9:30 Club

If you're the type to like more intimate & smaller concerts, this is the venue for you! The max capacity is just a little over 600, and you'll never feel like a sardine. It's easy to find a spot that gives you direct line of vision to the stage (hint - pretty much everywhere). Came in on a Tuesday night to see BAYNK - a very chill, relaxed, and groovy kind of night. Doors opened at 7pm, his opener played around 8pm, and BAYNK played around 9:24pm (would've been so meta if he played at 9:30pm at 9:30 club - is that a thing artists do?) Security was kind - in the past I had to throw away hand sanitizer and got yelled at for trying to finish my unopened candies, but here security talked to me like a normal person and didn't make me throw away anything. Concert ended around 10:40pm and easily was back at home before midnight - not bad for a weekday show. What's cool is that the venue does free water. They also use reusable cups which I appreciate. I didn't order any food or drinks as I had assumed there would've been an upcharge, but they had a good variety of alcohol based on their menu. I tried looking via QR code, but to even view the menu required a credit card. No thanks! Will be back here for future chill concerts - especially BAYNK (BAYNK if you ever see this, please come back to 9:30 Club!! You were awesome!!)

SERVICE: 3/5 starsDRINKS: 3/5 starsFOOD: Not applicableAMBIANCE: 3/5 starsVALUE: 3/5 starsOVERALL RATING: 3/5 starsLast night, friends and I went to the 9:30 Club to see So Fetch (a 2000s cover band). I love attending shows at 9:30 because of its size--all performances feel intimate, and there is no bad view of the stage. We like to camp out on the top floor, where we can sit or lean against the railing for the duration of the show.As doors opened at 8:00 PM, we arrived at about 8:30 PM. Unfortunately, we then found out that a DJ would come on shortly and then the band would take the stage at 10:15 PM.The coat-check system at 9:30 is not my favorite. With a line winding the length of the upper level, it took about 20 minutes to hand over our jackets. While we would have preferred to keep them on hand, staff asked that we wear them, hold them, or check them; it was frustrating to see people leaving coats on the drink rail or balcony railing, later in the night, after we waited and paid to check ours (I guess that's the price of arriving early).Drinks at 9:30 are expensive and do not taste the best, but there is hardly ever a line at the bar, and one can use the Rooam app to keep a check open for the duration of the show. Service from the bartenders was also top notch. I had two Madras cocktails, which tasted like straight vodka but lasted me the duration of the performance.Overall, we had a lovely time seeing So Fetch at 9:30, as the band was excellent. I'll be back--without a coat--to see another concert there soon.

I was here recently to watch "They Might be Giants" concert. My husband is a huge fan. Well, it was my first time at the 9:30 club. I was surprised by the amount of people this place can fit. There was a long line 10 minutes before the show. If you have access to the metro, I highly recommend it as parking can be hard to find here. We live 10 minutes from this place. Wasn't an issue for us. Stage is nice and sound quality is good an indoor concert hall. They do have some food options such as tacos, pizza and chips & salsa. It was alight. Lots of drinks options though.

This club is two tiny blocks away from Howard University, and in a Poppin part of town, which made me wish I had extra time to hang out maybe seek food out in this neighborhood, but I got to the venue just in time for my show. A great venue in my opinion is when there are many levels and layers of where to get your drinks, and hang out and chill and different spaces to watch the show which this place perfectly ticked. My favorite was when I was looking for a specific drink I was told I could find it in the basement and the basement bar was very quiet and cool place to be able to have a conversation. Then later, I went up in the balcony area and kind of found the perfect spot in the center up against the wall. I could feel the base booming and watch the concert straight on. People were dancing everywhere, and that was convenient as well for it's spaciousness here and there. The staff on hand is super nice and helpful and they are everywhere with flashlight ready to usher you out, if you needed. I came for a 930 show and apparently there's shows that happen in the first half of the night. A dual purpose club. Very cool venue not too big and drinks were great! And there was a large space for merch for sale by the artist.

The 9:30 club was a groovy place in Washington D.C. that has all the specifications you want when you see rock shows; black walls, dark ambiance with purple and blue spotlighting, accessible bar close to the stage, spacious enough to find a good view of the stage to watch the show, a mezzanine to watch above the GA area (depending on availability), and accessible bathrooms in the back. We checked out Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches for a solo set with her backup band, which was great. The sound was spot on. The bar staff were exemplary with turning around the drink orders for everyone. And found everything to be very enjoyable. They didn't have food at the venue that we saw, but we had already eaten down the street, so that wasn't an issue. We didn't have to worry about parking since we were walking and taking the Metro everywhere, and it was easy to access the 9:30 Club as such without needing a car. The security staff were friendly and fair and made sure the queue moved forward steadily, especially with security and ticket checks.

Wow what a fun venue. It's intimate, standing room only. There is a main floor and top floor. You can see the stage from all angles. I recently came to see white ford bronco the 90s cover band and had such a great time. Their alcohol is slightly over priced at $10 for a seltzer and $10.50 for Tito's and sprite. Over all I would come early for the dj and stay late for the show. I will definitely be back to this venue for more music in my future!

Great venue space. Enjoyed the food there and the staff was very helpful in guiding the crowd and making sure everyone gets in and had a great time(for a sold out event).I went to see dv4d and it was absolutely incredible to see my favorite artists that up close. Sound went crazy.

This is my 3rd time at the 9:30 club but this is the first time it's been sold out like this in my time of going! This is still one of my favorite venues to go to as it provides such a great up close closeness with the performers! You're never too far away even if you're at the top or the bottom, in the front or the back you will feel like you're at a personal concert! Such a vibe

One of the coolest venues I've ever been to. A 10/10 spot with a bunch of bars, space, and even a good little coffee shop in the upstairs mezzanine. They have the perfect space if you want to be with the crowd on the first floor amongst everyone. If you're more of a "from-afar" kind of person the upstairs area is a great option. They even have seating! You can't go wrong with any spot at this venue. Service is good, drinks are made well and even the coffee is delicious!

Legendary concert hall. Great sized venue and great vibe. Nice staff and quick bar service.