Keep this short and to the POINT. Like Starr B said ' It's an Urban club' It has two floors with two bars and two Dj's on both floors. Usually the cover charge to get in is 10 dollars. I always pregame before I come here, So I'm pretty lit before I get here. But from what I do recall from the last time couple times I was here, Bathrooms were pretty disgusting. Females can be (You know what).. Not even going to go there. ANYWAYS The music is usually good. It can get real hot in there fast. Drinks are not pricey, they are actually pretty reasonable. I say come here If you haven't. I always HAVE FUN HERE. read more

The music, vibe and ambiance was impressive. I didn't know that this was here :-) looking forward to coming back soon read more

I love live music. I dont know what days they are jammin but they are dope. I was just coming from a comedy show and didnt want to go inside. Luckily I heard these guys and it was the perfect night cap read more

Club Heaven And Hell - a band playing in a dimly lit room - Dance Clubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This club was just fined $90,000 for serving Long Island ice teas with CLEANING FLUID in them. DO NOT GO HERE. You can potentially become very sick. read more

It's always so strange to me that people don't know the history of this place. I searched through all the reviews and not one mention of this being the home of the Black Panther party in the 80s... DC is really changing man smh read more

I don't really know what to say. This place isn't bad per say, but not sure why you would choose it over any other option. I came here to meet a buddy who happened to be running late. I bought a $7 beer and took it up to the 2nd lever area as that was the only seats available. After 30 mins or so of waiting on my buddy and not being able to chat up any strangers, I just called said friend and met him down the street. Is what it is, you might like, I dunno. read more

I went here with some friends in '97 as a DC intern. I loved this place! It'd be awesome to go again!

a great comedy club... great laughs, food and energy.. it's nice to come to relax on a Friday or saturday night

They automatically charge you 20% of service/tip even if the service was bad or mistakes were made, without any possibility of choice. Unacceptable. read more

This place will definitely give you heaven and hell all in one night lol. After several times of walking pass (because it looked too young and rowdy) we decided to stop in. We actually went into the downstairs area (basement) and they were playing old school hip hop. It was very dark and dingy looking. However, the drinks were really good. We also ventured upstairs and it became a lil piece of heaven because me and my now BF had our first kiss here ( I know some place for a first kiss, right). The bathroom upstairs is off in the cut and doesn't lock/close properly so I was basically trying to balance holding the door closed as well as maintaining my flow lol. After more drinks, dances, and kisses the place immediately turned to hell when two females started to fight. Now I can't say that fighting takes place here every weekend but the place has to be named heaven and hell for something. I think you can get the best of both in this one location. I'd go back because I'm all about fun and the music was on point. I also think beforw a certain time you can get in for free. read more

Unfortunately we had a terrible experience here at a jazz jam on a slow Wednesday evening. The bartender was very rude. She was snarky, rolled her eyes multiple times, and gave one member of our group a hard time with inappropriate comments. After a few minutes we realized that we would not have an enjoyable night with this bartender on the job, so we promptly left. With our friend being harassed, we decided it was not worth spending an evening here. Perhaps on nights with other employees, this place could be nice, but sadly we were unable to join in on the jams!! read more

Hell, floor 1: Named appropriately. At just after midnight three ginormous curly haired women showed off their freakum moves. A middle aged drunk man in a faux leather jacket and sunglasses hung on to the ceiling, appropriately three inches above his head, as he danced. The Hell DJ deserves one-third of the single star allotted for this review for creatively laying reggae over some danceable hip hop. Purgatory, floor 2: Where we entered - I looked around, a little bit in shock - and was told by a friend that the place is even better than it used to be. I had a hard time understanding that the blistering, bare design was intentional. We ordered drinks, and another one-third of the single star goes to the too-busy-for-you bartender who made up for making us wait 25 minutes for a drink by filling my jack & coke with pure jack. Heaven, floor 3: Bad disco lights, bright blue paint, a strobe light, and top 40s laid over bad late-90s pop make this place another Adams Morgan institution to ignore. Final one-third of the single star for the five or so good looking men I saw on this floor. That kind of made me happy for a few minutes, until I realized I probably wouldn't ever want to date someone who thought that this was a cool place to spend their Saturday night. On the way out, a drunk db wearing a wedding veil (must have been his, yes, -his- bachelorette party) slipped down the stairs and proceeded to knock over some AdMo sign pointing patrons into another dirty bar. Funny fact: You can see a total demographic change depending on what floor you're on. Typical Adam's Morgan bar, with a theme. read more

