Come here for the music, enjoy the interesting decor, and keep your expectations to a minimum. Madam's Organ is a great spot for local, live music. A lot of the area bars blast pop radio hits and EDM while you drink over priced rail drinks. They all look and sound the same. Madam's Organ sticks out, but in a good way. The bar is dark and the walls are filled with taxidermy. I felt like I was stepping into a Frenchman Street bar and enjoyed the Bayou vibes. The bands are fantastic! There is some great blues and jazz talent in the DC area. Since the space isn't too large you'll be able to get up close to the stage area, but beware it fills up pretty quickly. They charge cover at the door based on the bands performing. It is usually $3-5. The drinks aren't great, but you're there for the music anyways. Service is a bit on the slow side so try to grab a spot close to the bar if you can. read more

A hidden gem in the city, southern fried amazing ness on a plate and a warm embrace of soul grooves to uplift your soul. A must see from the vintage Americana soul bohemian vibe to the eclectic spaces to enjoy... Very reasonable for what you get - it's like going to your cool aunties house !!! read more

Great Music! - Live Music On The First Floor :) Reasonably priced drinks Great Atmosphere read more

Madam's Organ is a nice mix of everything, and you find something different on every floor. The first floor is usually packed and smells faintly of B.O., the second floor is a little more laid back with some pool tables, the third floor has a more Western feel to it, and then there is a nice balcony that's absolutely lovely during the warm months. There's actually a pretty diverse crowd of people, so I wouldn't label it as a frat bar or anything like that. I've never eaten the food here, so I can't speak to that, but the booze is about average. I'm pretty sure they have pitchers here, which always weakens my heart for a place. I like the mounted animals, how random! read more

Madam's Organ - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

And amazing place. Had a fun time here! I love the live music band. Nice little place to loosen up and dance. They ambiance was great too! Also, one of my friends got drunk and she needed help. The staff was very polite and helped us by taking her to bathroom, brought drinking water and carried her to the car. I have never seen any staff or waiters do that. I am definitely going back. read more

I was visiting from out of town and met up for drinks with new friends who had gotten a local's recommendation to check out MO. The place was eclectic and fun. The decor was hilarious and playful. A tongue and cheek play on sexualized right wing NRA log cabin wall art. Good drinks good food good times. We were dancing and flirting with the bartender and talking to locals until we closed the place down. It's the perfect setting for an epic night. My first time to our nations capital will always be remembered with the one night at Madams. read more

Came here with three friends and one of them got roofied. It wasn't even the friend who they intended to roofie... which tbh is embarrassing for them. Also another friend went on a terrible date with a 37-year-old here. 0/10. read more

First off, they need to fire the red head bartender!! She has absolutely no knowledge of how to make the most simplest drinks and the two times I've been here she made awful drinks. The first time she didn't know how to make a long island iced tea and an adios motherfu*ker , it tasted like acid & lemon water. After giving up on drinks we simply asked for a cranberry and vodka, which she messed up too! How do you mess up cranberry and vodka?! Her bartending skills suck. So yesterday my friend and I came back hoping to at least enjoy the sliders again and like the first time, we asked for grilled chicken. The waitress came back with fried chicken and her excuse was they "didn't have grilled chicken." Ok, so why not just tell us that instead of making assumptions that we'll eat fried, when we specifically asked for grilled chicken. Funny enough, after going back and forth with her she admitted she was overwhelmed since she was the only waitress on the floor and came back later with grilled chicken. I understand she was stressed but communicating with us first would have been better than giving us the wrong order. Both experiences were disappointing and we won't be returning, especially since the drinks were the worst part. read more

We stopped in for a bite and a drink. Great wings and country fried steak! Happy hour is a must!!! Great staff. read more

