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.

One of my new go-to spots in DC. 1831 bar is a hidden gem tucked away on the streets near Dupont…read morecircle. If you're walking past, there's a chance that you might miss it. I stumbled across the Yelp page and wanted to check it out. I was surprised by the food and drink options as they had interesting varieties. The chili momo and mango habanero wings were to die for, I would want to stop by just for dinner! I also enjoyed the Moscow mule, I believe I overheard the bartender saying they make their ginger beer in-house. They also have DJs that come through around 9pm on weekends and some weekdays. This is a fun place to hangout and enjoy the company of amazing servers, bartenders, and other people - I've never had anything but a great experience here!

Perfect low key bar for an after work happy hour drink. Exactly what I wanted in a place to just…read morepop in, sit at the bar, have a cheap drink, and not feel surrounded by pretentious DC types. This was great. Happy hour (3-7) offers beers ranging $1-3, wine $4-6, $7 margs, and I think a few other drink specials, but those options were good enough for me and I went with the wine. Service was a little slow at first, but the one bartender working was friendly and cheerful and doing her best to keep up with everyone until another two eventually showed up or came back from break. Atmosphere was really chill. I liked the dim lighting, everyone was casual and relaxed with a dj setting up in the corner, some hip hop and classic 00s rap bumping, and a steady flow of young-ish friend groups coming in for cheap beer around 5pm. I tried not to evesdrop on the couple next to me at the bar arguing, but their fight sort of added to the entertainment and general vibe. On the other side of me was an adorable couple unsuspectedly ordering fruity drinks and laughing. Totally will be back whenever the end of my work day brings me to this area.

A DC trip is always a great idea! Especially a holiday weekend. We came on a Thursday evening…read morearound 8:30pm and it wasnt too busy. We were seates on the second floor but the first floor seemed to be where the vibes were. They have a prix fixed menu but we opted to do Ala carte. I had the jerk chicken and Cajun salmon entree. It came with Mac and cheese. I also got a Cesar salad to start. Everything tasted good. The old fashion drink was fine. I will say there are a lot of security there. Not sure what was going on thag night but I counted atleast 10 men in suits. I felt safe lol. The waiter Sean was also easy on the eyes and great!

This place was amazing ! You pay 80$ all you can eat and drink...Great service my waitress was very…read morehelpful with the menu! Now at brunch the kitchen will plate your food for you my waitress did ask if anyone had any food allergies or anything we don't on are plates.. I got everything home fries, salmon, eggs, French toast,mac&cheese , yums, jerk chicken wings, greens etc.. lol O .. they also have all you can drink mimosas strawberry, and passionfruit O also the ambience was amazing So check this place out my yelpers

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.

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.

Door guy was kinda rude on 2 occasions. Other than that the spot was cool. Good food, good vibes.read more

Code Red is an amazing speakeasy in DC and easily one of my favorite cocktail experiences in the…read morecity. We ordered a variety of cocktails and loved everything we tried, but the Vieux Carré was absolutely out of this world. The drinks were beautifully crafted, balanced, and full of character. Service was excellent, and the staff were incredibly helpful in navigating the menu and recommending drinks based on what we were in the mood for. That made the experience even more enjoyable. The ambience is fantastic, with a beautiful Prohibition-era vibe that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. They apparently also have jazz nights, which makes me want to return every time I'm in DC. We made a reservation for a weeknight and the place was already busy, so I'd definitely recommend reserving a spot. A must-visit for cocktail lovers in DC!

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

Came to check out brunch here. Online, it shows a la carte options - when we walked in, we were…read moretold it was a Buffet Brunch only, $30 per person. We decided to stay and check it out, @1pm on a Sunday. Brunch is from 11a-4pm. There was only 1 other person for brunch, when we arrived. There was a DJ was that playing super loud music. Mostly rap music. The food was good. Fresh salad, fruit, meats etc. Unlimited mimosas was $25 per person. We could only order 1 flavor at a time, which there was about 8 flavors. They were good By 3pm, the place was more so filling up. What was crazy was at 4pm, the workers started breaking down the buffet-- quickly!! A group that had arrived @ 3 were caught off guard that brunch was ending. The workers did provide everyone with TAKE HOME Boxes, so we filled our boxes as fast as they were breaking it down lol Hookah guy arrived, think it was a total of $68. The hookah was good Gratuity is automatically included. Our waitress was GREAT! Only thing I didn't like, the place had her walking around in a tight leopard body suit, with her arms out, like this was the Playboy mansion. It was cold in there. I would come back for brunch - just know, there was not a mention of a Buffet brunch online

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.

