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9 PM - 3 AM, Salsa class 9PM, social from 10 PM
Drums of DC Saturday
at Cafe Citron
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Salsa & Bachata at Cafe Citron, Washington, D.C.
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About Cafe Citron
Cafe Citron is a Latin restaurant that flips into a nightclub: dinner and happy hour run from 19:00, the kitchen serves until about 23:00, and the main floor converts into a dance area from roughly 22:00. The lower level is used for the 9–10pm salsa lesson on Fridays and Saturdays, followed by a salsa social 10–11pm; Saturdays feature a “Drums of DC” percussion night. The bar sits in DuPont Circle, directly across from the Metro south exit.
If you want to dance, take the 9pm lesson, that’s the planned entry point before the floor opens. Expect a clear dinner-to-dance shift: tables and food service early, louder DJ/percussion and dancing late (hours run to 03:00 on Fridays and Saturdays). Private rooms and buyouts are a regular thing for groups, and bottle service is offered, so the room can feel more nightclub than neighbourhood bar after 22:00. Plan your arrival and transport accordingly.
Vibe
restaurant-then-nightclub, dinner-to-dance, Latin nights
Music
Salsa and bachata (samba noted on some Fridays); percussion-focused Saturdays ('Drums of DC')
When it fills
Dinner 19:00–23:00; lessons 21:00–22:00; social/dancing from ~22:00 and late (venue open to 03:00 Fri/Sat)
Live music
Saturdays: 'Drums of DC' (live percussion); lessons and socials on Fri/Sat
Beginners
mixed; 9–10pm salsa lessons Fri & Sat, clear entry point if you take the class
Neighbourhood
DuPont Circle, across from DuPont Circle Metro (south exit)
Getting there
Across from DuPont Circle Metro (south side exit)
Floor
Lower level hosts dance classes; main floor converts to dance floor after 22:00; private rooms available for buyouts
Crowd
Busy Friday & Saturday evenings; mixed dinner-and-dance crowd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What dance styles does Cafe Citron host?
Cafe Citron hosts salsa, bachata events. The music split is: Salsa (1 event), Bachata (1 event). Salsa and bachata (samba noted on some Fridays); percussion-focused Saturdays ('Drums of DC'). Check the weekly schedule above for exact times.
When are dance events at Cafe Citron?
Cafe Citron has 1 weekly event on Saturday. The busiest night is Saturday. Dinner 19:00–23:00; lessons 21:00–22:00; social/dancing from ~22:00 and late (venue open to 03:00 Fri/Sat). See the full schedule above for start times and styles.
Where is Cafe Citron located?
Cafe Citron is located at 1343 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA, Washington, D.C., USA. It's in DuPont Circle, across from DuPont Circle Metro (south exit). Across from DuPont Circle Metro (south side exit). Use the map above for directions.
Do I need a dance partner to attend events at Cafe Citron?
No, you don't need a dance partner. Social dance events at Cafe Citron welcome solo dancers at all levels. You're welcome to ask anyone to dance; no partner needed.
Is Cafe Citron beginner-friendly?
mixed; 9–10pm salsa lessons Fri & Sat, clear entry point if you take the class.
Is there live music at Cafe Citron?
Saturdays: 'Drums of DC' (live percussion); lessons and socials on Fri/Sat.
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1343 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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