Top 8 Best Clubs in Washington, DC [2024 GUIDE]
Top 8 Best Clubs in Washington, DC [2024 GUIDE]
Best of Washington
Opera Ultra Lounge
Opera Ultra Lounge is a unique lounge providing a posh and elegant atmosphere, professional staff, and superior service. Designed by renowned nightlife designer Francois Frossard, the lounge aims at creating cutting-edge multi-faceted entertainment venue for their guests that utilizes the latest technology to provide their patrons with premier service, design, and experience. With their sights on industry leading talent, celebrities and guests, they have created a one of a kind venue with a state-of-the-art Funktion One sound system from BAHA Design Group and lighting by acclaimed designer Michael Meacham of iDesign. At Opera Ultra Lounge, they break the standard mold of DC nightclubs by offering a full entertainment schedule, including both club-driven DJ bookings and live entertainment from Jazz bands to acoustic performances.
1400 I St NW Washington, DC 20005
Downtown
Dress Code: Strict
$$
Decades
A retro-themed bar that celebrates popular music from different decades (starting from the 1980s to present day), Decades is located in the heart of DC. The 15,000 square feet space is massive with 6 different levels, 8 large bars, and a rooftop that can be retracted or fully enclosed. There are 5 DJs on deck at all times who are always hard at work livening up the place with music blaring from the Funktion One sound system. At Decades, guests will be able to enjoy the history of club culture as they take in the club’s vintage inspired décor which features graffiti, gadgets, gears and everything we love about the energy and excitement of nightlife, music of all genres, and the past. There are a variety of different VIP experiences available for those who wish to have a more exclusive experience.
- 1219 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20036
- DuPont Circle
- Dress Code: Casual
- $$
St. Yves
Perhaps one of the most opulent and gorgeous clubs in DC, St. Yves spared no cost when it came to its stunning design and décor. Inside the 2 floored club, guests will be unable to draw their eyes away from all of the beautiful fixtures including a quartz topped main bar, a massive golden chandelier, and a stately dramatic grand staircase located at the center. At St. Yves, the design team has taken exceeding amounts of effort to ensure that the historical beauty of the building remained even after the remodel into a nightclub. Guests can enjoy themselves at the bar, the main dance floor, or within the plentiful VIP booths in this sleek and stylish dual room lounge. The open floor plan is great for mingling and meeting new people. With 18 VIP tables to offer, there is plenty of space to go around. The DJ selection at the club is always stellar and there is not only bottle service but caviar service as well. They also have USB charging stations and coat/bag storage under the table seating.
- 1220 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20036
- DuPont Circle
- Dress Code: Strict
- $$
Ultrabar
Previously a bank during the early 1900s, 911 F St NW has been the home of Ultrabar since 2006, DC’s number 1 and longest running party venue. The place is one of the most unique and versatile nightclubs in DC and features 5 distinct levels that are rich in color, ambiance and musical styles which have separate event options that allow the guests to enjoy a variety of entertainment. The modern LED lighting, stainless steel, and glass accents create an upscale and inviting atmosphere for its guests. With its state-of-the-art light and sound, four DJ booths and connected dance floors, six full-service bars and amazing drink specials, Ultrabar is a go-to destination for those wishing to experience the ultimate DC clubbing and nightlife experience. At Ultrabar, guests will be able to enjoy bottle service at all of its tables if they desire.
- 911 F St NW Washington, DC 20004
- Downtown
10 pm - 2 am Thu, 9 pm - 3 am Fri - Sat- Dress Code: Casual
- $$
Sax
SAX is a restaurant, lounge, and late night locale featuring art and live entertainment designed to amuse and please guests with opulent grandeur. A 20-foot-long enclosed infinity stage, visible from every corner, showcases cabaret performers each evening, from illusionists and mimes to dance to aerialist shows. The two-story cabaret reflects a modern French design, plush with gilded columns, hand-button tufted damask banquettes, and inlaid medallion tabletops. Authentic reclaimed church doors mark the entryway from the crystal-adorned vestibule into SAX, and red-corded curtains lead to the opera house, which is adorned with wall sconces and chandeliers surrounding the perimeter balconies.
