Great intimate show space to see smaller up and coming bands ... only hold about 150 people - so sold out shows are tight.Staff is super friendly. Beer is cold. Sound is good. What more could a music fan ask forCheck set times though. Sometime shows are early with dance parties afterwards ...

Our bartender Joseph was the BEST. So accommodating despite how busy it was. 10/10 recommend!

Great bands, great dancing, and great food! The burgers are some of the most creative in the city, and they have great vegetarian and vegan options too!

Amazing burgers, great small venue for live music or DJs. Staff is fantastic!

150 person capacity venue means you can get up close to the bands but shows usually end pretty early and the beer list is not impressive by any means. The food is pretty good tho, and be sure to get their garlic fries as a side to whatever you order.

Solid place to visit. Low prices and such, but there isnt much room to dance. Its a club for small groups of people rather than a club to host a larger group of people. Overall, the layout is pretty good and tbe 3 floors they have (especially the rooftop) are very nice. The drink menu is relatively standard. If youve never been before, Id recommend visiting for an event and forming your own review!

They have good food and all your basic drinks. We went to see a band and the space is cozy and you really feel like youre with the band. They have a roof top deck also but I didnt make it up there. The only downside to this place is that the light in the ladies room went out pretty quick with a motion sensor.

NYE 2020 party was rather fun. The DJ switched songs too quickly but otherwise a great. Bartenders were very nice and friendly. Dancefloor was a bit smaller than expected.

Cool little venue. GOOD FOOD

Nice atmosphere though it was so hot I had to leave early. Pretty small place overall. Very convenient to get to via Metro. Drink prices were very reasonable and the bartender was great. Didnt get a chance to try the food, but Ill be going back so hopefully I will next time.

The Best place to be

Small venue, like 250 people. But such intimate concerts. It wss amazing

Awesome place! My brother had his wedding here and everything was wonderful. Attentive and friendly staff and the owner is a great guy.

We had a great time at the Alejandro Aranda concert. There are 3 levels to the venue, with concerts being on the 2nd floor. It is standing only, but the manager was extremely accomodating to my friend and 2 others that I noticed with problems standing too long. They called in advance to work it out, and he was able to get stools. Get there early to get a good viewing spot. This night was sold out, but I still had a great view, as you see from photos. They have non alcoholic drinks at a decent price and bars on all 3 levels. Truly a fun place for a small show, but the standing for 3 hours can be rough on anyone, and the vertically challenged might have a hard time seeing. Just FYI.

Great organic meat hamburgers. And tasty appetizers like green fried tomatoes and hush puppies with a jalapeno honey sauce.A must try.

Little but intimate. TTNG played twice here and it was a laid back experience. Bar on every level, food always smells great, bands perform on the second level without it being over crowded! Great place to rock!

Good place. The rooftop is a great to drink and see the street.

Amazing food. Live music. Awesome bartenders

Saw Ryan Caraveo here. Awesome little venue. Bar service was a little slow (maybe understaffed?) but overall it’s a cool place!!

Great place for live music. It is a really small and intimate venue which makes for a much better experience. Bouncer was really nice, drinks are averagely priced, and overall a good experience. Would come to a show here again.

Great quality sound system, nice close intimate atmosphere, good beer. An amazing show overall. Would definitely come back here again.

Went on a Friday night and it has so much to offer. First floor is mostly a bar with some sit down booths, second floor they have concerts and when an act isnt booked they have dancing (cover), the roof is probably my favorite. Great view and even when a lot of people are there it doesnt feel crowded. I could always get my drinks quickly as well and the bartenders were great.

This venue is amazing!!! We came into town to see Tokyo Police Club and we were not disappointed. The show was sold out but there was still room to move and the sound was incredible. The venue has 3 floors and I fell in love with the rooftop bar. The bartenders and security guards were super friendly and the decor was rad! I wish I could take this spot back home with me. If I lived in DC this would be my regular hangout. Great job DC9, you gave us a fantastic experience and a wonderful memory.

Cheap drinks with a small concert venue thats perfect for getting closer to indie artists and up-and-coming groups. They do dance/karaoke events, too.

Its been a while since I had a Schlitz. Good sound system on the 2nd fl. The roof bar is cool even when it rains. Best food on the block. Staff are cool and friendly from the cooks to the door guy. Tons of fun, busy or slow!

Liked the fact of 3 different, But wasnt Really my scene

Spacious dance floor, 3 story building with 3rd story smoke deck and a bar on each floor

DC9 is a great place for whatever one is in the mood to experience. The first floor is a cozy bar that serves food and drinks, compete with booth service if one wishes. The second floor has various events such as nerd nites, bands visiting, goth nights, and 90s dance parties. The roof deck has great food and drinks. Highly recommended.

Nice place. Very dramatic crowd

Great place for small shows and astronomy on tap! Check out the rooftop too. Its heated!

Thank you bringing back the Palena burger! Fantastic food matched by a great staff.

