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.

Nothing as advertised on the website. wife and I wanted to explore in a semi private controlled…read moreatmosphere. even the bartender exclaimed, it's a run down gay bar. overweight guys having sex everywhere. not a place to meet like minded people as advertised. to go in and have one horrible drink and walk out was over $200. was not clean and the smell would turn your stomach. don't waste your time or money

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.

I had a chance to visit the Spot yesterday for an event and left very impressed. The hostesses at…read morethe front were very polite, and they have a nice huge and clean bar area. The event space was a bit on the dark side but was also well decorated. They had mini chicken and waffles, sliders and crab cakes as passed appetizers and they were all tasty. I also had the chance to checkout their workspaces and they had ample space, about 4 conference rooms that each seated 12, and a few private offices available. It certainly has me thinking seriously about getting a membership!

I've heard about this space for a while and I finally made it. The space was beautiful!!!!!!…read more I came here for a nightlife event and was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful minimalist aesthetic. I really liked the open kitchen on the second level opposite of the bar. But it was a bit crowded with the cocktail tables also back there. The restrooms were very clean and I appreciated the complimentary lotion and huge mirror in the hallway. The sound wasn't too good for most of my event, but I'm not sure if that was due to the event organizers or the venue. My favorite thing about that Gathering Spot is the location. Since there isn't much nightlife in the area, parking was not a hassle. There was an abundance of street parking (that could also be due to the time of day) I will definitely recommend The Gathering Spot for events

We're new to the club and enjoying and learning a lot about this place…read more Events are great and the building is gorgeous. Food is excellent! Especially their famous pop-over! Almost a decade in dc, but never had this before! It's not open to public and members only. I love that phone is not allowed in majority of the place. And strict dress code is enforced.

The food was delicious! The service was friendly and…read moreefficient! The club members were among the most interesting people I've ever met. The club itself had museum quality rooms and furnishings creating a delightful ambiance!

We did a cooking class/competition at City Tavern Club through Mangia DC for a work event, and it…read morewas so much fun! The space was perfect to fit several different team tables but still have everyone all together in one room. It was also really cool to be in a location filled with so much history. The event itself was super fun (we made gnudi in a brown butter sage sauce) & a great way to get to know coworkers that I hadn't previously met. I was also pleasantly surprised by the wine offerings (rarely is the one red option something interesting & delicious like a montepulciano, yay!). I would definitely go back for another event again!

I can't say anything bad about this place. Don't get too excited though, it's a private club and if…read moreyou're not a member or don't know one, you can keep moving! The staff were all wonderful, helpful and just plain glad to be there...and it showed! Everyone we encountered simply enjoyed interacting with members and guests (I was a guest). The food was DELICIOUS. I mean simple but flawless. The steak was incredible and the appetizers were really enough to satisfy any appetite. An incredible evening. Nothing fancy and I'm sure there is a rich history. Make friends with a member and go here if you can!

Great vibes. DJ is amazing. Interior is intimate and chic! Customer service was amazing!read more

Went for a D9 event small and crowded but served the purpose of your looking for an active bar ,DJ…read moreand bottle service. I did not try the food.

This was an opportunity to eat here while making some visits on the Hill…read more The staff is experienced and the level of service and attention The food was good as you would expect. Healthy portions as well Go if you get the chance

This is a partisan joint; if you're on this particular side of the aisle you'll dig the…read moreenvironment, the history, and the folks you'll rub shoulders with. If you're used to all those perks, you can consider the food on its own merit: you'll have to visit with someone who has membership if you don't have your own; prices have generally been very reasonable for what you get but the place is going through changes in management and that means some things like prices are changing... but quality of the food you get is consistent. Not five star type of food but close in many cases while on others it tends to be just above average. The lobster bisque, crab cakes, tenderloin beef, and desserts are easy bets.

NEB was wonderful at the door. He took great care of us--such a pleasant experience! he made sure…read morewe had a great experience as well.

I recently went to Focus Social Club for a Galentine's brunch with a large group of like-minded…read morewomen. First off... the website definitely had me thinking there was valet parking. That was a bold print LIE. Be prepared to find your own parking and do a little circling. The spot itself is in one of those older DC buildings and you can kinda tell. It felt a little dingy in some areas, but I mean... it's a neighborhood brunch spot, not the Four Seasons, so I adjusted my expectations. Service was just okay. Nobody was rude, but it wasn't anything memorable either. Just basic. Well, we were a large party, and we had to keep calling her over :( Now the food? Pretty good. Typical brunch food: waffles, wings, mac & cheese, eggs, bacon etc...no concerns there, so they did their thing in the kitchen. The music was LOUD loud though. Like club loud. But since it was a Galentine's event and people were in party mode, it made sense for the vibe. Overall, it's cool if you're linking up with friends for a fun brunch and a little turn up. Just don't pull up expecting valet like I did. DC will humble you real quick.

The food here is really not what you would expect for a fine dining experience. While the…read morerestaurant itself is very pretty, and the staff are incredibly kind, the food was meh. The chicken was dry and the spinach was very bitter. The vegan pasta was ok and the apple tart was also pretty dry. I expected a lot more given this is a private club.

Private club with restaurant and bar. The George Town Club is known as one of the most elegant…read morein-town clubs in the United States. The chic but warm atmosphere provides a retreat for its members, with fine cuisine, privacy and gracious service in a setting that fosters relaxed personal enjoyment. The chef is Paul Stearman. Fabulous dinner club in Georgetown with an age old history. This club is private for members only- so if you get a chance to go - don't turn it down. The dining rooms are plush with carved wood. The bar area is more casual while the dining area is jacket required. The menu offers starters , small plates and salads , then the entrees - good choices of items oxtail pasta ,seafood dishes and aged steaks. The desserts are wonderful - try several and share! The bar is well stocked and the wines and liquors are premium.The service and staff are courteous , prompt and attentive. We enjoyed such dishes as the Salmon , Seafood Bouillabaisse, Seabass and Oxtail. All well prepared and delicious. The cheese tray made a great starter- for dessert - Creme brûlée's , chocolate cake and select ice creams. Great place for that special dinner or memorial occasion. Consider a membership ! Great Club !

Had an event dinner here. An amazing club and very good food and drinks. A colleague is a member…read more Rating: 4 Stars

We came here to watch the 4th of July fireworks. It was a fairly small rooftop, they had some…read morecovered seating, a bar, and decent view. It was a cute little spot, but I probably wouldn't come back. There wasn't much service needed for this particular event. We didn't eat the food, but it looked okay. Nothing wow factor. For the 4th it was a great spot to see all the fireworks and the sunset. However, there weren't enough seats for the amount of people they sold tickets to.