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Cocktails and Dreams at Rewind DC

DCClubbing Presents:

Cocktails & Dreams

Every Wednesday |  8:00pm – 2:00am| 21+
Rewind by Decades • 1219 Connecticut Ave NW  • Washington, DC

 

DCClubbing Presents, “Cocktails & Dreams” – A Nightlife Industry Affair at the all new Modern American Diner

located on the first floor of Decades – DC’s Only Multi-level Retro Nightclub.

Featuring Drink Specials, Music, and a selection of Food Items ranging from Breakfast to Dessert.

The party kicks off at 8pm until 2 am Every Wednesday!

Halloween Bar Crawl Dupont Circle Washington D.C.

 

DCClubbing and Lindy Promotions Presents:

19th Annual Nightmare on M Street Bar Crawl

Saturday October 28th

Saturday October 28, 2017 | Doors 2:00pm | Ages 21+
• 1620 I Street NW • Washington, DC

Lindy Promotions and DCClubbing Presents

The 19th Annual Nightmare on M Street Bar Crawl

The Biggest. The Baddest. The Oldest Running Halloween Party in D.C.

No Cover. Less Lines. More Scares and Thrills.

On Saturday, October 28th, Dupont Circle is coming alive and transforming from trendy to terrifying! Lindy Promotions, the ghostess with the mostest offers all the Halloween Crawlers:

– Cover-free admission

-Top Drink Specials

– Costume Contests

–  Fun Prizes

Crawl Early and Stay Late. Registration runs from 2pm to 6pm.

Enjoy $3 Miller Lite, $4 Redd’s, and $5 Mixed Drinks

It can’t be missed! Don’t wait, call all your friends to get gruesome, devilish and dreadful at D.C.’s best bars in Dupont Circle that will be hosting Halloween’s favorite Bar Crawl – Nightmare on M Street.

Registration Information – Registration Points will be at the following locations 2pm-6pm: 

  • Blackfinn
  • Decades
  • Gryphon
  • Public Bar
  • Sign Of The Whale

Location Information – The following locations are stops on the Bar Crawl : 

  • Barcode
  • Blackfinn
  • Decades
  • Dirty Bar
  • Dirty Martini
  • Gryphon
  • Public Bar
  • Sign Of The Whale
  • The Big Hunt

All attendees must have a Lindy ticket to receive a wristband. Show your wristband to get cover-free entry and enjoy the drink specials.

You must be 21+ to participate – Please Drink Responsibly.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

Adams Morgan

Party On the Strip

AdMo, as it’s often called, has a vibrant night life scene catering the mid 20’s to 30’s crowd that still wants to party like its college. The DC neighborhood also has a ton of hookah bars and ethnic restaurants. Be careful driving down 18th street on a Friday/Saturday night… parking is horrible, people will be walking in the streets and cops will definitely pull you over for failing to yield.

Federal

Federal Washington DC

Federal brings food, drinks, late-night dancing, brunch and more under one roof.

Federal Lounge is located beneath the restaurant with two bars, lounge areas, a giant LED display and more. Federal Lounge is open nightly thursday through Friday with no cover charge.

Grand Central

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Open 7 days a week until 2 or 3AM, Grand Central features a main bar, sunken dance floor and upstairs bar/lounge.

The center of it all in Adams Morgan, the venue never has cover and has a great patio that lets you catch all the action in DC’s craziest nightlife neighborhood.

Heaven and Hell

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Home to one of the largest dance floors in Adams Morgan, Heaven and Hell offers theme nights and live music and DJs.

Madam’s Organ

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Listed as a favorite hangout by Playboy and Stuff Magazine, Madam’s Organ Blues Bar is a DC landmark for blues and soul food.

Rumba Cafe

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Featuring live Latin music four nights a week.

Come out and learn how to do the tango, samba, bossa nova, cumbia, vallenato, salsa, danzon, rumba, and more!

Tryst

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Not a nightlife venue per se, but Tryst is definitely a place to be in Adams Morgan.

Featuring quality coffee and espresso, pastries, small plates and free WiFi, Tryst is the equivalent to a British pub or Greek taverna.

It’s ‘that third place’ between work and home for people to relax.

Hookah Bars and Lounges

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Adams Morgan is famous for its numerous hookah bars and lounges.

Some are nice, some are nice but full of shady-looking dudes.

All are great places to pre-game and figure out where you want to go. We recommend Soussi.

