DC9 Nightclub

I don't really go "clubbing" much but DC9 was a lot of fun. We attended two performances. The club is not far from metro. The rooftop bar is not as exciting as I hoped but it is a fun place to grab a drink or have a snack. The bar food is reasonable (average items $3-$10, & up). Happy hour drinks were $3-$6 on average.There are lots of stairs. I am not excited about stairs. There is a bar on the lower level. Guests can grab a bite and a drink and never deal with stairs. If you attend a concert or a show, you will go up a flight of stairs to enter (two flights for the rooftop bar). The schedule is laid back. When a flyer says, "Doors open at 7:00pm," they mean 7:00pm-ish."The stage area is small. There are only a handful of tables. The metal stools are not extremely comfortable. But after you pay the cover charge (varies $15-$20 the night we visited) there isn't a minimum amount of food/drinks. There are complimentary water pitchers. The place is a fun dive. I would enjoy date night without seeing a show. The space is limited but people enjoyed dancing. Independent artists perform and sell merchandise at the counter. Be alert at night. I would have people with me if I were visiting in the evening.

We came to DC9 Nightclub for the Eurovision 2023 watch party and had a blast. Although we started our Eurovision party at another place, DC9 saved the day since DC9 did not have any technical issues broadcasting the contest. First off, I will say that Diane, the doorperson, was super nice and very welcoming. While checking out IDs, she gave us an overview of all of the club's offerings and events for the day/nightAlthough the bottom and top floor were somewhat packed for Eurovision, there was a little bit of room for us to watch the contest on the 1st floor. While limited, the DC9 did have a decent selection of beers, and the prices were pretty on par with other bars in the area. Our bartender Nix was very efficient with managing the massive amount of drink orders. I was quite impressed with how well she maintained her composure as the only bartending in the lower level of the club. The clientele overall seemed pretty relaxed and friendly. I'm not sure if the general attitude of the clientele depends on type of event being held at DC9. All that said, I definitely will visit again for a easy-breezy, no frills excursion involving adult beverages.

Review is for the food/service/bar ambiance only. Stopped in recently while in the area to finally try the burgers - easy to walk in early-ish on a friday, we sat at the bar. Ordered a burger and split a chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich was decent, the chicken had nice texture although the batter didn't have all that much flavor, and the size of the chicken was drowned by the large bun. Overall decent in a pitch but wouldn't be my full order. The burger menu has some unusual options, but not much to add in terms of toppings. I went with a burger and added pimiento and bacon (they're served with lettuce and tomato on the side). Overall a decent burger, it was cooked properly to temp (mine mid-rare), patty had decent flavor but could use a kick of salt, similar issue with the chicken that there was a bit too much bun for my taste. Pimiento was a nice addition, bacon was ok. Fries were good, ask for a side of the garlic aioli. I'd say it's a great spot to grab a bite if you're nearby or seeing a show upstairs, but wouldn't necessarily go out of my way for it given how many places have solid burgers around.

I want to support this place again and again as a music venue. I went for a concert and my friend said the food is great, we should get dinner there. We both ordered the chicken sandwich. It was offensive, the buns were totally burnt, the chicken was overcooked, and had gristle, making some parts inedible. The fry portion was very small. I can't believe the server had the audacity to put the sandwiches in front of us. I would never recommend eating here.

I went for a concert and was treated wonderfully. I use a walker, and I was well taken care of. The fries are unique and delicious. I highly recommend the burger. The fried pickles are great as well. I was taken up early for the concert since I use a walker and given a stool to sit on. ADA compliance is excellent here. The ambiance is remarkable all throughout the club. From the moment I walked in, I thoroughly enjoyed myself!

I love DC9. I come here to see friends and bigger artists alike. I find that the bathrooms are generally clean (big thing for me at music venues). The drinks are poured well, and there's plenty of space for everyone to hangout between the 2 floors and rooftop (which is also where you can smoke). I recommend arriving early for shows if you want to be in the very front, as there may still be a crowd for the opener. However, if you arrive late, most shows generally have plenty of space to hangout near the back/bar and still see the stage.

It's your standard DC music nightclub for drinks and live shows. This means stairs, dimmed lights, a rooftop, and a bar on each floor.The live music shows are where it's at. The bands are either local favorites, old timers who didn't quite make it big, or something heavy and loud. We caught the Mystic Braves here who have a psychedelic 60's vibe. My friend spilled the beans about them so I joined him on a Friday night to catch them and I'm glad I did.Shows happen on the 2nd floor, 3rd floor is the rooftop where there's a bar and areas to mingle and view the city. I suggest cozying to the bartender, you'll get a free water with your alcohol purchase. Not to mention there is some nice eye candy for all peoples to see.Don't know when my next show will be here. But it's a given I'll be returning.

I am hesitant to attend shows at DC9 because of their poor public health practices. By not offering refunds for shows even for people with documented COVID-19 infections or other illnesses, they create a financial incentive for people who are sick to attend anyways and risk exposing other patrons. This is compounded by the crowded, poorly ventilated space. I urge them to modernize their cancellation policies to make their venue inclusive of immunocompromised and otherwise disease-cautious individuals.

This place honestly deserves zero stars, the bartender working the night we went was absolutely rude!!! Yelled at my specific group of people at least 3 times when others were doing the exact same thing(blocking the stairs, putting their heads down etc.) I ended up closing my tab before the show even started because the service there is horrible, specifically the down stairs bartender. He was loud, had horrible customer service skills, made horrible drinks, and let other people do the same thing we got yelled at for doing. Find another place to go, it was my first experience here and I will not be back!!

This place is aggressively ableist. I understand as an old building with stairs they can't be fully ADA compliant, but they lean into it. I went to a show there that my wife would also have enjoyed, but I had to go alone because there is no seating on the second level, where the shows happen. Not even stools at the bar. On their website, they say this is because "we really like to encourage standing, rocking, and dancing for the shows..." Well, my wife would enjoy standing, rocking and dancing too, but she physically cannot. She could climb the stairs, but due to a medical condition, she cannot stand for more than a few minutes. Nor can she sit on the floor, as a good number of people did around hour two of the show I attended. What about offering a folding chair at the stage for people who aren't able to stand for three hours? Some padded benches along the walls? This would be a ridiculously easy problem to solve, but DC9 is apparently not interested in even trying. I won't be back.