This is one of the more lively and vibrant lounges on the 9th street corridor. It's a spacious…read morevenue with 2 floors each having a large bar surrounded by some small tables and larger spaces with couches and larger tables to support VIP and bottle service purchases. They've got all the neon signs and photo lighting you could imagine and most nights there's a DJ spinning mostly early 2000's and current hip-hop and r&b music with some afrobeats mixed in. In most of my experiences they are generally well staffed to handle the larger weekend crowds and from management to the servers the staff is typically very pleasant and timely in regard to service. This is probably one of the few spots that opens until 3-4am, if you're looking for something on a late night. They also host a variety of discounted events on a given day whether it be extended happy hours from 4-10pm, free hookah Monday's, or various specials for football game nights. I definitely recommend giving them a try if you're looking for something in-between lounge and club vibes with good hookah and high energy.

Hannah Amazing service... Good smoke & beautiful staff I would highly recommend. DC World Pride…read more2025!!

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).

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.

Came here after dinner on Saturday, 11/23/2024. Arrived around 8:30 PM. It was a small crowd inside…read morebut since my friend was smoking a cigar we could only sit outside under the heaters on the covered portion of the outside sidewalk. Nomad offers no food just liquor and hookah. They also have cigars for sale but you're allowed to bring your own cigars. I had a Mango mint hookah which was considered to be one of their regular flavor options. The hookah was very flavorful and after about an hour - they changed the coals. The menu says that there's a 2 hour limit on the hookah. However my friend kept ordering drinks and therefore they didn't enforce that rule. You are allowed to bring food in and eat it as long as you're drinking. There are TVs inside and outside and there's music playing as well. The servers are attentive and friendly and I would come back.

Nomad is cool for what it is. Not the most glamorous lounge, but not sketchy either. As they do…read morehave an inside lounge, most people enjoy the outside patio area. They offer a nicely priced happy hour, if I remember correctly. They don't serve food. The drinks are pretty standard. I've never been wowed with my service here, but I've never been disappointed either. Nomad is pretty much a local neighborhood hookah spot that is just good enough. Would I go back? Sure I've been plenty of times! But don't expect fancy or glamour.

Had an excellent brunch at Kitchen+ Kocktails. My table opted to order family style and split a few…read moreappetizers and entrees. We had the oysters, trinity egg rolls, chicken with red beans and rice, and the catfish and grits. Everything was incredible. Flavorful, well seasoned, and cooked to perfection. I also had a strawberry lemon drop that was fantastic. Presentation of the meals and drinks were 10/10, so have your cameras ready to snap some photos. The service was also amazing. Warm, welcoming, and provided plenty or recommendations that were a hit. Now this place is a bit pricey, so come prepared to spend a bit. I was also looking forward to the DJ, but they did not have one on the day we dined sadly. Despite that, I'm already planning my next brunch here!

Stop 3 on the For the Culture DMV Food Tour was Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, and this…read morerestaurant definitely brought a grown-and-sexy atmosphere. The décor was beautiful, with red and blue rose walls that create a sweet, feminine feel that really seems catered to the ladies. The D.C. location has two levels, and we were dining downstairs. Friday nights also offer a live band and DJ, adding to the nightlife vibe. Our African American General Manager was one of the highlights. He was very polite, friendly, and knowledgeable about the restaurant's history, and his hospitality was appreciated. The Food The Chicken, Shrimp & Sausage Rice Gumbo with Crab Legs was flavorful, but very spicy. Unfortunately, the salad wasn't good for a basic Cesar salad. The Cotton Candy Mocktail: I ordered the Cotton Candy Mocktail, which was $25. While the presentation was cute, it was extremely sweet--so sweet that I had to dilute it with water before I could enjoy it. I was also disappointed that I couldn't use my drink card toward the mocktail because the drink card was specifically for wine. Since the mocktail was $25, that was definitely something I noticed. Other Notes: I wasn't a fan of the connecting bathroom sinks. That setup just wasn't my preference. Final Take: Atmosphere: Grown & Sexy Décor: Beautiful rose walls GM: Polite, friendly & knowledgeable Food: Too spicy for my taste Cotton Candy Mocktail: $25 and far too sweet Overall: Kitchen + Kocktails definitely wins for atmosphere, décor, and hospitality, but the food and $25 mocktail didn't wow me. The mocktail being that sweet and not being eligible for the drink card was disappointing. Cute spot, but not a must-return for me.

This place almost passed the vibe check on the surface... the DJ was cool. The floor was nasty,…read morechair was wet, and the springs were non existent is the sunken couches. Ordered a hookah the first one the brought had cloudy water and stuff floating in it. The 2nd one was better but burned harsh the whole time. The drinks were terrible. I got a margarita and all I tasted was sour mix. My friend got a lemon drop... again full of sour mix. The service was subpar, the waitress couldn't hear anything we asked and ran the our card without giving us an itemized bill. Didn't even bother with food.

