If you're looking for vinyl including both classic or hard-to-find albums, this is your place to…read morebegin. You might miss the below street level entrance on your first visit, so pay attention. The person working there on the afternoon we visited (I have no idea if it was the owner or not) was pretty apathetic, the only words he uttered during our entire time there were "Leave the door open!" after we walked in (hot day, fans going). I'm not sure if the music playing was a playlist or random songs from some of the albums being sold, but it worked.

Perfect gem of a record store. The vinyl variety is there (genre & age), the kind staff is present,…read moreand the vibe is exactly what you want. What a cool basement store.

This shop hadn't yet existed when I lived in D.C. several years, so when I was back in town I…read morethought I'd check it. I had no idea what to expect...but having now been there, I'm disappointed this place wasn't around when I lived in D.C. They've got one of the best hip-hop selections I've ever seen -- not just random 12" records, but some classic golden era LPs too (and all reasonably priced). They've got a pretty big selection of other genres too, though I didn't spend much time looking through them. The owner also seems like a nice, friendly guy too.

What a great record store! Along the main commercial street in Takoma, D.C., this shop is one room…read morefilled with all kinds of records in almost every genre. The records are well organized and they even have sections from different parts of the world! There's a colorful couch in the window near the front door in case you want to stay awhile.

Wonderful record shop in a retro building. I love the relaxed vibes in here, and the girl in the…read moreshop was very nice. Interesting selection...a bit on the higher priced side for some things, but I did find some deals. Had some cool stuff I've never seen before. Must check out this gem!

Further up the road from popular Vigilante is a part of Hyattsville. Across from King Park, a…read morespacious playground and park for all to run around in, is a small record shop worth visiting. Records of all kinds are organized well ranging from all kinds of prices from $5 to $25 and more. Staff are helpful and passionate about the records they sell.

The owner has handpicked a fantastic staff of knowledgeable record aficionados. It is a very small…read morestore, but they have a wide selection of performers, and the offer of value compared to some of the other record stores I have been in! You would think that Union Station that they would be charging premium prices, but I found their prices to be quite reasonable. David, the owner (I think he's a co-owner with one of the person) is an absolute pleasure to deal with! In addition to his duties at the record shop, he is also responsible for the farmers market, which is open outside during the week and the indoor flea market if you will. I did not take a picture of David's store, but I think I have a picture of Union Station building that utilized spaces for my own business. God bless you! I pray that you have an opportunity to and step inside rail records in books in downtown Washington DC at Union Station.

One of the few locally owned businesses inside Union Station is a record and bookstore. On the…read moreMetro side of Union Station on the ground floor in the old Kiehl's space is a store filled with thousands of records. They are well organized. Most the of the records are used, but they do sell new albums too. On the right side are books from Turning the Page and organized by category. The two men who own it are great and passionate about their shop. If you love records and used books, pop in even if you aren't catching the train somewhere!

Very cool spot. Loved the aesthetic. Decent selection too! Also had some rly cool thrifted clothes…read more Entrance was a little hard to find. Could do with a sign out front. Staff was nice and left us to our searching. Would come back. Prices are reasonable.

Dope record shop with nice employees! Was walking past and couldn't help but go in. They have lots…read moreof records, cds, dvds, along with clothes, shoes and accessories. The prices are great and they have so much to choose from! A little something for everyone. Books, and comics. All types of nostalgia in there. I had no intentions of going in there and ended up spending about 30 mins in there just fumbling through all the goodies. Hubby purchased a few records and we left happy. Check them out!

Byrdland was the only record store in DC that was advertising a listening party for Tame Impala's…read morenew Deadbeat album on the 17th of October, the other was a spot out in Baltimore. And the event was free! This reminded me of the Pennsylvania Ave. Tower Record Days in the early 90's, when all you had to do was show up and it was a party onsite. Damn, I miss the old DC. Anyways, I reserved a ticket on DICE, when I got there no one asked about a ticket, which was great. They were just happy people came! You could choose from a button, sticker, and some other promotional item. Of course they had the vinyl for sale, I did have a chance to check out their selection of records, appeared pretty diverse, however, I am not a collector of vinyl so, don't take my word for it. The staff, of two men were hospitable, showed me to the listening room, a large area in the back where people were sitting around having casual conversation. It was around 25 people or so. The sound system was good. I'd already heard the album that morning and in my unsolicited opinion my favorite tracks so far are No Reply and My Old Ways. I'm waiting on the remixes and collabs. Met some cool people. Didn't feel rushed. They looped it and played the album again for the late comers, which I appreciate. There was a drawing where two guests won a free album and some other promotional items. Byrdland does listening parties regularly, so get ready if you're a Florence & The Machine fan (event already posted). Byrdland has picked up on the much needed, meet- in- person over music tradition that we've all been missing. And I love it!

Disappointed with their small selection of CDs, I thought they would have much more. Still,…read moreextremely cool interior and tons of variety.

Best little corner market in the city. Friendliest staff, not overpriced, dog friendly and so many…read moreincredible food, beer, wine and snack options! I always know my dog and I are welcome here. One of the places I will miss the most when I leave DC.

Old City Market is a true neighborhood gem with its food and wine choices. Kevin and his team are…read morevery welcoming.

this place was tucked away right in Union market. Super cute space serve good drinks and amazing…read morefood. The staff was super nice and helpful and I love the space as it made the show feel intimate and fun. Parking is a little tricky, but there is options around union market from garage to street parking. I will definitely be back for more shows!

I have a friend who is starting to do music gigs, and he invited me to see him perform at this…read morevenue that I had never been to before. It's in Union Market just a few doors down from the new F1 Arcade... parking right nearby may be tricky, but there's always the Union Market parking lot and more options if you're willing to walk a bit. It may not be ideal on really cold days. They have a spacious outdoor seating area, and entry is easy -- just show your ID, ticket, and you're good to go. I'm not sure if it was because of the show, but there were just a few tables along the closest wall and near the stage. I would see there were five to six high tables total. Before ordering anything, I grabbed the only table left -- I had a feeling the others coming would appreciate that. I had already eaten, but I absolutely had to have the jerk chicken sandwich, it looked too good. I ordered it at the bar, was given a buzzer, and it was ready in about 10 minutes or so. It was indeed tasty! A bit pricey to just be the sandwich and nothing else, but it was good. The bar is fully stocked, and there are water cups at the far end to refill at your leisure. The show itself was really fun -- vocals and the sounds of the instruments were excellent. Certain vocals got drowned out by certain instruments, but that's just how sound works, you know? All in all I'd come back to this venue, it was a vibe with the disco ball overhead! I don't mind it, but for the less tech savvy, I could see the dependence on an app to retrieve the ticket for the concert being an inconvenience for some. There was no way to pull up the ticket without downloading Dice and activating the QR code on there.

Cute little bookstore with a wide variety of books for such a small space! There were many…read moredifferent genres of books and the person working there was helpful with helping us find certain series and books. If you're looking for a friendly bookstore in Petworth, this is the place to go!

Wonderful Sunday afternoon visit to this nicely curated bookstore in Parkhurst…read more Store carries a nice selection of classics, left wing politics, good selection of gay related reading materials, and a creative selection of children books. shop is sprinkled with nice choice of the typical book shop items but also has some great surprises. Very attentive and thorough staff person on 10.20.2024. She new the stock inside and out and was helpful with local information also as we were visiting from Williamsburg. "Please support Independent Booksellers"