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District Alley

4.8 (16 reviews)
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Brandi A.

My go-to spot for a great Friday or Saturday turn up! Amazing service, lovely ambiance and good vibes. This is my favorite lounge in the DMV area! The owners are always so personable and friendly! Will definitely be back!

The cool mural outside; great photo op!
Rebecca F.

I just found out about this place about a month ago and it's my new favorite spot! I love the chill atmosphere and GREAT music! They feature different local DJs who play Hip Hop among other genres! I've been on a Friday and Sunday; both were lots of fun! The bartenders are attentive and the drinks are reasonably priced. Patrons are friendly and not pretentious. You should take a photo in front of the mural out front; super cool feature! Overall, I highly recommend this place!

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Chell H.

New black owned business tucked away in an alley! This place was such a vibe. The owners and servers were friendly and very attentive. I like that you have an option to actually sit down without dealing with all of the table minimums and charges like other lounges. The drinks and hookah were pretty good and the dj played all the right songs to keep the vibe going :)

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Meka M.

This gem is super cute and actually located in an alley on U Street NW. The bar is dark, but the decor is great. And they play amazing music with a dj. In addition, the service was quick and d the dockyard strong. This is great place for a date.

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3 years ago

Bomb Dj and atmosphere was one to remember! Definitely recommend this to everyone I know who going to DC

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3 years ago

The service and food are always so great! My favorite spot to frequent for vibes and food!

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Had a great time here one night. DJ was really getting after it and the bar clientele was friendly. That's really all you can ask for.

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The atmosphere was grown and sexy and the drinks are good I love this spot. Great music too.

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“I have only popped up here as a part of bar crawls, but both times I've enjoyed the vibe!”

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Sky Lounge

Sky Lounge

4.0(4 reviews)
7.0 mi

The Sky Lounge is a nice hookah lounge. Ambiance is great, and there is a lot of seating…read more Our hostess, Sara was wonderful and very insightful. They are fairly new so there was not a real food menu, however the Baklava and ice cream was wonderful. We've been assured of a new food menu next month!! Baba, the owner, really sweet! Looking forward to coming back!!

Wow... where to begin... this was disappointing to say the least. We stood at the door and the…read morehostess came from behind us in the door and then told to sit anywhere we'd like and i'd understand if they were just opening but at this point when we visited they had already been open for hours so not quite sure why she walked in behind us. The actual hookah was mid at best for D.C I was expecting a lot better. Then when it came to the bill we were charged $4 for each bottle (of which we were not even told there was a charge at all for water, and no we did not specifically ask for a sealed bottle all we asked for was water the sever never said tap or bottled, she just automatically brought us sealed) when on the menu they were priced at $3.50 sure it's .50 but when there was five that .50 extra could have almost bought another bottle. Also when she brought the bill she did not even show the itemized bill at first all she showed was the tip screen which upon doing the math from what we ordered vs paid we realized the amount was way higher than what we got and so we asked for the copy of the receipt only to find out there was ALREADY a service charge on there of which was NOT a credit card charge because we paid in cash and when asked what the cash total was she told us $60.31 yet the copy showed the cash price was $57.91 also they charge for charcoal, what am i suppose to do bring my own charcoal? i've never had to pay extra for charcoal they just include it with hookah price, absolutely ridiculous. Not to mention the vibes in this place is like an absolute funeral, all the pictures made this place look so fun and great, but no it was worse than funeral. I felt even more so like i was at a funeral after I realized how badly my wallet was robbed. I will never come back here.

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The Penthouse at La Vie - My favorite igloo!

The Penthouse at La Vie

3.6(25 reviews)
2.6 mi

I was visiting some friends in DC and made reservations at the Penthouse with the purpose of eating…read moreoutside in their "igloos". It ended up being too hot for us to enjoy outside but the server was nice enough to move our large party indoors without a wait. I ordered the sangria and it was so fruity and refreshing. Where this place falls flat for me is the food. We went for brunch so I'm not sure what their lunch and dinner menu looked like but I had their chicken and waffles. Typically, I'm used to having this dish with just chicken on top of a waffle with a side of syrup that you can pour over. This dish was drenched with a sauce that wasn't syrup but still sort of sweet? It wasn't necessarily *bad*, it's just that I wasn't expecting it. I didn't end up finishing it and my friends weren't impressed with some of the other dishes. I will say though...that Harissa Shrimp? Give me 14 of them.