This review is long overdue, the service was good overall, though as the night gets busier, you may…read moreneed to flag down a server. The place could use better air conditioning as it gets extremely hot inside. The food was average; I sampled the jollof rice. The drinks were good, though a bit pricey. It's very crowded but has a great atmosphere, with a nice hookah lounge and excellent music, including hip hop, Afro beats, and reggae. Overall, it's a good spot to enjoy a night out.

- $30 hookie - quick with refills…read more - bottles of water with hookah upon request - fun DJ on. Friday night - open late - they allow ypiu to bring food or order food - we had a hard time getting an uber to come on a Thursday at 4am we did not have that problem on Friday - enjoyed the hookah

It's the cheapest of the 3 hookah lounges on the block, but you get what you pay for. I got their…read morebasic hookah, mango flavor, which was $26. The hookah they brought me was something you'd get for your college dorm. Cheap plastic hose and it tasted NOTHING like mango. I've had much better for less even in the US. I will say though that the service was good. They don't serve food but you can bring it in and there's plenty along the street. After about 10 pm on a Saturday night they play the music LOUD and it's a lot of the trap/thotcore stuff i.e. Megan thee Stallion, Cardi B, Nikki Minaj, City Girls, Drake, DaBaby, that kinda stuff. If you want a cheap-ish place to chill and listen to some hotunes while you watch the game then it's the spot.

I've never done this before. Needed something for sleep and the staff was very knowledgeable and…read morefast. Prices seem reasonable. Not much to compare it to in my experience so I'm tentatively giving a Four out of five only because I don't know how high the standard is. I'll get back with a comparison...

Stopped here after dinner , we sat outside and had a long islands with hookah. The hookah guy was…read moresuper nice and quick. The waitress was good and attentive. It felt so nice outside I was so happy they had outside seating. The Dj inside was good we could hear the music. The security in front were nice and professional. Nice chill spot with good music.

Random night out with a Friend, who wanted to meet up along H street. Found this place via Yelp,…read moreGoogle. Easy to find street parking infront of the venue and around the corner. Parkmobile payment until 10p on a Wednesday night. Happy Hour was until 9pm and then there were also specials until closing. $5 shots. I actually had a Blue Margarita, $10 I think. Sipped that the entire time we were there. Oversized games to play (Jenga/Connect 4). TVs along the walls. Music was playing. It turned up real loud around 930pm. You can also order food. Nice little "hole in the wall". Pull our your ID to enter. Hook is available, during HH is was like $23, and after 9pm, just $33 but very reasonably priced I would def. like to come back!

Friends and I came across this place over the weekend and were pleasantly surprised by this spot…read more The HH specials were great, the hookah service was great and the drinks were good. The music was loud and the kind that appeals to a younger crowd. Overall, it's a good vibe.

Whether you're catching up with friends, celebrating a milestone, planning the next date night,…read morelooking to catch the games, or simply trying to unwind, @mkloungedc is the spot to experience great food, drinks, hookah, and a vibrant crowd. I went on a Sunday night and it was a vibe! The bar was packed with people watching the games. The wings and drinks were great. There were also an event going on upstairs in vip. For more information: Visit: www.mkloungedc.com

Popped thru on a Wednesday night with a friend…read more Chill RnB music (alot of alicia keys for some reason lol) Wasn't packed. Best hookah and environment in a while!

- good party on a Sunday afternoon im told it gets good…read more around 8/9 pm - there was barely anyone in there between 5p-7p on an 80 degree Sunday. - $20 for women, $30 for guys - $80 hookah the madness needs to stop - with so few patrons, the bartenders were hella attentive

I am writing to formally report an incident that occurred at Rose Bar on Saturday, November 1st,…read morearound 11:48 PM on the second-floor bar (where DJ Ratchet was performing). There were two bartenders working at that time. The bartender in question was not the Asian woman, but rather a woman who appeared to be mixed with Black and White. Her behavior toward me and my husband was extremely unprofessional, inappropriate, and disrespectful. From the moment I approached the bar, she was unfriendly, dismissive, and gave me dirty looks. She then made a highly inappropriate comment toward my husband, stating that she was "out of strawberry Hennessy but sweet enough for him," and later propositioned him for sex in exchange for money. I ordered two drinks -- a Jolly Rancher and a Long Island. My drink had no alcohol in it, despite costing nearly $50 for both drinks. When my husband returned the drink to the bar and mentioned that it lacked alcohol, the bartender laughed and called me a "bitch." This experience left me deeply uncomfortable and disrespected, especially as a married woman. It is unacceptable for staff to engage in such inappropriate and sexually suggestive behavior toward customers. The bartender's actions made me feel unsafe and completely unwelcome, and I will not return to Rose Bar as a result. I am requesting that this matter be investigated immediately and that appropriate action be taken against the bartender involved. I also recommend that management review its employee conduct policies and sexual harassment training to ensure all patrons are treated with dignity and respect. Thank you for your attention to this serious matter. I am available to provide additional details if needed. Date of Incident: Saturday, November 1st Time: Approximately 11:48 PM Location: Second-Floor Bar (where DJ Ratchet was performing)