Marx Cafe
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
Price: MODERATE
✨ Vibe
A warm, wood-paneled neighborhood staple that effortlessly transitions from a sun-drenched Mediterranean cafe into a vibrant, disco-ball-lit live music hub with an intimate dance floor.
🍸 Best For
Weekly jazz jams, late-night Latin dancing, Mediterranean small plates, and cheering for international soccer matches.
🔥 Highlights
- Eclectic Live Music: From soulful weekly jazz jam sessions on Tuesday nights to high-energy Latin genres like psychedelic cumbia and salsa, the venue is a premier destination for local talent.
- "Revolutionary" Mediterranean Cuisine: The menu features standout small plates like the flaming Cheese Saganaki, handcrafted beef empanadillas, and a diverse selection of craft beers and wines.
- Community Pillar: Beyond its nightlife, the venue is a neighborhood hub that hosts immersive theatrical performances and local initiatives, earning it a reputation as one of the area's most authentic social spaces.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Check their calendar for special events, including the D.C. Jazz Collective performances and political trivia nights.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy big-screen viewings of UEFA Soccer, MLB, and NFL games in a lively, casual setting.
🔄 Weekly Events
⚽ Live Sports Viewing
Watch MLB Baseball, NFL, NHL, and UEFA Soccer on one of our big screen TVs.
🎸 Nightly Live Music & DJs
Marx Cafe hosts nightly music events featuring superb live local talent performances and resident DJs.
Live Sports Screenings ⚽
Watch MLB Baseball, NFL, NHL and UEFA Soccer on one of the big screen TVs.
Weekly Live Music with AC Montgomery 🎸
Marx Cafe features resident performers like AC Montgomery for live music sessions every week.
🎶 Nightly Live Music & DJ Performances
Experience superb live local talent and resident DJs performing nightly in a warm, casual setting.
Happy Hour
Discounted prices on select food and drinks, including $9 empanadillas, $5 Heineken, $13 Marx burgers, $12 veggie wraps, and $8 wines.
📰 In the News
Argo And The Violet Queens, Mancala, Skrom, and Arid Bloom at Marx Cafe
Marx Cafe hosts a live music event featuring performances by Argo and the Violet Queens, Mancala, Skrom, and Arid Bloom. The showcase highlights the venue's role as a community hub for local indie and experimental music in Washington D.C.
DC business helping to feed the hungry
Marx Cafe in Washington D.C. is collecting food donations to help feed and support neighbors in the local community. This initiative highlights the venue's commitment to charitable outreach and addressing food insecurity in the area.
Recent Reviews from Google
Monday of last week my group got the $19 wine special and made sure to choose a wine that was in that price range. Unfortunately I was overcharged, likely for the full price of the bottle, and I...
Marx is just what you want in a neighborhood bar/restaurant/event space. They care for each other and the community. Everyone feels welcome, and the events can seriously bring it with their level of...
Really good atmosphere, great server, and I don't know how or why, but they lit my cheese on fire, and it was awesome. Recommend something off the small plates menu.
Great food and ambiance. They have a large drink menu. I ordered the burger and my friend ordered the trout. The only reason I am not giving this place 4 stars is because my friend’s trout had so many...
Decent food and drinks. Great jazz nights! Would love to see more live music please