Zeba Bar
Category: Hookah Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
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Address: 3423 14th St NW 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20010, United States
✨ Vibe
Zeba Bar is a lively and unpretentious neighborhood gem in Columbia Heights, known for its high-energy dance floors and relaxed multi-level lounge atmosphere.
🍸 Best For
Late-night dancing, group hookah sessions, affordable happy hours, and breezy patio drinks.
🔥 Highlights
- High-Energy Dance Parties: Home to legendary events like the OMG BOYZ parties, where the music and atmosphere keep the crowd dancing all night long.
- Excellent Hookah Service: Renowned for consistently smooth, high-quality shisha and a dedicated, spacious upstairs lounge perfect for social smoking.
- Versatile Outdoor Space: Features a charming upper back patio that offers a great escape for enjoying frozen cocktails and snacks during the warmer months.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Take advantage of standout happy hour deals, including half-price wine bottles and great specials on bar bites.
- The venue features multiple floors, with the upstairs area offering a more spacious, relaxed setting for groups and hookah enthusiasts.
📰 In the News
Ex-D.C. Employees Charged In Five-Year Bribery Scheme To Erase Club Owners' Tax Debts
Zeba Bar's owner and operator, Davoud Jafari, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for his role in a five-year bribery scheme to erase the venue's tax debts. The scheme involved paying a District tax official to fraudulently reduce outstanding liabilities, contributing to nearly $1 million in total losses for the city.
Behind the Bars
Zeba Bar and Grill owner Davoud Jafari was sentenced to 24 months in prison following a conviction for his role in a bribery and tax fraud scheme. Jafari was found guilty of paying bribes to District officials to erase significant tax debts owed by the establishment.
Ex-DC nightclub owner found guilty of bribing officials to avoid paying taxes
Zeba Bar and Grill's former owner, Davoud Jafari, was found guilty in January 2024 of bribery, conspiracy, and wire fraud for a scheme to evade hundreds of thousands of dollars in District taxes. Between 2012 and 2017, Jafari bribed a D.C. tax official to falsify records and help the Columbia Heights establishment avoid tax collection efforts.
Hang, dance, hang
Zeba Bar is a multi-level venue in Columbia Heights that features a ground-floor patio, an LED-lit dance floor with live DJs, and a top-level wooden deck. The menu offers a variety of signature cocktails and craft beers alongside food options like chicken kebabs, pizzas, and cheeseburgers.
Recent Reviews from Google
I’ve been here a few times. Happy Hour specials are great. Wine bottle was 1/2 off, the Red Blend won! The Greek salad had a nice presentation but I was surprised it was iceberg lettuce. We sat...
I've been here a few times and I gotta say - it's great. During the summer it's nice to come thru here and have a frozen drink. Or during the winter to have a drink and snacks for happy hour. They...
When I go to The OMG BOYZ Parties, they always recharge my dancing battery! It's one of those parties where the people actually dance!! And, I LOVE IT!! Baby Powder, Included.......
I've been to this place numerous times. If you're keeping a tab open, be vary of accidental charges. But the bartenders, shisha, food, and vibes are fantastic. Shisha lasts a couple of hours, best...
They say upscale but it's more dive bar without the fun. Smelled like pee, bar tender didn't even acknowledge us despite it being slow. Food was basic, fried, bar food and the drink tasted like sugar...
