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Prima DC

4.2 (17 reviews)
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Sarah O.

We came for an adult spelling bee and it was so much fun. Great vibe great host great people. The drinks were okay I wouldn't pay the amount I'm paying for the portions that I'm getting a green tea shot is usually halfway in a glass they charge like $7 for a watered down green tea shot in an actual shot glass not worth it. The food was good the fries sadly weren't hot but it took so long we at them our second order of fries and wings was so much better and it was hot ! Overall the place is super nice you could potentially host a private event here with your friends and it would be perfect they also have a little back area that's nice when you need to catch a breath.

Jennifer W.

I love Prima DC! This is one of the cutest and chic lounges I found in DC ! It's right across from the 930 club in DC. Prima is located on the 2nd floor and District sports is on the lower level. More importantly, the owners Bethel and Matt are a joy to partner with! I recently partnered with Prima DC for a Thursday happy hour event . Throughout the whole planning process, they were in communication, customized my needs and understand bringing people together! Where else in DC can you find a classy happy hour that starts at 6pm and ends at 10pm???? Where else is there a covered patio ??? From the decor, to the couch, hookah, dj. Drinks, and bar food. I can't wait to go back!

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Nisha B.

Location is nearly directly across from the 930 club, next to the gas station. There is also a small parking garage across the street for $20 Upstairs area (so be prepared to walk up via a skinny stairwell). The food is apparently prepared from the restaurant below. They also have hookah. Good. The Bartenders were the best part of the whole experience. They were so nice, patient, helpful and sociable!!! I had the Beehive drink and it was so refreshing!!! Chairs/couches were plush and comfortable. There was also an outdoor rooftop area. It was kind of warm inside. Bathrooms are single stalls and in a tight area by the stairwell Dope music Playlist and live DJ. At times, the music got too loud and I couldn't really hear over everyone I was talking to. There's games to play (UNO, Jenga, etc.) so you could really hang out with friends, play games, chat, drink, and smoke hookah. All in one stop! Had a good time at this business and I will be back!!

Terrell R.

This is one of my favorite little lounge spots in the city. They're open from Thursday to Sunday and its a great ambiance and vibe due to its dim lighting, r&b and hip-hop playlists, and its modern decor. You walk in up the stairs and there's the main bar with a couple tv's behind it and several couches and sofa chairs surrounding. They also have a nice side patio area as well. The overall location itself is convenient just off the main stretch of the u street corridor across from the 9:30 club. Service here is usually flawless the bartenders are very attentive and engaging, and as a bonus they make very good drinks. They also have a solid hookah selection and a few food items as well. So if you're looking for a simple spot for a low-key date night, a spot to meet up to start your night, or simply just gathering a few friends together, I highly recommend checking them out.

Sherilyn G.

If I could give NO star I would. I'm here now and have been for about 45 mins. It's extremely slow and the bartender has only been over once to give me a menu. She stated that she would be back in a couple of minutes and have yet to return. Instead, I've watched her pour shots for her friends and neglect the other patrons who are not seated at the bar and not her friends. Extremely rude and unprofessional'n

Michael R.

I was happy to come by and check out this new spot in the city. I was curious to see what this lounge had to offer. Here are some thoughts: Environment Prima might be hard to miss if it weren't for a sign on the door that leads you upstairs to a cozy intimate space filled with plenty of seating, a bar and an outside area for the cooler evenings. They also have a larger bar/restaurant downstairs (didn't get a chance to check it out). The vibe was set as soon as you enter the space - music playing, bar active and conversation flowing through out the venue. While you're treating yourself to a drink they also have a variety of games you can play from mancala to jenga to uno etc. The space is small and seems to be great place for happy hour. I would love to see what its like during a packed night. I will also say that it gets really warm in the space with a lot of people - i was lucky enough to have a seat at the bar right next to the ac but that could be an issue if a ton of people are there. Overall the space was nice and casual and a great place for drinks. Service The bartenders were all great and attentive and made sure that I had what I needed. They were friendly and personable and had great energy for the space. They also controlled the playlist for that evening and didn't disappoint. Food and Drinks Didn't get a chance to try all of the food but there were a few options. The chicken tenders were okay. Nothing special - lives up to the usual bar food expectation. The wings were pretty good especially the garlic parmesan. I would definitely come back for those. The drinks were pretty good. I tried the smokey sunset that was good and refreshing and I also purchased my own old fashion that were solid for a lounge. Overall We had a good time at Prima Lounge. The space was comfortable and cozy and seemed like it would be a good time for an evening out or an happy hour. The food was fine and the drinks were solid. I would definitely visit again with friends.

Arielle H.

Very instagramable hookah lounge that offers indoor/outdoor seating. Good and drinks were very tasty. I recommend the garlic parm wings .

Of course, crab fries & old bay wings to go.

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It had cute interior. Their drinks were meh. But when I went they were hosting Drunk Spelling Bee --- and that was super fun and hilarious!

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Fun atmosphere!!!! The bartenders were the best. Very attentive! They took good care of us

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4.0(4 reviews)
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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.

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!!

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3.6(25 reviews)
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On 3/15, I've been dating my honey for a year, so she decided to do something special to celebrate…read moresince we eat out all the time. Well, we've never dined inside an "igloo", so let's do it..LOL!! We've both eaten at La Vie in the past, but this was our first time dining at the "Penthouse" level, which has a full indoor area which could pass for a florist it had so much greenery and of course, Igloos set up on the terrace which overlooks the Potomac River. As soon as we arrived, we received VIP treatment. We were escorted to our Igloo which was beautifully decorated and warm from the electric heater that was on full blast. Our server was delightful and explained the two menus along with informing us that the bluetooth speaker can easily connect to our phone for music. That was a game changer, having your favorite songs playing in the background while you eat.. DOPE!! Our food was definitely up to La Vie's standards. For starters we had the grilled octopus and jumbo shrimp cocktail and for entrees, we had lamb chops and salmon. The brussel sprouts and truffle fries rounded out our meal....delicious! Knowing the occasion, The Penthouse was out to impress. They spoiled us with complementary champagne and of course, cake with a sparkler :)) If you're looking for exclusive treatment at a super cool venue, check out "The Penthouse at La Vie" and act like an Eskimo.. Rent yourself an "Igloo", you'll love it..LOL!!!

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.

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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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