I can't find the thread…is it close to a Metro? How's the surrounding area?
Rock and Roll Hotel
shit, someone re-posted a link to the original thread not too long ago. i'll try finding it later, once i'm off the clock.
to answer your questions:
no, it's at least a dozen-plus blocks from the closest metro, which is union station (use google maps to get exact distance). 15 minute walk, i'd say.
neighborhood along the way is pretty damn sketchy. traveling in a big group i wouldn't worry, but if less than 4 i'd recommend a cab. the bars around the R'n'R hotel have pooled together to provide a free shuttle service between the metro stations and the H St NE corridor, but I can't remember the details (starts at 10 PM i believe, might be only on weekends). call the R'n'R hotel or search through this msg board…
i saw adam west at the R'n'R hotel a few weekends ago, i liked the place. dirty and grimy, the way rock'n'roll is suposed to be :) bar upstairs is way cool.
to answer your questions:
no, it's at least a dozen-plus blocks from the closest metro, which is union station (use google maps to get exact distance). 15 minute walk, i'd say.
neighborhood along the way is pretty damn sketchy. traveling in a big group i wouldn't worry, but if less than 4 i'd recommend a cab. the bars around the R'n'R hotel have pooled together to provide a free shuttle service between the metro stations and the H St NE corridor, but I can't remember the details (starts at 10 PM i believe, might be only on weekends). call the R'n'R hotel or search through this msg board…
i saw adam west at the R'n'R hotel a few weekends ago, i liked the place. dirty and grimy, the way rock'n'roll is suposed to be :) bar upstairs is way cool.
be on your guard, there have been some muggings in that area lately
Originally posted by pela123:They need some street lights like the ones on T St by the Black Cat! It's like 1pm at 2am!
be on your guard, there have been some muggings in that area lately
Definitely check with RnR Hotel (http://www.rockandrollhoteldc.com) about the Atlas District Shuttle from Union Station to the area.
At least they're all set come 2007 with the smoking ban (you're allowed to smoke in there now) since there's a HUGE painted "No Smoking Allowed" sign above the double doors to the main venue room.
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Check out Welbilt, ADHD and Minus-One there on November 16. Should be a good time.
Do they have pool table(s)? What about at the Red and Black?
there is one pool table upstairs at the R'n'R hotel
What about parking? Street only?
i don't remember seeing any paid/reserved parking when i was there, then again i was in a cab so i wasn't exactly looking either. definitely nothing specific to the R'n'R hotel. i would assume that it's street only.
Originally posted by sweetcell:Yes, street only for the time being, it's usually pretty easy to find a space close by, but def go in a group.
i don't remember seeing any paid/reserved parking when i was there, then again i was in a cab so i wasn't exactly looking either. definitely nothing specific to the R'n'R hotel. i would assume that it's street only.
Capacity?
Originally posted by Bombay Chutney:Depends who you ask, but promoted as 400 capacity
Capacity?
Originally posted by Bombay Chutney:Main room would hold about 300 on the pushing it side. :)
Capacity?
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Originally posted by cale:Hmm…glad I didn't go solo this one time…Looks like I'll wait to venture over when there's a lot close by or a posse comes…
Originally posted by sweetcell:Yes, street only for the time being, it's usually pretty easy to find a space close by, but def go in a group.
i don't remember seeing any paid/reserved parking when i was there, then again i was in a cab so i wasn't exactly looking either. definitely nothing specific to the R'n'R hotel. i would assume that it's street only.
its fine to go solo, just be aware of your surroundings
Be sure to pack heat (semiautomatic preferred)
You know, I decided to pop over there tonight to catch Washington Social Club, and it turns out it's a pretty cool place. I caught this weird old 930 vibe from the downstairs room. No smell, no pillar blocking the stage, but there was something very familiar about it all. And that was even before I got upstairs and saw the old DC punk scene flyers lining the wall in the corridor to the bathroom, much like one used to find at dc space. To the people who have put this place together, I say nicely done.
I went last night to see WSC as well. The place has a really cool vibe. Sound needs some work. But overall, an interesting space. I don't know how much I'll be able to go down there as its pretty inaccessible, but I definitely liked it.
Graaace, were you the Krispy Kreme girl with the knife through her head?
Hahah, no, but I was a fan of her costume. I was supposed to be a fairy but left my wings at home. I had a bright red peacoat and a gray taffeta skirt on and a wand. I hope you had a costume!