Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
H Street Corridor
Little Miss Whiskey's is a New Orleans-inspired dance lounge slash bar with alcoholic slushies, a friendly bar dog, extensive beer list, and zero attitude. The crowd...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Lounge
Nellie's Sports Bar
Washington, DC U Street Corridor
This welcoming, two-level sports bar with outdoor deck is packed with fun events like trivia night, drag bingo, Sunday drag brunch, karaoke and darts. Located in the...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Bar
Green Lantern
Washington, DC Brookland
A bit out-of-the - way-tucked in an alley behind the Donovan House Hotel in Downtown DC - the Green Lantern is a cult-favorite of DC's over-thirty gay community....
- For Men
- Bar
- 1
A League Of Her Own
Adams Morgan
"This is the place for people who have never been able to find their place," reads the manifesto on the wall. New on the scene in 2018, A League of Her Own created a...
- For Women
- Bar
Duplex Diner
Adams Morgan
Duplex Diner is a kitschy throwback in Adam's Morgan. Weekend brunch is always fun and it's often easier to score a table here than other nearby locations. Try to...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Café
Town Danceboutique
Shaw
Combining cabaret, high-energy dance floors and a plush lounge, Town Danceboutique draws a diverse crowd as DC's largest gay nightclub. Town has two floors, numerous...
- For Men
- Nightclub
Zeba Bar
Columbia Heights
Zeba Bar is a multi-level neighborhood spot in a converted row house not far from the Colombia Heights metro stop. There's a main bar area, a relaxed ground floor...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Bar
The Fireplace
Dupont Circle
The strength of the mixed drinks at this dark, cash-only dive bar is legendary. There's a real fireplace to gather round at happy hour - though the furnishings have...
- For Men
- Bar
- 1
DC Eagle
Capital Heights
DC Eagle, a historic leather bar, has its roots in the 1960s when some bikers and leathermen got together over dinner in a bar across from the FBI headquarters. The...
- For Men
- Bar
Ziegfelds / Secrets
Navy Yard
The first floor of this party complex is Ziegfeld's, a top-notch drag performance venue that has some of the best performers in the business. On the second floor is...
- For Men
- Nightclub
Banana Cafe and Piano Bar
Capitol Hill
Banana Café and Piano Bar is a lively Capitol Hill bar/restaurant serving a Cuban and Puerto Rican menu and exotic drinks. During the very popular daily happy hour...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Bar
Cobalt
Dupont Circle
With two dancefloors, a lounge area, and first-floor restaurant, Cobalt has a lot to offer. The crowd is young and attractive, and there are regular themed nights...
- For Men
- Nightclub
The FAB Lounge
Dupont Circle
Somewhat small and with a lesbian crowd that skews young and African American, The FAB Lounge is a fun no-cover dance spot in northern Dupont with strong drinks and
- For Women
- Nightclub
JR's Bar and Grill
Dupont Circle
JR's is very popular with the suit-and-tie set, and their happy hours are crowded with young Beltway staffers. Though primarily a gay scene, everyone is welcome...
- For Men
- Bar
Phase 1
Washington, DC Capitol Hill
Renowned as the longest continuously-running lesbian bar in America, Phase 1 in Capitol Hill is a no-frills ladies-only spot with pool tables, karaoke, Sunday drag...
- For Women
- Bar
Crew Club
Logan Circle
A clean, friendly bathhouse with spa amenities in Logan Circle, Crew Club is open 24/7 and has a steam room, dry sauna, exercise equipment, tanning bed, cruising...
- For Men
- Sauna
Delta Elite
Brookland
An after-hours club a 15-minute cab ride from Dupont Circle, Delta Elite has been in DC for almost 37 years. It's still as hot as it was in the 70s, with hip-hop and...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Nightclub
DIK Bar
Dupont Circle
The crowd skews a bit older at this Dupont Circle stand-by, but the bartenders are friendly, the karaoke is loud, and there's an Italian restaurant on the first...
- For Men
- Bar
Freddie's Beach Bar
Arlington, VA
Just a 15 minute drive from downtown DC-and metro-accessible via the Crystal City station-this famous Arlington bar is campy and glamorous. Karaoke, drag shows and...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Bar
Gazuza
Dupont Circle
A cozy mussel bar with a staggering number of obscure Belgian beers on tap, St. Arnold's is the perfect Dupont hangout for a low-key evening or happy hour. The wood
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Café
J Paul's
Georgetown
A classic saloon, J Paul's is a family-friendly place to watch the game or enjoy a beer with a diverse crowd of Georgetown students, professors, politicians and...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Café
Larry's Lounge
Dupont Circle
A neighborhood favorite, the dog-friendly corner patio at gay-owned Larry's Lounge is a fantastic people-watching spot in the early afternoon or evening. Dirt-cheap...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Lounge
MOVA Lounge
U Street Corridor
MOVA Lounge - a sister club to the original in Miami - is a modernist indoor/outdoor venue for those who like to see-and-be-seen. There's a popular ladies night on...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Nightclub
Mr. Henry's
Capitol Hill
Practically a Capitol Hill institution, Mr. Henry's has been serving pub food and live music to a gay clientele since the 1960s. While it's less of a scene these...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Pub
Nob Hill
Columbia Heights
Historical marker HM1M14 on the Columbia Heights Heritage Trail is all that remains of Nob Hill, one of America's first openly gay bars for and run by African...
- For Men
- Bar
Number Nine
Logan Circle
This recently refurbished Logan Circle lounge is sleek and sophisticated, with low-lighting, wood floors, plush booths and a second floor video lounge. The...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Lounge
POV Roof Terrace and Lounge
Georgetown
This trendy and expensive lounge at the top of the W Hotel Downtown has one of the best views in the city, showcasing the Capitol and the monuments. You may have to...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Lounge
Russia House Restaurant
Dupont Circle
This eccentric Russian lounge is a charming place to sip vodka, eat caviar, and watch the Eastern European population of DC do the same, all in a large 4-story...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Other
St. Arnold's Mussel Bar on Jefferson
Dupont Circle
A cozy mussel bar with a staggering number of obscure Belgian beers on tap, St. Arnold's is the perfect Dupont hangout for a low-key evening or happy hour. The wood
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Café