FOR THURSDAY NIGHTS ONLY!!! If you love 80s music, you must check out Heaven & Hell on a Thursday night. Actually I IMPLORE you to go there if love the 80s. I don't know Heaven & Hell is like on any other nights, but I strictly go there for the Thursday 80s experience. I consider myself a pretty big 80s fan, not huge, but knowledgeable enough to recognize and enjoy most of the songs the DJ drops. When you go here on a Thursday night, you go strictly to enjoy the music. The decor stinks, so don't expect the same decor you would find at like some of the lounges located on K St. The crowd is very mix, so you'll get a good balance of men and women, as well as a huge range of ages. Since the music is 80s, the place does attract some older people...people who were actually conscious during the 80s. No dress code either...and I mean NO DRESS CODE. You will see people dressed up like they're going to LOVE night club to people dressed like the just came with Doc Brown and the DeLorean from 1983...and everything in between. The music is strictly 80s, but sometimes I think they do stray into early 90s a little bit. If you are an average 80s music fan, you will be able to recognize many of the tunes. Of course the DJ will play some tracks that are for the more hardcore listeners. As you walk inside you will notice TVs hanging around the venue showing all different 80s music video as well as one huge project screen. The place does not start filling up with people until at least midnight. Once it's packed, however, it's good times. You will definitely see all sorts of crazy dancing techniques. What else would you expect on 80s night? As the night progresses, the DJ will start dumping balloons as well as those bendable glow sticks (you know the ones you see at county carnivals) onto the crowd. ***Upstairs next to the DJ booth, there's a list where you can write down songs that you wish the DJ to play.*** I can't remember for sure, but if you arrive before either 10 or 10:30 PM, you will not be charged a cover. If you arrive after the deadline, however, you do have to pay a $7 cover, but you do get a ticket for a free shot (some sort of house shot)! I've been several times to Heaven & Hell on Thursday nights, and I have always had a good time. Let me change that...I have always had a GREAT time. I don't know what the other nights are like at Heaven & Hell, but basing it strictly on Thursday nights, I give it 5 stars. P.S. Be careful if you have work the next day. Heaven & Hell has made Friday mornings at work literally feel like I'm in hell. =/ read more

Words can't even describe my love for Heaven & Hell -- I mean that's where I met my husband of 3 years (9 years together). How can you top that...it's a funny story that doesn't really need to be told one more time. During my wedding the pastor mentioned Heaven & Hell and used it to make a funny analogy about marriage. I guess without H&H I would not have met my husband so I must give it 5 stars!! And also for the long-haired blond guy who yells to the street "Heaven & Hell" -- anyone who has lived in DC long enough knows who I am referring to and god bless that guy. Back in the day, when I was a regular of Adam's Morgan, my friend and I would say "door nazi" and he would let us in for free with no cover and no wait. Not sure how we came to know that but it worked every time. I haven't been there in years...is that door guy still around? What happened to its sister club, CRUSH? Wow...I miss those days of my youth. Excuse my nostalgia...*sniff* read more

Heaven & Hell is NOT a glamorous club. It DOES NOT have any bells and whistles or any type of ambiance and/or nice décor. It is just an urban club in Adams Morgan that has three levels. I have been to Heaven & Hell twice and I had a good time both times. People dance, it is not a "stuck up" spot. There was not a fight inside the club either nite I have been....but Adams Morgan is infamous for drunken people walking along the strip, fighting or about to fight in the streets so...(shrugs shoulders...maybe we were lucky!) If your looking for R&B/Hip Hop to groove to...Heaven & Hell maybe your spot! Upon leaving the club be sure to grab your nice, greasy, jumbo pizza slice from any of the nearby pizza joints to end off your Adams Morgan experience the RIGHT WAY! LOL read more