- 734 11th St NW Washington, DC 20001
- Downtown
- Dress Code: Strict
- $$
Abigail
Abigail recently completed a $1.5 million renovation to take advantage of all 5,000 square feet. It re-opened for an official unveiling in late October. Since then, Sunday night industry parties have already attracted Redskins and Wizards players happy to drop serious cash on bottle service. The glitzy overhaul, done by a local designer who is now with luxury conglomerate LVMH, included adding a new bar and DJ booth, updating bathrooms with shimmering graphic wallpaper, and splashing electronic artwork across the club — including a trippy, immersive light wall near the entrance. Neon letters spelling, “Abby if you’re dirty,” frame the DJ booth. This is a hot spot in Washington DC.
- 1730 M St NW Washington, DC 20036
- Downtown
- 11 pm - 2 am Fri - Sun
- Dress Code: Casual
- $$$
Rosebar
Established in 2014, the opportunities are limitless at Rose Bar Lounge, located in Dupont Circle in DC. Rose Bar offers a sophisticated combination of fine dining with a sleek lounge atmosphere. The lounge is a popular destination for locals during happy hour and a trendy hotspot for after dark dancing and relaxing. The venue has taken the liberty to create an exciting atmosphere, where the best drinks and an inspired decor create a feeling of infinite possibilities. A fine restaurant and lounge during the evening that transforms into a nightclub on weekends, your night is what you make of it and you are free to live out the exhilarating and wild experiences that you are sure to be telling stories about for months. Feel free to enjoy some of the city’s best sushi and nightlife vibes at Rose Bar today.
- 1215 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20036
- DuPont Circle
- 10 pm - 2 am Mon, Tue, Thu, 10 pm - 3 am Fri - Sat
- Dress Code: Casual
- $$
Ozio
Ozio first opened it’s doors to an intimate basement located in downtown Washington DC. This downtown K Street location kicked off with a Metropolitan theme reminiscent of sophisticated Paris in the 1940’s. Since pouring one of our first signature cocktails in 1995, we have been heralded as Washington’s premiere martini and cigar lounge. Our establishment quickly gained notoriety for it’s stylish and chic atmosphere wrapped in the essences of contemporary Art Deco decor. Come over and enjoy our six fully stocked bars, private events areas, weekly happy hour specials, cigar-service and full-service Mediterranean/American fusion dining experience available until midnight. These fine experiences are the reason Ozio has upheld it’s distinguished reputation as the top martini and cigar lounge, and restaurant for almost two decades. With a new millennium, came our new and present multi-level Dupont Circle location at 1813 M Street NW. The spacious multi-floor venue is contained within a large four story, historically preserved, colonial row house and is easily accessible from all areas of Maryland, DC and Virginia.
- 1813 M St NW Washington, DC 20036
- DuPont Circle
- Dress Code: Strict
- $$
There are many other clubs available in Washington like these.
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Washington Clubs FAQ
What time does the headlining DJ usually start performing in Washington clubs?
The headlining DJ will usually start performing around 12:00 AM.
How long do DJs play in Washington?
The headlining DJ or artist usually plays a 1 to 2 hour set.
What is the dress code like at Washington Clubs?
Guys can wear nice jeans and a form fitting plain t-shirt or a nice button down shirt. Girls can wear jeans or a comfortable but stylish dress if they prefer. Of course guys and girls can never go wrong with dressing up even more – there is no such thing as overdressing when it comes to clubs.
How can I get into Washington Clubs for free?
Some Washington Clubs have a free ladies guest list, and have a free even ratio guest list – free if you have the same number of girls (or more) in your party.
Keep in mind that many Washington Clubs are more exclusive and require bottle service to get in. You can sign up for the guest list on our events page.
How can I book bottle service for Washington Clubs?
You can book bottle service directly on Discotech by visiting the Washington page
How much is bottle service at Washington Clubs?
Bottle service and table minimums at Washington Clubs can get pretty expensive in Washington, but every nightclub is different.
The best way to find out is to visit the events page and and and choose the event you're thinking of going.
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