Arlington Music Venues

Good Drinks

1. Nightclub 9:30

for quite some time now is bigger and it doesn't have a huge column in the middle of the floor but it is just not the same. The drinks are good, the bartenders are ok, They get great acts, they still have...

2. Black Cat

The space is small but not cramped. The two bars on either side of the room make for easy access to drinks. The drinks are too badly priced.... $3.50 for PBR draft, $5.50 rails (strong and good sized).   I...

3. DC9

for a dc "hipster" bar, it's pretty good. i normally go the last saturday of every month for its nouveau riche dance party. to sum it up: dance dance drink drink dance. the bartenders are nice...

4. Madam's Organ

Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

a good time and even on a really busy night you can find a small place to tuck away in just to enjoy a drink and the music.  The blues is fun and it just seems like everyone wants to have a grand ol...

5. The State Theatre

in front of the stage, there are a number of tables where table service is require.  Didn't sit there, so can't speak on the good.  Two bars downstairs and one in the lobby keep the drinks flowing.  If you...

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Nice Bartenders

1. Madam's Organ

Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

menus. (She was a nice gal.) My husband was nervous about eating here because a binful of dirty dishes was right next to his feet while the bartender was texting away on the other side. We ordered...

2. Black Cat

a (very) belated happy birthday, as well as to the nice bartender who accidentally gave me an extra beer for free and helped me save money by making a super strong LIT that kept me happily buzzed...

3. Solly's Tavern

Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

of bottles. The bartender was a hottie, in addition to being quick and nice. Menu selection was limited... um, very limited, but with the plethora of great eating options in the neighborhood, I wasn't too...

4. Eighteenth Street…

Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

nice to chill on the comfy couches. Not too loud upstairs to chat with a friend. Good drink, love the bartenders. If you're friendly, the band will take requests :) I'm there just about every weekend....

5. Nanny O'Brien's…

off your tab, although no prizes for 2nd or 3rd place.  The bartenders were super nice throughout the evening, minus one who wouldn't honor happy hour specials at 8:01. That just irks me, but I guess...

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