#1.
915 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Velvet Lounge - One of the most established venues on D.C.’s rock scene, Velvet Lounge has fallen behind its newer competitors in popularity. The reason for this is primarily the unfortunate setup ... More on clubzone
Also the lounge hosts fantastic local touring and a surprising amount of international bands due to it's great international reputation. More on Yahoo! Travel

#2.
1326 U St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Saturday nights this bar turns into a hot spot for DC's alternative couples. More on NileGuide
I've been to Bar NUN on a sunday and had a great time but I would lke to know more about PHAT TUESDAY'S? More on Yahoo! Travel

#3.
1811 14th St. NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia
This comfortable, low-key, alternative rock club opened in 1993 and seems likely to keep on kicking for al... More on Frommers
all I could think about while my favorite band was playing-ra ra riot-was how rude the doorman was. More on TripAdvisor

#4.
605 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Polly Esther's DC Inc - Disco, retro pop culture, huge dance floors, DJ's and a crowd too young to know bet... More on clubzone
This is an awful dance club. Great concept but poorly pulled off due to trashy clientele. Music is pretty g... More on TripAdvisor

#5.
2001 11th St. NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia
Rising from the ashes on the very spot where jazz greats such as Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and so ma... More on Frommers
I loved the ambience, the Mimosas were potent and the 8 of us had a wonderful time. More on TripAdvisor

#6.
1212 H Street Ne, Washington, DC 20002
New Orleans- inspired tavern. More on travelandleisure
Located along D.C.'s newest nightlife avenue, H Street NE, this club aims to offer an intimate setting for singer-songwriter acts, although louder indie rock bands frequently appear. The Red & The... More on Frommers

#7.
1101 Kenyon Street Nw, Washington, DC 20010
Arlington's best dance hall, has a great roof-top bar for summer happy hours. More on NileGuide
Staff is friendly . More on Menupages.com

#8.
3530 Georgia Avenue Nw, Washington, DC 20010
Penthouse Night Club - It has charming service, beautiful ambiance, posh décor, and a celebrity clientele. Just kidding. Forget all that. Penthouse Night Club is your run-of-the-mill deli, so don’t... More on clubzone
I love this place. Im a while guy in love with the ladies there. Im in heave nthere . More on clubzone

#9.
1940 9th St. NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia
This medium-size, 250-person capacity venue is open nightly, showcasing the music of indie rock bands and DJs, including a popular Liberation Party dance event Friday nights. The two-story club in... More on Frommers
at this small, casual ethiopian restaurant, good food and service make for a relaxed dinner on the often fast-paced 18th street strip... More on Wcities

#10.
1629 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., USA
This hip bar overlooks Connecticut Avenue and boasts an outdoor (heated in the winter) patio. More on NileGuide
My night at Gazuza Lounge was unforgettable! I went there with friends from... More on UrbanSpoon.com
