The Anthem

The Anthem is a music venue Southwest - Waterfront Washington located in United States.

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242
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  • Phone

    (202) 265-0930

  • Website

    theanthemdc.com

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  • Type

    Music Venue

Address

901 Wharf St SW Washington , D.C. 20024 United States

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Comments / 38


Keywords:

concerts scenic views happy hour spacious bar acoustics big rooms easy access theaters well staff
Francisco Ruscalleda

Great spacious venue. Lots of bars with reasonable wait times. They sell food! I went on a late spring night and it was a bit hot, could use some fans or stronger AC . Overall, a great experience.

Vesper A

Brand new concert venue run by I.M.P. (The folks who run 9:30 Club, Lincoln Theatre , MPP & more) that can hold up to 6,000 people. Signage isn’t great inside but the seating and sound is excellent.

Tom Bridge

Superb acoustics and sight lines . There’s not a bad seat anywhere in the house. Great Public Wi-Fi, too!

Mini Taster

Great venue and awesome service from the people who work there. They even offers vegan options like this vegan chili dog at their concession stands! Your sure to have an amazing concert experience

Brooke Harding

Happy Hour at the third floor bar before shows!

Graham J.

"Super excellent" VIP entrance or whatever is the convenient one; plebes enter through the back. Some of the most intrusive venue security I've encountered in our already paranoid country .

Cynthia

The sound quality was superb. Only ordered water from the bar , but there are water fountains with those "fill up your own bottle" faucets so you can refill your bottles.

Cori Green

After several great shows, I've found that the sound on the right side, middle/ front area is a little distorted and not the best. Everywhere else it's great. Good food and great experience over all

Danielle DaSilva

DC's newest venue. Great spot to catch a show. The Wharf is perfect for exploring afterwards. Tons of spots to grab dinner or an after concert drink.

Joe Z

Super new! Great space. There are bars on each level and they don't take cash. The Anthem also has nicest bathrooms I've ever seen in a music venue .

Mimi Nguyen

Awesome music venue brought to you by the same people as 9:30 club. Bar inside is cashless but super efficient. Acoustics are amazing and I look forward to watching more shows here!

Eric

Great venue for music , and even during a sold out show the lines for beverages move fast. Pro tip: use the Rooam app to run your bar tab, otherwise you have to pay as you go.

Tom Bridge

DC’s newest big room for concerts , The Anthem has incredible sound, food and drink, and all the acts you want to see!

Liz Bumgarner

Great live music venue , big with a lot of bars around. They only accept cards so be prepared for that.

Char

Amazing venue, happy hour very generous! Drinks very strong! General admission so get there early!

Adam Schlessmeier

Nice venue for the show. Unfortunately, you have to transit through an inept security line that usually takes 30 minutes. The venue should also post set times to account for their awful security wait.

Stephen Oparka

The perfect mid-size concert venue ; the views are great from any spot in the house!

Tim

A fantastic venue and so well laid out

Sarah P

I only go here because there isn’t another option when the bands I like come to town . They need to get people inside more quickly; and it’s harder to see the stage than in most venues with GA.

Nicole Lock

Come early and be in the blue bars ... You'll get front!

Raquel Escribano

Venue is cute ...bathroom situation not bad...bar situation money...what more can you ask for!!

Rebecca

Be sure to arrive early to get through security!

Harisha Bastiampillai

Best concert venue in DC

heidi long

The music is great. Huge building good stage, but very little seating. Mostly standing room only.!

Maggie MacG

Cool venue with easy access and good general admission views .

Tim Crean

Amazing venue! GA on all floors, get here early and you can get amazing (standing) views

Aaron Wertlieb

Seth built the 930 club he always wanted to build. Great place great experience.

Tracie Marrow

Amazing staff . Security is top notch. Kept us safe and removed all disorderly people

Matthew Dybwad

Food service is fundamentally flawed. What you want isn't where you ordered, and where it is has a long line that you didn't see when you ordered. Employees also don't know the meaning of hustle.

Joe Whitmarsh-Brown

One of the best venues I've ever been to.

Allison Kasic

Eat before you get inside. The wait for food is long.

Stephen Cox

A/C was not up to the task, even at 9:45 pm. $10 for a $1 hotdog ? Seriously? Nicer than most SRO venues...I will buy a seat next time.

Wanda Ng Fontana

great seats. great space.

Chris Buford

Amazing venue! Use the Rooam app for bar tab.

Alex💨 Rose

Music ! 🕺🏻

B. Supreme-Hurtado

Decent venue. They don’t overcrowd it

Osaurus

First time here

Barbara Bernal

Concierto de lady A

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8.2
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