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Pearl Street Warehouse

3.5 (119 reviews)
Open • 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Lakeisha S.

Though I have not officially dined here to review the food, I most definitely do not see myself returning again. I went to Pearl Street Warehouse twice: this past Thursday and last night. I mainly went there for two holiday parties. The first time on Thursday night, the people at the door was giving us a hard time refusing to let us in even though I was there to meet up with a friend that was going to take me home. I immediately requested to speak to the manager & he reluctantly let me & my friend in. We went straight to the bar to meet our friend. I asked the bartender for a cup of water. I guess me unwittingly overlooking the pre-made water pitchers annoyed him for working harder than he needed & he pointed at the pre-made water pitchers, not saying a word to me. I told him never mind I'll pour from one of the pitchers. He still decided to make a cup of water anyway despite my small protest. I accepted it. I tasted it & was immediately disgusted. It tasted & smelled like tequila. I am certain he didn't pour tequila in it, but the bar's tap pour must be so dirty or unfiltered from prior servicing, it starts to taste like other things BUT water. I even had my friend to taste & smell it to make sure it wasn't just me, and he agreed. I nicely let the bartender know the water tasted funky. Instead of saying I'm sorry I'll fix that or even just suggesting using the pitchers, he decides to try to make the situation more than what it was by trying to debate/argue with me and was actually accusing me of ACCUSING him that he intentionally tried to pour me something I didn't want to get me "drunk". I was dumbfounded at such an insane & random accusation just because I simply said the water smells & tastes like tequila. Nothing in that statement is accusatory towards him, and I told him I was not accusing him of anything. But I guess he was so upset from my minor complaint that he got the bar manager involved to "prove me wrong." The bar manager didn't seem to want to get involved but did anyway. The bartender decided to taste the water to essentially gaslight me & tell me it didn't smell nor taste bad. The bar manager tried it too & agreed with him. They were 100% wrong and unprofessional. I'm unsure what was the point of going out of the way to prove two customers wrong instead of simply letting it go, but I can assure you me & my friends will never return nor recommend this place. Based on other reviews I've read on here, I see that I am not the only one who has had bad encounters from rude staff and management and seems to have been an issue for YEARS. This might have been one of the rudest & nastiest encounters I've ever had at any establishment in my life. Trying to cause a scene with a customer over dirty water is a very bad look. I would highly suggest the staff, especially that specific bartender, to seek professional help & professional development in customer service. Beyond that very rude and insulting encounter, the ambiance was that of a dirty frat bar, area around the bar is very unclean & the floor is soaked in spilled drinks, so if you go there on a busy night (if they have those), be careful. The live performance on Friday was meh, but I think that was a band the folks hosting the holiday party chose. I also saw in other reviews that the talent they tend to pick are mediocre at best. I can see that being true I do believe Pearl Street Warehouse saving grace is its location (the Wharf). If this establishment existed anywhere else in DC, I am doubtful they'd still be in business solely from their rudeness/unprofessionalism. Hopefully, they will improve on custom service.

Dan M.

If you need some entertainment in these socially distanced times, get on Pearl's mailing list because they are holding live streams of fun shows in lieu of actual concerts. And once the world goes back to normal, check them out because it's a fun venue. As with just about everything in the Wharf, it lacks character and feels very bland, but it's intimate and has solid accoustics. They have a full bar with table service during the shows, plus there's a small side bar that sells food. Several people were enjoying something to eat before the show we attended, though we didn't try anything. For seating options, there are tables and a small dance floor, and when the crowd is packed in, there is great energy. We saw the Chuck Brown Band here not long before things started shutting down for coronavirus, and they really put on a great show. In a sign of the times, they ended the show with "For the love of god, wash your hands!" Hopefully we'll be back out there agaim before too long!

Will Gravatt Band
Dan L.

Love this place. Great music venue with terrific bar service. Really enjoyed the Will Gravatt Band tonight. Once a month! The service was great as always. Didn't partake tonight, but the food is great too!