Great hush puppies and red beans and rice! Simone...bartender extraordinaire

Intimate space for live music right in the Ustreet corridor. Easy access from the metro.

Great Bar, definitely go to Nerd Nite there!

Amazing bartenders!

Great venue! This venue has been host to some of the most exciting artists. DC9hosted The 1975’s first performed in Washington DC and also hosted Cautious Clay’s first performance there as well! It’s a excellent venue with a great staff and great hospitality. I definitely recommend this venue!!

Nice spot to chill. Good drinks

Awesome food and great venue to be up close and personal.really close to stage like in your face. Of course sweaty band groupie nerds will be bouncing up and down and rubbing their sweaty arms against you but its very tight up there and worth it for the closest you will ever see your favorite band perform..they can actually touch you while on stage

Generally loud, and the stage riser is too short (low ceiling so nothing can be done about that. Nevertheless a good vibe and fairly intimate venue. Recommend, but get there early, grab a good spot, and hold it.

Lovely place to see live bands.

Great place to see a show or grab food and drinks. The updated sound system is great and the music space is never uncomfortably packed, despite how intimate the venue is. People are generally polite. Bartenders are friendly and drink prices are reasonable. The few booths near the back provide respite for the overworked or kind parents who shuttle their kids to shows. Rooftop bar is a great place to escape for a smoke or to catch up with friends after or in lieu of a show. Highly recommended.

I like this place, the staff is professional and well organized.

Went for a concert and it was awesome! Intimate concert venue, clean bathrooms, and a well-stocked bar!

My favorite local bar and music venue. Hopefully not too many people discover it. Its a DC gem.

Love this place. Happy Hour or to hear a Live band is always a great time for me there.

Great bar. Great venue. Nice escape from the cookie cutter clubs and bars in the area

The food was great and the music was great but its always great with this DJ. The rooftop was perfect but the seating could use an upgrade or at least cushion.

The staff followed myself and my friends around the venue like hawks and slowly invented reasons to kick us out, one by one. The environment felt hostile to be honest. I used to love this place, and I’m super bummed to see the direction it’s heading in. If I could rate zero stars, I would.

Upon arriving at the DC9 I was Impressed by the classic style bar and rich ascetics. I entered the venue with my on phone tickets, unfortunately one of them was not processing. I was very frustrated and anxious- this was a sold out show. The owner Bill, handled the situation very genuinely and professionally, he helped navigate through my phone to retrieve the needed information, he called stubhub who weren’t able to fix their mistake. He honored my ticket, after helping me get a refund - he bought me a shot of whisky and ensured me DC9 was where people came to have a great time, and we did; a very memorable evening.The third floor offered roof seating, with a view and great bar. The second floor was the primary venue very impressive, the intimate area offered a close up stage, great sound and lights, the show was also displayed on a projector and through TVs very wicked! Another full size bar with a great beer selection, and affordable craft drinks. I look forward to returning. Thank you Bill.

Music is great. Love peach pit. Lighting needs a lot of work.

Best Chicken Sandwich Ive ever eaten! Its seriously perfect. The bar is cool, rooftop is nice. Staff are always friendly. Only complaint isnt really a valid complaint: depending on whos playing it can be impossible to hear yourself think while eating, but hey, Its a venue so oh well Im happy to deal with that!

Absolutely awesome place! I love these smaller venues because you just get a much more person connection. I saw Troye Sivan and Greyson Chance here. It’s a great place in a great location with lots to do. Totally worth the visit if you have an artist you like performing there.

The music and atmosphere was great. We loved the live music and the vibe. When the music wasnt to our liking, we went up to the rooftop. Meeting our group of Washingtonians, we have a wonderful time there. Thanks for the wonderful photos and the exceptional service. Memorable experience!

One of my favorite venues in DC. Its a very intimate space where you can be just a foot away from your favorite artist. The upstairs performance area is a little tight, but it makes every show feel packed which adds to the energy. Go, youll love it!

A little cramped and definitely a hole in the wall. That aside, you can get right up by the stage and the burgers are amazing.

Awesome spot

Excellent & intimate music venue.

Too small for a dance party.

Best small venue in the city and amazing rooftop thats still smoke and vape friendly.

Great employees and has some great shows coming through the venue!

I love the diversity of what this place has to offer, and the rooftop bar is wonderful

I have very fond memories of meeting awesome people here when I lived in DC. They used to have a great indie dance night but Im not sure what they do now, but Im sure its great.Some friends came to visit me one New Years an we all came here and had a wild adventure. It was freezing outside and this place has nice warmers that keep you warm on the rooftop.Downstairs is usually crowded but youll find great service at the bar. In the booths usually youll meet a few cool random people.Overall, this place is perfect and has easy accessibility to the Metro. Theres tons of food around everywhere, so you dont have to worry about staying hungry.

Frankie (Frankenstein? Lol) is a fantastic bartender. The atmosphere was fantastic even though there werent too many people. Definitely gonna come back often!