So, I'm only giving H&H 3 stars.... but don't let that fool you. I've usually had a good time here, and I used to go here about once a month... Reasons why it's cool: *you get three levels to choose from (hell, purgatory, and heaven) *drinks are not crazy overpriced *inexpensive cover charge *one of the few places that has larger sized dance floors in adams morgan *mix of music Reasons why it's only three stars: *sketchy dudes go here, and they have been known to stalk you throughout the club *it's the same sketchy dudes each week *hell might as well be known as "the pitch dark room that plays reggae and hip hop and everyone grabs your ass" *bar area can be crowded Tips for H&H: *Bring cash for the other bars, and start a tab at the bar on the level you think you'll be spending the most time on (unless traveling up and down narrow stairs to get a drink is fun for you). *Do not be afraid to tell someone "leave me alone" if they are following you around - in their sick and twisted way, they are just telling you that you're hot *If you think you'd like to open a tab up in Heaven, do not use the main bar by the dance floor/bathrooms - use the back bar. *Girls - go with more than just 1 girlfriend to this place unless you've got no problem with telling guys to back off. With more than 1 friend it's easier to play "keep away" from the weirdos. All that being said, H&H can be a damn good time, but usually the more drunk you are, the better time you're going to have here. Music: Hell - reggae and hip hop Purgatory - Top 40s Heaven - Top 40s with some 80s/early 90s and salsa mixed in Best night to go: Saturday or when they have an 80s night read more

All the day-glo black light paint reminded me of this club I went to in college that was in an old Chi-Chi's restaurant (go, Arkansas!). That about it it for me....but..... it was yet another stop on the bachelorette train. The bride did enjoy getting to add her jams to the song request list and actually hear them get played---cause no one else was there. read more

I couldn't stop laughing when I was here on a recent Friday night. I mean, really? I'm about 10 years too old (and I'm in my mid-20s) and 100 times too classy (and I have a tramp stamp) to wind up dancing here. Still, four of us were looking for a place to dance and get even more toasted, and we certainly found it (free shot with entry, though I don't remember paying cover--and it was tasty! we asked the recipe, but of course I can't remember it now, either). One good thing about the laughing fit: I hope at least some of the constant stream of sketchy guys hitting on us thought I was laughing at them, and not at the absurdity of this place, or at least, of everyone there--myself included. read more

Late night dance parties? Oh yes. I would love to come back here and try the much-raved about 80's night, but I wasn't disappointed with the musical selection on Saturday night. Lots of hip hop, 90's, and 80's tunes to get down to. All sorts of people (and I really mean all sorts) come here to just have a good time; I doubt anyone was trying to take themselves too seriously (except for maybe the guys who were trying, unsuccessfully, to get with the ladies). Some trashy (read: sloshed bachelorette busting out of a nasty white corset outfit) and some not so trashy clientele made for a pretty diverse crowd. Not such a fan of the green and red glow lights everywhere. The drinks are pretty weak, and not cheap (especially considering they are served in plastic cups!). Bartender Sean is pretty sweet, and hails from NYC, so that gets him points in my book. $5 cover charge, plenty of room for dancing, open late. read more

Heavens/Hell NO! To begin with, don't go here on a Friday. My friends and I represented the only four people in Heaven - not that that's a bad thing, but it's nice to meet new people too. The drinks/drink specials may be cheap, but don't let that fool you. I ordered 6 of the specials for my friends and me, and I was charged for 8. I tried to be rational with the bartender, but in light of my friends wanting to bounce, I sucked it up, paid the inflated costs, and wrote "_ _ _ _ you" in the space that said "tip." Advice: don't open a tab. I won't be going back (Hell sucks too - more of an aesthetic issue). read more

Great diverse crowd most nights, always lots of fun. Good bartenders, but I do hate the cheap plastic cups. New Bathrooms and Bars added in the last month or 2, it's worth checking it out again!!! (last time I went they included a free coat check with the already cheap 5 dollar cover charge :-) If you drink is watered down, it means you did not tip enough, or broadcast signs of being a bar rookie, IE waving money, saying something dumb, like "I'll have a cranberry-vodka" or ordering drinks for the group of your friends one at a time. This can be a bit of a tourist spot, so the rookies will get weak drinks. It's standard at any DC club. Club Heaven and Hell is the only real club in Adams Morgan as far as I'm concerned. 3 floors open Thursday-Saturday. Thursday 80s night is the best night and is normally pretty packed by midnight, but can be a little slow earlier on, be patient, it is always rocking later. I'm a regular customer, i'm at the back bar just about ever Thursday, I've got red hair and a beard, come say hi. Dan read more

