Blues Alley is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Washington.

1. Blues Alley

8.6
1073 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Jazz and Blues Venue · Georgetown · 49 tips and reviews

C. S.C. S: Way overpriced food, tickets are usually too high, but intimate venue for good shows.

lauren s.lauren shipton: Check out bluesalley.com for their performance schedule, amazing for an intimate dinner date Read more.

David M.David Matthew Gaüer: This place is great! Not about the food though... experience good artist in a relaxed intimate environment!

9:30 Club is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Washington.

2. 9:30 Club

9.1
815 V St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · U-Street · 214 tips and reviews

Jacob N.Jacob Nichols: The best indoor venue I have ever been to. Very intimate and not a bad spot in the place.

Kristen M.Kristen Mentasti: Awesome and intimate concert venue. Brings hot talent.

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: One of the best and most intimate venues for seeing live music in town. For thirty years and counting – the 9:30 Club has brought the best local, indie and international bands to DC. Read more.

Flash is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Washington.

3. Flash

7.9
645 Florida Ave NW (btwn 6th St & Georgia Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Night Club · LeDroit Park · 33 tips and reviews

Alex D.Alex Dobyan: Super cool, intimate venue for a night of dancing.

OLIVER C.OLIVER CAINE: Best sound system in the east! Club level is nice and intimate too, with a beautiful rooftop that retracts

Maddie G.Maddie Grant: Get in through a secret door in the photo booth.

600t is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Washington.

4. 600t

8.6
600 T St NW (at Florida Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 8 tips and reviews

April G.April GI: Creative cocktails. Pricier but good. Very intimate so good date spot and well heated

H L.H L: Location is kind of hidden (need to walk down a set of stairs from the street). Beautiful venue, cozy fireplace and ambiance, and drinks were delicious. Tip: make a reservation. Highly recommend!

Paul E.Paul Eddie: Yummy inventive cocktails. Expensive but worth it. The ambience is great too.

Morris is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Washington.

5. Morris

8.7
1020 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Mount Vernon Square · 10 tips and reviews

Sarah I.Sarah I: Unique cocktails and wonderful service! 🍸 Love the intimate, cool vibe

C L.C L: Excellent addition to the neighborhood. Great quality cocktails, service, and atmosphere. Only downside is they don't open until 6 and they don't serve any food. Highly recommend.

Pietro M.Pietro McCabe: Seriously talented professional bartenders crafting amazing cocktails.

Theater J is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Washington.

6. Theater J

8.2
1529 16th St NW (at Q Street NW), Washington, D.C.
Theater · Northwest Washington · 3 tips and reviews

Lauren A.Lauren A: Great theatre, intimate space

Ije O.Ije Obidegwu: Saw race the play by David Mamet

Chris BChris B: Turn off your cell phones!

Left Door is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Washington.

7. Left Door

8.8
1345 S St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 16 tips and reviews

Michael J.Michael Jenkins: One of my favorite best kept secrets in D.C. Small, intimate, amazing drinks.

Jason C.Jason C: Cool vibe, good drinks (if a little sweet), and awesome service.

Melissa M.Melissa Monsalve: The cocktails are delicious. Come a fancy night with friends or a date :)

Copycat Co. is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Washington.

8. Copycat Co.

9.1
1110 H St NE (btwn 11th & 12th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Capitol Hill · 26 tips and reviews

Kristine U.Kristine Untalan: The bao is tasty as hell - same for the drinks. Really enjoy the intimate vibe at the bar.

Autty C.Autty Crosby: Really can't go wrong here. Devin has a great place with great food and mixologist that perform magic.

Mike H.Mike H.: Dumplings are hand-made. They go flawlessly with your favorite frosty beverage.

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Washington.

9. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue

8.8
600 I St NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Synagogue · Chinatown · 28 tips and reviews

Megan P.Megan Pagado Wells: Great, intimate venue. Beer & wine is available to purchase downstairs -- you have to buy their Sixth & I sippy cup, though.

Joan E.Joan Eisenstodt: Simply a wonderful place for learning, laughing, and renewing one's spirit.

Shelly N.Shelly Nuessle: Love to see shows here!

Tortino is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Washington.

10. Tortino

8.5
1228 11th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 23 tips and reviews

RaeRae: Small, intimate place where the food is amazing! Recommend making reservations as opposed to just walking up.

William A.William Alvarez: One of if not the best Calamari in the city. Delicious!! Worth the trip alone.

Bill F.Bill Fischer: Thumbs up for the pork chops.

JoJo Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Washington.

11. JoJo Restaurant & Bar

7.9
1518 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurant · U-Street · 49 tips and reviews

L Shawn H.L Shawn Hazel: Get atmosphere, intimate space for communication, excellent live band

Kate E.Kate Expectations: Wonderful atmosphere, great music and delicious fresh food. Small and intimate space. Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas!

Sam "Your Fav Realtor"Sam "Your Fav Realtor": Can't go wrong with Buffalo Wings with their special sauce

The Sovereign is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Washington.

12. The Sovereign

8.7
1206 Wisconsin Ave NW (btwn M & Prospect St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Bar · Georgetown · 29 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: The Bitches say: B. Fantastic drinks in an intimate, secluded spot away from the hustle and bustle of Georgetown. Decent food makes it a solid option for mid-range prices in this overpriced 'hood. Read more.

Sean H.Sean Hackbarth: They have some of the best mussels in DC. Big, plump, and they go great with the Belgian beers.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Must start your meal off with Mariniere Mussels prepared with white wine, garlic, lemon, parsley sourced exclusively from Dutch mussel farmer Theo De Koning at Acadia Aqua Farms in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Anacostia Playhouse is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Washington.

13. Anacostia Playhouse

7.9
2020 Shannon Pl SE, Washington, D.C.
Theater · Historic Anacostia · 5 tips and reviews

Essence M.Essence Moore: Wonderful! Perfect intimate theater

Eric W.Eric Williams: This is a great space. Sure to evolve into a neighborhood treasure.

Sonja S.Sonja Strongarm: Excellent venue for very unique shows.

Shakespeare Theatre Company - Harman Hall is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Washington.

14. Shakespeare Theatre Company - Harman Hall

8.7
610 F St NW (at 6th Street NW), Washington, D.C.
Theater · Chinatown · 35 tips and reviews

Claire M.Claire McDonough: Wonderful and intimate theater.

Adam B.Adam Burrell: Great place to take in a Shakespeare classic! Excellent acoustics.

Nicole M.Nicole McKinney: place a refreshment order for intermission before the show starts and skip the line later

DC9 is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Washington.

15. DC9

7.7
1940 9th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Night Club · U-Street · 76 tips and reviews

Molly C.Molly Cushing: Great intimate venue. Love the rooftop bar

Bob B.Bob Ballentine: Small, intimate nightclub. Great staff.

Nick B.Nick Barone: Great bartenders, good food, nice rooftop deck, and a variety of different music and bands. Pretty much the perfect bar.