The Anthem is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Washington.

1. The Anthem

9.2
901 Wharf St SW, Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · Southwest - Waterfront · 37 tips and reviews

Tom B.Tom Bridge: Superb acoustics and sight lines. There’s not a bad seat anywhere in the house. Great Public Wi-Fi, too!

Brooke H.Brooke Harding: Happy Hour at the third floor bar before shows!

Vesper A.Vesper A: Brand new concert venue run by I.M.P. (The folks who run 9:30 Club, Lincoln Theatre, MPP & more) that can hold up to 6,000 people. Signage isn’t great inside but the seating and sound is excellent.

9:30 Club is one of The 15 Best Music Venues 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

Brent B.Brent Bovenzi: Great music! Down front for the action or up top to just chill.

Washington PostWashington Post: Josh Burdette, who died Sept. 1, 2013 at 36, was called many things. Head of security. Door-staff supervisor. Crew chief. That guy. He said: "I am not a bouncer." Read our obituary for him. Read more.

Brightest Young ThingsBrightest Young Things: Quite possibly the best venue in the world, go see a show here on a Sunday night. Sometimes the bands are amazing and the crowd isn't overwhelming.

The Atlantis is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Washington.

3. The Atlantis

8.3
2047 9th St NW (at Florida Ave & V St NW), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · Logan Circle - Shaw · No tips or reviews
BloomBars is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Washington.

4. BloomBars

7.7
3222 11th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · Columbia Heights · 7 tips and reviews

Oscar B.Oscar B.A.: Nice place. Good vibe. Def check out the dance classes

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Carter Barron Amphitheatre is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Washington.

5. Carter Barron Amphitheatre

7.6
Rock Creek Park (in Rock Creek Park), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · Rock Creek Park · 7 tips and reviews

Kerri W.Kerri Westhauser: Best hiking and tennis

Honey B.Honey Bear ♛: Live Outdoor Entertainment at it's Best.

Washington BladeWashington Blade: DC Gay Flag Football League's 1st Gay Bowl Championship game between the Washington Generals and the D.C. Admirals is 7-24 at 10am in preparation for the Gay Bowl in Houston. 2nd game July 31 at 10am;

NPR Music Tiny Desk is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Washington.

6. NPR Music Tiny Desk

7.5
1111 N Capitol St NE (at L St), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · NoMa · 2 tips and reviews

NickNick: Make sure your phone is on silent.

Joseph K.Joseph Kahn: Too cool for words. If you get the chance, do it!

Union Stage is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Washington.

7. Union Stage

7.7
740 Water St SW, Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · Southwest - Waterfront · 8 tips and reviews

Ebrahim B.Ebrahim Bandookwala: Cool events space , they have a bar on top and one below, lots of space for events.

Lorayne C.Lorayne Constant: Nice area to hang out with friends

Allison K.Allison Kasic: Cashless venue so make sure you bring a credit card

Takoma Station Tavern is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Washington.

8. Takoma Station Tavern

7.2
6914 4th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · Takoma · 13 tips and reviews

Derek G.Derek Gaskins: One of best venues for live music. Chuck Brown, Suttle Thoughts, Listen Band and lots of mature Go Go Bands and Jazz. Great drink specials too.

Lynnette M.Lynnette Marie: Terrible service and poor management.

WIPWIP: Happy Birthday Shonta!

Pearl Street Warehouse is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Washington.

9. Pearl Street Warehouse

7.3
33 Pearl St SW, Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · Southwest - Waterfront · 7 tips and reviews

Alicia Y.Alicia Young: Chicken sticks, empanadas, tater tots and drinks

heidi l.heidi long: If you like country and blues music this is a great small venue. Neighborhood hangout.

Wanda N.Wanda Ng Fontana: Great venue!

Warner Theatre is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Washington.

10. Warner Theatre

9.1
513 13th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Theater · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 41 tips and reviews

Kaye T.Kaye Thornton: Beautiful historic theatre! The architecture makes it impossible to have a bad seat! :)

VH1VH1: Originally a movie palace presenting live vaudeville and silent movies, it is now home to the annual BET honors ceremony. – Team Live Nation

Benjamin F.Benjamin F: They used to show porn here in the 70's!

Slash Run is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Washington.

11. Slash Run

8.9
201 Upshur St NW (at 2nd St NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Petworth · 7 tips and reviews

Andy🔥 F.Andy🔥 Feliciotti: Great menu with some unique burgers! Try the morning glory.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: They have a great beer & whiskey selection to go along with some great burgers like the Jucy Lucy with hot and gooey cheese oozing out of the beef!

Lynn M.Lynn Morton: One of my favorite bars in DC. Great food (burgers & the fried avocado), great tunes. Wish I lived closer!

Blind Whino is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Washington.

12. Blind Whino

8.3
700 Delaware Avenue SW (at H St SW), Washington, D.C.
Art Gallery · Southwest - Waterfront · 9 tips and reviews

Regi C.Regi C: Amazing 😉 place. Full of energy. Don't miss it! And awesome 👏🏽 yoga classes!

Jessica P.Jessica Placencia: Awesome art.

AyoAyo: Very cool event space. Art exhibitions regularly. Fun

Wild Days is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Washington.

13. Wild Days

8.1
1201 K St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hotel Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 1 tip

Lindsay B.Lindsay Bednar: Happy hour 4pm-6pm - weekends too!

Hill Country Barbecue Market is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Washington.

14. Hill Country Barbecue Market

7.9
410 7th St NW (btwn D & E St NW), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · Penn Quarter · 273 tips and reviews

Jonathan S.Jonathan Sullivan: The brisket was mouthwatering and flavorful with a great consistency. Also enjoyed the collard greens, coleslaw and mashed sweet potatoes.

EaterEater: Try the moist brisket, the sausages imported from Kreuz Market or any variety of sides. Most nights of the week bring live music and pitchers of Shiner are always $20. [Eater 38 Member]

ArmieArmie: Texas in DC

The Bullpen is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Washington.

15. The Bullpen

8.1
1201 Half St SE (at N St SE), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Navy Yard · 56 tips and reviews

Rachel O.Rachel Orr: Such a fun concept. Loved hanging out and meeting up with friends before the game.

Trevor T.Trevor Tufty: Drink beer fast...

tolutolu: Dance to live music and Drink