Nightclubs in Washington DC

Washington DC has is going on. For everything rooftop bars and karaoke joints to live music and dancing, the nightclubs of Washington have just what you need. A great place to start is Chief Ike's Mambo Room, which is all about the serious business of showing patrons a good time. With its wildly varied attractions each night, a wide range of people - from college students to professionals - you'll have no problem blending in with the in-crowd. Club Heaven and Hell is a long-time favorite with a varied clientele due to its split personality. The upstairs level is dubbed "Heaven," with angels and other ethereal creatures painted on the walls. Downstairs, in "Hell," a completely different mood dominates. The basement is dingy and vaguely sinister, with demonic images adorning the walls. If you're a music lover and haven't stopped by at 9:30 Club, you're really missing out on something. One of the few lesbian bars in town, Phase One has been open on Capitol Hill for years. Overall, Washington DC has a variety of lively nightlife options and dozens of great nightclubs and bars.

Club Heaven and Hell

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2327 18th Street North West

Best of both afterworlds...
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Nightclub 9:30

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815 V Street Northwest
Intersection of 9th, V and Vermont streets

One of the city's most respected spots for live music...
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Zanzibar on the Waterfront

700 Water Street, SW

This waterfront restaurant/nightclub has an international vibe and attracts a slick urban crowd...
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Crush

2323 18th Street Northwest

Theme-based Adam's Morgan dance club with a young crowd...
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2122 24th Place NE

This large, exclusive club features Hip-Hop, Salsa and other types of music to patrons sipping cocktails in private lounges...
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