Flash

Venue Type: Club/Bar
Amenities: Photobooth, Two Levels, Full Bar, Outdoor Patio, Coat Check, Bottle Service, Street Parking
Hours: Wed – Thurs: 6pm – 11pm, Fri – Sat: 6pm – 3am
Dress Code: Casual
Age Requirement: 21+
Location: U Street/Shaw District
Address: 645 Florida Ave NW
Contact: (202) 827-8791
Website: http://www.flashdc.com

Venue Overview:

Flash is a new dance venue located in the Shaw District. When you first walk in, the ground floor is a trendy, modern bar with a food menu (currently being updated), and a patio area out front. One of the coolest features of Flash is the photobooth on the first floor. The line to get upstairs to the main room gets a little long sometimes, so the photobooth provides a nice distraction and an awesome way to document the night out with friends. Admission is usually free before 11 pm, after that there is a cover charge of $10-$15 depending on the night.

The main room at Flash nightclub’s upstairs level upstairs isn’t that big – capacity of 200 people – but what Flash lounge lacks in space, they make up for with tasteful decoration and sound. Once you see the DJ booth, you’ll understand why they called the venue Flash; the back wall surrounding the DJ booth is made up entirely of old camera flash attachments that light up and “flash” during the DJ set. Flash is also the only nightclub in the District to use Full Fat Audio amplifiers, so the sound is extra loud. If you’re into deep house, tech house, or underground, then Flash is the place for you. The club was recently filled to max capacity for Hot Since 82’s North American tour.

Seating upstairs is plentiful, with booths and tables lining both walls. Be careful with your drinks though, the tables are a little uneven and drinks tend to spill if you put them in the wrong spot. Bottle service is available upon request.