Gay Bars in Washington DC
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Gay leather and cruising bar in Washington DC's Dupont Circle area with multiple levels, a dance floor, and a men-only atmosphere on select nights.
Cozy LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar on P Street NW, offering craft cocktails and a welcoming atmosphere with themed evenings in Washington DC's Dupont area.
Gay bar on 14th Street NW with a modern industrial aesthetic, popular Happy Hours, and a lively scene in Washington DC's 14th Street nightlife corridor.
LGBTQ+ sports bar and lounge in Adams Morgan with a rooftop patio, drag performances, and a casual neighborhood bar atmosphere on 18th Street NW.
Dupont Circle video bar at 22nd and P, one of Washington's oldest gay bars, named for the real fireplace on the corner of the building. Under new owners since 2024.
Bear bar in Shaw open since 2016, spread over three floors with a roof deck, small plates, DJ nights, karaoke and themed events.
Lesbian-focused sports bar in Washington DC's Adams Morgan, offering a welcoming space for queer women and non-binary people with game-day viewing and regular community events.
LGBTQ+ bar and club on U Street NW, bringing queer nightlife to Washington DC's historic U Street Corridor with themed events and a welcoming vibe.
LGBTQ+ bar and nightclub on 14th Street NW in Washington DC, hosting regular themed events and club nights in the city's 14th Street corridor.
Popular gay bar on 17th Street NW in Dupont Circle, long known for its Happy Hours, show tunes nights, and casual come-as-you-are atmosphere.
Multi-level gay sports bar and restaurant on U Street NW, known for its drag brunch, rooftop terrace, and welcoming atmosphere across multiple floors.
Intimate gay bar on P Street NW in Washington DC's 14th and P corridor, known for a friendly neighborhood atmosphere and regular DJ nights.
Neighborhood gay bar on 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan, a laid-back local spot near the Dupont Circle LGBTQ+ district.
Gay bar and Italian restaurant above Dupont Italian Kitchen on 17th Street NW, a long-running 17th Street institution known for karaoke nights, a lovely patio, and a friendly mixed-age crowd.
Queer bar in Washington DC's Capitol Hill on 8th Street SE, offering a welcoming all-genders space with craft cocktails and regular themed events.
DC's first booze-free LGBTQ+ bar, at 14th and U: a café by day, then DJs, drag trivia, and zero-proof cocktails at night (regular drinks too).
Washington DC's leather and fetish bar (the Eagle), open evenings Wednesday to Sunday.