Met up with my boy to see a show. Dive bar vibes with 80s new wave and punk videos projected on the wall. The door person was super polite and answered all my questions I had about the line for admission and door times. The show venue is downstairs. Had no idea this venue was here. Never went to the OG location so I can’t compare. Great size and perfect for indie bands and a small crowd. Smaller than 9:30 but bigger than Atlantis. More like an underground Black Cat. Seating section was a bit awkwardly placed in the back to the side side. Not sure I’d pay extra for that again. Staff isn’t super professional but are friendly and fast. As I said, dive bar vibes, so it’s like a bunch of misfits hustling around. We ordered pizza and fries which were not great. Got the job done but I wasn’t into the thin crust which was an overcooked on the edges but overall greasy so the main are was super limp and moist. I don’t drink so I ordered a coke. It definitely wasn’t Coke, some kind of cola that tasted like a different drink mixed in through the gun. I had to send it back. The rest of the non alcohol options were sparse and uninteresting. Ultimately the show was great, sound was loud but just right. We were next to the speaker and it didn’t blow our ears out or leave them ringing after we left. I’d definitely go back for a show but will eat somewhere else before I get there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
J M
Emailing them from the website about my wheelchair accommodations was super easy, they were very friendly and so helpful. They roped off a designated area in front of the stage so I could sit in my wheelchair but still see the stage, and they even grabbed a seat for my husband so we could watch together. Thank you so much!!
Service: 5
Joshua Gil
Nice venue, good artist show, service was good and friendly, and food was great. I bought a table ticket, which are first come first serve. Really good margaritas, chicken tenders, and sliders.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Austin
Great small venue for concerts.
Atmosphere: 5
Soupie Henderson
Took my kids to the James Marriott gig and lived everything about it. Every staff member we encountered was friendly and helpful, not your typical experience at a venue. But made the experience so much better. Special shout out to Layla and, I think, John who went out of their way to be kind and helpful. Will definitely return. Thanks for making my kids first concert memorable ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sammie Zourelias
Enjoyed the artist but very disappointed with Union Stage. We reached out regarding different tickets and never received a response. There was a change in venue with little communication. We purchased primer tickets and security only checked our area once, and people with general tickets had entered. Our tickets should have included private bar, which it did not. And very disappointed that we paid extra to be in the very back of the venue.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Josiah Beers
My family had a great experience @USP tonight.
Food was good, Lela our hostess was amazing. She took incredible care of our group of 8. Provided support when my 9 year old daughter felt overwhelmed by anxiety at the start of the Citizens show.
Lela continued to go above and beyond the call of duty to care for us.
I highly recommend the venue for an intimate show, reasonable prices, outstanding service, and excellent food. I recommend the Smash Burgers.
Val P
Nice, small club space to bands. Some blocked sightlines and short stage. Food and drink on offer as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Bex
The door man was very helpful and friendly, I really appreciated the whole staff and their hospitality! I was there for a live podcast / improv show and it was so silly and goofy. Just what I had hoped for when I decided to travel in for this experience! Thanks for giving me a good excuse to visit!
now tell me why the bouncer told us the event that started at 10 was over at 11. but when we checked back in at 1am they said they were just closing. mind u this was an event we paid tickets for?!???
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sheena Sisk
This venue is charging THIRTY PERCENT on top of ticket prices. Yikes! For performers this makes it less likely attendees will order pre-sale tix, which is horrible for artist's morale. It's also ANOTHER arena businesses are tacking on more price increases and random fees that hurt working ppl the most.
Rant Central - AKA: BB
Great spot for a DJ set or a small live band.
Atmosphere: 5
Peace
Must see in DC!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benjamin Allen
This venue is the perfect size. It's great to be so close to the artists on stage.
I LOVE Sierra girl you are the best
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Met up with my boy to see a show. Dive bar vibes with 80s new wave and punk videos projected on the wall. The door person was super polite and answered all my questions I had about the line for admission and door times. The show venue is downstairs. Had no idea this venue was here. Never went to the OG location so I can’t compare. Great size and perfect for indie bands and a small crowd. Smaller than 9:30 but bigger than Atlantis. More like an underground Black Cat. Seating section was a bit awkwardly placed in the back to the side side. Not sure I’d pay extra for that again. Staff isn’t super professional but are friendly and fast. As I said, dive bar vibes, so it’s like a bunch of misfits hustling around. We ordered pizza and fries which were not great. Got the job done but I wasn’t into the thin crust which was an overcooked on the edges but overall greasy so the main are was super limp and moist. I don’t drink so I ordered a coke. It definitely wasn’t Coke, some kind of cola that tasted like a different drink mixed in through the gun. I had to send it back. The rest of the non alcohol options were sparse and uninteresting. Ultimately the show was great, sound was loud but just right. We were next to the speaker and it didn’t blow our ears out or leave them ringing after we left. I’d definitely go back for a show but will eat somewhere else before I get there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Emailing them from the website about my wheelchair accommodations was super easy, they were very friendly and so helpful. They roped off a designated area in front of the stage so I could sit in my wheelchair but still see the stage, and they even grabbed a seat for my husband so we could watch together. Thank you so much!!
Service: 5
Nice venue, good artist show, service was good and friendly, and food was great. I bought a table ticket, which are first come first serve. Really good margaritas, chicken tenders, and sliders.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great small venue for concerts.
Atmosphere: 5
Took my kids to the James Marriott gig and lived everything about it. Every staff member we encountered was friendly and helpful, not your typical experience at a venue. But made the experience so much better. Special shout out to Layla and, I think, John who went out of their way to be kind and helpful. Will definitely return. Thanks for making my kids first concert memorable ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enjoyed the artist but very disappointed with Union Stage. We reached out regarding different tickets and never received a response. There was a change in venue with little communication. We purchased primer tickets and security only checked our area once, and people with general tickets had entered. Our tickets should have included private bar, which it did not. And very disappointed that we paid extra to be in the very back of the venue.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
My family had a great experience @USP tonight. Food was good, Lela our hostess was amazing. She took incredible care of our group of 8. Provided support when my 9 year old daughter felt overwhelmed by anxiety at the start of the Citizens show. Lela continued to go above and beyond the call of duty to care for us. I highly recommend the venue for an intimate show, reasonable prices, outstanding service, and excellent food. I recommend the Smash Burgers.
Nice, small club space to bands. Some blocked sightlines and short stage. Food and drink on offer as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
The door man was very helpful and friendly, I really appreciated the whole staff and their hospitality! I was there for a live podcast / improv show and it was so silly and goofy. Just what I had hoped for when I decided to travel in for this experience! Thanks for giving me a good excuse to visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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now tell me why the bouncer told us the event that started at 10 was over at 11. but when we checked back in at 1am they said they were just closing. mind u this was an event we paid tickets for?!???
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This venue is charging THIRTY PERCENT on top of ticket prices. Yikes! For performers this makes it less likely attendees will order pre-sale tix, which is horrible for artist's morale. It's also ANOTHER arena businesses are tacking on more price increases and random fees that hurt working ppl the most.
Great spot for a DJ set or a small live band.
Atmosphere: 5
Must see in DC!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This venue is the perfect size. It's great to be so close to the artists on stage.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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