Gay night clubs in washington dc

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-After 9pm daily the establishment is 21+ only. The dynamic space leans into its name with industrial decor, flashing countdown clocks and immersive lighting. After careful research and consideration there are too many limitations to install an elevator in the current space.

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!).

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.

Head upstairs for black lights and DJs, and those strong drinks should have you dancing all night.

Located in Logan Circle, the Little Gay Pub proves that size doesn’t matter. Bold and unapologetic, District Eagle celebrates self-expression, moody lighting and unexpected connections.

If dinner and a drag show is your thing, Dupont Italian Kitchen has you covered.

This two-level bar serves up neighborhood vibes downstairs and wild party nights upstairs. Tucked into an otherwise unassuming alleyway off of Thomas Circle near Downtown, the bar is located in a converted two-story carriage house. Named for the owners' great-grandmother, the bar boasts dozens of TVs in the relaxed downstairs, and an upstairs patio dance floor that goes strong until close.

Number Nine comes to the bustling Logan Circle courtesy of co-founder Ed Bailey, who helped DC’s gay nightlife scene to grow during his days as a DJ.

Decked out in mirrors, leather banquettes and dark wood paneling, the lounge is perfect for nighttime socialization. Around the corner from Number Nine, this laid-back hotspot serves famously strong drinks, has drag shows and theme nights, and boasts a large back patio with a smoking area.

Weekends get wild, and there’s almost always a line by 11 PM—so come early.

Spark kickstarts the day with coffee, pastries and cafe charm, then turns it up at sundown with DJs, drag trivia and zero-proof cocktails that pack a punch.

Next door to Spark Social House is Crush, a retro-inspired cocktail lounge and entertainment mecca for anyone and everyone. Self defense objects, weapons, drugs, outside food & outside drink are prohibited.

The brainchild of DC LGBTQ+ nightlife veteran Dave Perruzza, the 10,000-square-foot space features plenty of room for games as well as two patios. The front bar is the best place to strike up a conversation, and the crowd? 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.

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. Trade's "XL Happy Hour" is every day until 8 p.m. 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.