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Nightlife

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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Adams Morgan
  • Dupont Circle
  • U Street
Student Favorites
  • 9:30 Club
  • Apex
  • Hawk and Dove
Other Places to Check Out
  • The Barking Dog
  • Black Cat
  • Bravo! Bravo!
  • Café Citron
  • The Dancing Crab
  • Eighteenth Street Lounge
  • ESPN Zone
  • Front Page
  • Grand Central
  • Guapo's Restaurant
  • Lotus
  • Madhatter
  • Malt Shop
  • Midtown
  • Murphy's
  • Nanny O’Briens
  • Old Glory
  • Prince Café
  • The Reserve
  • Shadow Room
  • Teaism
  • The Zoo Bar Café
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Card games (A$$hole)
  • Century club
  • Power hour
  • Quarters
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Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

D.C. nightlife is active and exciting enough to wear the most energetic students out. Students will never run out of places to explore when it comes to clubbing and bar hopping. The most interesting places require only a short Metro ride, though there are some spots in Tenleytown for AU students. Clubs will usually admit 18-year-olds, but there are a number of spots that are strictly 21-and-up. 

Welcome Week is probably the most fun for nightlife around campus. There are open fraternity parties every night, so take advantage. These parties are a lot of fun and great places to meet people or go with new friends. Later in the semester, a lot of parties become closed admission. Those who aren’t big on dancing and drinking can keep themselves amused, too. Movie theaters, comedy clubs, shows, and concerts abound, as do restaurants and coffeehouses. It is impossible to be bored in the vibrant city of D.C.

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Nightlife at American University

doorp123

International Studies and Government '14

4.2
A-

Nation's Capital

Lots to do in DC! Big Greek scene, lots of clubbing, great access with the Metro and lots of parties.

Apr 18, 2012

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swarn93

International Studies '15

4.6
A

There's a Lot to Do...

Although AU is a dry campus, there is still plenty of nightlife. There are tons of clubs that allow 18+ students, and public transportation is cheap and convenient. There are also plenty of parties, with designated drivers shuttling students where they need to go. There are also plenty of concerts and free events, both on and off campus.

Apr 10, 2012

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Costanzo

Political Science and Government '16

5.0
A+

Always Something to Do!

Whether its a walk down by the White House, or partying, there is always something to do!

Apr 07, 2012

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User rating for American University - Nightlife is 3.5 out of 5 based on 30 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

Closing Time

2 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Recessions Lounge

Organization Parties

Fraternity and sorority parties make up much of the scene for underclassmen, but they are not the iconic frat parties you'll see in the movies. AU organizations don’t have houses and may only have a floor in a residence hall. Parties are held off campus in private houses.

Club ListingsWhat's This?

Love

Music at Love includes international, hip-hop, and dance; dress is upscale, and the club features several levels, a diverse crowd, and often has theme nights throughout the week.

1350 Okie St. NE

Washington, D.C.

(202) 636-9030

www.lovetheclub.com

Fur

FUR has three rooms—the main room or "the arena," a martini lounge, a mafia room, and the mink lounge. Dress sophisticated and chic—there is a dress code.

33 Patterson St. NE

Washington, D.C.

(202) 842-3401

www.furnightclub.com

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Madam’s Organ

One of Adams Morgan’s most popular bars, Madam’s has cheap drinks, food, pool tables, live music, and a hip, laid-back attitude.

2461 18 St. NW

Washington, D.C.

(202) 667-5370

www.madamsorgan.com

The Improv

The Improv has stand-up comedy acts that attract big-name stars to perform—popular with college students and young people, with lots of good appetizers and a two-drink minimum.

1140 Connecticut Ave. NW

Washington, D.C.

(202) 296-7008

www.dcimprov.com

Marx Café

This spot attracts young hipsters with its Communist décor, reggae and Spanish rock music, and great tapas.

3203 Mount Pleasant St. NW

Washington, D.C.

(202) 518-7600

www.marxcafemtp.com

Recessions Lounge

Recessions is a very cheap downtown bar in the basement of the Commerce Building—a great after-work spot. Features nightly drink specials and cheap food.

1823 L St. NW

Washington, D.C.

(202) 296-6686

www.recessionsdc.com

Pure Lounge

1326 U St. NW

Washington, D.C.

(202) 290-7058

www.pureloungedc.com

Apex

Located in Dupont Circle, Apex is a popular destination among AU students. Apex is the longest-running gay dance club in the district.

1415 22nd St. NW

Washington, D.C.

(202) 296-0505

www.apex-dc.com

9:30 Club

The 9:30 Club is one of the best venues around to see some of the biggest up-and-coming artists perform.

815 V St. NW

Washington, D.C.

(202) 265-0930

www.930.com

Asylum

Asylum features industrial/metal music, cheap beer, and great burgers and fries.

2471 18 St. NW

Washington, D.C.

(202) 319-9353

Heaven and Hell

A popular college dance spot, Heaven has an ‘80s night and techno music, and Hell has a more low-key bar scene with theme drinks like the red-hot 666 shot.

2327 18 St. NW

Washington, D.C.

(202) 667-4355

www.clubheavenandhelldc.com

Hawk and Dove

Attracts Capitol Hill staffers and military types; H&D has six rooms, a dance floor, and late-night breakfast and food specials.

329 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

Washington, D.C.

(202) 543-3300

www.hawkanddoveonline.com

What to Do if You're Not 21What's This?

DC Improv

Many bars and clubs, especially in Dupont Circle, are 18-and-up, so even younger students can have a good time out in the city. DC Improv shows are open to those 18-and-up.

1140 Connecticut Ave. NW

Washington, D.C.

(202) 296-7008

www.dcimprov.com

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