Clarendon

Clarendon is the heart of Arlington, VA’s nightlife and dining scene. A variety of restaurants, clubs, lounges, live venues and bars makes it an eclectic, middle-of-the-road destination. With new restaurants, retail space and luxury condos being built, this DC suburb located just over the Key Bridge from Georgetown is full of young professionals looking for a good time.

Madrose Tavern

MadroseLocated at the intersection of Washington and Clarendon Blvd: Madrose features a large outdoor patio outside while the inside contains a lounge and dining area.

The food is pub-inspired complete with an extensive beer selection and full bar.

Madrose serves dinner from 4 to 11 pm but the party doesn’t stop until 2am as guests party the night away. Weekends also feature a lively brunch 10:30am to 2:30pm.

A-Town

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A-Town caters to every crowd from family dinner to a wild night out on the town!

A-Town is popular as a sports bar, specifically during football games and features one of the biggest Sunday brunch buffets you’ll ever see.

Clarendon Ballroom

Clarendon Ballroom Arlington NightlifeClarendon Ballroom in Arlington is exactly what the name says.

The room is huge, the dance parties are awesome and you can rent it out for private parties. There’s also an ill roof.

The crowd is ready for whatever!

Guarapo

hookah bars washington dcOwned by the same group as Chi-Cha lounge, Guarapo is Clarendon’s top hookah spot.

It’s the only place in town that offers Guarapo cocktails (sugar cane syrup mixed with vodka and lime juice).

With a nice tapas menu and DJs, its always a safe bet.

Spider Kelly’s

bars in clarendon arlington vaSpider Kelly’s is kinda like Chuck-E-Cheese for big kids that wanna get wasted. We love that.

Bigger and better than ever, recent renovations brought a new bar, lounge areas, pool tables, shuffleboard, darts and video games to the neighborhood spot that’s open late every night!

Liberty Tavern

Arlington Bars washington dcInside sources tell us this a great place to hunt big cats, if ya know what we mean.

Dining room upstairs, bar downstairs, nice beer/wine/cocktail menu… happy hunting!

Ri Ra

bars in arlington vaFrom the website and description you’d think this Irish pub was more suited to a 30’s crowd, but we heard different!

With so many young pros and college students in the area, Ri Ra can get pretty crazy.

Arlington Rooftop

best bars in arlington VAMovie night, trivia night and obviously a bad ass rooftop in the heart of it all.

Definitely a little more of a young professional than a ‘let’s get wasted’ kind of place. But all that means is good beer and a clean roof.

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle is a trendy location lined with coffeehouses, restaurants, bars, and upscale retail stores. Popular with both the mainstream ‘going-out’ crowd and LGBT community, there’s always something fresh going on for DC nightlife.

Below is a list of some great clubs venues in Dupont Circle.

The Gryphon

If you want a night to sit back, relax, and enjoy a few high quality drinks with the company of good friends in a comfortable yet modernly stylish atmosphere, The Gryphon is definitely the place for you.

The Manor

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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).

CIRCA

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Trendy and bustling, CIRCA at Dupont boasts an extensive wine list, an outdoor patio and huge TVs to catch the latest Caps or Redskins game.

The food’s good too.

Gazuza

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See DC Clubbing’s Your Guide to DC Hookah Bars for more info on Gazuza and other great hookah bars in Washington, DC!

James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant and Bar

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James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant and Bar is a popular watering hole in the Dupont area.

It’s got that warm neighborhood pub atmosphere.

Madhatter

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Down the rabbit hole in Dupont.

Discover one of the best happy hours in DC: cheap drinks and delicious eats.

Russia House

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Dine Russian-style and enjoy an entire menu devoted exclusively to vodka at the Russia House.

Classy, upscale and catering to a hockey player or two.

Gallery Place – Chinatown

Going Out in Gallery Place – Chinatown

Chinatown has really turned it around in the last 20 years. With the development of the Verizon Center, the surrounding blocks are now filled with clubs, bars, restaurants and shopping. The area is easy to access thanks to the Gallery Place-Chinatown metro station. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to dance the night away or party hard after a Caps game, Chinatown is the place to be!

Ultrabar

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A 5-level mega club that brings about 1,200 people every night.

3 packed weekly events, a thumping sound system and plenty of space to dance.

Ultrabar is easily one of the best clubs in Washington DC

Learn more about Ultrabar in DC

Lucky Strike Lanes

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Catch all the hottest sports games on 10 projection screens, bowl a few rounds, grab a hamburger, or sip a drink.

