Manor
- Venue Type: Restaurant/Lounge
- Amenities: Full menu, full bar, private events, Sunday brunch, happy hour, DJs, specialty drinks
- Hours
- Restaurant Hours:
Monday thru Friday: 3pm – 12am
Saturday: 5pm – 12am
Sunday: CLOSED
Sunday Brunch Coming SoonHappy Hour, Dinner & Late Bites until 12am
- Lounge Hours:
Monday: 10pm – 2am
Tuesday: 10pm – 2am
Wednesday: 10pm – 2am
Thursday: 10pm – 2am
Friday: 10pm – 3am
Saturday: 10pm – 3am
Sunday: CLOSED
- Restaurant Hours:
- Dress Code: Dressy Casual
- Location: Dupont Circle
- Address: 1327 Connecticut Ave NW
- Contact: 202.506.7776
- Website: http://www.themanordc.com/
Overview
“The Manor DC, located in the heart of Dupont Circle brings glitz, glamour and the most talented DJ’s to cozy up with in your very own loft hideaway.
A Restaurant and Lounge by day that transforms to a modern, sleek nightclub by night. The Manor is the newest D.C. spot to enjoy lunch, delicious happy-hour specials and dinner later accompanied by your favorite beats and cocktails created by one of DC’s top Mixologists.” (from themanordc.com)
Manor has everything you could ask for in a lounge: Delicious menu, great drinks, cool atmosphere, and a great location (not to mention the awesome view of Connecticut Ave out the 2nd story floor-to-ceiling windows).
Photos
All images courtesy of themanordc.com.
Halloween Fright Fest Weekend
DCClubbing presents
Halloween Fright Fest Weekend
We take Halloween very seriously here at DCClubbing, and with only 1 week left until the scariest time of year we think it’s time for you to get on our level.
Thursday 10/30: hAUnted Rooftop – Eden
Friday 10/31: Nightmare on F Street – Ultrabar
Saturday 11/1: Naughty or Nice – Ultrabar
Hardwell at Echostage: 12.27-28.14
Glow Washington DC presents:
Hardwell
December 27 & 28, 2014
2135 Queens Chapel Road NE • Washington, DC
Tickets on sale now!
Doors 9PM | No dress code | Ages 18+
Bottle Service: tables@echostage.com | 202.503.2331
DJ Mag has listed him as the world’s reigning champ, holding down the #1 spot for 2 years running. Now Hardwell makes his return to Washington, DC’s own Echostage for a two night stay!
Just in case you forgot how epic his Echostage debut was last year, here’s a quick reminder:
Music maturity came swiftly for the now seasoned-veteran Robbert van de Corput, better known as Hardwell. At the age of 25, the young Dutch titan capped off a 10 year journey when he was crowned World’s No.1 DJ in the 2013 DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Poll cementing his position as the electronic scenes newest superstar DJ and becoming the youngest ever winner of the coveted Top 100 DJs award. In 2014 the Dutch megastar did it again – being crowned World’s #1 DJ in the 2014 edition of DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs Poll for a second consecutive year. Having already created a legacy that would put most of his counterparts to shame this award-winning DJ, producer, musician, label owner and lover of all things music has not only helped shape the current state of EDM, but has left an everlasting imprint on it.
