Twelve After Twelve
Category: Live Music Venues, Nightclub, Lounges
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
Price:
Address: 1212 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States
✨ Vibe
Twelve After Twelve is a sophisticated and transcendent multi-level sanctuary that masterfully blends the legacy of a classic DC lounge with modern, upscale design and world-class sound.
🍸 Best For
Live Salsa nights, multi-genre music fans, upscale group celebrations, and late-night dancing on a climate-controlled outdoor patio.
🔥 Highlights
- Expansive Multi-Sensory Design: A sprawling 8,000-square-foot venue featuring four distinct levels, five bars, and a stunning outdoor lounge with a retractable roof and floral-themed art installations.
- Elite Sound & Performance: Outfitted with premier Das Audio and Funktion-One sound systems to showcase a diverse rotation of live jazz, funk, soul, and world-class DJ sets.
- Musical Diversity: A true "musical haven" offering everything from high-energy Thursday night Salsa bands to weekend lineups featuring acid jazz, house, and deep grooves.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- This is a 21+ upscale venue where guests are encouraged to explore all four floors to experience the unique character and decor of each space.
- Table service and bottle menus are available for those looking for a more intimate, high-energy experience in the heart of Dupont Circle.
🔄 Weekly Events
🎶 All Genres. All Week.
A diverse range of music including Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Latin hybrids, Pop, and House featuring regional and world-class DJ talent across four dance floors.
Recent Reviews from Google
For such a large establishment, there were only two functioning bathrooms during my time there with friends on a Saturday night. One of the girls got locked inside a bathroom and couldn’t get out. I...
Terrible experience. My friend and I got PUSHED by the bouncers. Terrible execution. My friends and I also had a table and when we said what line we should go in one of the bouncers punched my friend....
Beware of overcharging. If the bartender doesn’t like your vibe, you might end up paying more than expected. I came here with friends during the DC bar crawl and had a negative experience at the...
Place has multiple floors. Drinks are pricey buy bartenders are great! Dance floors are small and easily crowded. We were told it depends on the night - but crowd was on the young-college side. Just...
Twelve After Twelve creates a brand new experience while keeping the legacy and utility of the location faithful to its predecessor—a place for up-and-coming bands, and a diverse mix of musical genres...
