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U Street Nightlife Guide
U Street Corridor nightlife guide — jazz, hip-hop, rooftop bars, and the heartbeat of DC's historic Black Broadway.
Vibe: Historic, soulful, diverse, music-forward
JazzLive musicHip-hopCocktail barsLGBTQ+
Browse by type in U Street:
60 venues in U Street
1
The Anthem
Featuredjazz · $$$ · Casual
Major concert venue at The Wharf for large-scale shows; seats 6,000.
2
Lincoln Theatre
Featuredjazz · $$ · Casual
Landmark U Street theater with a historic connection to Duke Ellington; concerts and events.
3
Whiskey Charlie
Featuredrooftop · $$$ · Smart Casual
Rooftop bar at The Wharf with stunning Potomac River views and signature whiskey cocktails.
4
Bohemian Caverns
Featuredjazz · $$ · Smart Casual
Historic underground jazz club on U Street that hosted Duke Ellington and continues the legacy.
5
Moonraker DC
Featuredrooftop · $$$$ · Upscale
Atop Pendry Hotel; Japanese-inspired cuisine and whiskey menu with waterfront views.
6
The Gibson
Featuredbar · $$$ · Smart Casual
Inconspicuous cocktail den at 14th & U; one of DC's best hidden cocktail bars.
7
The Park at 14th
Featuredclub · $$$ · Upscale
The Park at 14th is one of DC's most iconic nightclubs and lounges, known for its upscale atmosphere, celebrity sightings, and three floors of entertainment on 14th Street NW.
8
Rosebar DC
Featuredrooftop · $$$ · Upscale
DC's top hip-hop rooftop lounge with heated outdoor patio.
9
El Techo
Featuredrooftop · $$ · Casual
"Adult treehouse" rooftop above Rito Loco with spicy margaritas and Spanish-inspired tapas.
10
Eighteenth Street Lounge
Featuredlounge · $$ · Smart Casual
Legendary ESL — intimate multi-room lounge in a historic townhouse with world music and vinyl DJs.
11
Lost Society
Featuredrooftop · $$$ · Upscale Casual
Rooftop lounge above upscale dining room at 14th & U; sleek indoor-outdoor space.
12
Ultrabar
Featuredclub · $$$ · Smart Casual
Four-story mega-club in Penn Quarter with multiple rooms, DJs, and a massive rooftop.
13
ChurchKey
Featuredlounges · $$ ·
ChurchKey is a popular spot in U Street with 1528 reviews and a 3.9 star rating.
14
Crescendo Studios
nightlife · $$ · Casual
Crescendo Studios is a popular nightlife spot in DC with 7 reviews and a 5 star rating on Yelp.
15
DG Cakes
rooftopbars · $$ · Casual
DG Cakes is a popular rooftopbars spot in DC with 6 reviews and a 5 star rating on Yelp.
16
Funnel Cake Cafe
rooftopbars · $$ · Casual
Funnel Cake Cafe is a popular rooftopbars spot in DC with 7 reviews and a 5 star rating on Yelp.
17
Jean Fried Chicken & Waffles
beerbar · $$ · Casual
Jean Fried Chicken & Waffles is a popular beerbar spot in DC with 1 reviews and a 5 star rating on Yelp.
18
Marine Barracks - SNCO Club
bars · $$ ·
Marine Barracks - SNCO Club is a popular spot in Southwest Waterfront with 2 reviews and a 5 star rating.
19
SoCap Wine Bar
bars · $$ ·
SoCap Wine Bar is a popular spot in Southwest Waterfront with 1 reviews and a 5 star rating.
20
1710 Tavern
bar · $$ ·
1710 Tavern is a popular spot in Southwest Waterfront with 21 reviews and a 5 star rating.
21
One Night in Bangkok
nightlife · $$ · Casual
One Night in Bangkok is a popular nightlife spot in DC with 57 reviews and a 4.9 star rating on Yelp.
22
Medi Market and Kitchen
latin · $$ · Casual
Medi Market and Kitchen is a popular latin spot in DC with 5 reviews and a 4.8 star rating on Yelp.
23
Pupuseria Three Friends
latin · $$ · Casual
Pupuseria Three Friends is a popular latin spot in DC with 4 reviews and a 4.8 star rating on Yelp.
24
Bottle Room
bar · $$ ·
Bottle Room is a popular spot in Southwest Waterfront with 17 reviews and a 4.8 star rating.
25
Pizzoco Pizza Parlor
bar · $$ ·
Pizzoco Pizza Parlor is a popular spot in Southwest Waterfront with 251 reviews and a 4.8 star rating.
26
Phantom Power
bar · $$ ·
Phantom Power is a popular spot in Southwest Waterfront with 4 reviews and a 4.8 star rating.
27
Anthem
jazz · $$$ · Casual
Premier live music venue on The Wharf with capacity for 6,000 and world-class acts.
28
Diem Xua
bars · $$ · Casual
Diem Xua is a popular bars spot in DC with 16 reviews and a 4.7 star rating on Yelp.