Skrillex – Echostage – 10.24.14 & 10.25.14
Skrillex
October 24-25, 2014
2135 Queens Chapel Road NE • Washington, DC
Doors 9PM | No dress code | Ages 18+
Bottle Service: Tables@echostage.com | 202.503.2331
Skrillex 10.24.14 at Echostage Tickets
Skrillex 10.25.14 at Echostage Tickets
Thursday, August 7th – AMEX Pre sale Begins @ 10AM local
Thursday, August 14th – AMEX Pre sale Ends @ 11:59PM local
Friday, August 15th – General On sale @ 10AM local
Club Glow Presents Skrillex
SKRILLEX ANNOUNCES 27 DATE 2014 FALL TOUR
- 9/26/2014 Miami, FL – Mansion
- 9/27/2014 Atlanta, GA – TommorowWorld
- 9/30/2014 Nashville, TN – War Memorial Auditorium
- 10/1/2014 Nashville, TN – War Memorial Auditorium
- 10/2/2014 Tulsa, OK – Cox Business Exhibit Hall
- 10/4/2014 Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Music Festival
- 10/6/2014 El Paso, TX – Williams Convention Center
- 10/7/2014 Tucson, AZ – Ava Amphitheater
- 10/9/2014 Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheater
- 10/11/2014 Austin – Austin City Limits Music Festival
- 10/14/2014 Magna, UT – The Great Saltair
- 10/15/2014 Boulder, CO – Balch Fieldhouse
- 10/16/2014 Lincoln, NE – 13th and N Street
- 10/18/2014 Chicago, IL – Navy Pier
- 10/20/2014 Columbus, OH – The LC Pavilion
- 10/21/2014 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
- 10/22/2014 Syracuse, NY – F Shed
- 10/23/2014 Amherst, MA – Mullins Center
- 10/24/2014 Washington, DC – Echostage
- 10/25/2014 Washington, DC – Echostage
- 10/26/2014 Las Vegas, NV – Life is Beautiful Festival
- 10/27/2014 Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium
- 10/28/2014 Tampa, FL – Hogan’s Beach
- 10/29/2014 Tallahassee, FL – Coliseum
- 11/1/2014 New Orleans, LA – Voodoo Festival
- 11/2/2014 Las Vegas, NV – XS
DC’s Best EDM Venues For Non-EDM People
If an EDM fanatic, the genres and culture surrounding dance music are currently literally included in every aspect of our lives. From the mall, to the gym, even the muzak in the elevator as we’re headed into the office in the morning could feature tunes by Krewella, Zedd, Avicii and more. If you’re like me, there are people in your life who are either curious or dismissive of EDM related venues in DC until they inevitably find a song that gets them interested in learning and/or hearing more. Thankfully, if in the DC Metropolitan area at the moment, there a diversity of nightspots that – given the characteristics of the person who’s interested – will entertain them and possibly win them over as new fans of electronic dance music and electronic dance music culture. From U Street to Northeast, Downtown and more, there’s certainly something for everyone.
Person #1
Your boss is in her early 40s and awkwardly stops by your cubicle every time she sees you silently raging to that Dada Life mix. As well, she always brings up raving in high school while listening to Depeche Mode, and she name drops “Voodoo People” by The Prodigy as the song that set off her college parties. Currently, she doesn’t listen to much on the radio, but she definitely scores tickets for Moby whenever he’s in town.
The best DC nightlife spot for Person #1 – Send your boss down to U Street Music Hall’s bass heavy black box venue. Though she definitely has seen her fair share of bright lights and glowsticks, she’s going to want to take some time before jumping into the deep end of the EDM pool. Nights when electronica-era acts like techno king Plastikman play, it’s typically a reminder of everything old with a teaspoon of new material. Or, have her check out local DJ/producer and club owner Will Eastman’s Bliss parties. Known for less raging and more vibing, it may become her favorite monthly DC night on the town.
Person #2
So, there’s this woman you see in Zumba class when you walk by that giant glass window that is on the way to the men’s locker room. She never misses a step, looks like she doesn’t mind getting sweaty, and guess what, you have her phone number and you are supposed to be going out on Thursday night. Is there a club in town that can satisfy her funky, percussive dance needs? Of course there is!
The best DC nightlife spot for Person #2 – Tropicalia’s name matches the vibe of what happens so often in the club. On the corner of 14th and U and built beneath Lost Society and Subway, for what Tropicalia lacks in being particularly eye-catching, it more than compensates for in the heavy Afro-Latino funk vibes of the DJs regularly spinning at the club. Definitely check the calendar for local DJs Mista Selecta and Mane Squeeze keep things drum-heavy and diverse.