The Grandsons (pretty cool band) 2.13.18
Gail R.

I followed some friends here recently after an event down by The Wharf and glad that I did. I didn't know the show was free that date, but on the visit they had a band called "The Grandsons" playing and they were actually good - my first time hearing them. Visiting this spot gave me an opportunity to check out the place as it was my first time inside - whoever came up with the plan to have a free show after a big event in the area was smart as I now know what the inside looks like. I almost had made it here back in Dec 2017 as I had purchased tickets for a show (just couldn't attend). Their box office is to the right of the entrance (outside) and you don't pay any extra charges for tickets. The venue has 2 bars, one was opened to the outside on this date - pretty cool; the other had a TV you can watch - also above this bar they show the next 4 upcoming performers. They have an upstairs which I didn't check out as I was having too much fun on the lower level. When a band is playing and you are enjoying the music, I did not want to be sitting and that seems like the set up upstairs (tables and chairs). The place reminded me of the 9:30 club but on a much smaller scale. Drinks were good and the atmosphere seemed chill. I am actually looking forward to seeing a show here as I like the overall setup.

Gail B.

I love this place. The venue is on the wharf. It is a great event space. There are two bars, and upstairs dining area, seating around the dance floor and room to just hang. The place is actually bigger than it looks from the outside. The restrooms are large and clean. The staff is nice. There is a convenient coat check area. You won't be able to have a quiet conversation unless the band isn't playing. However it is a great place to just have fun. Metro is conveniently nearby. The menu isn't extensive but the food is good.

Loaded siracha tots
Singi D.

Great music venue. I definitely appreciate the food & ticket prices given how crazy expensive this area is now. I've been here many times, everyone from the bartenders to the kitchen staff are all very friendly and pleasant. Music has been awesome every time I have been there. I've had their burgers, loaded tots and cocktails, all really good and tasty. Beer list is pretty awesome too. Highly recommended!

Stage and a beautifully made Old Fashioned

Great music venue! The service is quick and well trained, and the shows are intimate and well done! They are also incredibly generous to vets and first responders!

Rio M.

Thoroughly enjoyed this location!! There's a dance floor (which I believe is the only dance floor available at the wharf)! The drinks are delicious, and the bars are quick at getting what you want! The night we went it was $35/person but you get access to this bar and Saxx Lounge (which has a dress code - 8 mi driving distance from this location). Not sure if that's every night or not, but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this spot!!

Buffalo shrimp
Ruby A.

During COVID, there wasn't a wait. We were seated immediately late Saturday night. The waitress was kind and very friendly. The food : everything was so salty! Jerk chicken was extremely salty, didn't taste any "Jamaican" flavor. Buffalo shrimp & the Vietnamese wedges had too much sauce. We spent over $130 on the food which consist of like 3 appetizers and 1 salad. 2 beers & 1 cocktail drink. Why was it $130? Well they automatically added in an additional "COVID" tip. One of the things I did not like about this restaurant was at the end, I stood at a distance away from the hostess desk which was located outside; I was facing away from the restaurant talking to my bf and the "bouncer" or who ever came from inside of the restaurant , stood outside the door, and told me I need to have a mask on when I'm inside the establishment. Of course I refused because I wasn't even INSIDE the establishment and was at least 6 foot away from it. Technically I was waiting for the waitress outside the premises. Earlier that night, the worker, he chased me down in the establishment to tell me the same thing as I'm about to walk inside the bathroom. Meanwhile, the bartender and the people at the bar was not wearing a mask at all. The food & rudeness from that one worker was a turn off. Probably won't come back & will not recommend this place.

Delicious tenders and a Caesar salad!

Amazing atmosphere and really friendly staff. Parking nearby is crazy expensive but it's the wharf

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Great sound and space is set up well for it. Staff was friendly. Musical acts rocked.

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Perfect place to enjoy music and food on waterfront and plenty of places to visit. It's a great place to take date for the first time.

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Great burger. Decent venue fir live music. Will have to try again in warmer weather yo enjoy the patio. Friendly staff.

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