I went here with a group of friends after a birthday dinner. Is this place heaven AND hell? No, it's just hell. Yes, it is a bar in Adams Morgan, so nothing spectacular should be expected. The decor is gross, it is DARK, the drinks were weak and made with the cheapest alcohol imaginable, and there was a line run by some douche bags who yelled at people for smoking outside. The music was pretty much everything you would hear on the local urban stations. I didn't dislike it, but I can listen to the radio stations in my car for free. Keep in mind that there is a cover. I didn't even make it up to purgatory or heaven. It was so bad I left my friends there to go people watch. Adding to the pleasure of my experience was the fact that this place gets CROWDED. That is not due to popularity, it just happens to be small. Since it was crowded, I was lucky enough to smell someone's lack of deodorant/soap. This is not the fault of the owners, but it speaks volumes about who goes there. The table we were sitting at was suddenly taken over by 40 year old women. Taken over as in we were pretty much ousted. But hey, if you like those sorts of things you'd have a good time here. read more

LOVED IT! The club was named exactly what it should have been named! With three floors and $5 admission you couldn't beat that deal!!! Entering on the 2nd floor I would have to say they was playing a little bit of everything Hip Hop, Reggae, Pop, Electronica, and so on. Upstairs...third floor...most;y electronica music...if you know me I love ALL TYPES of music...I feel like I am a great blender :) So with the 2nd and 3rd floor having AC...I went to see what the 1st floor had to offer. 1st FLOOR (BASEMENT)=HELL HIP HOP, RAP, CRUNK NO AC BUT........I HAD A BLAST!!!! It definitely was HOT...but was it worth it???....YES! And the club has excellent drink deals!!!!! Wouldnt mind going again! Owww~~~ IM A FAN...IN HELL!!! read more

I've only been here once and while the music was good, my friends were fun to party with, what I'm about to tell you negates all that. Take it with a grain of salt because this happened a few years ago. Some random guy decided to follow me around. The only guy in our group didn't help me fend him off; it took my college roommate telling him to f off to get the guy to leave. And where did he go, to the side, near where some of our coats were and he proceeded to drop trou and do a number 1. We had to go find bouncers to get this guy removed. And since then, I have not set foot into Heaven and Hell. read more

80s night on Thursday nights=4stars. So much fun. Has gone down hill recently, but I'll still give it a try every now and then. Any other night of the week, eww. Grope-a-licious... read more

OK so Heaven or hell was OKAY! I can't really get the part that dealt with Heaven being disco music, really nobody up there, and not so diverse crowd! Then you have Hell, which is primarily African Americans, Hot as HELL literally, rap and go-go music! Huuummm it definitely made me wonder was there an underlying message or something... Sad! I gave it stars because I met a really nice guy there, for the 10 mins i was in Heaven! O yeah still had to pay cover on Saturday night and it was only 1 hour left to party, that was BS! read more

Came here for an evening of celebrations after happy hour and made it in time for the "2 shots, 2 beers for $10" special (which ends at either 10 or 11). Each shot was more like 2-3 shots each. Then, they had a Smirnoff promotion going on - plenty of free shots to go around. Timewarped to a college frat party. Since we got there so early, we were able to secure a big table for ourselves. The music was mainstream and included a couple of salsa mixes (yay!) and Michael Jackson songs. As the other reviewers have made clear, this is not a classy place. It's a place to have a fun night with a group of friends. I think the crowd was pretty young, but I don't really remember....It's a good spot for a bachelorette party. read more

I used to have fun here once in a while. I was lured in by the long blonde haired man that randomly shouted out "Heaven & Hell!!!!" He was like a circus worker stuck in 1987. I'd have to say the only night worth going was Thursday for 80's night. I think I may have been there on Fri or Sat, but I definitely did not stay. Is that guy still around? read more

