Republic Gardens, Washington D.C.

#929 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Dancing, Nightlife

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Facts and practical information

Republic Gardens is an historic nightclub located in Washington, D.C. It first opened in the 1920s and operated as a popular nighttime music attraction for several decades. During its early years, notable musicians such as Cab Calloway and Ella Fitzgerald performed at the nightclub. After the burn out of the 60's riots, Republic Gardens closed and remained vacant until 1996, when club promoter Marc Barnes purchased and reopened the nightclub. Republic Gardens was originally renovated in 1992 by George Saah and Bob Speidel, then sold to the Whitney brothers, who then sold to Marc Barnes. ()

Coordinates: 38°55'2"N, 77°1'53"W

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Northwest Washington (U-Street)Washington D.C. United States

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Republic Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Cat, U Street Music Hall, Bohemian Caverns, House of the Temple.

~1000 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Black Cat, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • In the heart of the nation's capital, Black Cat stands as a cultural hub for music lovers and night owls in Washington D.C. Opened in 1993, this iconic nightclub has been a steadfast venue for live music, hosting a diverse array of performances that span across genres...
~1030 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
U Street Music Hall, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, U Street Music Hall stands as a beacon for live music and nightlife enthusiasts in Washington D.C. Established in 2010, this subterranean music venue has quickly become a hallowed ground for both emerging and established...
~1270 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Bohemian Caverns, once a pulsing heart of jazz in the nation's capital, is a historic jazz club that was located in Washington D.C., United States. Nestled in the U Street corridor, the club was an emblem of the rich cultural tapestry and the vibrant African American...
~1980 ftSW
Museum, History museum
House of the Temple, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The House of the Temple is a Masonic temple in Washington, D.C. United States that serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
~1550 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Cascading Waterfall, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Cascading Waterfall is a public art work by American artist John Joseph Earley, located in Meridian Hill Park, Washington, DC. Cascading Waterfall was originally surveyed as part of the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture! survey in 1994.
0.4 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The 9:30 Club is a nightclub and concert venue in Washington, D.C. In 2018, the 9:30 Club was named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone, and in 2019 the club was named "Venue of the Decade" by VenuesNow.
~1530 ftE
Memorial, History museum, Museum
African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The African American Civil War Memorial Museum, in the U Street district of Washington, D.C. recognizes the contributions of the 209,145 members of the United States Colored Troops.
~660 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Lincoln Theatre is a theater in Washington, D.C. located at 1215 U Street, next to Ben's Chili Bowl. The theater, located on "Washington's Black Broadway", served the city's African American community when segregation kept them out of other venues.
0.4 miNW
Park, Neo-renaissance architecture
Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, is a structured urban park located in the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Columbia Heights; it also abuts the nearby neighborhood of Adams Morgan. The park was designed and built between 1912 and 1940.
0.4 miW
Street
16th Street NW, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • 16th Street Northwest is a prominent north–south thoroughfare in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.
~1930 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Universalist National Memorial Church, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Universalist National Memorial Church is a Unitarian Universalist church located at 1810 16th Street, Northwest in the Dupont Circle vicinage of Washington, D.C. Theologically, the church describes itself as "both liberal Christian and Universalist".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Republic Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), True Reformer Building, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Mary Ann Shadd Cary House, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Whitelaw Hotel, Washington D.C. (5 min walk).

How to get to Republic Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Republic Gardens:

Metro

U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (8 min walk)
Shaw–Howard University • Lines: Gr, Yl (15 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (32 min walk)
Bus Loading (39 min walk)