Washington, DC has some great nightlife. Dance clubs used to be hard to find in DC. In recent years, several large dance clubs have opened up in the liveliest neighborhoods of DC, from Adams Morgan, to the U Street corridor, to Penn Quarter, to New York Avenue. Check out these top picks of Washington, DC dance clubs.
U Street Corridor. 815 V St, NW. Washington, DC. 20001 (202) 393-0930. The 9:30 Club features local, national and international performances. Tickets are required and can be purchased in advance. This club has four bars and the largest dance floor in DC.
Dupont Circle. 1212 18th St, Washington, DC 20036. (202)466-3922. This is one of the hottest night spots in DC and one of the most exclusive. You have to dress appropriately to get in the door. The club is a restored mansion that was once the home of Teddy Roosevelt. It is a classy place with fireplaces, high ceilings and a dance floor.
33 Patterson St. NE, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 842-3401. This large dance club is located in a former warehouse, with 30 foot high ceilings and a huge dance floor. You can get away from the crowds here and relax in the clubs' intimate lounges or late-night espresso bar and cafe.
Near Dupont Circle at 1432 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037 (202) 296-0505. Formerly called the Badlands. This dance club caters to the gay crowd. There are several bars and a pool hall.
Adams Morgan. 1834 Columbia Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202) 462-6310. This four-story Cuban restaurant and dance club gets you doing the salsa, tango, merengue and samba with its dance lessons and live music.
Penn Quarter. 649 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 347-8100. This 19th-century lumber warehouse was remodeled into a hip and trendy dance club. Three floors offer a variety of music including hip-hop, reggae, '80s classics, international and jazz.
1350 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002. (202)636-9030. Washington's premier dance club boasts 4 levels, 4 decks, VIP rooms, plush sitting areas, and luxurious private lounges.
U Street. 2009 8th St NW Washington, DC (202) 234-8696. This is a gay danceclub with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems.
Penn Quarter. 915 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004. (202)393-3555. Located in a redesigned 19th century building with marble floors and high ceilings, the elegant dance club features contemporary disco. The club has three dance floors, a VIP lounge, smoke machines, and a high-tech sound system.
Southwest Waterfront. 700 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024. (202) 554-9100. This multi-level club caters to Washington DC's Caribbean and African crowd. The menu features African and Caribbean cuisine. The dance club has large windows that overlook the Potomac River. The music varies, from contemporary Rhythm & Blues, to live jazz, Latin and DJ dance music.