Person #3
So, your college roommate is moving into town. He was always a bit off the beaten path, and may enjoy science and a night with Dr. Who on Netflix after a day of working as a web coding specialist over pulse pounding electro rhythms. However, you two haven’t seen each other in five years, and he wants to have “a different night on the town.” It just so happens that the DC area has one of America’s best nightclub experiences for the “non-EDM person.”
The best DC nightlife spot for Person #3 – Echostage. Between a mammoth LED wall, enormous ground-level dance floor, second-level VIP seating, and a system that is calibrated well enough to allow for music to be loud and not quite grating against the senses. A sensory overload in the best way possible, Echostage is probably an experience in the Nation’s Capital that a non-EDM aficionado would be willing to have over and over again.
Person #4 (and 5)
Your best friend’s mom and dad are in town and they’re certainly known for being the “adventurous” sort. Though appearing very straight laced on the surface, the mother sky-dives, paints and has traveled the world, while the father knows five languages, brews his own beer and does Crossfit. While at dinner, with you and your friend, they want to “let their hair down” and “dance.” Where to take them?
The best DC nightlife spot for Person #4 (and 5) – To give those crazy lovebirds the night they likely want to have, check out Eighteenth Street Lounge. Eclectic, yet fun, the main room and outdoor patio specialize in all manner of house and disco. For parents looking to bump a bit while dancing cheek to cheek, or maybe feeling something a bit more adventurous, yet house-driven with DC-area legend Sam “The Man” Burns in the back room.
Person #6
The guy who sits next to you on your uptown to downtown Metrobus ride every morning listens to 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar while he sees that your iPOD is filled with Kaskade and Dillon Francis. His girlfriend digs “your music” though, and he needs somewhere to take her where he can hear a bit of things they both like.
The best DC nightlife spot for Person #6 – Tell your Metrobus buddy that the best bang for his bucks can be found at Ultrabar. Five levels of different types of partying absolutely ensures that from A$AP Rocky to Steve Angello, they’re going to hear a solid mix of everything they both require to have a quality night on the town.
Life in Color Unleash – World’s Largest Paint Party – 9.20.14
Life in Color “The World’s Largest Paint Party” Presents:
The 2014 Unleash Tour
Washington D.C. – Baltimore
Saturday September 20, 2014
RFK Stadium Grounds
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
DC nightlife went hard in the paint last year for Life In Color‘s first festival ever! The festival featured a ferris wheel, zip lines, air bungees, gallons of paint, and massive DJ’s including Afrojack, R3hab, and Nicky Romero.
In 2014, its all about the “Unleash Tour”! “The Unleash Tour represents a lifestyle, a culture. Something that allows you to let go of all worries and just be yourself! It symbolizes freedom. There is no need to worry about labels, how you dress, or how you look. We want our fans to come to Life in Color and just be themselves…we want you to UNLEASH with us”
Join us as we transform the RFK Stadium Grounds into a massive paint party on September 20th. We can promise you an unforgettable experience!
“The World’s Largest Paint Party” tours around the world with the biggest names in electronic dance music (EDM), thousands of people, unique aerial acts, contortionists, stilt walkers, fire dancers, and of course……. massive amounts of PAINT!
Formerly known as DayGlow, Life in Color was founded on Florida college campuses in 2006 and quickly gained recognition nationwide as an unparalleled magical experience. “The World’s Largest Paint Party” unites thousands of fans with high-energy music, art, dance, and paint for an unforgettable adventure.
Toro Toro
- Main Dining Area
- Venue type: Restaurant/ lounge
- Amenities: Happy hour, Sunday brunch, Full menu, Happy hour menu, Full bar, Private events, Bottle service.
- Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 11pm- 2 am Friday- Saturday: 10 pm- 3 am
- Cover charge: None
- Dress code: Fashionable
- Age requirement: 21+ on the weekend
- Location: McPherson Square
- Address: 1300 I street NW Washington DC 20005
- Contact: 202-682-9500
- Website: www.richardsandoval.com/torotorodc/
Overview:
Richard Sandoval’s newest DC hotspot is an upscale Latin restaurant serving authentic cuisine during the day, with full bars in both the dining and downstairs lounge areas. Everything in Toro Toro is perfectly Latin themed, from the furnishings to the Day of the Dead bottled beers. Boasting burning amber onyx walls, lush black leather couches, a lit-up bar, glowing orange countertops, and state-of-the art lighting system, Toro Toro creates an ambience of pure elegance.
On the main floor, you can enjoy the quiet, classy atmosphere at the bar, or candle-lit table to unwind from a long day. The happy hour includes reasonably priced and tasty appetizers and cocktails, featuring Latin-inspired dishes such as their chipotle hummus and smoked guacamole.
Located on the bottom level, the 5,000 sqft late night lounge provides an intimate and vibrant setting for guests to dance and converse.VIP tables are placed conveniently by the dance floor with comfy and chic couches for guests. Candles are lit next to plush booths to enhance the intimate ambience. Another notable aspect of this floor is the state-of-the art lighting system, with its beautiful array of bright colors and patterns. The flashing lights are perfectly timed to create a high-energy and sensual vibe on the dancefloor. The beautiful upscale interior is complimented with tasty, Latin-inspired drinks, exceptional service, and uplifting house music.
I would recommend Toro Toro for private events and celebrations. Tables provide an intimate setting for guests to enjoy delicious drinks and for you to have a great time with friends. They also come with excellent service. The VIP hostesses were very attentive and made sure to keep our table stocked throughout the night.
For bottle service specials and rates, call 202.682.9500. Toro Toro is also available for private events.
Written by Roma Moradian and Sana Alloo
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Labor Day Carnival White Out: 8.31.14 at Ultrabar
Panorama Productions and Ultrabar Present:
Labor Day Carnival White Out
Half off drinks 10pm-11pm!
Sunday, August 31, 2014 | Ages 18+
Ultrabar • 911 F Street NW • Washington, DC
Drawing inspiration from the biggest party in the world, Panorama and Ultrabar fuse elements of the Brazilian, Portuguese and Caribbean Carnivals as well as New Orleans Mardi Gras into one massive event this Labor Day!
With free party favors, balloon drops, vodka pops, gummi bear shots, confetti blasts, masks, and live performers, Carnival at Ultrabar is DC nightlife’s escape to the no-holds-barred party world.
Featuring 5 floors, 6 bars and $5 Fireball shots till midnight!
- 5 Levels, 4 DJs spinning Top 40, House and International
- $5 Fireball shots until midnight
- Half off drinks 10pm-11pm
- $150 bottles of Stoli
- Bottle service available at (202) 271 1171
- Ages 18+ w/ valid ID
- Dressy Casual
Virginia bans Uber and Lyft – how does this affect DC nightlife?
As technology approaches seeming to move at a pace faster than the rotation of the Earth, hiccups occur along the way that have potentially seismic consequences. If a DC club-goer and nightlife fanatic in the DMV, the recent banning of Uber and Lyft in the state of Virginia is one of these unintended consequences of technology moving faster than the laws can change. Sadly, this issue ultimately may affect how hard you party and how much you go out, with the hurt potentially extending to the income of the very clubs that we enjoy in the DC Metropolitan area. If the state of Virginia cannot solve its issues with the developing ride-sharing economy, the impact on nightlife culture, though not immediate, will be significant.
The issue for Uber and Lyft is an issue that ride-sharing faces nationwide. Taxi and limousine services are heavily regulated and feature a series of licenses and insurance regulations that Uber and Lyft do not require. Thus, while Uber and Lyft succeed alongside taxis and limousines because they can serve all communities in an efficient, clean and comfortable peer-to-peer manner, they have also in theory been operation unlawfully since starting operation.
