This review is long overdue. I was invited to dinner here and this has to go in the Top Ten places…read moreI've ever dined at. Of course my friend is a member and if I'm lucky, someday I will be too. It started off as I walked up the sidewalk and approached the club, the doorman was standing on the sidewalk. As I got closer, the doorman greeted me by name! I was taken a back for a minute wondering how could he possibly know my name! I was escorted in and asked to wait in the main reception while they went to get my friend. I went into what they refer to as the "Correspondence Lounge" which is sort of a small library with some incredibly old literary works. They have very strict rules and one of surprise is no use of cell phones... period. How refreshing! You can go into the Correspondence Lounge if you need to use your phone but otherwise you cannot use while in the dining room or other public areas. So make sure you "check-in" on Yelp when you are outside. Naturally they have a dress code, but really, if you have to ask what the dress code is, you probably aren't going to this place. Another rule I was surprised is they try to keep business limited so you cannot bring out a bunch of papers, laptop, etc... The only papers you can hold would have to be a newspaper or a book. Once seated, the service is impeccable. Extremely polite and not overbearing. They knew when we were engrossed in conversation and didn't interrupt. I had the lump crab cake for dinner and it was without a doubt the BEST! I lived in Virginia for five years and went to college at George Washington so I'm quite familiar with East Coast seafood and I can honestly say the lump crab at the Metropolitan Club is the BEST! I could go on about this place but simply put, if you have the opportunity to go, don't pass that opportunity up for what will end up being one of the greatest dining experiences of your life.

This is a wonderful spot nestled across from the White House. The building and members have more…read morehistory in Washington, than just about any place in the capitol, or the nation for that matter. I have been fortunate enough to dine, party, and converse with some of Washington's behind the scene's power players. You can learn a lot, if you ever get past the door man, or Lily.

If you are new to kink and the lifestyle in general, here's what you need to know: this place is…read morealways supervised by monitors who make it a nice safe venue. No participation is required; you can grab a drink and sit somewhere and take in the sights. There's a pool table in one lounge area. They have a dance floor and a stripper pole so it's always entertaining. As others have said, it's not necessarily a great place to pick a new partner up. If that's your goal, go to the new-to-kink type events consistently. They often have vendors there. The bathrooms are large and clean. You must be a member or a guest of a member to enter. To be a member you must go to the Crucible website ahead of time and complete the form and payment there. Save yourself some annoyance and take care of that well in advance, folks. You will be required to present ID every single time you visit. If you are a veteran: this joint is fully equipped with a variety of furniture for standing, sitting, or kneeling/bending over. It has a bunch of hard points. If there's a huge crowd, they will protect your scene with monitors. (Honey and I felt like celebrities that time for sure.) Sometimes there's a DJ so check the event listings if you don't like it loud AF. There are a couple of private aftercare rooms which is really a fantastic perk. Parking is awful so plan to arrive early. Park on V st uphill from the club or else around the corner past the club. If you are handicapped, call ahead and have them reserve a spot for you. Be aware that there's a hefty step up into the venue but after that, it's fully accessible including the restrooms.

The Crucible Flimflam on a Double-Throuple Date Night…read more So we met up with a dope ass Throuple at BAMM's Karaoke night last Thursday. All six of us caught a vibe but it was a vanilla event so the plan was to go on a double-throuple date Friday night. Not sure who picked it but we decided to meet up at the Crucible. I'm pretty sure it was the first time for all of us so we were excited to try a new place together. According to the event's fine print, the educational talks and demos were scheduled first but then "The Exploratorium" would be open after 11 p.m. I remember specifically reading, "More experienced folk come on out after 11:00 PM for open play." Well like I said, we had already caught the vibe the night before so we were ready to ride the wave the next night. We arrived at 11:15, dressed to impress and ready to party. The six of us stood in front lobby for a while. Apparently, no alcohol is allowed on the premises so the men had to run the drinks back to the car. I should have been paying attention to the faces of the people exiting or even the fact that folks were leaving soon after arriving. I guess I was so full of anticipation about the good time that I didn't notice. Well after we finally checked in, we were free to walk to the back. There are lockers and a changing area to the left. The restrooms are co-ed. The main hall opens into a large room with a bar and stage. There are several stations scattered about the room. A couple Saint Andrew's crosses, a horse, a canopy bed, a few overhead hooks, etc. To the right, there is a large open "theater" area. I think there were couches in there. And finally in the back left corner, there is a room with a swing and a couple fuckable chairs. I don't recall any music. It was eerily quiet with a weird mix of cocktail hour chatter and whipping noises. The lights were ON! Waaay too bright for an LS environment if you ask me. In fact, the whole setup wasn't really conducive to the type of on-premises fun we were looking for. The open floor plan makes it impossible to have an intimate experience. We walked around but it was difficult to find a place to get comfy with our party of six. I don't know if it was just a feeling we got or the fact that we were just in a new space but it felt like the entire couple watched us walk around and were waiting for us to "go." The crowd was almost entirely white. Maybe 30 people in the room. And we were six tall, sexy, Black people striding around the room in out panties and heels rubbing and groping each other. Even the men were shirtless and glistening! We looked good enough to eat and the crowd was drooling. We made our way to the room on the left with the swing. It's not at all private but at least we could get nasty without being on full display. The six of us started to "go" but the gentleman in the other couple was a little hesitant. He said that something was off so he wanted to check to make sure we could indeed play. He went to find an attendant to confirm that open play was allowed. Well, thats when they hit us with the flimflam. As the tip of my husband's dick just touched the lips of one of the young ladies, the attendant informed us that "absolutely no oral" was allowed on the premises. According to her, while sex on the premises is typically allowed, this was the one night that it was not. I went back and checked the fine print: "More experienced folk come on out after 11:00 PM for open play." Did I miss something? When they said play did they mean we could have play sex on their equipment? Were we really the only people who expected to "play"? Was there something particularly offensive by our half-naked Black bodies that prevented us from playing? Whatever the case, the Crucible is not swinger friendly at all!! Total waste of money. Date night killer. So basically we paid $100 to look at their equipment and pantomime sex. The shit almost blew our whole double-throuple date. We left for Shadows about 15 minutes after getting there. (The Shadows ripoff story is for another day.) Next time, we'll just go to a hookah lounge. Dance a little. Sip a little. Then we can just get a room. Unless you really really just want to attend educational event, stay away from the Crucible. It is an overrated waste of money.