It’s a great place to get wasted and celebrate a birthday.

Here’s our review of Lucky Strike

Bar Louie

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Located next to the Verizon Center and across from Regal Cinema, Bar Louie is a great spot for a pre-game drink or post-movie hangout.

Fado Irish Pub

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Open until 2 am or later every night of the week, Fado Irish Pub is great for loading up on pre and post game pints.

It’s also a great spot for to watch rugby, hurling and soccer.

Proof Wine Bar

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Need an escape from the hustle and bustle of DC nightlife?

Kick back at Proof, dine like a champ, and choose from their hundreds of wines and dozens of cocktails.

Rocket Bar

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Rocket Bar: the alternative to drinking beer and playing video games in the basement at home.

Billiards, darts, arcade games, and more!

Check out our profile on Rocket Bar.

Cuba Libre

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Styled in the fashion of an Old Havana cafe, Cuba Libre offers over 75 varieties of rum, a kitchen open until 1 am on weekends, salsa lessons, cigar rollers, and live entertainment.

Georgetown

Upscale, great shopping and home of DC’s top university, Georgetown is a hopping place for night life in Washington, DC. Home to some of the city’s trendiest shops, bars, and restaurants, Georgetown is an oasis of upscale indulgences. With the scene centered around M Street, Wisconsin Avenue, and the Georgetown Waterfront; students, residents and visitors come together in this affluent playground.

Below is a list of some great venues in Georgetown.

Maté

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Great place to impress a date.

Good sushi, smooth cocktails, low lighting and close to the waterfront.

Old Glory

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Beer, bourbon, and BBQ.

Old Glory is swamped with college students on weekends and hungry people during the day.

Rhino Bar

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Located in the center of M Street, Rhino Bar has great drink specials and drunk college students.

If dancing and drinking isn’t quite your thing, Rhino Bar also features plenty of sports on its TVs.

The Tombs

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Also portrayed in St. Elmo’s Fire, The Tombs is a Georgetown tradition, with food and drinks for days… and days.

If you dine/drink there every day of the semester, you’ll be inscribed on their “99 Days” wall of fame!

H Street

H Street’s “Atlas District”

Clubs, bars, theaters and restaurants have popped up on Washington DC’s H Street in recent years thanks to renewed gentrification efforts. With development around the landmark Atlas Theater, hip new crowds are rediscovering H Street. It’s kind of a hassle getting there due to a lack of public transportation, but trolleys are expected to be build by 2013. For now, if you’re trying to reach H Street Washington DC, call a cab and head east!

Rock and Roll Hotel

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“You can play here but you can’t stay here.”

R&R’s got private suites, reckless bar games and super diverse music (indie rock concerts to DJ nights). The non-pretentious attitude and engaging atmosphere guarantees a great night out.

Learn more about the Rock and Roll Hotel

The Argonaut Tavern

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The Argonaut is the first of the new wave of venues to open in H Street’s Atlas District.

Let your evening set sail at this ‘sailor’s hangout’ with 25+ types of rum, handcraft beers and coastal-inspired menu.

Happy hour and beer/food specials make the Argonaut a great place to chill.

Biergarten Haus

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This place is like DC’s German beer heaven. We’re talking hefeweizen, kolsh, pilsners… the list goes on.

A taste of Bavaria to DC, Biergarten Haus also serves dope German food like homemade jager-schnitzel and sweet strudels late into the night.

With a huge outdoor patio, it’s also an incredible spot to enjoy a drink on a nice day.

H Street Country Club

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Grab a round of drinks and grub some Mexican food before taking a swing at H Street’s DC-themed, indoor miniature golf course!

If margaritas and golf aren’t your thing, they’ve got over 25 tequilas, shuffleboard and skeeball.

Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar

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Reminiscent of a New Orleans bar (thanks to purple & green lighting and Saints football), Little Miss Whiskey is known for:

– an extensive beer selection
– popular theme parties
– DJs spinning the best of the 80s, 90s, and today
– Saints football, obviously

Check out our profile of Little Miss Whiskey’s!

The Pug

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The Pug is a boxing-themed bar with a very clear and simple philosophy:

“No idiots. No specials. No shooters. No politics. No bombs. Relax. Be cool. Drink. Behave.”

Each of these nine statements can be found on chalkboards hanging over the bar. Think you can do that?

Sticky Rice

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If you want sushi and tater tots or just trying to get hammered off sake, Sticky Rice is the place to be.

