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Lounges in Washington, DC

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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Opera Ultra Lounge

Button-downs / Club Kids / EDM / DJ

1400 I Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20005

ADC

20s / 30s / Asian Food / Cocktails

ADC - Rooftop Bar | Rooftop Lounge in Washington, DC.

Party Earth Review Located at the top of the Donovan Hotel, ADC (“Above DC”) is a happening rooftop pool and bar where sexy patrons seek out sophisticated drinks and sultry sunset vistas. Although reserved for hotel guests by day, the requisite bikini girls and beach bodies that dominate the scene give way to the miniest miniskirts and highest ... more

Donovan House
1155 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005

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Heist

Champagne / Collared Shirts / DJ

1802 Jefferson Place Northwest
Washington, DC 20036

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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Barcöde

20s / 30s / 40s / After Work / Bar / Chic

Party Earth Review Popular since its opening in late 2010, Barcöde quickly gathered a loyal following due in large part to its multifaceted combination of flashy modern décor, big bargain drink specials, and dress code/cover charge-free club scene. Surrounded by office buildings, the venue hosts the corporate crowd for lunch when business ... more

1101 17th Street NW
(entrance on L Street)
Washington, DC 20036

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Bohemian Caverns

30s / 40s / Bar / Blues / Brunch / DJ / Jazz

Party Earth Review It’s easy to see where this intimate music venue gets its name – the performance area quite literally looks like a cave – and while the three-story complex is also home to a separate restaurant and dance club, it’s the basement jazz that has made Bohemian Caverns an historical institution. Music lovers tunnel down into ... more

2003 11th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

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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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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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Patty Boom Boom

30s / Bar / Casual / Cover charge / DJ

Party Earth Review A vibrant bit of Jamaica in the heart of U Street – evident in its musical lineup and authentic snack menu – Patty Boom Boom attracts a diverse and boisterous crowd throughout the week. Hungry partiers stop by the small glass countertop that dominates much of the downstairs area, picking up a traditional beef or vegetable ... more

1359 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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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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Black Fox Lounge

30s / 40s / After Work / Burgers / TVs

Party Earth Review A great alternative to the fast-paced vibe of many nearby bars and clubs, Black Fox Lounge is a dimly-lit den perfect for rounds of cocktails, live music, and relaxed conversation. The jazz-loving regulars seem to fit right in with the venue’s vintage hotel feel, accentuated by deep chocolate leather sofas and a massive ... more

1723 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009

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DC Lounges Overview

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.