Great place..my son DJ Lemz got married there

Nice little club. The corner stage almost reminds me of the old 930 club. Sound is pretty good all things considered. Stage is pretty low as is the ceiling. I dont know if it was just bad luck but there was annoying guy standing right in front of the stage taking pictures the whole show.

I went to see a Finnish Hard Rock band, who plays on bluegrass instruments. Due to an accident I had last year I am unable to stand more than 15 minutes at a time. The manager was extremely understanding and helpful, made certain I was able to get one of the few seats available in the stage area. We arrived early, found free on-street parking almost across the street, Had dinner, met the staff, and everyone from the door person, the extremely sweet bartender downstairs, the bartenders upstairs, and on the roof were all great. The food..different but wonderful. We shared the Pickled Shrimp, Fried Chicken with hush puppies, and Bourbon Balls. Drinks were reasonably priced. The food was fabulous and very reasonable for DC. I make a point when I travel to eat at places recommended by the Road Food people and this was better than their top rated fried chicken dinner at the Southern Kitchen in New Market, Va! Who ever heard of pickled shrimp? Well it was amazing!! VERY different, VERY good. The patrons that this club draws were even nice, which is unusual in a city bar. The sound was good. I have been a sound engineer for 30 years and I am hard to please. They did a great job, sounded very good, powerful yet clean but not ridiculously loud. I definitely recommend this club highly and will be back, even just for dinner.

This place is toit. both as in very close confines and as in pretty neat to see a band youve never heard of.

The staff was so friendly & helpful! Everyone was very attentive & we were asked numerous times how everything was, if we needed anything & if we had questions. The executive chef came out to talk to us & give his recommendations. We had the shrimp scampi & it was incredible! Will definitely be back!

This was a great place to spend the night. They had great live music and at the same time you can enjoy food and drinks with your friends and still be able to chat because it is not hardcore dance music like serious nightclubs. Great place for summer time will be spending here lots of nights

Awesome place to catch a show

Roof with happy hour until 8pm on Fridays and fabulous burgers!

Cheap drinks. Laiided back folks

Crowded and slow to get drinks service, but fun venue with good music

Great place! Especially on every second Saturday when they host nerd night.

DC9 has one of my favorite rooftop bars in the city. Its pretty small and can get really crowded on a weekend night, but Ive been able to snag a table a few times for some bar food and drinks. It has a really cool view of the rooftops down U Street.Its also one of the best lesser known live music venues in the city. Ive seen a bunch of great shows there.

Great spot for indie bands. Fans to keep you cool in the summer and good heat in the winter. Overall excellent place to catch a show at. Audio is decent too, for the size of the venue. Highly recommend!

I went here for a Tuesday happy hour, and I enjoyed myself. The drinks were very cheap and the uncrowded rooftop provided a view of some of U Streets construction. While getting drinks was quick, I was displeased that the bartender took a long time to provide change. I got the distinct impression that she did it on purpose to keep the change as tip. Instead, I should have promptly received change and been given the opportunity to decide how much I would like to tip. Otherwise, Id give this place four stars.

A slawter burger and hush puppies, please.

I had a minor misunderstanding with an employee here. I made a disparaging comment. It was not required. The club has interesting history, definitely worth seeing in person.

Great place for local beer, intimate shows with some up and coming artist. The typical snobbish dc crowd. The staff isnt too bad either. Locations isnt bad considering the venue isnt the most known.

Fun decade dance parties

Nice food and great service.

The live music was phenomenal.

It was a nice little venue that was very intimate but had a wonderful set up.

Good show. Loud af.

Had a great time and a fun venue

Great little club in the heart of DC.

Amazing venue to watch a band.

Intimate club with friendly staff

This place is terrible. Rude employees, absolutely do not go here. Not the move.

I came to DC9 to see Black Milk and had a great time. The energy in the place was great. Nice small venue in the city which is metro accessible. I would recommend this spot.

Good food, good/affordable drinks. Awesome events. Nerd Nite DC is just a great monthly event about science, history, pop culture, and other nerdy topics, and its tons of fun every time.

This place has changed a bit over the years but the basic idea is, small room, in the city with cheep beer and good shows. One of the surprising things about DC9 is the level of talent they get to play here. The room is very small, but that makes for great shows. Ive seen some rather large national acts here so its a treat because of the size. I was last at DC9 about 2 months ago. I got there pretty early to grab a bit to eat. I have to say the burgers here are amazing, I dont know if they changed chefs or what but they were amazing and pretty cheap. Of course, the beers are cold and the music is good.

Great place with live shows! The chicken sandwich was realy tasty...

A nice small venue. Good drinks and food. Their veggie burgers are excellent. Cozy, friendly atmosphere.

Fun place. I go periodically for Nerd Nite and always enjoy it. It can get crowded but the roof deck is very nice. The bartenders are unfailingly polite.

Great intimate concert venue and rooftop bar!

Nerd night!

I have only ever been here for nerd night, they do a great job with that show every month. Drinks are standard, food is good bar food.

Good beer selection, wonderful food and great food deck. And they always have undiscovered bands playing!