Nightlife in Washington

Bliss Nightclub

Sprawling dance club featuring live hip-hop, rap & R&B in a sleek space with multiple dance floors.

Showtime Lounge

Snug, cash-only bar with murals of musicians & record logos, plus a jukebox for funk & soul tunes.

ONYX Rooftop Lounge

Rosebar Lounge

Dance club drawing a mixed crowd with day & night party events, plus a bar, lounge & terrace.

Room 808

Hotbed

DC9 Nightclub

Tri-level hipster hangout with snug basement bar, music stage with dance parties & rooftop deck.

DC Improv Comedy Club

Decades-old subterranean comedy club featuring national acts as well as local talent.

Figleaf Bar & Lounge

Underground Comedy

Eighteenth Street Lounge

Converted townhouse serves up cocktails amid antique sofas & candlelight or on the outdoor patio.

Muzette

Karaoke joint with more than 70,000 songs in many languages, private rooms & menu of Korean eats.

Smoke & Mirrors

Ginza Karaoke & Rooftop Lounge

Abigail

Large, contemporary nightclub featuring colorful decor & DJ'ed music, plus Sunday brunch parties.

The Mayflower Club

Mediterranean cuisine served in a trendy, split-level restaurant with a glam, neon-lit bar.

Quadrant Bar & Lounge

Chic Ritz-Carlton bar/lounge with fireplace serving American menu, cocktails, cider on tap & more.

DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern

Baron Hotel pub offers a broad range of brews, casual eats & weekly events in a dark brick interior.

Twelve After Twelve

Club Timehri

Compact, boisterous joint featuring special events with reggae, dancehall, soca & other music.