Players Club

It's a bar in a basement babe what more do you need? The drinks are strong and well priced. Just enough seating to standing ratio to feel like the place is full without seeming overcrowded. For a Friday night I'd say it was pretty packed but everyone was respectful and that's all you can ask for. There are pool tables on the right side of the bar and a slew of retro games to the left side of the bar that includes a dual basketball net. A slew of TVs line the walls and bar area as well. On the way to the bathroom there's a Photo Booth ($7) that is very popular so that side of the bar gets a bit congested as the line forms. If you weren't aware you might think it's a massive bathroom line but it's just for the PB, this is just an observation not a complaint. This location also has a rooftop which I'm sure is lovely during the warmer months. Parking in this area is absolutely awful, even in the dead of winter you'd be better off parking 4-5 blocks away and taking an Uber or walking. I mean so bad I considered just going home after driving around 20mins in search of a spot. Besides that I'm not so sure that this location is for "my" people based on the demographics and music that night. It was cute enough for me to come back if I wanted to grab a drink and could find parking in a reasonable time frame. By far the biggest upside to this place is the ability to bring in outdoor food. This location is on a street lined with restaurants so it's cool to be able to have your pick as opposed to being limited to bar food.

Came here for a post dinner drink and to peep at my partner playing pool. If you come here on a weeknight it will be empty, but honestly it is a chill place to grab a drink, play a game, and chat with your friends. There can be a line out of the door on weekends, but it is one of my go to places.Hear me out, it used to be my first date spot. Downstairs you have plenty of seating, there are couches if you want a more intimate spot to chat, the bar with TVs so you have something to talk about or start the night off. If it is nice out you have the rooftop to go to and there are plenty of arcade games to play to bring out your competitive side. The downstairs is pretty much all beers, but they have a wide selection of things. Just know that you cannot bring your drink upstairs and vice versa.

Cool bar with games and a rooftop! My friends and I loved it and the drinks aren't crazy expensive. The view from the rooftop is really pretty too.

It's similar to barcade but not as many retro games. But it's a cool bar to hang out at and grab drinks with friends. The place is pretty big so plenty of areas to stand or sit. It can get crowded late at night but the pool table and skeeball area has less foot traffic. They also have a Photo Booth near the rest room.

Great vibes, they played tainted love the first time I went and that hooked me. I love the old music and Photo Booth. The fact that they don't let you take drinks in the elevator is slightly annoying but I also get It.

The Player's Club is a cool, adults only (we ditched the little ones for a bit) arcade on a VERY busy 14th street. There's a LOT happening on 14th, in a good way. Wear some comfy shoes and bring that energy! As soon as you set foot in the PC basement, you feel cooler. While dark over all, there are specific lit areas that host pool tables, drinking booths, the bar (center), and some retro video/pinball games. Price point is perfect for the atmosphere/vibe. We'd encourage the PC to add some more retro games and (PLEASE) fix the "sit downs" that were along the wall by the bathroom. We fondly remember the sit down style classics from Pizza Hut back in the day and understand how rare they are.Please, check out Kansas City's Up Down for their classic gaming list. Yes, fanboy Gen X-ers will come (and spend) for a larger game selection and stay to drink. Promise.

Awesome service and games option.Bar guy Jose was super awesome. Treated with his nice smile to literally everyone!The guy at door was totally cool!I could play pool while not being with the group which is plus, that people were super friendly to play along.My drink was cleaned up while I was in rest room and Jose got me a new drink with no charge, shows their commitment for a good customer service.Being in customer service and employee experience company I could tell both sides of coin.For a Wednesday night it wasn't super crowded but enough that all pool tables were occupied.2 $ for a pool table is NOT bad in DC downtown!I'm staying two blocks away so I'd totally love coming down here after work, almost every night.Having to deal with telco and AI stuff at work, it reenergises me with real life!! *shoutout to all those who are over burdened with work life, find a way to disconnect from corporate /work life to find yourself something real that gives you pure joy *

Cool dive bar with good service even when busy. Can get crowded but it's bearable and worth it.

It's a good vibe w lots of machines for skeeball and pool! The drinks are what you would expect but it's good vibes

Just go across the street. Same music for cheaper and less annoying staff. The owner only cares about the cover