I had a lovely time at the Birchmere. It's such a quaint venue. I love that they have a lounge that…read moreincludes a bar area outside the main theater for those that arrive early. I don't mind the community seating, but I do prefer assigned seats. It would be nice if they sold seats based on the location of the table. A lot of people don't have time to get there 2 hours before a show to get a ticket number. Especially for a show on a weekday. The parking was full when I arrived at 7:15 for a 7:30 show. However, they conveniently provided extra parking across the street at St. Rita's. The sound was great. Jeffrey Osborne sounded amazing. He even walked through the theater a couple of times. It was a good time. I didn't try the food, but people seemed to enjoy it. My table had chicken fingers and the wing baskets. They said it was good. Overall, I would recommend this venue for an intimate experience. It's a bit dated but that adds to the charm.

I have been going to the Birchmere for decades. The food is much improved. Really decent portions…read moreof house made comfort foods. The service is usually excellent. Look around at the core of servers, food runners and happy people. The beer list is outstanding. The entertainment is always good-sometimes AMAZING. Robert Cray, Trombone Shorty, Keb Mo, Taj Mahal et Al. Get there early, get a number and you may very well be literally Front Row! Only buy tickets at the venue. Ticketmaster is the only safe option. But I believe in supporting venues not thieving mega corporate bandits.

Fun, quiet, dark place for drinks after dinner in Del Ray. You come through the side door and it is…read moreconnected to the other restaurant on the Main Street. Attentive bartenders who would come to your table as well

This is a cool bar that is in the back of the restaurant. They have a dark, cool neighborhood bar…read morevibe and a nice tap list. They also do have a side door for the bar specifically if you plan on going. There is not a ton of space so you may have to wait or go at not a busy time. A nice bar to stop in if you are around Del Ray.

4.5 stars. Overall,…read morethis is a really great place to see a show. I came to see Flawed Mangoes and for the most part it was a great time. The venue is like a really clean dive bar that hosts live music. The staff were all very polite and incredibly welcoming. To be situated at the Wharf, the food and beverages were surprisingly affordable... at least by DC standards. The general admission tickets are for standing only. I paid for premium seating and got, well... an actual seat. Unfortunately, this is where I ran into issues. I really wish that Union Stage would offer more smaller tables (1-2 tops) because I had the unfortunate experience of being forced to involuntarily third-wheel some random couple's date night. As someone who frequently attends concerts alone, I hate communal seating. If I'm paying extra for a seat, I don't want to spend the evening sharing a table with strangers. In this case, the couple who joined me at my table spent much of the show carrying on conversations, using flash photography despite it being prohibited, and generally making themselves unwelcome part of my concert experience. It was distracting, annoying, and made it difficult to fully enjoy the performance. Adding more 1-2 top tables for solo concertgoers or couples would significantly improve the premium seating experience by giving people the option to enjoy the show uninterrupted and with the company they actually chose (and paid!) to spend the evening with. It's also worth noting that there is no wait staff to serve you at the tables. So if you grab a seat at a table, make sure you have something to put on the table to indicate that it is occupied. There are QR codes on the table where you can order and pay, but you still have to go to the floor to pick up your food. I got a half cheese pizza and an Aperol Spritz. The pizza was good by dive bar standards. Nothing special about it, but it hit the spot. The Aperol Spritz was also surprisingly good. The sound system is great. However, we need to talk about the lighting situation. I'm not sure if this is how Union Stage typically operates or if this is something that can be attributed to the artist, but the lighting choices for this concert were overwhelming. I've been to dozens of concerts over the course of my life, but I've never had spotlights that repeatedly point directly into the audience, but that was my experience throughout this entire show. I had to put on my sunglasses in this dark venue to keep myself from being quite literally blinded by the light. The background lights and everything were fine, but repeatedly shining spotlights into the crowd was not a good choice. The most expensive part of this night, by far, was the parking, which is not the fault of the venue. I paid $38 to park for 4 hours, but fortunately it was a very short walk to the venue. There are multiple parking garages as well as an extremely limited amount of street parking near this venue. The garage was the only feasible option that evening since so many people were out for the concert, viewing the World Cup, as well as attending events at other bars and restaurants in the general area. All told, I had a really great time at Union Stage. While I hate traveling into DC and I'm not keen on spending $40 on parking, if there's another artist performing at this venue that I want to see, I would definitely come back.

Came here for a new event called Vinyl Revival. The concept was an album listening party and panel…read morediscussion for Lauryn Hill's album. This was my first time attending an event here. The ticket purchasing process wasn't user friendly. It was difficult to navigate and figure out how to select premium ticket options. They provided free drink tokens to select attendees so some of my friends in our group of 5 received them and some didn't. The space has a nice set up for smaller scale ans intimate events. They have a full bar a a small food menu. The sound in the space made it difficult to hear audience members at times and the format made it feel.lilw things were dragging. I enjoyed the concept but would love to see a few tweaks for improvement.

Been here since I relocated and love the vibe…read more There is one bartender Cristina who makes sure you are taken care of and suggests the Wings, and explains the other items that they have now. I enjoyed the Chicken Fried Rice and the Spring Rolls Been there for Karaoke and the live music which is a Plus! I love Live music!!!! If you want to relax, meet new people come here!

Always enjoy the wings and the cold beer. It was been a long time since I stopped by on a…read moreThursday. Very quiet tonight.

Lots of different studios and many buildings to explore. If you like history the museum is…read moreworthwhile ... affordable art directly from the artist

This was my first time visiting Workhouse and it was for their Red, White, and Boom event. I paid…read morefor parking in advance for $35 ($40 at the gate). I also bought wristbands for the kids that were $15/each and allowed for unlimited rides and the gaming truck. We also enjoyed the new mini golf course, which is art themed of course, and that was $12/child. We took advantage of the food trucks and especially liked the kettle korn and paradise ice cream. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to look around at the studios, but I definitely plan to keep an eye out for more events that will bring us back here.

I've been here many times in the evenings to enjoy a cigar and live music. The lounge is upstairs…read moreand has a cozy, old rustic feel with wooden bar tops and tables close to the musicians. The bartenders can be busy but are always friendly. I ordered the Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary, which was a little on the dry side possibly their humidor was a bit off. It also gets fairly loud when the music is playing, so it's not ideal for conversation. Overall, it's still a great spot to relax, enjoy a cigar, and listen to live music.

We were walking down the street and heard "live music" so we ended up at this location!…read more Cigar bar upstairs. My friend actually went next door and purchased cigars. We walked upstairs. No charge to get in. There was a live band doing songs from the 80s and 90s.... SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOD!! Bathroom is upstairs tho, so you have to go right infront of the stage :) Espresso Martini was just okay. Beer was tasty. No street parking

I thought this space was a good venue if you want to hang with friends and have drinks that aren't…read moreoverly expensive in the city. I got the dirty Shirley temples and they did their job. The service was just okay. I wouldn't rush coming back anytime soon, but it's a good option to have among the sea of DC bars.

A great alternative spot. Dark and divey with a fantastic beer selection. Music was late 80's and…read more90's with a very hipster vibe. Not an act. This really is where interesting people hang out. Friendly staff and customers. I dropped in while waiting for my takeout next store, so glad I did.

The best in live music…read more I've seen may great acts there through the years Love the beer and the lack of pretense

Always great live music, the crowd is fun and friendly, the staff works hard - always a good time…read moreat JVs!