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About The Red Room at Black Cat - DC

The Red Room at Black Cat in Washington, DC blends an intimate vibe with bold indie and underground performances. Located at 1811 14th Street NW, this venue spans two spaces: the intimate Red Room Bar and the Mainstage Concert Room. Since opening with Dave Grohl as an investor, Black Cat has become a cornerstone for authentic indie shows and underground acts in DC. Whether you’re catching a small, seated set in the Red Room or a full-fledged concert downstairs in the Mainstage, we’ve got you covered with practical details to plan your night.

Here’s what you need to know about seating, parking, transit, and nearby stays and bites to make your visit smooth and enjoyable.

Seating and capacity: The Red Room is primarily general admission standing with limited seating options (stools and couches) available on a first-come basis. Capacity ranges from approximately 100–200 seats for the Red Room. For larger shows, the Mainstage Concert Room accommodates roughly 700–800 attendees with a traditional concert setup. Alerts and accessibility options are available at the door; arrive early for best seating in the Red Room and to secure a comfortable spot for intimate performances.

Parking: Paid parking is available at the Reeves Center pay lot (14th & U). Parking Panda is another convenient option if you prefer online reservations. Street parking in this area is limited, so plan ahead, especially on event nights.

Transit: The venue is conveniently located three blocks from U Street/Cardozo Metro Station (Green/Yellow lines), making it easy to reach via DC’s rapid transit. Rideshares are widely available in the area if you need a quick and direct trip from nearby neighborhoods.

Nearby hotels and dining: The Dupont Circle and U Street corridors offer a range of lodging and dining choices. Notable nearby hotels include The Darcy Hotel and the Hamilton Hotel Dupont Circle, both within a comfortable distance for post-show strolls or a short ride. When you’re looking for a bite before or after a show, consider nearby eateries offering everything from casual to sophisticated options. We highlight affiliate partners for hotel stays and dining to help you secure comfortable lodging and great meals at preferred rates.

Notable history: The Red Room and Black Cat lineage is steeped in DC’s indie scene. The downstairs space was closed in 2018 and reimagined upstairs to create its current intimate Red Room, keeping the venue’s underground spirit alive while offering a fresh, focused space for intimate performances.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1811 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009.
  • Venue layout: Two spaces—Red Room Bar (small, intimate space) and the Mainstage Concert Room.
  • Red Room capacity: ~100–200; Mainstage capacity: ~700–800.
  • Seating: Red Room is primarily general admission standing; only limited seating (stools, couches) may be available.
  • Parking: Reeves Center pay lot (14th & U), Parking Panda option; street parking in the area is limited.
  • Transit: Three blocks from U Street/Cardozo Metro Station (Green/Yellow lines).
  • Nearby hotels: The Darcy Hotel, Hamilton Hotel Dupont Circle, and other Dupont/U Street area hotels.
  • Notable events: Originally opened with Dave Grohl as an investor; hosts indie/underground acts; downstairs space was closed in 2018 and later reimagined upstairs as the Red Room.