This upscale lounge is a tech-fiend's dream: Order drinks from your iPhone and make DJ requests by using touchscreen kiosks.
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I visited Shadow Room with a bunch of friends on a Thursday. It was obvious there was no communication between the online guest list and the bouncers, as they didn't seem to know what we were talking about. Seems like other reviewers had a similar problem. Beyond that, I just didn't like how these suited up, skinny bouncers looked at me and then said "Twenty bucks. Each." We ended up getting in for free from a little schmoozing, but I almost wish we didn't since we just stood in a small, forgettable room and sipped on tiny $10 cocktails. These people were trying to live the high-roller lifestyle, but for the price, I must say I was bored. Show me some pizazz for that $20 cover charge!
Okay...this has become THE place for all of the in crowd to go. It looks like after almost a year of being open, Shadow Room has found their niche. You can go there on any given night and see any number of notable figures. I didnt jump on the buzz when they first opened but it looks like Shadow Room has found their groove!
Last Friday, my girlfriends and I bounced around the whole city clubbing. We hit all the clubs on the K. Street corridor and can honestly say Shadow Room by far was the busiest place. The music had everyone jamming! we decided to stop the bouncing around and stayed at Shadow Room for the duration of the night. The drinks were very fairly priced. The free drink promotion for Henessy Black also helped! I will be sure to plan my next trip to Shadow Room in the near future. Thanks Chris for taking care of our whole group at the front door!
I don't know what the previous poster is talking about. They must have been denied entrance. Every time I have been to Shadow Room or drove past there is a line down the block! Out of all the clubs i have seen this summer, they actually appear to be doing quite well. My only suggestion would be definitely to arrive early as the place can get quite crowded...and guys - bring some girls or you wont get in!
This place is not at all what people make it out to be. I had a group of 8 people who were all on the guestlist trying to come to a friend's b'day party. We showed up at 1030 and were made to wait as it was "too early" to let the "public" come in and only those who reserved tables or were VIP could come! Then, we told the front hosts that another friend will be coming who is also on the guestlist. He showed up at 11:01pm and explained who he is. One of the bouncers told him to go on in, and the other black bouncer with a real crappy attitude stopped him and said he's a minute late and there was no way he's going in!! What an A****!! Plus, a normal mixed drink will cost you $16!!
I just went through the most upsetting and frustrating experience I have ever had in the dc area. If you want to experience whether or not racism is alive and well in D.C. try to go to shadow room. I am a minority lawyer and I am not one to pull the race card very lightly but as the concept of "res ipsa loquitor" states "the truth of the matter stands". There is no feasable reason why i was denied access, i was in a suit (dress code), I watched 20-40 people leave (capacity), I was there at 12:45 (time), and I watched (along with 8 other minority individuals)about 15 white people not connected to any party go in. If you can think of a reason I haven't please inform me. After 6 years in DC at GW i have never experienced anything like that.
Unclear policy, Where the representative at the gate (MO)was extremely rude. Their website mentioned no reservation needed and they made us wait in line for 30 minutes and then told us that the line was only for reserved guests....extremely Bad Service. He also said that what is said on the website is not his problem.
This place has the worst door men, they believe that they are the guards to heaven! Well, they are not! No manners and not worth it...
Amazing how the reviewer quotes several party-goers who say how much they love the music on Saturdays, and fails to mention the DJ, whose name is Damion Daniel. Show some respect for the person who really keeps the party moving, not the touch screen drink menus.
Fun the first two times. Then, not so much. The technology isnt thatcool, and who goes outto play xbox on a screen ?
I had a great time at Shadow Room, the music was great the entire night. It's a great crowd of people. I will def. go again!
I've been to Shadow Room, & other similar venues in DC (Fly, 1223, K Street)so I'm not commenting without experience! The Space is rediculously small and 75% of their real estate is dedicated to tables and bottle service. Not much space to dance & filled with snobish people. This place (and others like it... named above)tend to be only concerned with people willing to spend money to show off and there is a hidden element of racism. I overheard the manager tell the dj to change the music because there were too many "minorities" (Blacks)in the club. Don't get me wrong... They will let a well dressed black man in, smile in his face, and be more than willing to take his money, but if they had a choice they would prefer for them not to be there!
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