I love this place, a classic, small used record store run by a guy who knows what he's doing and…read morewith a very active turnover. Classically good.

This 14th street record shop has been around for about twenty years or so and they have a small…read morebasement location. Because of the location, you might call it a hidden gem. Here is a fun fact, they're the first dog-friendly record shop in DC. They've got loads of different genres on a variety of formats (CDs, vinyl, cassettes). Genres ranges from international music and jazz to rock and dance and everything in between. They buy records too. They also have a listening station. Love the design: Band posters covering orange painted walls. Prices are decent and pretty fair. They've got some bargain bins too. Always like stopping by and browsing when in DC.

What a great record store! Along the main commercial street in Takoma, D.C., this shop is one room…read morefilled with all kinds of records in almost every genre. The records are well organized and they even have sections from different parts of the world! There's a colorful couch in the window near the front door in case you want to stay awhile.

Good selection. Reasonably priced. Really did not like the two guys working the front. Rly…read morepretentious. I'd come back though.

Wonderful record shop in a retro building. I love the relaxed vibes in here, and the girl in the…read moreshop was very nice. Interesting selection...a bit on the higher priced side for some things, but I did find some deals. Had some cool stuff I've never seen before. Must check out this gem!

Further up the road from popular Vigilante is a part of Hyattsville. Across from King Park, a…read morespacious playground and park for all to run around in, is a small record shop worth visiting. Records of all kinds are organized well ranging from all kinds of prices from $5 to $25 and more. Staff are helpful and passionate about the records they sell.

The owner has handpicked a fantastic staff of knowledgeable record aficionados. It is a very small…read morestore, but they have a wide selection of performers, and the offer of value compared to some of the other record stores I have been in! You would think that Union Station that they would be charging premium prices, but I found their prices to be quite reasonable. David, the owner (I think he's a co-owner with one of the person) is an absolute pleasure to deal with! In addition to his duties at the record shop, he is also responsible for the farmers market, which is open outside during the week and the indoor flea market if you will. I did not take a picture of David's store, but I think I have a picture of Union Station building that utilized spaces for my own business. God bless you! I pray that you have an opportunity to and step inside rail records in books in downtown Washington DC at Union Station.

Cozy shop to kill time in Union Station if waiting to catch a train…read more It's small and compact but they've got a lot inside. Tons of new and used books, records, cassettes, and CDs. They've got other items like posters, figures, stickers. They know their stuff too. Employees are great at giving stellar book and music suggestions. All items are fairly priced.

I'm old enough to remember when they were in Georgetown back in the day. Oh so many fond memories…read moreof old school Georgetown like Commander Salamander. Wow what a shop that was. Anyway... Smash Records continues to be the record store it started as, an indie shop selling punk, hardcore, metal, etc. records, books, CDs, and so on. They've got new and used media and books. The clothing selection is pretty rad too with skater stuff, band shirts, and so on. This is one of my favorite places to crate dig. The vibe is totally old school DC punk rock and I really love how they've held on to those roots and beliefs. I've caught a couple of live shows here as well. Absolutely one of the best places for music shopping. If you're in DC, show them some love.

Very cool spot. Loved the aesthetic. Decent selection too! Also had some rly cool thrifted clothes…read more Entrance was a little hard to find. Could do with a sign out front. Staff was nice and left us to our searching. Would come back. Prices are reasonable.

Bird land Records has a variety of music meet the owners both were very nice and knowledgeable…read moreabout music. I love how they have the music selection in the store. You don't have to work around and search albums are by genre and in order. The store is spacious multiple people can be in the store and move around without bumping into each other. They have an area in the back with couches you can listen to music in the establishment. Also, they have merchandise in the store as well

I had the opportunity to visit this place when I visited Union market in DC. Let me just say it was…read moresuch a beautiful surprise! I was so taking it back and overwhelmed with the feeling of nostalgia and just melancholy when I came into this place. The staff are super helpful and will help you find any vinyl album. If they do not have it in stock, they will order it for you. They are so honest that they literally will not charge you until the item comes because it may be less or more than they anticipated! Talk about great customer service, and transparency and pricing. They have albums from various countries and literally every genre you can think of. I was so excited to know that I could have that vinyl sound in pretty much any sound! Thank you to whoever had the idea to open this facility and help us embrace our inner childhood! Walking in the store made me remember how it felt to hear my parents turned on an album on Saturday morning, right before we cleaned the entire house! Or remember Christmas albums on vinyl. Again this store was a beautiful surprise and I would recommend walking in and supporting if you are in the area.

Split two sandwiches with a friend-- the Birria pulled pork and Italian subs -- and while both were…read moregreat, I think the latter was my favorite of the two. Kevin took care of our group of 8 and was super friendly and helpful. I also liked the character of the place--the decor and the bigger room downstairs (felt like a lounge or speakeasy). Pizza oven only works at night, and I'd be back if I lived in DC. Lots of wine and beer options. Certainly check it out. Out door seating available.

I love this place. Great food and prices. Top picks are: curry chicken salad, tuna salad, breakfast…read moreburritos, breakfast sandwich and Sicilian pizza. Grab and go food is very good, especially for those nights you don't want to cook. So thankful to have this place in the neighborhood

this place was tucked away right in Union market. Super cute space serve good drinks and amazing…read morefood. The staff was super nice and helpful and I love the space as it made the show feel intimate and fun. Parking is a little tricky, but there is options around union market from garage to street parking. I will definitely be back for more shows!

I have a friend who is starting to do music gigs, and he invited me to see him perform at this…read morevenue that I had never been to before. It's in Union Market just a few doors down from the new F1 Arcade... parking right nearby may be tricky, but there's always the Union Market parking lot and more options if you're willing to walk a bit. It may not be ideal on really cold days. They have a spacious outdoor seating area, and entry is easy -- just show your ID, ticket, and you're good to go. I'm not sure if it was because of the show, but there were just a few tables along the closest wall and near the stage. I would see there were five to six high tables total. Before ordering anything, I grabbed the only table left -- I had a feeling the others coming would appreciate that. I had already eaten, but I absolutely had to have the jerk chicken sandwich, it looked too good. I ordered it at the bar, was given a buzzer, and it was ready in about 10 minutes or so. It was indeed tasty! A bit pricey to just be the sandwich and nothing else, but it was good. The bar is fully stocked, and there are water cups at the far end to refill at your leisure. The show itself was really fun -- vocals and the sounds of the instruments were excellent. Certain vocals got drowned out by certain instruments, but that's just how sound works, you know? All in all I'd come back to this venue, it was a vibe with the disco ball overhead! I don't mind it, but for the less tech savvy, I could see the dependence on an app to retrieve the ticket for the concert being an inconvenience for some. There was no way to pull up the ticket without downloading Dice and activating the QR code on there.

This is such a great place to peruse and find books that support your community! I loved the amount…read moreof queer and Black books at Loyalty and felt welcomed by book covers that represent me. Along with books, they have punny stickers and goods like unique wrapping paper. I am extremely excited to come back and spend all of my money lol.

Cute little bookstore with a wide variety of books for such a small space! There were many…read moredifferent genres of books and the person working there was helpful with helping us find certain series and books. If you're looking for a friendly bookstore in Petworth, this is the place to go!