Don’t waste your money! I payed in cash for the remaining amount of my section and my card was still charged almost 1200. I tried to dispute it with my bank, but because I do not have a receipt, showing an alternate form of payment, there’s nothing they can do. The waitress knew what she was doing, and I’m sure it’s not her first time. And if you do go, don’t wear your “good clothes” because you will leave out smelling like a carton of cigarettes. This PLACE IS A SCAM! Don’t Do It!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Folasadé O.
This place is lame. We came here in a Saturday and the majority of the club is bottle/table service. If you want to flex with your friends I guess this is a place to do that. If you like to dance and here good jams, then this might not be for you. Bottler service culture really killed the club and this place is a prime example of that. They had a few cocktail tables throughout the venue but nowhere to sit unless you have a table which is lame. The DJ was only playing music that he liked to listen to. We left after an hour because the vibes just weren't aligned with the type of time we were trying to have. Everyone is sec, sectioned off and to themselves, worried about instagrammable moments. We bought 2 shot that were in baby shot glasses for $40, totally not worth it.
D Avery
Amazing Space!! Stopped in for a Pre-flight before heading to the actual reason I stepped out… unfortunately.. there is NO FOOD!! Wow… not sure what I’d be paying $1500 for a Table with NO FOOD options.. but the space is amazing…Possibly will be back for an actual Event being held there next week.. not sure.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Seyi Ogunye
This is one place you'll easily feel stupid for spending your hard-earned money. They are rude, their bottle service is more of a hustle than an experience, the music is basic and they just seemed intentional about ruining my nightout with friends. First time going there and won't be back even if I was paid to. Go there at your own peril.
Service: 1
Saebae
Friday nights are fun when there is a celebrity guest or event going on. The DJ plays great music?. I wish St Yves promoted Afro-Fridays as much as they do Thursdays and Saturdays. It’s lit.
Atmosphere: 4
Daniel S.
The owner is a pig and sent me a picture of his member. The drinks are very expensive here. You are forced to pay an automatic gratuity no matter if it's good service or bad. A tip is for good service. It's not to cover the salary. The wages of the staff are $3 an hour while the owner charges $1,500 or more to rent a table. You're better off saving your money.
Lawrencia B.
if I could give them a -1000 I would. Terrible service, very rude security, "manager" all of the above. overpriced, they catfished the section for my BIRTHDAY then was very reluctant to accommodate. they rushed my birthday sign and did not see the bootleg girl or get any service afterwards. no one knew anything! honestly do no recommend celebrating anything here or spending money here all they care about is your money dgaf about you at all. would never come back. oh let's not forget how I had to basically beg for my bottle and drinks back because they cleared the table as soon as we went to the dance floor for 15 mins or less and returned back. just difficult people to work with all around . even left early because they just was ruining my birthday all around terrible!!
I SLAY ALL DAY TRAVEL The Solo Traveler
I had a nice time. Will be back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madison Médard
Harris is the most amazing person I have ever met! So personable! I will come back just because of his hospitality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chelsea W
It was so full which is technically how a club should be but it wasn’t for me.
Over priced drinks for mediocre ambience. The place looks decent, but it’s small. Not a lot of people dance nowadays so I guess that it’s good to have a small club. Dj played the same songs about 3 times. Dress code isn’t strictly enforced so sandals are ok to wear including flip flops. Only good thing is the open bar before 11. I respect the gratuity for the bartenders, but it sucks when one of them act like they don’t want to be there. Which I get most of the time I don’t want to be at work as well whenever they have a celebrity guest be prepared for them to perform for 10-15 min. Other than that save your coins. Aint no way Tito’s should cost $15 ?? security was great btw that’s another good thing.
Chiamaka N.
Attempted to come here last night (never made it inside). I was looking forward to enjoying a Afrobeats/Amapiano night, and was eager when I discovered that they have an open bar from 10pm-11pm and no cover from 10pm-11:30pm.I got in line ~11:15 and by midnight I was still in line. It was around 11:45 that the bouncers started announcing that the cover is now $30 for women, $40 for men (regardless if you registered for a ticket for free admission). I communicated that to my friends who were already inside, and when they came out they told me that they were really disappointed because the DJ was playing rap/hip hop and no Afrobeats whatsoever (they had been inside the lounge for about an hour). If it's going to be a Afrobeats/amapiano night, then the playlist needs to reflect that....I have struggled trying to find places in DC that have a strong Afrobeat presence outside of Elevate (I pray they open back up soon), but safe to say I don't think I'll be back.
CJ
The design of St Yves is decentThe bathrooms could be cleaner and serviced more oftenif the DJ could play songs that transition better from song to song that would be greatThe bouncers had great customer service (very surprising for DC)Also allowing patrons to smoke in small enclosed areas where other patrons could have asthma or just not want to be around smoke is inconsiderate of St Yves mgmtHope that it improves but I won’t be back anytime soon
steve ferry
Expensive with poor service quality. I wish I read the reviews before booking a section.
