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Gay Bars in Washington, DC

Updated October 15, 2026 · 15 places, checked by hand

Dupont Circle, Shaw, the Navy Yard and everywhere in between: these are DC's LGBTQ+ bars and nightlife spots, checked by hand.

  1. A League of Her Own

    Bars and Nightlife · Washington, DC

    Neighborhood bar in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC, centered on queer women and open to everyone, with community-minded events.

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  2. As You Are

    Bars and Nightlife · Washington, DC

    Eastern Market cafe, bar and dance space in Washington, DC for the LGBTQIA+ community, with events and a Pride merchandise line.

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  3. BUNKER

    Bars and Nightlife · Washington, DC

    Underground nightclub in Washington, DC with live DJs, drag and dancers, laser lighting and nights ranging from house and disco to Latin music.

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  4. Crush Dance Bar

    Bars and Nightlife · Washington, DC

    Washington, DC dance bar at 14th and U Streets with DJs, drag bingo, trivia, karaoke, a cocktail menu and private event bookings.

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  5. Green Lantern

    Bars and Nightlife · Washington, DC

    Gay neighborhood bar tucked in an alley in downtown Washington, DC, open afternoons to late night with special events on Fridays and Saturdays.

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  6. JR's Bar and Grill

    Bars and Nightlife · Washington, DC

    Gay bar in Washington, DC serving since 1986, with weekday happy hour, Sunday all-day drink deals, Monday showtunes and a weekly events lineup.

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  7. Kiki

    Bars and Nightlife · Washington, DC

    Queer bar on U Street in Washington's Shaw neighborhood, open Tuesday through Sunday, with an events calendar and private event bookings.

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  8. Nellie's Sports Bar

    Bars and Nightlife · Washington, DC

    Gay sports bar in Washington, DC with a drag brunch, drag bingo, karaoke, trivia and Sunday funday, plus a menu and merchandise.

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  9. Number Nine

    Bars and Nightlife · Washington, DC

    Gay bar and lounge in Logan Circle, DC, a two-story indoor-outdoor video bar with over twenty signature cocktails and a two-for-one happy hour.

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  10. Pitchers

    Bars and Nightlife · Washington, DC

    Sports bar in Adams Morgan with plenty of screens, darts, video games, two patios and a separate lesbian bar, for guests 21 and up.

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  11. The Fireplace

    Bars and Nightlife · Washington, DC

    Gay bar on P Street in Washington, DC with happy hour deals, a cozy fireplace and regular events for guests 21 and over.

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  12. The Little Gay Pub

    Bars and Nightlife · Washington, DC

    Small gay cocktail bar in Washington, DC with an eclectic, old-soul feel, taking reservations and sister to a Philadelphia location.

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  13. Thurst Lounge

    Bars and Nightlife · Washington, DC

    Lounge near the U Street corridor on 14th Street NW, created as a social space for the city's Black and brown LGBTQ+ community.

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  14. Trade

    Bars and Nightlife · Washington, DC

    Gay dive bar and nightclub on 14th Street NW in Washington, DC, with oversized happy-hour pours and weekend afternoon hours.

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  15. UPROAR Lounge & Restaurant

    Bars and Nightlife · Washington, DC

    Neighborhood bear bar and restaurant in Washington's Shaw area with a gallery, a menu and a calendar of community events.

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