Madam's Organ - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Cool Spot! I had seen this place a gazillion times hanging out in other nearby spots that surround this place, yet had never stopped here. Even though LIVE MUSIC is something that I absolutely love, for some reason, I had never made that stop, until this evening. I had a GREAT time!!! My husband and I went and ordered a couple of appetizers and a meal. The appetizers were DaBoMb. com!!! However, the meal itself really sucked. In the future, I'll probably just stick with the apps and not order any meals. I really liked how the 2nd floor looked over the 1st floor which provided with an unobstructed view of the entire 1st floor and band which was great. The band was pretty good. They played quite a few of my Ol' Skool JAMZ, so I was happy. We hit the dance floor, and other than the fact that it was a little cramped, we had a blast dancing. We also hit up the 3rd floor which has a bar, dancefloor, and pool table, then the 4th floor which didn't have too much going on at the time (and is pretty small). Then we went to check out the rooftop tiki bar which was pretty cool. Overall, it was a cool spot. We'll definitely be back again! read more

My first stop of the night was at Madam's Organ. It was also my first night ever in DC. There was cover to get in the door. Don't remember how much it was- but there was a live band going on. Print paintings of boobs everywhere. Vintage style, Renaissance style, every style.Ohhh I get it, Madam's Organ! haha Bartender was fun and prompt. Drinks were a bit pricey. $8 for a Jack and coke. I enjoyed my visit here. read more

The volume at this place in terms of music is nuts. One minute it's fine and you can speak to the person next to you. Then some employee turns the volume of the music op ridiculously high. It is enough to make you nauseous!!! read more

Best bar!! Gg was the best bartender!! Definitely recommend coming here!! has great happy hour prices read more

Madam's Organ - gin and tonic - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The good: AMAZING live music acts The OK: The food is pretty fair bar food. The bad: gets too PACKED sometimes read more

good vibes, food and people. service is always amazing too. certainly a good place to stop by

Great place. The setting is excellent and live music and flowing drinks makes its a lively and fun place. The decor is a little eccentric and they do need to sort out their coat check in winter. My date's jacket was stolen read more

Madam's Organ - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I don't understand the high ratings for this place. That atmosphere is great, but you go there for food and booze. Which was awful, and cold. The service was terrible. They literally watered down my drink in front of me. The rib plate was small and terrible. The mac and cheese was cold. The place ruined my night. read more

Yummy Food cheap eats, Hot Women, BlueGrass Music every Wednesday night. Sweet bartenders that are all Hotties!!!! I love the Place!!! Big Bob read more

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I am a young, 5'2 girl and I left my coat at the bar but when I came to retrieve it one of the bouncers, a tall white man with long curly hair was extremely rude and derogatory. He called my friend and I a stupid bitch and flicked his lit cigarette on us and it burned a hole in my coat and got in my hair. Another bouncer was attempting to take care of us and de-escalate the situation, but this bouncer was extremely forceful and ultimately made us feel unsafe. We had a great night prior and a very nice dj, but this man made me feel incredibly unsafe. I really hope this bar takes this into account and enforces better behavior towards paying customers and women who are alone at 3am. read more

Didn't even bother to review this place the last two times I've been, but on an off-night (and when we're enjoying balmy 70 degree days in the district in mid-DECEMBER) it's not half-bad. Go to the third floor and challenge in on the pool table. Be careful, the bartender is talented and her buddy from downstairs isn't messing around. Fortunately, my date destroyed his confidence (almost as decisively as the Pizza guy who came to the door last night). They are gracious though: play your cards right, win, and you'll enjoy a free round. Might have tried the roof too, although there's no way it holds a candle to the rooftop at 1111 11th St. read more

The music and dive bar interior together with super friendly staff make this a decent place for a beer or rail drink but that's about it. The food is all fried and pretty sub par. While I didn't get sick I worried I might. Good for beer and rail or well drinks but not for food beyond some fries. read more

great music, bar, ambiance. A unique place. Not for finest food and exquisite drinks, but in its category great friendly place with good music and dancing crowd, no other place in DC beats Madam's Organ. read more

I asked my waitress to repeat what she mentioned and she literally told me she didn't have time to repeat it. Granted she was in training but that's not the best exit route. I did enjoy how each level has a different vibe. My favorite floor is the roof too - it's not too cold ... just right actually! The bottom/ main floor was nice but don't you dare sit at a table unless you're ready to order STRICTLY from the menu. I missed out on the mason jar drinks because of it :( can o just add that my waitress took my drink and cleaned the table after we asked her to take a picture and I had only had a quarter of my drink. Yeah.... dont plan on coming here again read more

