Clarendon Ballroom

They made my birthday an unforgettable experience! The security was super nice to me and allowing me to request songs from the DJ & gave me a section to sit at with my party. The women’s bathroom attendant is the best!! She always takes care of the girls. The music is also really good for the most part. Thanks for making my birthday the best !!

Big disappointment to the evening on my first time in Clarendon a few weeks ago. Never had been here before, waited in line and was admitted in by the young women at the front. All of a sudden one of the bouncers proceeded to search me without my consent, touching me in areas I did not feel comfortable. When I told him he needed to ask to search me (to which he could have asked me to leave the premises if I did not consent), he pulled me aside aggressively and said "This is what we do". There was no reasonable suspicion, and makes me feel even more uncomfortable as several others had been pickpocketed this evening. Hopefully this review will bring light to the management and be discussed with the staff.

Hello, I wanted to report a situation that happened tonight. I order a drink at the bar and I did not tip. Because I did not tip the bartender named Ryan said “you don’t get that much liquor when you don’t tip (mind you this was my first drink at the club so I didn’t even know how the drink was). I didn’t really pay that any mind. I wanted another drink so I can back to the bar and ordered a shot. When I was given the shot, it tipped over because of the lime on the side of the shot glass, I tried to get Ryan but he basically ignored me because I did not tip. Once I saw him do that I tried to grab the attention of another bar tender or person that was behind the bar at the time. The person was about to replace my shot until Ryan told them no.. He blocked the person from getting the shot. After that I proceeded to another person and Ryan intercepted again by saying I was done. After that I went to the security and many of them helped me get the vet manager where I was able to explain what happened and finally replace the shot that I had purchased.

This establishment has the most draconian, questionable practices of any bar in the DMV area. My sister’s government issued Driver’s License was confiscated by the establishment’s shoddy security team. After providing ample documentation proving her age and identity, the establishment was unable to return said ID. I wish I knew the name of the bouncer so I could publicly blast him, but he was very patronizing to both my sister and me. Do not give this establishment the privilege of your business. Stay far away from shady ethical practices!

We were visiting from vegas and saw the place was empty. Should have been a red flag. I had a fashion backpack on and so did my friends. The security searched our bags and let us in. I got a shot and a side of coca cola . The side of coca cola was a shots worth too and it was $8...why. We asked the bartender if it was an event and without looking up he flatly said no. We were like okay and went on the dance floor. The security made my friends put their bags on a couch and because I had a bad feeling I didnt take my bag off. I got another drink and ANOTHER security guard came up and said I needed to check my bag...even though the other guard let me in after searching it of course. I gave in and after putting my bag on an open table in the back I asked if I could step outside for a smoke. I was holding my drink and when I came back inside I was greeted by yet another security guard who said ID. I said I was just in here and before I could finish he snatched the drink out of my hands and threw it away. Then he went through my jacket pockets. I was so appalled I asked for my bag because it wasnt on the table I just left it on. Another guard whispers in the guys ear who just went through my pockets without permission and I see them go in the back behind a curtain to get my bag. Super fishy. Nothing was missing but I was only gone for a few minutes. I felt violated and idk how this place is still in business.

Don’t go here unless you want to get ROBBED!!! My phone was stolen on the dance floor (taken out of my zipped purse)!! I asked security if they had a lost and found to check, and they laughed at me saying “good luck.” I was NOT THE ONLY ONE- 2 other girls I was with had their belongings stolen, and 3 of our close friends let us know that they had their phones and wallets stolen that same night as well!! I understand this may have been an incident that slipped under security’s noses, and there’s not much that can be done about a stolen item, but the way in which the situation was handled was totally unprofessional and downright obnoxious. There is no definite lost and found in this bar, so if you misplace a belonging, or even are a Good Samaritan and turn a lost item in to the bar, DOUBT it’ll ever get back to its owner. Also, I’d expect security to say a little more than “good luck.” Especially when MULTIPLE people are experiencing incidents of theft in the same bar. This bar has gone from a classic, fun spot to a TOTALLY UNSAFE and unkempt environment.

5 stars for the lounge atmosphere with the new set up. Everything else, needs work! Music was pretty good carrying a big dancing crowd. When we got in around 10, it felt like walking in a club in Miami that justified the pricey bottles needed to reserve a table for the group. But as the night progressed the stars dropped precipitously : non existent service - and we were at a table The VIP area is not protected, expect the crowd to overflow on your seats, park and spill drinks on the seats. The whole place gets dirty fast since there is no real upkeep happening through the night. If you venture to get a drink get ready to wait that easily exceed 20 minutes! >> reaffirmed the rating: great atmosphere and fund crowd, but service and drinks need improvement!