Rock N Roll Hotel
There are few, if any, music venues in the country quite like the H Street Corridor’s Rock N Roll Hotel. The name is a dual tribute to the bar’s warm, welcoming atmosphere and it’s diehard dedication to rock music. Cushy vintage couches and cozy private rooms are scattered throughout the space, while floating guitars, portraits of rock icons and flyers from legendary D.C punks shows line the ceilings and walls. Though the entire venue tends to reverberate from the live entertainment downstairs, the second floor lounge achieves a laid back and casual vibe, facilitated by a stellar jukebox and lively conversation.
Despite opening just over two years ago, the Rock N Roll Hotel has established itself as a necessary stop for budding indie rockers making their way through the Mid Atlantic. In recent months, the Rock N Roll Hotel has staged some of the most beloved names in independent music, including Vampire Weekend, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Ben Kweller, Tokyo Police Club, and Dr. Dog.
Sure, the neighborhood isn’t pretty; but neither is rock n’ roll. At the end of the day, both are well worth a trip outside your comfort zone.
