The largest indie rock venue in D.C. is actually four venues in one, so you can check out bands, dance to a DJ or go to the Red Room to shoot pool.
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Here's a great litmus test for whether or not you'll like Black Cat. Read the tragic "Red Solo Cup" incident two post above mine. If you sympathize with him, maybe head to Marvin. If you're left wondering who on earth drinks un-spiked Dt. Pepsi from an open container, takes cabs to U Street, and regularly uses words like "unprofessional" at a dance party, come on down.
I have never been treated so poorly in my life by just a doorman sitting at stairs chcking a ticket. Not only did the doorman tried to humilate me, he was extermely rude. I understand that they have a tough job but that does not mean they have the right to be rude and obnoxious. It has completely tainted my view of the establishment and I highly doubt I will ever return. There are tons of bars and clubs at Washington DC with well trained staffs. I did not realize a looser doorman could ruin customer's entire night just like that. He needs serious job training or should look for another job if they don't want to close their business. I cannot forget his nasty attitude and rude/abusive verbal behavior. I don't recommend this place at all.
My friends and I were denied entry into the Blackcat this past Sunday night for the Prince/MJ Dance party because the doorman thought we were trying to sneak alcohol into the place. This was because I had a red Solo cup in hand when the cab dropped us off. The doorman was confrontational and was trying to grab at my cup to taste my Dt. Pepsi (which I had just poured when our cab pulled up). He denied us entry even though we were all over 21 and was really unprofessional with his behavior. His manager was much more professional but stuck by his employee and refused us entry. I'm 30 yrs old and have lived in the DC area for 5 years and have never been treated so unprofessional in my dealings with bars and clubs in this area.
Great place to see different types of bands, good DJs on the weekends. Not a glam place, but effective in providing low key but fun atmosphere.
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