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It's often busy, and the music varies from contemporary tracks to diva classics. Only cash is accepted.
Nearest station: Dupont Circle
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Lively gay bar in Washington DC. There's quite a "Cheers" vibe - a lot of regulars drink here and everyone seems to know everyone.
Best to get an Uber as it's located down an alleyway (matron!).
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Washington D.C is a global political powerhouse, and with thousands of over-worked politicos seeking chances to unwind, it's not suprisng that the city is also home to a fantastic and established gay scene. Despite the “Grill” in the title, the popular happy hour spot only serves a few small bites, making it a casual retreat with impressive drink specials and daily events.
The polished neighborhood gem features plush leather seating, vintage charm, striking accents and “big gay cocktails” that show up and show out.
This pioneering gay sports bar, one of the first to open outside of Dupont Circle, hosts all sorts of events, like trivia and drag bingo. They host shirtless nights and underwear night, too.
There's dancefloor upstairs, screens playing music videos and a very cheap happy hour.
Shirtless men drink free - 22:00 - 23:00 and men in underwear drink free between 00:00 - 00:30.
Happy hour goes on all night Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Shaw's Tavern isn't a gay venue but it hosts gay events, such as Dinner-n-Drag every Sunday.
The intimate and sophisticated space on U Street offers upscale snacks and buzzing conversations.
Follow the beat down P Street to this iconic dive bar. The Fireplace is known for its notably diverse crowd, robust drink selection and warm namesake beside the bar. Those aren’t all the tricks of the Trade, but you’ll have to visit to encounter the rest.
A two-level lounge and nightclub off U Street proudly serves as DC’s only Black-owned LGBTQ+ bar, created to quench the community’s thirst for an inclusive space.
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Kiki
A lively LGBTQ+ bar in the Shaw district of Washington D.C, Kiki hosts live drag shows, weekly events and exclusive deals. Open 7 days a week. Come for the happy hour, stay for the weekly events.
At 14th and U, DC’s first booze-free LGBTQ+ bar is lighting up the sober scene with mocktails, music and plenty of main-character energy.
Currently expanding, Kiki will soon be unveiling a range of new bar spaces and cozy beer garden.
The annual Capital Pride Parade is nationally renowned, but there are also popular events and festivals hosted here throughout the year, and plenty of queer bars and clubs open every night of the week.
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Trade's "XL Happy Hour" is every day until 8 p.m. This 17th Street landmark in DC’s original “gayborhood” serves up classic Italian eats downstairs and karaoke fun upstairs at the lively DIK Bar.
Gay Washington DC
The nation’s capital is home to a vibrant and dynamic LGBTQ+ community, supporting an all-round cross section of the community with people of all identities, interests, and backgrounds.
It's roughly a 15-minute drive from Washington DC. Although Arlington can feel like a DC suburb, it's technically a county within Virginia.
The decor is satisfyingly over the top. The music video bar upstairs is also a must-see and enjoy two-for-one drinks from 7-8 p.m.
Larry’s Lounge is a gay neighborhood pub, with always-affordable drinks, solid happy hour specials, mouth-watering pub fare (see: sweet potato tots) and one of the city’s friendliest patios (you can bring your dog, too!).
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Let’s have a … you get it. The whole venue pays homage to Black and queer culture, from a mural at the entrance to a staircase gallery of icons like James Baldwin, Audre Lorde and the queen herself, Beyoncé.
Situated right in the heart of Adams Morgan’s bustling 18th Street is Pitchers, a gay sports bar, and A League of Her Own, the adjacent bar for lesbian and queer women.
Mon: Closed
Tue:17:30 - 23:00
Wed:17:30 - 23:00
Thu:17:30 - 00:00
Fri:12:30 - 00:00
Sat:12:30 - 03:00
Sun:15:00 - 00:00
Last updated on: 4 Mar 2024
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Last updated on: 4-Mar-2024
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JR's is a popular gay bar on Church Street in Washington DC.
There's a large bar downstairs and a seating area in the loft upstairs. The downstairs area resembles a suburban living room, cozy and welcoming upon entrance, the perfect intro to the bar’s home-like atmosphere.
Down the stairs at the corner of 14th and U is Bunker, DC’s only LGBTQ+ nightclub.