It's small. It's old. Bars are small. A little dirty. It's a goofy crowd. Not too douchey. 80's night on Thursday with good friends...I had a blast. Dont forget to cap the night off with late night pizza or empenadas a few units down the street! read more

Came from out of town for the weekend with my friends and overall had a decent experience last night that was unfortunately overshadowed by one of the white male bartenders. He refused to serve water and did not inform us lightly of this- instead, he yelled at us, shooed us away with his hand and said they did not serve water (at a bar?! Really?! And this was after I had bought a drink too). I then went over to another bartender who very kindly served water to us. This man is harmful to your business and your customers. I will not be returning. read more

This place is cool place to hang out at. I heard the Foam-Brite Condenser Coil Cleaner cocktail is to die for. Maybe try a rum and coke or cranberry and vodka. Mistakes happen. They need some good PR. They should just make their own non-toxic cocktail called Lemon Yellow Death that comes with a free sticker that says I survived heaven and hell. read more

My first time going up the staircase to enter this craphole I was told I would have to pay a $10 cover when there was only one half hour left before the bar closed. I thought to myself "what kind of place is this?!?" as I laughed my way down the staircase. Nearly two years later I got to find out. First of all, the place is frigid, despite there probably being well over 200 people there. The decor is absolutely the strangest I have seen in my entire life, with the exception of maybe a diner in the Bronx. They have black light murals painted on the wall. Not only that, these murals are based on actual paintings and artwork. If you are planning on making a pilgrimage to the Sistine Chapel at one point in your life, don't come here as you will be sorely disappointed. There were two bartenders at the bar I used - one guy and one girl. The man was dressed up rockabilly style and made a comment about "having three starving children" at home. I think he was joking, but I don't know his life. The lady bartender looked tired (this was still 9 pm, mind you). Really tired and seemed really confused. I ordered two rum & diet cokes, not that intense of an order that you have to repeat it back to me twice to make sure you comprehend it. But the drinks were cheap and once I was onto my third r&dc, I wasn't minding the place but I sure was embarrassed to tell my friends to meet me and had to leave. read more

I'll admit it, this is not my scene, so I'm going to be nice and give 'em 2 stars. It was my first time in Adam Morgan where all the bars and clubs are in DC last Friday. It's a cluster f*ck. Btw, the city should really build more parking lots. It's ridiculous that we have to go to the mid-street to valet park or park in the lot. My cuz, newly wife and friends wanted to hang & dance there. I checked the Yelp reviews and just dreaded...luckily, It wasn't crowded --guess Alison S' word is out that it's "actually just Hell." Heaven & Hell is situated across from Maggie Moo's (I like that name!) in what looks like an apartment at one point. That being said, it felt like I was back at a college house party with pschodelic posters/paintings on the wall, tripping on acid (never touched it), lights flashing, everyone moving in slow mo like you're in a circus fun house. This part was "Heaven" (second floor). I didn't even bother to hang out in "Hell" (first floor). Drinks are not as cheap as we had thought --about $9/drink. Yeah....it's tough paying drinks at that price when you're at a dive bar... We ventured off to Meze. read more

I have been to here with my best friend because this is the only place he goes in Adams Morgan(don't know why tho). Parking is torture enough. Cover is $5 and drinks really aren't that strong... at all. Bartenders are straight though. The levels are... Heaven: for house and Black Eyed Peas(after Fergie) fans. Ethereal, lots of blacklight, unicorns on the walls(I swear!), that type of deal. Green Island. People to lazy to climb the stairs to go to Heaven or Hell. And those too lazy to change their stereos on the drive home from work. Hell. Random dingy smell and "hardcore" rap and regae/dancehall. And NO CLUB music makes me sad... Good mix of crowd(race and music wise). Question. Would I come back here on my own volition? Answer. Probably not... New bar read more