Another spot for pictures and aesthetics with bad service and mediocre food…read more On a busy night at the wharf, this was one of the few places I could drop in and sit at the bar. It took 10 minutes for the bartender to hand me a water and ask what I wanted (though he never gave me a menu). After ordering, no one checked on me until my plates were empty and drink was dry. I ordered the beet salad and truffle fries. The food was good but certainly not worth the price. I'm happy to pay good money but seeing the well done lamb chops beside me, I decided to go with a safe Girl Dinner. I won't be back, even if I need a cute spot for pictures with the girls. This spot isn't worth it, there are too many great places to eat in DC to settle

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Espresso

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Bronzino with Greek salad

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Shrimp Caesar souvlaki

Thurst Lounge - Martini Espresso

Thurst Lounge

4.2(18 reviews)
0.2 mi

My first night in DC and this is exactly how you're supposed to start it…read more A friend brought me to Thurst for birthday weekend vibes, and from the moment I walked in, the energy felt intentional and warm. The purple neon lighting creates this sultry, intimate atmosphere without being overwhelming. It's the kind of place where you can actually connect, laugh, and still feel like you're outside living. The music was a vibe. Smooth R&B blended with some Jamaican flavor and nostalgic cuts that made the room feel alive. It wasn't chaotic; it was curated. The sound set the tone without overpowering the experience. What stood out most was how comfortable the space felt. Beautiful crowd, welcoming energy, and that perfect balance between lounge and nightlife. It's not just somewhere you go to be seen; it's somewhere you go to feel good. Perfect first stop for my DC weekend. I'd absolutely return.

When i say, a time was hadddddd... a time was haddddd!! There is nothing like partying at a gay…read morebar, especially during pride month. We were welcomed and didn't feel like we didn't belong. It's probably the best place for women to party and just be. The drinks were amazing! Strong and sweet. The vibes were there all night long. Strong drinks and the prices are right! I highly recommend if you're just looking to have a good time, hear some great music and enjoy yourself. It's definitely a spot to try out.

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Thurst Lounge
Thurst Lounge - Special drinkkkkk. Happy Pride!

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Special drinkkkkk. Happy Pride!

THROW Social - Try out a tropical drink! we have a full menu of specialty cocktails at our full bar- don't forget about happy hour!

THROW Social

3.7(375 reviews)
2.5 mi•Ivy City
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I came here with friends for the Latin Coffee event. I had a great time - shoutout to the dj and la…read moregrecacoffeex. The space was huge and there was outdoor space with a bar, seating and games. The servers were gorgeous and super friendly even with how busy they were. The dance space was spacious and perfect for all the dancing. My only note is there was no AC! It was sooooooooo hot in there and there was only one fan. I'm sure it was a last minute issue but they need fans in there as a back up. Especially with events with that many people.

Now I'm only giving them this low score is because of the situation me and my partner ran into on…read morethis past Sunday (July 10th). Online the place looks great and interesting so we decided to hit it up around 9pm because it doesn't close until 2am. So when we walked in the place was pitch black and the vibe was really off. We had to pay $20 a person to enter which at first I was confused because I thought this place was games, bars, music, and vibes...not at all. So we were walking around and the crowd I'll just say wasn't the type I wanted to be around. Only one bar was open and the music was weird. So we decided to leave and when I asked the person who was taking the money what was going on tonight they said an event. Now, this event was not posted anywhere on their website or social media. So I would caution going at night or call beforehand because I don't think I would want to come back because it was nothing like it is portrayed online.

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THROW Social - Tres chic!

Tres chic!

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The Liquid Lullaby

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