This is a really cool place - from the outside you know you are about to step into something interesting, and from the inside once you get past the uncertainty of the old, worn look and feel - it is a lot of fun, especially with a group. Unfortunately, I did not experience the live blues band (went on at 930 pm) or the rooftop, but still had fun. Some of the decor and menu items may not be suitable for devout Christians. :). The food was good (not great). The drinks were ok - limited beer selection, mixed drinks were fun to order, but not mixed to perfection. And no iced or sweet tea :(. The service was good, although for a Monday night not too many tables were seated. Overall, I would definitely return! read more

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This was a disappointing experience. We walked up and the bouncer checked our ids and then told us it was $5 charge. We felt as if he just made that up while checking our ids. We didnt end up paying because we didnt have cash. Additionally, the bouncer was rude in his response to celebrating my husbands bday. Coincidentally two guys walked right passed us and the bouncer shook hands with them and let them walk right in. They clearly didnt pay for a cover charge. Wont be coming here again. read more

This lounge has patina and feel. The band was hot last night. I didn't just get the goosebumps, I became a better person. The music felt like going up to heaven and coming back alive. Let me tell you about it. I was willing to drop everything in life to be in that band. This salsa band rocked heavy in passion with embellishments that only could happen in a live setting. I didn't get to try the bar but the bartender was bad-ass. She walked on the stage and did a conga solo. She was good and fit right in with no missing beats. If you're a fan of live music, fans of all genres will like this. LBF (Latin, Blues, Funk) is the name of the band. Deborah/Debra is the bartender. Have her make you a drink. With skills like that, it'll translate into a crafted experience. read more

Great Bar with great live music and loads of fun and people! We found this bar by passing by and walking through the district adams morgen which was recommanded by a taxi driver for great spots for going out. We were not dissapointed at all! We had a lot of fun there! read more

Madam's Organ - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I really wanted to eat here but when I got to the door the big black security that was checking id's stated that I can't not wear my hat inside the bar.....I was so confused because I'm a woman and I this is a bar‍ so decided not to go in and the went to busboy & poet.... read more

Paid a 5 dollar cover, the bouncer said nothing about no hats inside. Walked to the second floor and met up with my friends who were already there. Without saying anything, an employee took my hat off my head, from behind. I had no idea what was happening and assumed it was one of my friends. I turned around and the employee was holding my hat. It was dark and too loud to hear what he was saying. I had glasses on the back of my hat, so I turned on my phone light to try and find them on the ground. The employee came up to me again saying "hey I told you to take your hat off", mind you he was wearing a black sweatshirt and there was no indication he was an employee. He did not care that I was clearly looking for something as a result of him ripping my hat off my head. Never found my 300 dollar prescription sunglasses. There was no signs saying no hats, the bouncer said nothing about it, and even if they did, an employee taking a hat off someone's head from behind without saying something is unacceptable. Working at a bar does not give you a right to be piece of ****. Different employees were rude throughout the night to some of my other friends. I would recommend everyone to go to a different bar. You pay a cover to be actively disrespected by the employees. I know that working in that type of situation can get cumbersome, but from what I experienced, a good amount of the employees actively disdain their customers. read more

Got kicked out for no other reason than the new hillbilly owners didn't like the attention that my dog was getting outside. I'm a DC native. I remember when this bar was down the street and had to relocate. I went to pee, without my dog. Left my dog with friends Outside. Came back out and was told I had to leave. After we had been outside for two hours. read more

Of all the amazing places to eat in DC this was at the bottom of my list. Food was ok, I had the fried chicken. It was good. The music was good. Service was really bad. The waitress must have forgotten to place our order because everyone else seemed to getting food faster. But even just getting basic things we asked for took a very long time. read more

I'm from the south so I had to see what DC had to offer. I must say it was delicious. The fried green beans stole the show and the fried chicken and red beans and rice were on point! I'd give this place 10 stars if I could! Well done! read more

Madam's Organ - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Denied entry for friend's 21st birthday. Beyond rude, will never be returning. Would recommend Tiki's on 18th st.

