Lavender Atlas

Gay Guide

Listing and event details can change quickly. Please verify with the venue directly before visiting. Lavender Atlas is not responsible for third-party accuracy.

Upcoming Events

Jun 13– Jun 14
Downtown Washington DC
The region's main June Pride celebration with parade, festival stages, and citywide programming.
Logan Circle

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.

Address 1410 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Dupont Circle

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.

Address 1519 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

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.

Address 500 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA

DC Eagle

Washington DC's leather bar, part of the international Eagle network, serving the local leather and kink community with a men-focused cruising atmosphere in the Dupont area.

Bear Invasion Washington DC

Annual three-day fundraiser hosted by the District of Columbia Bear Club (DCBC), bringing bears, cubs, and the leather community together for parties, contests, and community building since the late 1990s.

Washington DC's LGBTQ+ Jewish congregation, providing a welcoming religious community and social space for LGBTQ+ Jewish people and their allies since 1975.

Address 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

A long-standing men's bathhouse and gym in Logan Circle featuring steam rooms, dry saunas, and private facilities.

Address 1321 14th St NW

Washington's oldest gay bar — a cozy Dupont Circle institution.

Address 2161 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037

LGBTQ+ bar in Washington Dc with a local queer crowd and regular social nightlife activity.

Address 639 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Washington DC's LGBTQ+ choral ensemble, performing concerts across the city and region that celebrate queer culture, advocacy, and community.

Address 1517 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Dupont Circle

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.

Address 2001 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Barracks Row

Community-focused independent bookshop on Capitol Hill with a strong LGBTQ+ section, hosting readings, events, and community programming in southeast DC.

Address 631 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
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Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle

Washington DC's historic LGBTQ+ neighborhood centered on the Dupont Circle fountain, home to gay bars, queer organizations, and one of the city's most vibrant urban districts.

Address Dupont Circle, Washington, DC, USA
Downtown

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.

Address 1335 Green Ct NW
Adams Morgan

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.

Address 2317 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Shaw

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.

Address 915 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Logan Circle

Cozy LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar on P Street NW, offering craft cocktails and a welcoming atmosphere with themed evenings in Washington DC's Dupont area.

Address 1100 P St NW
Logan Circle

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.

Address 1435 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

Larry's Lounge

Dupont Circle

Neighborhood gay bar on 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan, a laid-back local spot near the Dupont Circle LGBTQ+ district.

Address 1840 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

DIK Bar (Dupont Italian Kitchen)

Dupont Circle

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.

Address 1637 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
U Street

Multi-level gay sports bar and restaurant on U Street NW, known for its drag brunch, rooftop terrace, and welcoming atmosphere across multiple floors.

Address 900 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Adams Morgan

LGBTQ+ sports bar and lounge in Adams Morgan with a rooftop patio, drag performances, and a casual neighborhood bar atmosphere on 18th Street NW.

Address 2317 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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