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Velvet Lounge

(Now Closed)

Music Venue, Bar, and Dive Bar

U-Street, Washington

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Velvet Lounge

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BROADSApril 30, 2013
This is the dive bar you go to when you're already drunk and well into your evening! If you ever hear about a Warchild show happening at this venue, it's totally worth attending!
Tommy CornelisMay 4, 2014
Been here 100+ times
The NeedlExchange is every Sunday from 7pm-close (ends at 10pm on 1st Sundays of month when Tropixxx takes over). Feat DJs Bil Todd, Baronhawk, Tommy Cornelis & guests playing rare disco & house cuts!
raymondweilNovember 17, 2011
A great hangout for those who want to catch a show of bands spanning the music genres from alternate rock to punk to almost everything else! Precision is my inspiration.
Pam KellyJune 13, 2016
BOYCOTT THE VELVET LOUNGE! MY SON WAS PUNCHED BY AN EMPLOYEE OF VELVET LOUNGE LAST NIGHT, SUNDAY, JUNE 12TH...THIS EMPLOYEE CALLED MY SON A "MF GAY FAGGOT"! MY SON IS GAY. THIS IS A HATE CRIME!
D WNovember 24, 2013
Intimate space for live music... Book your band a show. Upstairs!
Tommy CornelisFebruary 21, 2014
Been here 100+ times
#TNXDC: The NeedlExchange. Every Sunday. 7PM-close. Bil Todd, Tommy Cornelis, DJ BaronHawk, Philip Goyette. House & Disco. Free & drinks are cheap.
ian hallJuly 7, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Keep an eye out for the occasional mindblowing name to play here. Silver Apples lit this place on fire a couple of years ago...I'll never forget that show!
Jessica PlacenciaFebruary 28, 2015
Some nights have good music. Cheap drinks but it gets really packed.
John PorterSeptember 15, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The bartender here is really attentive if you're not 1) a bitch or 2) a jerk. Tip him well my friends.
Bradlee S.May 28, 2011
The band performances they have are pretty amazing. If you ever get the chance to, watch Iritis perform.
Andrew DuffyJune 29, 2014
Been here 25+ times
The Sushi is to die for!
ArararaAugust 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Cheap beers & nice DJs
pickle the catDecember 22, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Chastised beer/shot combo on U that I know of
Mike SagerMarch 27, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Constant Alarm is here 4/23/2010. You should strongly consider attending.
Andrew DuffyJuly 5, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Try the stromboli!
Brittany SingerSeptember 2, 2011
Authentic hipster bar. The bathrooms are a total shithole!
Amy KocurNovember 12, 2010
Super-fun place for super under-the-radar shows and shindigs.
Brad HowardAugust 18, 2011
Come when Keenan is DJing. Totes worth it.
Andrew DuffyJuly 11, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Try the shrimp scampi
OurStageApril 7, 2011
Tough upstairs load in with no storage for gear - but a blast to play. Divey in a good way.
Andrew WisemanMarch 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the velvet
Chelsea WettrothAugust 15, 2014
Cocktails!
Mingbot RobertsJuly 30, 2011
Check out DJ SMUDGE on a Friday night for DIsco Dictator. He brings it.
Brightest Young ThingsOctober 27, 2010
The great sound system upstairs is a well-kept secret.
Kelly BerkleyMarch 9, 2013
Great LNDP!
Trisha BentonMay 1, 2011
Alternate Seduction played here 4/30/11! Alternateseduction.com
Davaish SinghFebruary 24, 2012
Jethro will buy u a free drink
Grant COctober 11, 2014
Not cheap beers
Andrew DuffyJuly 11, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Try the alcohol
Andrew DuffyJune 1, 2012
Been here 25+ times
They have beer
Patrick FrankSeptember 20, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Order a St Petes!
Mike SagerMarch 27, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Constant Alarm is here 4/23/2011. Eleven. Not ten. Fail. :) come anyways.
Tara TownsendNovember 3, 2011
Come here. Don't go to Nellie's. No. Really.
Nikki BMay 5, 2013
Choke and die!!!
Dave HoneywellDecember 16, 2010
natty bo is three bills, not really a great tip but still
Sergey GuryakovJuly 27, 2009
fun place to get drinks at
Andrew DuffyOctober 13, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Ask for White mark
James CampbellOctober 3, 2009
See a show on a friday night.
Stephanie Ellis-MeehanJanuary 25, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Give Bucket a wedgie.
Ahmad BilalMarch 28, 2010
Smells like farts. Always.

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