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    DC9 Nightclub

    3.6 (272 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    DJ
    Live music

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    tears and gearz 777 tour - Bentley Robles and Zee Machine show at DC9.
    Travis C.

    Came here for a concert and it was such a great venue for an intimate show. Great bartenders and staff, a good amount of space for a popular show with plenty of room to dance around if you want.

    Eurovision time!
    Kwame S.

    We came to DC9 Nightclub for the Eurovision 2023 watch party and had a blast. Although we started our Eurovision party at another place, DC9 saved the day since DC9 did not have any technical issues broadcasting the contest. First off, I will say that Diane, the doorperson, was super nice and very welcoming. While checking out IDs, she gave us an overview of all of the club's offerings and events for the day/night Although the bottom and top floor were somewhat packed for Eurovision, there was a little bit of room for us to watch the contest on the 1st floor. While limited, the DC9 did have a decent selection of beers, and the prices were pretty on par with other bars in the area. Our bartender Nix was very efficient with managing the massive amount of drink orders. I was quite impressed with how well she maintained her composure as the only bartending in the lower level of the club. The clientele overall seemed pretty relaxed and friendly. I'm not sure if the general attitude of the clientele depends on type of event being held at DC9. All that said, I definitely will visit again for a easy-breezy, no frills excursion involving adult beverages.

    Nerd Nite at DC9

    I am hesitant to attend shows at DC9 because of their poor public health practices. By not offering refunds for shows even for people with documented COVID-19 infections or other illnesses, they create a financial incentive for people who are sick to attend anyways and risk exposing other patrons. This is compounded by the crowded, poorly ventilated space. I urge them to modernize their cancellation policies to make their venue inclusive of immunocompromised and otherwise disease-cautious individuals.

    Mystic Braves (different lighting).
    Victor H.

    It's your standard DC music nightclub for drinks and live shows. This means stairs, dimmed lights, a rooftop, and a bar on each floor. The live music shows are where it's at. The bands are either local favorites, old timers who didn't quite make it big, or something heavy and loud. We caught the Mystic Braves here who have a psychedelic 60's vibe. My friend spilled the beans about them so I joined him on a Friday night to catch them and I'm glad I did. Shows happen on the 2nd floor, 3rd floor is the rooftop where there's a bar and areas to mingle and view the city. I suggest cozying to the bartender, you'll get a free water with your alcohol purchase. Not to mention there is some nice eye candy for all peoples to see. Don't know when my next show will be here. But it's a given I'll be returning.

    Upper  bar area
    Gina C.

    I went for a concert and was treated wonderfully. I use a walker, and I was well taken care of. The fries are unique and delicious. I highly recommend the burger. The fried pickles are great as well. I was taken up early for the concert since I use a walker and given a stool to sit on. ADA compliance is excellent here. The ambiance is remarkable all throughout the club. From the moment I walked in, I thoroughly enjoyed myself!

    Downstairs bar
    Shelby D.

    I love DC9. I come here to see friends and bigger artists alike. I find that the bathrooms are generally clean (big thing for me at music venues). The drinks are poured well, and there's plenty of space for everyone to hangout between the 2 floors and rooftop (which is also where you can smoke). I recommend arriving early for shows if you want to be in the very front, as there may still be a crowd for the opener. However, if you arrive late, most shows generally have plenty of space to hangout near the back/bar and still see the stage.

    Fried chicken & hush puppies
    Lia M.

    DC9 is a favorite of mine, which probably surprises many people, because it's not quite my usual style. I love the low-key, chill-out atmosphere, and rooftop bar. Obviously, I'm not seeing any shows here, but I still enjoy this spot. I've only ever had a gin and tonic to drink, which at times has been stronger than other. I definitely prefer my drinks to be mostly gin with a hint of tonic. However, Chris is a great bartender and I highly recommend. As for the food, I ordered the fried chicken, which comes with hush puppies. While I though the chicken had good flavor, it was slightly overcooked, as were the hush puppies. I prefer a lighter, fluffier hush puppy though. The meal is big enough for two people. However, I loved the garlic fries and recommend those in a heartbeat. No happy hour pricing on food, but mixed drinks are $3, and there are beer specials as well.

    The Dears on 11/3
    Adrienne S.

    I came here for a show in October and enjoyed it very much. The sound quality was very good as was the lighting and the layout. It was great for an intimate show where you could focus on the music. There was plenty of space and the crowd was a bit older aka respectful with no pushing, spilling beer on you, talking over the band, etc. Yes, I'm a little bit #getoffmylawn at shows lol There was still dancing and grooving though, of course. The shows are reasonable priced between $8-$20 in my experience. After the show we had a few beers, the garlic fries, and a burger. All the food was good and decently priced and staff was friendly. I especially liked the roof area! Looking forward to my next visit

    Fried Chicken Dinner
    Rumesh V.

    We were here to celebrate our friend's birthday. Great place to hang out with friends. After a lot of drinks, I was pretty hungry. Waiter suggested me this fried chicken. It was delicious, very crunchy and juicy. One the best fried chicken I have had. Large portion for an amazing price.

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    Amazing staff, they went above and beyond after seeing I was being harassed by another person. Love this place.

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    Ask the Community - DC9 Nightclub

    What is the age group of this crowd?

    Hi Carol, It all depends on the event or show. Most of our live shows are all ages. We have had… Read more

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