Though it’s located in an obscure part of Washington DC just around the corner from the New York Ave metro line, girls strutting about in 3-inch pumps don’t mind the walk to get into their favorite dance club, where an epic night is guaranteed.
The line of young, scantily-dressed clubbers wraps around the building, which was once a fur factory and where the club gained its name. But this line can be avoided by taking advantage of Fur Night Club and promoter Glow’s print-out passes or Smartphone passes, which guarantee free entry before a certain hour depending on the day of the week.
For those who forget to print, the Fur Night Club experience is unforgettable and totally worth the wait. Guests are easily captivated by the club’s four dance floors, seven bars and two mezzanines overlooking the sunken dance floor and a raised DJ booth, featuring the world’s most famous electronic dance music DJs.
After being checked by security and by the fashion police, (be sure to dress classy or you won’t get in – no shorts, boots, or athletic wear allowed) guests will be blown away by the neon lights and ritzy décor when walking in.
After making the first steps into the dim-lit club, the bar straight ahead is a popular first move before dancing or fist pumping the night away. To the left of the bar, a cheap coat check allows clubbers to get rid of their belongings for the night, but sometimes the line can be long.
Around the corner from the coat check, there is the Martini Room, which is commonly where Latin music is played by local DJs. It has a more laidback and less crowded atmosphere than the main dance floor, which is just around the other side of the bar at the main entrance.
Walking down a staircase leads dancers to what they’ve been waiting for all night. Straight up above, dancers in minimal clothes entertain the audience in birdcages, providing a sexy feel for the night. To the left, a large and tight crowd of young, music-lovers are seen jumping, dancing and fist-pumping to DJ Pauly D, Tiesto, Steve Aoki or any other famed DJs booked by promotion company, GLOW on Saturday nights. Friday nights are known as Fur Fridays where DMV DJs play anything from hip-hop to house to top 40s. An estimated 2,000 people are expected both nights, but it is Saturday’s performers that bring in the most guests.
For those looking to escape the crowd and those with a bit of extra cash, secluded VIP lounges and mezzanines as well as bottle service throughout the club are some of Fur’s favorite features as a bit of intimacy and privacy can be achieved with good friends or that one gal/guy you’ve had your eyes on all night.
Fur also recently opened a newly renovated patio in early 2011, which allows guests to take a breather or a smoke as the patio offers full hookah service. Music is played from March until November, but is opened year round to smokers.
Whether patrons want to relax, chat, dance or drink, Fur Night Club has it all. Grab a cocktail and let loose for a night to remember fur-ever.
