Decades
Music at Decades
each floor dedicated to a specific era ('90s, '00s, '10s, and present day).
Crowd and vibe
College students, recent grads, tourists, 21–25 crowd.
Cover charge
cover $10–$20 on weekends Cover prices can vary by night, DJ, and whether you arrive early — it's always worth checking the venue's Instagram for the latest before heading out.
Dress code
Smart casual dress code Dress codes in DC clubs are generally enforced more strictly on Friday and Saturday nights. When in doubt, dress up rather than down — most DC nightclubs turn away anyone in athletic wear, flip-flops, or overly casual clothing on weekends.
What to expect at Decades
Decades is located in the Dupont Circle area of Washington DC, one of the city's most active nightlife neighborhoods. The venue draws a consistent crowd of DC clubbing regulars and is considered one of the notable Retro pop, Hip-Hop spots in the DC club scene. Arrive before midnight on weekends to avoid the longest lines — most DC nightclubs hit capacity between midnight and 1am on peak nights.
Good to know
Smart casual dress code; cover $10–$20 on weekends; high-energy and notoriously rowdy.