I always have a good time!drinks are good, karoke,dancing, r&b music. There is plenty of parking…read moreand security. Its is safe for the grown and sexy.

We went to this place Friday night, and when I tell you we had an amazing time. The DJs were…read moredefinitely cranking!

An excellent place for men, churched or unchurched, to connect and grow in a small group community…read more Studies are geared towards personal growth relationally, emotionally and spiritually. A weekly, non-negotiable that gives men the encouragement they need to be better husbands, better fathers, better friends and better followers of Jesus.

I was invited to an event at The Gathering Spot, and while the event itself was wonderful, The…read moreGathering Spot truly felt like the perfect place to host it. It was a happy hour and learning-style event, and the space worked incredibly well for both. There was a great balance between areas that encouraged socializing and connecting, while also having comfortable spaces where everyone could sit down and focus during the learning portion. The staff was phenomenal. They were attentive and proactive in a way that stood out. They seemed to anticipate questions before we even had them and made sure everyone knew where things were and felt taken care of throughout the evening. I also ordered the spinach artichoke dip during the class portion of the event and I need to take a moment for that because it was, without exaggeration, the best spinach artichoke dip I have ever had in my life. I'm still thinking about it. A few others at the event also commented on how incredible their dishes were, so kudos to the kitchen because clearly this was not a one-off experience. I'll probably be dreaming about that spinach artichoke dip for a while.

If you're looking for a great place to hold a meeting or a gathering. The gathering spot is your…read moreanswer it has all the chic pizazz of a lounge but the sophistication of an office setting. The happy hour menu is the best in the city and the staff is amazing. If you're looking for a membership hit them up and as for Mr. McCraw tell him Donica sent you.

A really nice post…read more They have plenty of fun stuff to do here and have many events. The staff is great!

From the owner: American Legion Post 139 offers a brand-new, modern venue for a variety of events. Available for…read morepublic rental, the entire facility can accommodate up to 183 guests, with smaller rooms available for more intimate gatherings. Whether you're hosting a wedding, corporate event, or celebration, this versatile space provides the ideal backdrop for your occasion. Equipped with a professional kitchen, top-tier espresso machine, and state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, the venue is designed to meet all your event needs. The lounge area brings a relaxed, social atmosphere with a full bar, comfortable seating, and entertainment options like a pool table, jukebox, and shuffleboard, creating a vibrant place to unwind and connect. Located in a newly constructed facility, American Legion Post 139 blends modern amenities with a rich sense of community, making it the perfect space for hosting an event with purpose and style. Whether for a celebration or a corporate gathering, this venue offers everything needed for a memorable experience.

Even during the pandemic, they are having meetings through zoom. The early morning meetings are…read moreexactly what I need to get through my day. I prefer the zoom meetings and I am hoping that they continue with the zoom meetings after things start going back to normal, as the early morning meeting would be impossible for me to get to if they discontinue the zoom option.

I can't believe I never heard of this place. They have meetings all day long, which is what I need…read more They have a small restaurant with seating, and a gift shop! I was a little disappointed that the one m eeting I did go to only had about 7 people. I do not live close to this location, but I will be back.

9/20/20 On our way home, my wife was telling me about the…read moreElk's Lounge, but did not remember the new of the place. She thought she had missed it, but it is still going on until 5pm. I thought I saw Our General Manager Gretchen F. there with her son. The bright blue hair gave me the idea it was her. Unfortunately her back was to me so I can be for sure, but the body type matched up. This place is normally indoors, but because of the Coronavirus Outbreak, it was placed outdoors. It actually was better outside, but this is not a normal thing. Some bracelets I saw were nice, but they are made of the stretch bands that won't work for me. If sterling silver bracelets or rings were an option, I might have found a way to aquire on of them without my wallet with me...I wasn't expecting to stop here after our workout. Good times even if I didn't buy anything.

I attended a stamp show here and the facilities were what one would expect. It's a little run down,…read morebut it suited the purpose. Imagine an elementary school from the 1980s that has been encapsulated in time.

Ample parking, good food and a nice local spot with veteran members and great causes for the…read moremilitary and community

It's a relaxing unit for veterans. I like the strategic location and the serenity. All personnel…read moreare very respectful and you need to experience to appreciate this post. You doubt? Walk in and entertain yourself, grab a drink and judge for yourself.Awesome!

Everything! So helpful with donations - large space, great finds and lovely people who work at…read morethis location. I love it!

Dropped off some donations and the young man that assisted me was so friendly, helpful, and super…read morehappy! He had just moved here in November from California and was talking about loving the change of weather, seasons & how excited he is for his first snow that's coming tonight. There's nothing better than meeting people & having a really awesome encounter, it just makes your day!