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9:30 Club

Music Venue, Rock Club, and Bar

U-Street, Washington

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9:30 Club

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Ranked #7 for cupcakes in Washington
This music venue is famous for their concerts. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"You really feel close to the stage and get an awesome experience."(10 Tips)
"My favorite music venue in DC."(4 Tips)
"Get there early to get a good seat on the 2nd floor balcony!"(13 Tips)
"Awesome and intimate concert venue."(4 Tips)

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Bethany WillardJune 7, 2011
a great place to see a show!
WILSONJuly 31, 2014
Get weird w/ WILSON from Detroit, MI! Read more
Andrew WhiteMarch 17, 2012
Boring tip: best music venue in DC
ArararaApril 4, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Arrive early and hang out at the backbar!
AnaAugust 4, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Best venue ever. Always great acts, great atmosphere.
Richard AkersAugust 30, 2014
MJ Birthday Party!!
Jon AisenbergFebruary 17, 2010
transition from draft beer to bottled beer between opening act and main event to minimize spillage
Kayla GailApril 15, 2014
Been here 10+ times
I spy Warby Parkers and Toms.
Yaniv NahonMay 27, 2010
GREAT VENUE. They get A+ bands to come to a very small, personal venue.
Josiah LambertMarch 27, 2011
The best. (and decent veg fare, too)
James RogersJanuary 20, 2013
Yall have the best cupcakes
Tammy GordonSeptember 6, 2010
Try the cupcakes! They're from Buzz Bakery!
Jessie HwangJune 11, 2014
They don't take American express
Jerome WilliamsAugust 3, 2010
If you are coming for a concert be sure to bring hearing protection.
Oranu VictorMarch 6, 2021
I'm strong
Shelly NuessleFebruary 24, 2011
Love standing at the rail upstairs!
SKEET ChevaliaSeptember 6, 2014
What's good here?
Detroit On TapDecember 9, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Make sure to hit up basement bar after show
Michael GulbronsonDecember 30, 2010
The best place in DC! Love it!
Dani WeymouthNovember 27, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Be sure to ask for Pam's hot coco tonight!!!
Lauren :DDecember 11, 2009
by FAR the best place to see a show in DC.
Peter HutchinsOctober 2, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Afghan Wigs
Benjamin HaskellJanuary 24, 2011
Upstairs coat check for the win.
shaun quigleyNovember 25, 2010
Best concert venue on east coast
MAJIK THE ENTERTAINERApril 6, 2011
up close and in your face...i love this place
Jordan R.April 22, 2012
Not sure why its called the 9:30 club, the doors opened at 8pm, I am thoroughly disgusted at the false advertising.
Shannon MillerJuly 30, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Arrive with an appetite and order the Nachos of Ulysses. Best nachos ever!
Megan BishoffAugust 3, 2010
Dan Black was incredible. I'm in love
Eric BlessingFebruary 17, 2010
Check a show out, crawl in a bag, and head to Ben's Chili Bowl after the show.
C. SOctober 21, 2009
Good place to catch shows. Take comfortable shoes, though; basically no seats. Read more
Audrey SchaeferDecember 8, 2009
Don't forget the 9:30 Club cupcakes. Yum! Read more
DJ PattersonApril 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Definitely need to change the soap. It smells like vomit. Reminds me of elementary school.
Rose BakerOctober 22, 2009
Catch US Air Guitar competition. Guaranteed a night you will never forget.
BC 😎🎶March 24, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Great venue.
Krista ChesterJune 15, 2010
You up front yet? Get wigglin!
Stephanie McCuskeyJuly 25, 2010
If you're over 21 hit up the basement bar.
Lozano PucheOctober 19, 2009
Bajo Fondo Tango Club. Awesome venue, unbelievable band!
Carey MillerMarch 11, 2010
Catch a live show - check out the upstairs bar/VIP.
Detroit On TapNovember 23, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Half odd drinks in basement bar after shows
nick violiMarch 22, 2009
Been here 10+ times
see the opening band. drink a dogfish head raison d'etre
Sean StevensonDecember 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Do not check your coat
Matthew KuzavaSeptember 9, 2010
Best. Venue. Ever.
Mario 😎September 27, 2011
Been here 50+ times
stop pushing!!!
Jim TricaricoOctober 26, 2010
They axriaully puta liquieor inn thrkir dronks.
Susan OstrowskiJune 6, 2010
Great veggie burgers!
Cissey YeMarch 5, 2010
Cupcakes are amazing !!!!
shaan golaMarch 28, 2011
see you der....
Daniel DeeJanuary 20, 2010
Been here 5+ times
See a concert, maybe try a cupcake? Read more
David KnightMarch 20, 2009
Been here 50+ times
1. Order a SoCo & Red Bull. 2. Rock Out.
Chris HendrixMay 8, 2011
Permanently-stack = stanked

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