metrobar DC

metrobar is one of DC's most inventive and community-rooted bars, built around a redesigned 5000-series WMATA Metro railcar parked adjacent to the Rhode Island Avenue-Brentwood Metro station. Opened in 2021, the 11,000-square-foot multi-purpose venue earned the title of Best Bar in DC for 2024.

The mission of metrobar is explicitly civic: to connect the District's 8 wards through entertaining, collaborative cultural experiences. Free live bands play on Friday nights from 8-11 PM during peak seasons.

Address

640 Rhode Island Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
United States

Neighborhood
Hours
Wed 5 PM - 11 PM | Thu 5 PM - 12 AM | Fri 4 PM - 1 AM | Sat 12 PM - 1 AM | Sun 12 PM - 11 PM | Mon-Tue closed
Music Genres
Upcoming Performances
  • Memorial Day Happy Hour - all day specials (May 25, 2026)
  • Chacho Station: A Spicy Pop-Up at metrobar (May 22, 2026)
  • Free Live Bands every Friday night 8-11 PM (seasonal)
  • Howard Homecoming Blaque Mecca Block Party events (annual)