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The Wonderland Ballroom

Beer Garden and Rock Club$$$$

Columbia Heights, Washington

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The Wonderland Ballroom

7.3^/10

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Ranked #3 for dancing in Washington
"Spike the ranch dressing with hit sauce for your eggplant fries."(4 Tips)
"your hipster friends"(7 Tips)
"... Tacos (beef or bean) & Live Band Karaoke!!! Also...order your beer DOWNSTAIRS! The..."(2 Tips)
"Try the blueberry pancake beer."(2 Tips)

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Rafi FreeAugust 5, 2014
Been here 10+ times
They are into having serious fun @ Wonderland Ballroom. Every Tuesday @ 8PM.
Greg TenentesApril 29, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Spike the ranch dressing with hit sauce for your eggplant fries.
John GrilloMarch 30, 2014
Sit outside so you don't have to smell the interior...
Rafi FreeApril 27, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Tacos, Drink Specials, Cervazas and more... Read more
Metro WeeklyDecember 14, 2011
You'll want to check out DJ Joey-O's "gay but straight-friendly" night goGAYgo every other Tuesday. The next one is Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011. NO COVER! Read more
Eileen J.January 8, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The mac & cheese pancakes for weekend brunch are pretty good.
Hilary JohnsonOctober 3, 2012
Got a balloon animal ladybug from a random patron. Love it here.
ArararaAugust 28, 2014
Been here 5+ times
I ordered a vegan skillet meal & it came 2 hours later. On top of that long wait, it also came with bacon. Get your shit together Wonderland! Not eating here again.
ArararaMarch 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
This place sucks- so overcrowded with bad dancers. The DJ played the same set as the other week. Get a new DJ!
Farah MithaniJune 29, 2013
Partied hard upstairs! Great music all night.
Brad SpychalskiDecember 16, 2012
Wearing Christmas lights as an accessory is frowned upon.
Ryan WinnSeptember 6, 2010
The Strawberry Wheat beer comes with my highest recommendations.
Amir KDecember 1, 2013
Get there drunk! and party hard. Your prize is there...
Julia SullivanApril 1, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The eggplant fries with ranch dressing are kickass!
Katie RogersNovember 17, 2009
At Wonderland, the blond bartender with short hair knows where a secret after-hours bar is located. Whether you're brave enough to go is up to you. Read more
Ted TaliaferroFebruary 28, 2015
Been here 100+ times
Staff, food and beer!
John UglowApril 12, 2012
Great burger - ordered medium
Andrew WisemanMarch 18, 2011
Been here 100+ times
There is beer here. You can buy it.
Laura CovingtonMay 23, 2012
do as the hipsters do. grab a high life and dance.
Chris GutierrezOctober 6, 2015
Fun but hella gentrified. Like ridiculously gentrified.
Mithun ChaubeyMay 19, 2012
$6 for rail whiskey? Yeah, supply and demand, but still.
Alexsis KaraOctober 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
live band karaoke is super fun
josef jonAugust 10, 2017
Been here 5+ times
👀 okay I guess it's starting to grow on me❓
Francisco RuscalledaMarch 3, 2015
Great grilled cheese
luana perezMarch 8, 2015
Blueberry pancake beer
Tom BridgeApril 1, 2012
Come for the recording of You Me Them Everybody! It's awesome and Brandon is a stitch.
Jade ValjeeJune 16, 2014
Been here 25+ times
My fav. I want to be mayor again :(
Mish KmAugust 27, 2016
Best dive bar
Sara PoltonFebruary 16, 2013
Best tip, bring mace.
Michael M.April 12, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Thursday is mystery meat skewer day and Friday is fried shrimp day...yum.
Jessica PlacenciaJuly 18, 2015
Dancing upstairs !
Megan Pagado WellsFebruary 11, 2012
Beware the snarky hipsters lingering out front.
Lawrence GaytanAugust 9, 2013
Hang on to your seat!
Rafi FreeJune 18, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Drink responsibly but sing out loud!
Jordan-Marie SmithJune 15, 2015
Don't lose your friends here
Anthony VeachOctober 29, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Really great brunch here
David HernandezNovember 16, 2011
Been here 100+ times
The Mayor (Ted) likes to check in from his bedroom across the street. Boo him next time you see him!!! Haha!
Liane WeissenbergerSeptember 26, 2011
Don't bother with upstairs on the weekends unless you are already pretty drunk.
KassJuly 11, 2015
Booze and dancing.
Ryan RastegarJuly 11, 2011
best hipster/hip-hop dance party around Read more
Ted TaliaferroSeptember 4, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Mac&cheese pancakes r bomb!
Erik MoeMay 6, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Attend the monthly poetry/lit readings by Maryland students and faculty
Dan YokenMarch 27, 2010
The best bar in DC, when its not flooded with college kids.
Mary WolffAugust 18, 2012
perfect fries.
Candice BarnesJune 14, 2011
Dogs are welcome outside (and sometimes inside.)
Ted TaliaferroAugust 31, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Saturday night
Chris CombsMarch 29, 2010
Try the blueberry pancake beer. Yeah, yeah, fruit beers, get over it!
Missy SwearingenSeptember 22, 2014
Went once and won't go again. Crowded, expensive, loud
Beth G.March 28, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The only place I know with Hoegaarden on tap
Domku CafeAugust 19, 2011
Having a Copper Ale from Chocolate City

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