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    Union Stage

    3.6 (106 reviews)
    Open 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Live music
    Happy hour specials

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    Alexis T.

    Union stage us a smaller version of the 9:30 club. There's no seating except for a few tables in the back of the room. It didn't look like it had much elevation, so if it's a packed show, you may likely need to stand as well. There are food and drink specials typically before showtime. The service was prompt. The margaritas are tasty, they have an extensive beer menu including IPOs and the pizza has a nice crisp thin crust (average flavor). I do appreciate the option to buy a half pizza. Union stage successfully serves it's purpose.

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    Sophia S.

    By far my favorite D.C venue. Yummy pizza, drinks priced averagely for D.C. and there's not a bad spot in the venue to see any shows! It never seems to get too crowded or overwhelming. The bartenders are always super nice as well.

    What a great show!
    Jay G.

    Just saw The Pineapple Thief here a few days ago. The show was excellent. This is my second concert here at this venue. I saw Soen here earlier in 2024. The venue has street level access but the stage is underground. It's easily accessible though. The staff is very accommodating. Drinks and food are available at the bar. Would recommend you visit.

    Samuel D.

    I love the close vibes of union stage, this is the second time I've been to the venue and it's been great both times. The staff and the service if great and so were the wings I had! Hoping for more concerts here in the future

    Arrows in Action(Victor) @ Union Stage
    Nichole L.

    The pepperoni pizza is absolutely delicious and the drinks are great as well! I've attended two concerts (Taylor Acorn + Loveless & Cherie Amour, Honey Revenge + Arrows in Action) here and the bartenders both times were fantastically friendly. The staircase going to the basement/show area is covered in band stickers and it's amazing to see how many bands have been at such a cozy location. Restrooms are also very neat and clean.

    Mumbo pizza
    Alfred G.

    12 dollar happy hour gets you a half pizza and draft beer. Pizza itself is pretty decent, nothing special- the crust tends to run a bit dry. The cheese is pretty solid though. Beer selection for drafts was great- they have some great dark beers that I tried. There is a 20% gratuity included regardless of party size so my friend accidentally tipped 50%, just something to keep in mind.

    I am 5 foot 11 inches and could barely see Heilu Mergia when he sat down to play
    Glenn G.

    This is a pretty awful venue in terms of actually seeing and enjoying a concert. The floor is not on an incline and the stage is barely raised so unless you're near the front, your view will be obstructed. And forget about buying a seat as there's no way your view will be clear if you are sitting in the back behind everyone else. The whole venue is a basement with a bar. The whole vibe feels pretty poorly thought out and the whole layout of the place feels like a fire trap; God forbid there was an emergency and 400+ people all tried to climb the stone steps at once. I didn't enjoy anything about the place. A guy on crutches came in and the staff weren't even sure if the elevator was working.

    Wings, DON'T Buy!!

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    2 years ago

    The lighting on the stage is just soooo bad and the bar service is super slow. One bartender for a concert is crazy.

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    Fun venue, pretty good food and drinks too. Came for a concert, it was nice. Would return

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    Ask the Community - Union Stage

    Can I bring my raccoon here?

    sorry, no.

    Can I buy tickets to a show at Union Stage at the Jamin Java box office?

    yes!

    Can I order a pizza to go at the end of an 8pm show?

    yes

    Is there food available to order tonight before or during the performance?

    Yes they have mostly light fare but all good like pizza and more. Check their website. The entrance… Read more

    The event says sale ended can you purchase them at the door?

    Which show are you interested in?

    Can you buy a ticket at the door? The event says sale ended

    Yes, unless the show is sold out.

    Is the pizza shop open during the listed hours or just when there's a concert?

    Union Stage serves pizza any day we are open starting at 5pm or Union Pie is open at 11:30am every day!

    Is the tap room 21+? We have tix for an all ages show and want to go early.

    It is all ages!

    Can I buy tickets for shows ahead of time at the box office? If so, what are the hours?

    yes! any day after 5 pm. thanks.

    If you have multiple premiere plus tickets, are you guaranteed a seat together as a group or just guaranteed a seat? Thanks!

    First come, first serve. Seats aren't assigned. Premier plus just means you can sit at the bar tables/chairs in the back. I'd recommend showing up early, it's hard to find seats at all let alone together if you merely show up on time.

    Do we need to print tickets out or can we just show them the barcode?

    If you have electronic tickets (through an app or email) they can just scan those. No need to print.

    What's the food situation at Union Stage? Do you have anything for vegetarians?

    we have a very simple menu - pizza and salads, but there are plenty of vegetarian options between the two!

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    It's in a great location at the Wharf so it's fun and convenient to grab dinner and drinks before heading in.

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