DJ

Party Earth Review Besides its sleek minimalist décor, high ceilings, and ample VIP areas, the most talked-about element of Shadow Room is how the venue blends technology with all the signature trappings of a high-end club. Even when the narrow hardwood dance floor gets packed, and accessing the polished bar requires navigating a mass of ... more

2131 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20037

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L2 Lounge

30s / 40s / Absinthe / Affluent / Club

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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DC Lounges Overview

Zenobia Lounge - Hookah Bar | Lounge | Bookstore | Café in DC

Whether lounges in Washington, DC are plentiful because its denizens love to chill out or because nobody in the capital actually works for a living is a matter of opinion, but the DC lounge scene is still a great one no matter the reason.

With a prevalence of swanky rooftop lounges full of international fashionistas, chic subterranean cigar lounges packed with political fat cats, and festive music blues and jazz lounges reminiscent of DC’s fantastic music history, there’s a lounge for everyone in DC – regardless of their political affiliation.

After all, the District basically doubles in size when its governmental workforce swoops in, and the end of the day means a lot of people out there need to cool off from running the world. Lobbyists and embassy heavyweights hit the upscale lounges along Dupont Circle or K Street before cutting loose at a swanky nightclub Downtown, while hip gay couples relax at the many gay and gay-friendly lounges along P Street and 17th Street.

Music lovers know the lounge scene doesn’t get any better than along the U Street Corridor, home to everything from smoky jazzy lounges to trance and electronica-filled DJ hotspots, and Georgetown socialites don’t have to travel far from their own cozy enclave to fork over mad cash for some exclusive R&R in a fancy lounge.

Even H Street, perhaps known best for its kitschy themed clubs, has new neighborhood lounges popping up almost every day. From dingy to divine, Washington, DC lounges bring the elephants and donkeys together.