Byron Blevins
Djs have no clue what they’re doing. When they do play normal music it’s ruined by ridiculous sound effects. Mix that in with untimely pauses and you’ll be left bored out of your mind. Not to mention water is overpriced. Never come here!!!
Don’t waste your money! I payed in cash for the remaining amount of my section and my card was still charged almost 1200. I tried to dispute it with my bank, but because I do not have a receipt, showing an alternate form of payment, there’s nothing they can do. The waitress knew what she was doing, and I’m sure it’s not her first time. And if you do go, don’t wear your “good clothes” because you will leave out smelling like a carton of cigarettes. This PLACE IS A SCAM! Don’t Do It!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This place is lame. We came here in a Saturday and the majority of the club is bottle/table service. If you want to flex with your friends I guess this is a place to do that. If you like to dance and here good jams, then this might not be for you. Bottler service culture really killed the club and this place is a prime example of that. They had a few cocktail tables throughout the venue but nowhere to sit unless you have a table which is lame. The DJ was only playing music that he liked to listen to. We left after an hour because the vibes just weren't aligned with the type of time we were trying to have. Everyone is sec, sectioned off and to themselves, worried about instagrammable moments. We bought 2 shot that were in baby shot glasses for $40, totally not worth it.
Amazing Space!! Stopped in for a Pre-flight before heading to the actual reason I stepped out… unfortunately.. there is NO FOOD!! Wow… not sure what I’d be paying $1500 for a Table with NO FOOD options.. but the space is amazing…Possibly will be back for an actual Event being held there next week.. not sure.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
This is one place you'll easily feel stupid for spending your hard-earned money. They are rude, their bottle service is more of a hustle than an experience, the music is basic and they just seemed intentional about ruining my nightout with friends. First time going there and won't be back even if I was paid to. Go there at your own peril.
Service: 1
Friday nights are fun when there is a celebrity guest or event going on. The DJ plays great music?. I wish St Yves promoted Afro-Fridays as much as they do Thursdays and Saturdays. It’s lit.
Atmosphere: 4
The owner is a pig and sent me a picture of his member. The drinks are very expensive here. You are forced to pay an automatic gratuity no matter if it's good service or bad. A tip is for good service. It's not to cover the salary. The wages of the staff are $3 an hour while the owner charges $1,500 or more to rent a table. You're better off saving your money.
if I could give them a -1000 I would. Terrible service, very rude security, "manager" all of the above. overpriced, they catfished the section for my BIRTHDAY then was very reluctant to accommodate. they rushed my birthday sign and did not see the bootleg girl or get any service afterwards. no one knew anything! honestly do no recommend celebrating anything here or spending money here all they care about is your money dgaf about you at all. would never come back. oh let's not forget how I had to basically beg for my bottle and drinks back because they cleared the table as soon as we went to the dance floor for 15 mins or less and returned back. just difficult people to work with all around . even left early because they just was ruining my birthday all around terrible!!
I had a nice time. Will be back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Harris is the most amazing person I have ever met! So personable! I will come back just because of his hospitality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was so full which is technically how a club should be but it wasn’t for me.
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Over priced drinks for mediocre ambience. The place looks decent, but it’s small. Not a lot of people dance nowadays so I guess that it’s good to have a small club. Dj played the same songs about 3 times. Dress code isn’t strictly enforced so sandals are ok to wear including flip flops. Only good thing is the open bar before 11. I respect the gratuity for the bartenders, but it sucks when one of them act like they don’t want to be there. Which I get most of the time I don’t want to be at work as well whenever they have a celebrity guest be prepared for them to perform for 10-15 min. Other than that save your coins. Aint no way Tito’s should cost $15 ?? security was great btw that’s another good thing.
Attempted to come here last night (never made it inside). I was looking forward to enjoying a Afrobeats/Amapiano night, and was eager when I discovered that they have an open bar from 10pm-11pm and no cover from 10pm-11:30pm.I got in line ~11:15 and by midnight I was still in line. It was around 11:45 that the bouncers started announcing that the cover is now $30 for women, $40 for men (regardless if you registered for a ticket for free admission). I communicated that to my friends who were already inside, and when they came out they told me that they were really disappointed because the DJ was playing rap/hip hop and no Afrobeats whatsoever (they had been inside the lounge for about an hour). If it's going to be a Afrobeats/amapiano night, then the playlist needs to reflect that....I have struggled trying to find places in DC that have a strong Afrobeat presence outside of Elevate (I pray they open back up soon), but safe to say I don't think I'll be back.
The design of St Yves is decentThe bathrooms could be cleaner and serviced more oftenif the DJ could play songs that transition better from song to song that would be greatThe bouncers had great customer service (very surprising for DC)Also allowing patrons to smoke in small enclosed areas where other patrons could have asthma or just not want to be around smoke is inconsiderate of St Yves mgmtHope that it improves but I won’t be back anytime soon
Expensive with poor service quality. I wish I read the reviews before booking a section.
Djs have no clue what they’re doing. When they do play normal music it’s ruined by ridiculous sound effects. Mix that in with untimely pauses and you’ll be left bored out of your mind. Not to mention water is overpriced. Never come here!!!