1831 Bar & Lounge is a steampunk-inspired downtown room that runs on late-night club energy, with house, hip-hop, rap and Top 100 music in the mix. The 21+ crowd is there to socialize and move, so DJs need to favor momentum over subtlety. The room makes sense for performers who are comfortable treating the night as a party rather than a concert.
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Dauphine's is a downtown Washington restaurant with a recurring Sunday live-jazz brunch and event capacity reaching roughly 600 reception. Jazz is the clearest public-facing lane, while private events can also accommodate bands and DJs. The 21+ setting rewards polished ensembles that can create a lively brunch atmosphere without losing the restaurant's upscale feel.
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- Capacity
- 600
- Age policy
- 21+
- Genres
- DJ, Jazz
- Sound & production
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- Address
- 1100 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States
- Venue phone
- 202-758-3785
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