Cool smaller venue in the DMV area. They get a nice range of local acts as well as some more well-known names in the indie scene. It's one of the most intimate venues in the area and what I can really appreciate is how cheap the drink prices are here compared to other venues I've been to! However, what holds this place back from being great is that 2 of the 3 times I've been here the sound mixing has been terrible to the point you couldn't even hear the vocals! If they could get better sound mixers than this place would easily be a 4!
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The critical reviewers describe complaints about rude bouncers who mistakenly enforce alcohol policies and kick customers out for cheering, a feeling that the venue has lost the quality it once had, and rude or incompetent staff and management who mishandle orders.
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Monday Mistress should've won the battle of the bands.
Small venue, concert was great, never had a waitress come by and take an order so I cannot comment on the food or drink. The service was terrible. Need a deep cleaning and repairs.
I work with musicians for my job and have been to many of the DC local venues. Jammin' Java is a fine venue, but it is soooooooooo far from DC (35 minute drive from Capitol Hill). Once you finally arrive, it is kind of a cool venue. You can order drinks and food and take them anywhere in the venue which is a good perk. They usually have a good balance of smaller name musicians and bigger names.
Went for the Music, of course! Music was well worth the trip from Loudoun County. The venue could use some cleaning as well as comfortable chairs.
A song in the slice event. The band was awesome made me want to get up and dance.
I stopped by for a quick caffeine kick but got pleasingly tickled with the options and extra clean eating choices. A playful back half for concerts and caffeine. GREAT place.
It was sad. This used to be a vibrant store, but going-out-of-business has dampened the spirit of the staff. They were helpful but glum and the empty shelves didn't add to a holiday spirit. I bought good products at reduced prices, but it was still bittersweet.
Good show, but overpriced and not enough room. Always feel like a sardine in there
Not fond of the card-only policy, but a nifty venue. Came up to see my friend perform in a group and had a good time (though the rows of chairs were disappointing in terms of seating, compared to the couple of tables at the front).
Love this local place. The food is good - I have had good many a good sandwich at all times of the day. The drinks are nice too - tho coffee drinks vary depending on the barista. Big attraction for this place is the music - the setting reminds me of hanging out during my college days with no care in the world. Great place for anytime - whenever you are in the area - you wont be disappointed!
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About Jammin' Java
- Website
- jamminjava.com
- Address
- 338 preston avenue
- Categories
- Music
