(202) 667-4490

1811 14th St NW (Swann Street)
Washington, DC 20009 38.914445 -77.031943

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Neighborhoods: Northwest, Cardozo / Shaw, Northwest Washington

blackcatdc.com

Hours:

Sun-Thu 8pm-2am

Fri-Sat 7pm-3am

Parking:

Street; Metered street

Black Cat

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What People Are Saying About Black Cat

The Editor

Meghan Dombrink Green

Citysearch

Local and international bands play The Black Cat nearly seven nights a week in an unpretentious atmosphere. Two performance spaces--the checkered floor Mainstage and downstairs Backstage--allow for multiple shows or events per night. Familiar names--like Camera Obscura, Diplo and Ted Leo and the Pharmaciststs--appear alongside local acts and themed DJ dance nights like 80s alt-pop and Prince versus Michael Jackson. For something low-key, patrons grab a bite in the Food for Thought Cafe or a drink in the Red Room, the establishment's no-cover bar, which features PacMan, a pinball machine, a…

2 Star Rating: Below Average

07/19/09

I'm not happy with the people who works there....

by Agustin at Citysearch

For some reason the security people asked us to leave, place was little noisy, we were next to the stage, we slightly touch some acustic instruments, but that was it, somebody came over and without any warning ask us out, I'm not overrecting, it was awful........ALSO the, I guess, "Lady"? behind the counter selling the tickets was "absurd rude", looking tired, mad, crazy stupid, without care of the people, I don't expect her to act professional, to do that, you hace to have at least certain amount of inteligent, and she showed that night she doesn't have it.....I will be back, just because I want to and because I can do that if that pleased me, but be aware, that people are kindless ..

  • Pros: Nice sound, fair price, good location, nice people
  • Cons: security people, box office (or lady? selling tickets)
3 Star Rating: Average

07/09/09

Wonderful Music venue

by Caliboy78 at Citysearch

not a bad place to grab a drink and listen to music, Not really tailored to the bletway crowd but more George town crowd. DONT ATTEND while wearing a suit lol girls will not talk to you. lol

  • Pros: Great Music
  • Cons: too much Hipster wear

The Details on Black Cat

Know Before You Go:

It's free to get into the Red Room bar, but most Backstage shows have a cover and Mainstage shows require a ticket.

Save Time:

Long lines out the front door often mean people are waiting to get into a Mainstage concert. Patrons wanting to hang out in the Red Room bar can usually skip ahead to the front of the line.

Save Money:

Bypass online service charges and buy tickets for an upcoming show at the club's box office, open seven nights a week.

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