Heaven and Hell has become a favorite spot for my friends since last summer. However, I will say we always drink [a lot] before/while we are there. I don't know if it would as fun if we were sober. We especially love this spot in the summer. We've only been there on Friday and Saturday nights. It's a 5 dollar cover. It really doesn't get live until like 11:30/12. But finding parking in Adams Morgan is hell, so you better leave time for that. Downstairs in Hell the music is reggae, hip hop, r&b, go go, rap.. Hell is HOT. A lot of body heat, kinda dingy and certainly many creeps on many occasions. When I say creeps, I mean old creepy men lurking, trying to get on anything with legs! They have huge fans to TRY to keep it cool. All the furniture around the perimeter of the floor looks like it came from a garage sale off the street. Behind the bar is a sign written on some loose leaf "NO TIPS, NO LOVE" or something like that. I've been to basement bars in Adams Morgan, but this part of this bar is in pretty bad shape, especially when you consider the other two floors. The bathroom is also dingy. BUT, when I'm out here with my girls, I REALLY DON'T CARE. I'm not thinking about the decor, and neither is anyone else, when we're in here drinking. Just thought I'd mention that.. Purgatory has about the same vibe, same music, just a little nicer and definitely fewer creeps. The bathroom is always down on this floor. Heaven seems like a completely different place. There is A/C, nice[r] furniture, the bars are nicer. There are full bathrooms, although they stink at times. It's much bigger upstairs. They play mostly Top 40 I believe. The drinks are expensive [at least for my broke college student pockets] and watered down or just taste like juice, so I try to refrain from getting drinks. Unless someone is buying me one of course =) People aren't just standing around, everyone is just trying to live it up! read more

I've been here twice, 1x to Heaven and 1x to Hell. In Heaven on the 2nd floor they were video spinning 80s hits like Whitney Houston "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" with colored strobe lights and we're the ONLY people on the floor and indeed in the entire bar. LOVED IT! I used to love going to Spilt Milk at Red and well, if you enjoyed that with friends then wtih a little alcohol this scenario I just described in Heaven could live up to its name, Went to Hell for Halloween a few years back. My friends and I were the best dressed folks there -- meaning the only folks dressed for Halloween? Or perhaps we went there on 2 difference occasions... Binge drinking makes my mind fuzzy... For the most part, I really liked the DJs who spun on Sundays -- a mix of dancehall, hip-hop,and booty thumpin music. The floor is small with room to literally sit or stand on the wall and you meet interesting characters. The only snag was when they started spinning some song about watching homos burn or something, my friends had to leave the floor. Overall, after experiencing this booty shaking FREE dance night on Sunday, I vowed never to return to Bar Nun for their Sunday Ladies' Nights which spins similar music (on repeat). I would return. With friends. And a buzz. read more

This place is just so-so. The atmosphere is pretty chill and it draws a pretty low-key crowd compared to a lot of places in Adam's Morgan.

Great place..Its old. The name speaks for the spot Great Music on each floor Drinks are excellent not expensive @ all. We had blast I really enjoy myself. Great little spot to hit with your girl for a last minute hang out.. Afterwards you Must get a Slice of Pizza its A Must!! I'm soooo going back!! read more

Came here on a Saturday night with one of my friends who was in town and well i don't have much to say about this establishment. I guess the one plus is that it has plenty of floors and ample spacing fit for a huge crowd, unfortunately the huge crowd or even any crowd was what was missing from my latest experience here. In all fairness the weather was pretty cold outside so that may have contributed but overall it was a pretty uneventful experience. The heaven on the top floor hell on the bottom club concept seemed great in theory but on that night there just weren't enough individuals to fill either floor as everyone was sitting in a small basement like room on the bottom floor waiting for some sort of party to start despite the music being played by the DJ downstairs and in the completely empty upstairs area. Maybe I'll give this spot another shot during the summer but for now I don't recommend making this your primary party spot on a Saturday night in Adams Morgan. read more

I'm trying to write this review with a grain of salt. This is not a bar for me. It's a college bar. For college kids. That I stumbled into one night in Admo. Complaining about it and giving it one star would be like walking into a club and being shocked they're more expensive, or into a dive bar and perplexed as to how dirty it is. So I am going to think hard and write it as a perspective of 19 year old Rich. My chalked ID totally worked. I don't even think they care. The shot girl was super hot. The shots though were not. They tasted like water. Took awhile to get a drink. After awhile my buddies and I left. Girls stayed with the guys they knew. Got a little tipsy though. End of 19 year old Rich's perspective. So while I'd give it one, 19 year old Rich is gonna give it three. We agree on two. read more