29
Solid State Books
bars · $$ ·
Solid State Books is a popular spot in U Street with 80 reviews and a 4.7 star rating.
30
Jackie Lee's
bars · $ ·
Jackie Lee's is a popular spot in U Street with 78 reviews and a 4.7 star rating.
31
Rooftop Pool and Bar
bars · $$ ·
Rooftop Pool and Bar is a popular spot in Southwest Waterfront with 3 reviews and a 4.7 star rating.
32
Bier Baron Tavern
bar · $$ · Casual
Underground beer hall with 500+ beers from around the world and cozy basement atmosphere.
33
Twins Jazz
jazz · $$ · Casual
Cozy Ethiopian-owned jazz club on U Street serving injera alongside live jazz nightly.
34
Settle Down Easy Brewing
beerbar · $$ · Casual
Settle Down Easy Brewing is a popular beerbar spot in DC with 139 reviews and a 4.6 star rating on Yelp.
35
Angel Las Delicias Restaurant
latin · $$ · Casual
Angel Las Delicias Restaurant is a popular latin spot in DC with 31 reviews and a 4.6 star rating on Yelp.
36
Taqueria & Pupuseria EL PASO
latin · $$ · Casual
Taqueria & Pupuseria EL PASO is a popular latin spot in DC with 85 reviews and a 4.6 star rating on Yelp.
37
Family Ethiopian Resturant
bars · $$ ·
Family Ethiopian Resturant is a popular spot in U Street with 168 reviews and a 4.6 star rating.
38
Petworth Cigars
bars · $$ ·
Petworth Cigars is a popular spot in U Street with 30 reviews and a 4.6 star rating.
39
Seta Oasis
bars · $$ ·
Seta Oasis is a popular spot in U Street with 12 reviews and a 4.6 star rating.
40
Murphy's Grill
bars · $$ ·
Murphy's Grill is a popular spot in U Street with 7 reviews and a 4.6 star rating.
41
Cygnets Restaurant- Wingspan Hospitality
bar · $$ ·
Cygnets Restaurant- Wingspan Hospitality is a popular spot in Southwest Waterfront with 41 reviews and a 4.6 star rating.
42
WAR Craft Brewery
bar · $$ ·
WAR Craft Brewery is a popular spot in Southwest Waterfront with 17 reviews and a 4.6 star rating.
43
Ploughman Farm Cider Taproom
bar · $$ ·
Ploughman Farm Cider Taproom is a popular spot in Southwest Waterfront with 14 reviews and a 4.6 star rating.
44
Takoda
rooftop · $$$ · Smart Casual
Native American-inspired rooftop bar with fire pits, smoked meats, and stunning city views.
45
Kabin
karaoke · $$ · Casual
Private karaoke rooms with an extensive song catalog, cocktails, and Japanese-inspired bites.
46
Posh Lounge
lounges · $$ ·
Posh Lounge is a popular spot in U Street with 2 reviews and a 4.5 star rating.
47
Luke's Lounge
lounges · $$ ·
Luke's Lounge is a popular spot in U Street with 2 reviews and a 4.5 star rating.
48
AC Lounge
lounges · $$ ·
AC Lounge is a popular spot in U Street with 2 reviews and a 4.5 star rating.
49
Chadol Korean BBQ
bar · $$ ·
Chadol Korean BBQ is a popular spot in U Street with 127 reviews and a 4.5 star rating.
50
The Occidental
bar · $$$ ·
The Occidental is a popular spot in U Street with 89 reviews and a 4.5 star rating.
51
Smitty's Bar
bar · $$ ·
Smitty's Bar is a popular spot in U Street with 2 reviews and a 4.5 star rating.
52
Howard Theatre
jazz · $$ · Casual
Historic venue and anchor of DC's Black Broadway era; hosts R&B, gospel, jazz, and hip-hop.
53
U Street Music Hall
club · $$ · Casual
Beloved underground club known for electronic and hip-hop with an incredible sound system.
54
Era Wine Bar
wine_bars · $$ · Casual
Era Wine Bar is a popular wine_bars spot in DC with 77 reviews and a 4.4 star rating on Yelp.
55
La Pote-Ria
latin · $$ · Casual
La Pote-Ria is a popular latin spot in DC with 60 reviews and a 4.4 star rating on Yelp.
56
Spice Circle
newamerican · $$ · Casual
Spice Circle is a popular newamerican spot in DC with 67 reviews and a 4.4 star rating on Yelp.
57
Moon Rabbit
bar · $$ ·
Moon Rabbit is a popular spot in U Street with 270 reviews and a 4.4 star rating.
58
Daru
bar · $$ ·
Daru is a popular spot in U Street with 297 reviews and a 4.4 star rating.
59
Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria
bar · $$$ ·
Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria is a popular spot in U Street with 383 reviews and a 4.4 star rating.
60
CR NoMa
bar · $$ ·
CR NoMa is a popular spot in U Street with 203 reviews and a 4.4 star rating.