#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.
1811 14th St. NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia
DC's alternative music hot spot. This club and bar has two stages of music and hosts the biggest alternativ... More on NileGuide
all I could think about while my favorite band was playing-ra ra riot-was how rude the doorman was. More on TripAdvisor

#3.
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

#4.
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

#5.
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

#6.
300 1St Street Se, Washington, DC 20003
Welcome to the National Republican Club of Capitol Hill. A short distance from the U.S. Capitol stands the Capitol Hill Club, a refined and elegant environment for your business, political, and soc... More on Capitolhillclub.com
Capitol Hill Club - Boasting excellent service and strong drinks, Capitol Hill Club, located at 300 1St Street Se, has a good crowd of regulars and a decent-looking clientele. As ... More on clubzone

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480 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

#8.
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

#9.
1940 9th St. NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia
Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant is a four star restaurant in Washington. Here's a place to get good food. This place is located in the Dupont Circle area. When you step inside ... More on Open List
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.
1435 P Street Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Halo - You’ve been here before. No, maybe not this particular grocer, but you’ve seen a million like it. Halo is the usual kind of corner store that you’d see in the beginning of an action film…you... More on clubzone
Halo - An upscale “boutique lounge: in the heart of the posh and plush Logan Circle, Halo is the home of a good-looking and preppy crowd. It’s where the interns, entry levels, and assistants to the... More on clubzone
