Over the past several years, the DC nightlife has experienced a resurgence as a crop of new upscale clubs has popped up in new areas including the K Street corridor, Chinatown and around H Street. DC City Blog is pleased to announce our picks for the top clubs in DC. Our decisions were based on the following criteria: quality of service, decor and general ambiance.

Josephine’s – Josephine’s is relatively new to the K Street corridor and with it’s uber-exclusive door policy and emphasis on table service it has certainly drawn a mixture of opinions. It has also attracted a pretty consistent and loyal following and is typically packed on weekend evenings.

Lima Restaurant and Lounge - Lima is a mainstay on K Street and has created an extremely loyal following that ensures a packed house on most evenings.  They mix top-tier design with incredible DJ’s and an exclusivity that is substantiated through Lima’s large Persian following.

Current Lounge – One of the more popular venues in the mid-Dupont area, Current has differentiated itself with it’s chic, modern design and patio deck.

District Club – A newcomer to this list, District brings an element of exclusivity and a high-end social atmosphere to Adams Morgan.  The question is can it sustain the early momentum it has created.

Ultrabar – No club on this list hosts more people on a given night than Ultrabar.  Despite the mob of clubbers it attracts, Ultrabar maintains a fairly laid-back door policy.  It is also the only venue on this list that is 18-and-up.

Midtown Lounge – Since launching in 2009, Midtown has quickly become entrenched in the mid-Dupont circuit of clubs.  It draws a young, hip international crowd and has fantastic service inside the venue.

Fly Lounge – Fly has been going strong for years now.  It is a tight, intimate space that seems for some reason or another, to draw the most aggressive women I’ve seen in DC.

Café Citron – Citron is a staple in the DC nightlife scene for several years. It is probably the least exclusive on this list but that doesn’t mean least entertaining – on the contrary, Citron consistently delivers a fun and unpretentious experience.