Weekend nights have VDJs and are a seriously awesome time. Low key, great vibe, everything you want in a bar.

See what the Sticky Rice hype is all about!

K Street

Power Meets Pleasure

Home to the world’s most powerful think tanks, lobbyists, and advocacy groups, it’s no surprise K Street also has some of Washington, DC’s best clubs. Gone are the throngs of prostitutes that once patrolled the sidewalks; K Street night life now bustles with young adults and professionals in search of a fun night out.

Below is a list of some great clubs venues in on K Street.

Barcode

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Barcode’s got it all:

– Kitchen til Midnight
– No cover
– (10) 42″ HDTVs and (2) 70″ HD Projectors
– Every sports package
– Heated patio, hookah, lounge, bar, and more!

Visit Barcode, you won’t be disappointed!

POV at The W Hotel

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Not quite K Street but not exactly Gallery Place, The W Hotel’s POV rooftop bar/lounge is a destination for happy hours, low key evenings and private affairs.

The view is simply unbeatable.

Get the scoop on this Washington, DC rooftop lounge.

Eden

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Eden has multiple levels and a rooftop that rivals the best of South Beach.

Learn more about Eden in DC

Shadow Room

Shadow Room

A Vegas inspired lounge focused on the best service available, anywhere.

Technology-driven menu systems and athlete/celeb sightings made Shadow room a DC favorite.

Learn more about Shadow Room in DC

Cities Lounge and Restaurant

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A sunken main room with more VIP booths than standing room, Cities is a defining ‘bottles and models’ DC lounge.

Learn more about Cities Lounge & Restaurant in DC

The Park at Fourteenth

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The Park at Fourteenth squeezes a ton into its four floors.

It’s got a dining room and multiple dance floors playing everything.

When Lebron, Floyd and 50 are in town this is where you’ll find them.

Check out The Park at Fourteenth in DC

Capitale

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Capitale of DC, K Street

Located in place of the former K Street Lounge, Capitale’s extravagant interior brings a piece of Hollywood to K Street while still retaining local flavor through its unique “mobile kitchen” concept.

Learn more about Capitale in DC

Soundcheck

Soundcheck DC

Located on 14th and K, Soundcheck boasts one of the most state-of-the-art sound systems DC has to offer plus studio quality sound proofing throughout. Not to mention a killer list of upcoming parties and DJs!

Learn more about Soundcheck DC

Midtown

Bustling Nightlife in Midtown DC

Centered around Connecticut Avenue just a few blocks south of Dupont Circle, Midtown is a small but powerful section of DC that offers an incredible selection of nightlife venues. With so many clubs, lounges, bars, and drunk people in such a small area, it’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed when going out in Midtown! To alleviate some of that stress, we’ve made a list of some of the best venues in that area:

18th Street Lounge

Set in an 19th Century Victorian mansion formerly owned by President Theodore Roosevelt, ESL is a landmark of DC nightlife.

Owned by the legendary Thievery Corporation, Eighteenth Street Lounge is a must-visit for anyone.

Learn more about Eighteenth Street Lounge in DC

Current Sushi and Lounge

Current Sushi in DC

Walking into Current Sushi and Lounge is like stepping into a futuristic yacht. The sushi is great too!

Upstairs patrons find one of the best bar/club patios in DC, completed by the Rose Bar.

Learn more about Current Sushi and Lounge in DC

The Huxley DC

Current Sushi in DC

Velvet ropes, exclusivity, a ballroom and, oh yeah, a library.

With design influences from Las Vegas, The Huxley is a premium bottle service lounge with welcome twists.

Learn more about The Huxley in DC

Ozio

Beautiful decor, stylish patrons, sophisticated drinks, a walk-in humidor and intricate lounge space.

The roof is retractable and is one of the best spots in DC during the summer.

Learn more about Ozio in DC

Public Bar

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The king of DC sports bars.

With over 40 TVs, a dance floor, rooftop and plenty of beer, Public Bar is an incredibly popular place for DC sports fans to watch the game and get hammered.

Learn more about Public Bar in DC

Rumors

rumors restaurant washington dcA landmark restaurant on 19th and M with a great outdoor patio.

Rumors features nightlife on Fridays and Saturdays and is always packed with GW students and young people that live in the area.

Science Club

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An eclectic vegetarian restaurant, bar and lounge, Science Club may be small and narrow but offers a fresh and alternative perspective to nightlife in the Midtown neighborhood.