As a partygoer, imagine it like this. Say, as a DMV area partier, your favorite style of dance music is drum and bass, and while you like trap and electro, you want more drum and bass in the mix. Since traditional and well-regulated DC nightlife locales aren’t playing what you want to hear, you instead find a very unregulated warehouse rave that plays what you want, how you want it, and oftentimes exactly when you want to hear it, too. Let’s say that said warehouse gets very popular, and government regulators become aware of a) illegal partying, and b) a loss of potential revenue from licensing fees for the space. This is exactly what is happening with Uber and Lyft’s issue with the Virginia state government.
A statement issued by Lyft to In the Capital regarding the issue said the following: “many of the current regulations surrounding taxis and limos were created before anything like Lyft’s peer-to-peer model was ever imagined, we’re committed to continuing to work with state officials to craft new rules for this new industry. We truly believe that if we approach situations like this positively and collaboratively, we can work together with local leaders to greatly improve transportation access, safety and affordability.”
Of course, in a manner similar to our theoretical DC partying situation, Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles commissioner Philip Holcomb replied by saying, “I urge the citizens of Virginia to protect their families by using only companies that appear on DMV’s website as licensed transportation services. If it’s not on the list, it’s not recommended.”
The idea of potentially under or un-insured Uber or Lyft operators being involved in automobile accidents or other criminal incidents while transporting passengers is akin to going to said underground nightclub and being exposed to any great number of illicit activities or structural issues in the space. If the underground venue is not insured or licensed, the partygoer has no means by which to ensure that their legal recourse will be handled in a smooth and efficient manner. Thus, it’s not as if the state of Virginia is telling taxi service users to not use Lyft or Uber because they’re bad, they would prefer that people stick to better regulated means of transportation in the DC area.
Any regular DC nightlife fanatic that lives in Arlington County (or anywhere in Virginia for that matter) could tell countless horror stories about attempting to get back home from popular DC-area clubs like Northeast DC’s Echostage. DC-based cab drivers are fare-driven operators, and while one trip across the Potomac River can be a prosperous trip, it’s arguably much easier to pick up three separated fares (that could easily be worth more) in the same time it takes to cross the river and return to the city. Uber and Lyft’s peer-to-peer model almost assuring a driver service (more likely than not to suburban destnations) allows for a balance to occur in taxi services that actually benefits the existing cab companies who are oftentimes unwilling to transport someone to a relatively far-flung locale at a late – yet potentially high income – hour.
“Uber has been providing Virginians with safe, affordable and reliable transportation options, so the DMV’s actions today are shocking and unexpected,” Uber posted in a statement. However shocking these actions may be, the shock they may cause to DC”s developing nightlife economy may be more significant. If Uber and Lyft are taken offline in Virginia and an agreement is achieved that allows for a breadth and depth of taxi options in the DC Metropolitan area, then it’s likely the most worthwhile option. Just like as in dance music and potential DC partying options, when the underground and mainstream can unite, everyone benefits in the end.
Nightmare on F Street: 10.29.16 at Ultrabar
DCClubbing Presents:
Nightmare on F Street
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Ultrabar • 911 F Street NW • Washington, DC
Join us for our annual Nightmare on F St Halloween party Saturday, October 30th at Ultrabar! Come out and celebrate as we turn F Street into a scene from a scary movie! We will have many surprises waiting for you!
- 5 Levels, 4 DJs spinning Top 40, House and International
- $350 table special: Stoli, Jack, and House Champagne
- Bottle service available at (202) 638-4663
- Ages 18+ w/ valid ID
- Dress code: Dressy Casual. Guys: No boots, no sneakers, no t-shirts, no grungy or athletic clothes, Girls: Keep it classy.
Music Format:
– Main Floor: DJ Kam (Top 40, Mashups, Hip Hop)
– Bedroom: DJ Destroyer (Hip Hop)
– Chroma : DJ Dale & DJ C-LO (Latin & International)
– Basement: DJ George Tsakiris (Dance, Top 40)
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Ultrabar
911 F Street NW, Washington DC | Nearest metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown (Red and Yellow/Green lines)
