Pearl Street Warehouse

I came here for a show (ZO!, Tall Black Guy with Deborah Bond) over a weekendParking/Getting HereYou could take the metro (walk or shuttle from L'Enfant Plaza, or metro from Waterfront stop) or park in one of the garages. I opted to metro over so I can't speak on how the parking garages are at the Wharf. Every time i come there most of them are full or near full so I guess get there early if you're there for a show and hope your show doesn't coincide with a big show at The Anthem?VenueAn intimate, neighborhood-bar type of feel with a split level, an ok sized dance floor (its not the only dance floor at the Wharf, not sure how that idea came about when there's several music venues with sizeable dance space at the Wharf). Bathrooms are clean and well maintained, staff is personable. Sound was great. I'd definitely come back to see a show here again soon!DrinksI had the "Pearl Punch" don't ask me what was in it, i'm guessing a little bit of everything? But it was a nice amount and was served in a huge (to me it was huge) container and lasted me for a good while, enough to where i didn't bother buying another drink lol. Service was quick and polite. I did not have any food items so i cannot speak on that.

Initially visited Pearl Street Warehouse in late 2021/early 2022, then took a hiatus and came back in mid-2024. The quality of this venue unfortunately has... declined markedly. The shows are usually either D-list local cover bands and some C-list regional acts, which is understandable as the venue isn't huge. The audience tends to be much older than the Wharf standard though, and the nature of the acts reflect this.The food quality and drink selection can also be described as mediocre at best. The falafel sandwich I had on my last visit was edible but not very enjoyable for the price; the bun it was served on crumbled easily, making the experience extremely messy and complicated. The menu on the website was also outdated, with several items unavailable, and it didn't provide an accurate view of the available drink selection.Finally, the production values were a bit lacking; balance between instrumentation and vocals of the musical acts were a bit off early in the performances, and sometimes fluxed throughout.I'd give them an extra star because the staff was friendly enough and the venue was reasonably clean, but as a Gen Zer, it really didn't strike me as somewhere I'd patronize regularly if the show wasn't free, and the venue's shortcoming were quite glaring.

Though I have not officially dined here to review the food, I most definitely do not see myself returning again.I went to Pearl Street Warehouse twice: this past Thursday and last night. I mainly went there for two holiday parties. The first time on Thursday night, the people at the door was giving us a hard time refusing to let us in even though I was there to meet up with a friend that was going to take me home. I immediately requested to speak to the manager & he reluctantly let me & my friend in. We went straight to the bar to meet our friend. I asked the bartender for a cup of water. I guess me unwittingly overlooking the pre-made water pitchers annoyed him for working harder than he needed & he pointed at the pre-made water pitchers, not saying a word to me. I told him never mind I'll pour from one of the pitchers. He still decided to make a cup of water anyway despite my small protest. I accepted it. I tasted it & was immediately disgusted. It tasted & smelled like tequila. I am certain he didn't pour tequila in it, but the bar's tap pour must be so dirty or unfiltered from prior servicing, it starts to taste like other things BUT water. I even had my friend to taste & smell it to make sure it wasn't just me, and he agreed. I nicely let the bartender know the water tasted funky. Instead of saying I'm sorry I'll fix that or even just suggesting using the pitchers, he decides to try to make the situation more than what it was by trying to debate/argue with me and was actually accusing me of ACCUSING him that he intentionally tried to pour me something I didn't want to get me "drunk". I was dumbfounded at such an insane & random accusation just because I simply said the water smells & tastes like tequila. Nothing in that statement is accusatory towards him, and I told him I was not accusing him of anything. But I guess he was so upset from my minor complaint that he got the bar manager involved to "prove me wrong." The bar manager didn't seem to want to get involved but did anyway. The bartender decided to taste the water to essentially gaslight me & tell me it didn't smell nor taste bad. The bar manager tried it too & agreed with him. They were 100% wrong and unprofessional. I'm unsure what was the point of going out of the way to prove two customers wrong instead of simply letting it go, but I can assure you me & my friends will never return nor recommend this place. Based on other reviews I've read on here, I see that I am not the only one who has had bad encounters from rude staff and management and seems to have been an issue for YEARS. This might have been one of the rudest & nastiest encounters I've ever had at any establishment in my life. Trying to cause a scene with a customer over dirty water is a very bad look. I would highly suggest the staff, especially that specific bartender, to seek professional help & professional development in customer service.Beyond that very rude and insulting encounter, the ambiance was that of a dirty frat bar, area around the bar is very unclean & the floor is soaked in spilled drinks, so if you go there on a busy night (if they have those), be careful. The live performance on Friday was meh, but I think that was a band the folks hosting the holiday party chose. I also saw in other reviews that the talent they tend to pick are mediocre at best. I can see that being trueI do believe Pearl Street Warehouse saving grace is its location (the Wharf). If this establishment existed anywhere else in DC, I am doubtful they'd still be in business solely from their rudeness/unprofessionalism. Hopefully, they will improve on custom service.

Yoh, that's so good! I love this place!Especially...you absolutely have to go when they have the groups night (next one is on April the 8th) so you get to see different groups just performing for fun but who are absolutely gorgeous and spoon entertaining! Also, some are qualitatively stunning!! Someone I know was performing, and I enjoyed the whole night and all the bands! I didn't eat any sort of food, tho, since I got there after dinner...just got some tequila shots Service seemed pretty friendly and welcoming! :)

Stopped by here for a drink with friends. I got their cider on tap. It was delicious. Service was quick as well. They have a bar that is connected to the inside but also faces outside. So you can hangout and mix with friends outdoors or you can take your drinks inside. It's a dynamic experience. They have bands/artists come play. There's even an upstairs section with tables for another viewing experience. This is a great place to stop by if you're hopping around at the wharf or looking to get a drink with friends. Or you could even plan ahead and find a fun show to watch!

A fun, intimate, unique venue! I sat at one of the high top tables during a concert and it was a really cool vibe - getting to sit and eat/drink but still being surrounded by a concert crowd. I'll definitely be trying to return for a few more shows in the future!

Love this place. Great music venue with terrific bar service. Really enjoyed the Will Gravatt Band tonight. Once a month! The service was great as always. Didn't partake tonight, but the food is great too!

If you need some entertainment in these socially distanced times, get on Pearl's mailing list because they are holding live streams of fun shows in lieu of actual concerts. And once the world goes back to normal, check them out because it's a fun venue. As with just about everything in the Wharf, it lacks character and feels very bland, but it's intimate and has solid accoustics. They have a full bar with table service during the shows, plus there's a small side bar that sells food. Several people were enjoying something to eat before the show we attended, though we didn't try anything. For seating options, there are tables and a small dance floor, and when the crowd is packed in, there is great energy. We saw the Chuck Brown Band here not long before things started shutting down for coronavirus, and they really put on a great show. In a sign of the times, they ended the show with "For the love of god, wash your hands!" Hopefully we'll be back out there agaim before too long!

Great music venue! The service is quick and well trained, and the shows are intimate and well done! They are also incredibly generous to vets and first responders!

Amazing atmosphere and really friendly staff. Parking nearby is crazy expensive but it's the wharf