What is the bag policy at Blues Alley Club?
Blues Alley permits bags, but small bags are preferred. It's a small, seated 150-capacity club; restrooms are upstairs, reached by stairs only.
Washington, DC venue guide
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Bag policy
Blues Alley permits bags, but small bags are preferred. It's a small, seated 150-capacity club; restrooms are upstairs, reached by stairs only.
Entrances
Blues Alley is at 1073 Rear Wisconsin Ave NW in Georgetown. Doors open about 45–60 minutes before each set; see the FAQ and listing for times. Seating is general admission, first come, first served, with no reservations. Capacity is 150. Ages 10 and up, and minors need an adult. It's a seated listening club with no standing room.
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Blues Alley permits bags, but small bags are preferred. It's a small, seated 150-capacity club; restrooms are upstairs, reached by stairs only.
Verified Oct 5, 2026Blues Alley — FAQ
The performance area (seating and stage) is accessible at street level, but the restrooms are on the second floor, reachable only by stairs. Guests using wheelchairs, with service animals or needing accommodations should call the club (202-337-4141) before arriving.
Verified Oct 5, 2026Blues Alley — FAQ
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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1073 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC, 20007
Blues Alley is in Georgetown, off Wisconsin Ave NW. It publishes no transit directions. Georgetown has no Metrorail station, so check WMATA for Metrobus routes or plan a rideshare.
Verified Oct 5, 2026WMATA
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Blues Alley serves food and drinks during shows, with a per-person food or beverage minimum not included in the ticket. Dinner-and-show packages are available for parties of 12 or more.
Verified Oct 5, 2026Blues Alley — FAQ
Restrooms are on the second floor, reachable only by stairs; the performance area is at street level. Call ahead if stairs are an issue.
Verified Oct 5, 2026Blues Alley — FAQ
Blues Alley sells its own merch (tees, sweatshirts, caps, tote bags, glassware and more). To buy, call the club at 202-337-4141 or email merchandise@bluesalley.com.
Verified Oct 5, 2026Blues Alley — Merch
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