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DC9

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U-Street, Washington

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DC9

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Ranked #2 for a rooftop in Washington
"rooftop bar is amazing! the place to be every night this summer!"(14 Tips)
"Great sweaty dance venue."(10 Tips)
"Truly underrated food and a nice little dive to have a beer."(2 Tips)
"Great intimate venue."(2 Tips)

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EaterMay 12, 2017
Grab a burger and a show (two birds, one stone) at DC9 with one of the bar’s burgers such as “The Eloise;” it's decked out with caramelized onions, a Parmesan crisp, and porcini ketchup. Read more
Digital Tour BusOctober 31, 2012
"Instant banter with the barman as we walked in. They have the best burgers and the smoking bar on the roof is a nice touch. Area seemed safe, but don't stray to many blocks away." -New Cassettes
Nathan NickensOctober 26, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get a table near the fireplace. My identical twin sister sweeps the chimney so I can guarantee you'll enjoy a great meal without the smell of silly soot.
G BNovember 13, 2013
Been here 50+ times
One of my favorite dive's. cool bartenders....rooftop deck..enclosed and heated in the fall/winter. Main level jukebox...a good time.
CozmikDecember 29, 2013
Been here 10+ times
04.07.14 • ElektrikEventz™ presents S.I.N. • Every Monday night @DC9 • 2 floors w/ DJs | Live Bands | Unique Entertainment each week • Be Ready • ElektrikEventz.com • Nightlife How It was Meant to Be.
Max KDecember 11, 2014
Really tiny but the folks are super nice! Be careful if you're going to an early concert: they like to shuffle people along for the next event and hard to just chat afterwards.
SkillshareJanuary 30, 2012
We hosted a happy hour here and loved the staff and vibe! Come back for the most rock 'n' roll class you've ever been to - who says you can't analyze the history of punk while at a concert?
Sara CNovember 13, 2012
This place has many secret compartments! There are sliding doors that take you into awesome venue spaces. Great atmosphere and crew. GO here!
Joe GizziSeptember 20, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great sweaty dance venue. Roof deck is a nice addition. Come for Peach Pit. One day the floor will cave in.
Nick BaroneMarch 31, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Great bartenders, good food, nice rooftop deck, and a variety of different music and bands. Pretty much the perfect bar.
Chris von SpiegelfeldMay 17, 2023
Been here 10+ times
Great shows. Great bartenders. What’s there not to love?
Michael JenkinsJune 17, 2020
Truly underrated food and a nice little dive to have a beer.
Adam SeanJune 17, 2018
The rooftop is the best way to chill out when it gets hot on the dance floor.
DavidJune 24, 2011
The new bar menu is really delish. The stars: wedge salad, Cuban pork sandwich & the burgers. Kitchen closes at 10:30
CozmikMay 14, 2014
Been here 10+ times
S.I.N. Every Monday night is Service Industry Night 2nd floor w/ #HouseMusic #LIVE #ONAIR #OPENDECKS #NoCover $3 drinks! Elektrik Metro Radio DC #Righteous!
Campbell BirdOctober 27, 2015
The rooftop here is awesome! Skip the line at Dacha and come here.
Mike HillDecember 15, 2013
The help is amazing, treat them with respect. Especially Jill.
Matt CowburnMarch 15, 2016
One of my favourite venues in DC.
Molly CushingAugust 7, 2014
Great intimate venue. Love the rooftop bar
Guy SmileyMarch 12, 2014
Been here 100+ times
If you are an awkward dancer, you will love it here on Fridays.
Hannah WalczukJuly 8, 2013
Great venue! Great place to get up close to the band!
faith aliceMay 21, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Some of the best, nicest bartenders in the city.
James SiguaJune 21, 2014
The south by and the fried chicken sandwich is on point!
Federico CuellarApril 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Jackie Shapiro is the best bartender in the city
Andrew LucasMarch 15, 2013
Get the fried chicken and split it with a friend. It's a ton of food.
Scott DeVoeMay 26, 2013
this happened, so yea, haha. def good times
Bradley PortnoySeptember 20, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Great urban vista from their rooftop. And damn good bar food.
Earic W. PattenDecember 4, 2013
BEST coleslaw EVER (well, since my Great Granny's anyway)
Bob BallentineAugust 23, 2014
Small, intimate nightclub. Great staff.
Johnathan LozierMarch 17, 2013
Skip the second floor bar to get drinks, third floor is easy squeesy.
Ticket AlternativeNovember 27, 2012
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arishOctober 17, 2015
fun for late night dance parties
Arlene HerreraMarch 14, 2015
Get there early if you want to see the band
Jessica PlacenciaJune 20, 2015
Super chill. GREAT DRUNK FOOD.
ian hallJuly 7, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Shannon Stewart rocks! Liberation Dance Party is still one of the most fun things to do on Friday nights in DC.
Helen GoldsteinJune 12, 2011
If u go to the bathroom from the roof deck you'll be stuck downstairs in line!
MattMarch 12, 2010
Been here 10+ times
don't hesitate to get up on the speakers, swing from the ceiling rafters, and dance your tail off.
Julia Lord NickleNovember 24, 2015
Great rooftop bar!
Jeb GavinMarch 26, 2010
Great little dive; tough to use the pisser though when everyone's in there skiing.
Katie DelevatiMarch 21, 2012
Wow, um, so the staff was Gestapo assholes all around on a Tuesday night. Other then the roof deck, this place BLOWS thanks to the disgruntled unhappy dicks working. Sorry your life sucks!
Clint SallingsDecember 22, 2012
Really good food and popular place
Mario 😎May 13, 2011
Been here 10+ times
rooftop bar is amazing! the place to be every night this summer!
MichelleNovember 18, 2012
The garlic fries are the best.
LauraMarch 8, 2013
Great rooftop upstairs
CozmikJanuary 19, 2014
Been here 10+ times
So much LOVE for the DC9 Family.
scott douglassMay 21, 2011
This is non pyg territory but Tye vodka sodas are only $5
Niccolo OlivaresFebruary 6, 2016
Rooftop, dancing
Alex D'IciFebruary 28, 2015
Great burgers
Helen KottisJune 15, 2014
Cool bar!!
Victor ZFebruary 24, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Terrible weather out but still feeling like being semi-outdoors? DC9's new and improve rooftop is covered and heated. Real thermostat heaters no less, not that gas powered crap.

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