Great spot for live music. Very small and cramped inside though. You'll be lucky to get a seat. If the floor gets too busy they pull the tables for standing space. Beers are pricey but it's DC so I can get over it. For the type of bar that it is I say it's OK read more

This bar is the perfect place to get some cheap drinks, listen to some live bands, immerse in the decorations and people watch from the second floor balcony. It really is the heart of Adam's Morgan and everyone that stops by will see it's charm. It can get a little dirty at times but if you get enough drinks at HH, you honestly won't care! read more

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Great dive with great music and food. We had the fried chicken with collard greens, mac and cheese, red beans with rice. Food was tasty and not expensive at all. Service was a 5 star, the server was very attentive. Definitely will be back! read more

Madam's Organ - Fried chicken, collard greens & red beans with rice. - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have been here a total of 2 times, both experiences were the same. You have a fun night then when you check your bank account they charge you twice. I don't know if it because they think you have consumed so much alcohol you will not remember what amount you spent that night or that the management really sucks. The first time I called my bank and they fixed the issue. This time my bf called the manager (Carlos) to explain what had happened and he has been giving him the run around for two weeks saying that he just refunded the money and of course it is a lie, he never does it. If they have done this to us twice, god knows how many other people they have done it to. The establishment is fun, but why do you try to get over people like that, that is so not cool. If we tried to call and explain the problem your job is to resolve it. read more

Madam's Organ is a "whole in the wall bar" done right. The venue is made up of four floors, the first floor host a live funk/soul/Neo-Soul four piece band, the second floor has the darkest dining area I've ever encountered (used my phones light to review the menu and eat), the third floor has an R&B, Hip Hop and a top 40 dance floor. We tried the sampler plate (ribs, pork sliders, pork chop, fried chicken, mac and cheese, and fries). Overall all of the food was good but the fried chicken was great. We had a great and will visit again when in DC. read more

My first time for trivia at Madam's Organ was a great experience! I loved the atmosphere, the menu is unique, and pretty darn cheap, and live music every night is just awesome. I also really liked the mason jar-esque beer mugs, especially with the 2 for 1 happy hour drink special. I came on a Tuesday so they had the $5 meatloaf special which is an amazing deal. You get a sizeable chunk of "not bad" meatloaf, along with choice of two soulful sides, and a cornbread muffin. The sides were excellent. I got mac 'n cheese and fried okra, which were both delicious. I'd love to try the mashed potatoes next time. Trivia was well run with a nice blend of easy and tough questions. The bonus rounds were unique and fun, like the "name that pasta" round. My main trivia complaint was that the PA speaker was so mind-numbingly loud. I also didn't like the full songs between questions because it really caused it to drag along. Still, the atmosphere was lively and led to an excellent trivia experience. Afterwards we went downstairs to hear the band for a little while. The sound quality was pretty good, despite being in a fairly close space. If I lived in the area I think I'd be here a lot to see some of the bands, especially since the cover (I heard $3?) is very reasonable. This night was a funk/rock band, and it was a nice change of pace from the typical cover bands playing Pour Some Sugar on Me. My complaints were mostly about the environment. Upstairs was stiflingly hot, and very dark. I could've used some lighting other than the small candles on the tables. Also, with so many people upstairs for trivia they really should have more than just the 1 bartender. I'm not an Adams Morgan regular, so I was surprised to have such a good time in an area that seems generally panned on here. Maybe it was because I was here on a lazy Tuesday night? The omnipresent stench of rot and vomit in the streets was offputting, and the standoffs I had with the occasional rat made me uneasy, but it's not something that would stand in my way of enjoying a truly unique place like Madam's Organ. I'll be back! read more

Why I love Madam's Organ: -live music every night after 9pm. No cover if you get in before 9. Music spans from blues to pop to salsa. -weeknights you can dance your arse off in front of the band -there's always room on the second floor. No matter when I go here. -good, cheap southern food. -great happy hour deals (in the past, has included 1/2 off food) -chill, laid back crowd. not a meat market. it's easy to strike up conversation with strangers here. -Despite being a feminist, for some reason I appreciate the art on the walls, which includes yard-sale quality nudes. These have garnered Madam's Organ's recognition by Playboy magazine as the best bar in the district. I don't know how in the world I know that detail. Maybe I can win a point in their trivia someday for knowing this. read more