Eighteenth Street Lounge
- Neighborhood: Northwest
- 1212 18th St. N.W.
- Washington, DC 20036
- 202-466-3922
In the tradition of all the best clubs, Eighteenth Street Lounge has no sign marking its small door next to the mattress store on 18th St. NW, only a small plaque that can take years to notice. Opened by DJs in 1995, the Lounge has always been all about the music, which has kept it from becoming just another pretentious, passing hotspot full of couches and pretty people. International beats, often from artists on the Lounge's record label and the co-owner's Thievery Corporation are spun on the first floor, while live soul or steel drums perform upstairs. The space is actually an old mansion, and the Lounge keeps it real with chandeliers and fireplaces. In summer the small back deck is a wonderful happy hour-secret, before the nightly cover charge and dress-code kick in.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Connecticut Ave. N.W.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
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Dupont Circle or Farragut North Metrorail stations- Red Line
42, L2, L4 Metrobus
The Basics
- Hours:
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Tue.-Wed. 9:30 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
Thu. 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
Fri. 5:30 p.m.-3 a.m.
Sat. 9:30 pm.-3 a.m.
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For table reservations contact Carlton at 703-309-2156 or carlton@eslmusic.com.
- Dress Code:
- Clubwear. Attractive ladies can get away with nice jeans, but bouncers are much tougher on the guys.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Admission Price:
- Varies between $10-$20.
- Bar Style:
- DJ, Lounge, and Music
- Music Style:
- Dance, Eclectic, Soul, and World
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Bar Scene, Bustling, Noise Level, Romantic, and Upscale
- Private and VIP Rooms:
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The Lounge can accommodate private events of several different sizes. The Jazz Bar is great for smaller parties and can hold up to 50 people. The Gold Room works well for larger parties ranging from 50 – 200 people. All together the Lounge can hold 500 people.
For availability and rates contact Carlton at 703.309.2156.
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Features:
- Dancing, Disc Jockey, Happy Hour, Live Performances, and People Watching
- Payment Methods:
- Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
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Tango Classes
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