Stay AWAY! I put a down payment on a private event with the owner of the lounge, Nate. As the event…read moretime grew nearer, Nate stopped responding to calls and text messages. He took the downpayment and then ghosted. Nate also posts fake reviews online--so don't deal with this place.

I hosted a birthday event here and the venue was perfect! From the beginning, engaging with the…read moremanager, he was very informative and answered any questions I had. The venue is nicely decorated and even has a small upstairs lounge area. I'd highly recommend hosting an event here! They don't have a kitchen, so no food for purchase. But they do allow you to bring food for your event (with an additional fee).

A meal with a VIEW!…read more I travel a lot for work, which means I get the pleasure of sharing meals with colleagues, friends, and sometimes people I've only just met. This past week brought me to Washington, DC for a banking conference, and somehow a work trip turned into one of those nights you know you're going to remember. We were invited to VUE Rooftop for sunset, cocktails, dinner, and a table full of new and old friends. First, THAT VIEW. You are so ridiculously close to the White House that I felt like if a staff member walked past a window naked, I'd be able to count their pores. Probably a little more government transparency than anyone asked for, but you get the idea. The view is incredible. There were nine of us around the table, watching the sun set over Washington while working our way through cocktails and some seriously good food. We shared burrata, crab cakes, steak tartare, and plenty more around the table. Everything was beautifully prepared and absolutely delivered. Is it a little pricey? Yep. But you're also paying for one heck of a front-row seat to Washington, DC. Thankfully, the food holds its own against the view, so it doesn't feel like you're paying premium prices just for the scenery. The night ended with lots of laughter, pictures on the indoor swing, and then there may or may not have been an adventure involving electric scooters through Washington, DC. We don't talk about that part. It's like Bruno. I have the bruises. That's all you need to know. So we'll stick to the important stuff: fantastic company, delicious food, great cocktails, an incredible sunset, and one unforgettable view. VUE Rooftop did not disappoint. Sometimes the best part of traveling for work is the part that doesn't feel like work at all

It was the best experience in a long time!…read more 1. Reservation is necessary or else you won't get any seat. We had the one and only best seat in the house with the unobstructed view of the George Washington monument, Jefferson memorial, even the national harbor ferris wheel! There is literally only 1 table with this view. 2. Food: 4 stars Portion is small and it wasn't as good for a $70 ribeye. But I still had a great time. - burger was delicious - lamb chops had way too much fat, they should have trimmed it beforehand - branzino was great - tartare was amazing - ceviche was just okay 3. Drinks: 4 stars Delicious, good looking but for the price it could have been better. 4. Service: 5 stars This is where they truly shine! Excellent service! 5. The view: 5 stars (only because we had the best table in the giant establishment) 6. Parking: hard! Valet available and some limited street and nearby garage parking.

This is a cool spot. Entry is really cool and looks like prohibition speakeasy's of times gone…read morepast. Two HUGE bouncers inside who were policing everything to maintain the vibe. Husband couldn't read the menu, can't use your phone for that, he was leaning up against a wall, can't do that, finally snagged seats on a couch, feet off table. We had two drinks and enjoyed about 20 minutes in here and went off to find something to eat. Definitely work a stop if you are nearby or in the area. It's a cool experience. One thing og note: They do not really deviate from their limited menu of drinks. These bartenders are not like those of speakeasy's from other, larger cities I've been to. I don't drink alcohol at all, so, I tend to ask them to make me a mocktail. They didn't seem very inventive and only offered basically ginger beer in a cup for $14.

The bartender Chris accused me of being intoxicated because I was vibing to the music Saying that I…read morewas had my eyes closed at the bar when I was just feeling the music. Clearly he can't discern when a patron is intoxicated or not!!!!!! I do feel as though it was a level of discrimination as I only ordered water at the bar no drinks were ordered....and I had no drinks prior to arrival. Never assume from a distance someone's sobriety just because the clientele you serve normally is intoxicated