When you ask the local guys in Dupont where to go out on any given night of the week - you'll often hear a recurring theme: JR's. Popular for Happy Hour and for late nights, this neighborho...
1409 Playbill Cafe is a friendly neighborhood bar is the Logan / U Street Cooridor of Washington, DC. More than just a bar - 1409 Playbill Cafe is a restaurant, bar and small theatre.
One of the only real gay dance clubs currently left in DC - Apex is a multiplex with a little bit of everything. Throngs of shirtless men dance on the main level dance floor, friends catch up over drinks in the back bar Video Bar, and upstairs pool tables and Karaoke serve as the entertainment.
1104 8th Street, SE -
Washington, DC,
- 202-544-1931
Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC, Bachelor's Mill is a popular neighborhood bar that attracts a mostly African American crowd. Dancing, drag shows, and a friendly crowd make the Bachelor's Mill a fun gay bar in Washington, DC.
Backroads features alternative music for the queer and queer friendly boys and girls of Washington, DC. Hosted on special occassions at various venues, the event features live music, and DJ's spinning Neil Young, KD Lang, Victoria Williams and more.
500 8th Street, SE -
Washington, DC,
- 202-543-5906
Popular with the local Capitol Hill crowd, Banana Cafe is an ideal bar to begin the night. A Cuban restaurant, and piano bar in one, Banana Cafe packs in an early evening crowd.
Bar Rouge located within the trendy Rouge Hotel just off Dupont Circle is a sexy gay lounge attracting a diverse mix of gay and straight clientele. Great martinis and a wonderful staff make this lounge a great spot for a late night drink.
1818 New York Avenue NE -
Washington, DC,
- 202-986-3512
Club Fuego - VENUES VARY from Friday to Saturday night. This latin dance party features Drag Queens, HOT Go-Go Boys - strong drinks and hundreds of hot latin boys!
1639 R Street, NW -
Washington, DC,
- 202-462-6569
A long time staple of 17th Street - Cobalt features the lower level 30 Degrees which is popular for Happy Hour's while the upstairs bar opens later in the night for hot men dancing til the wee hours of the night. Popular with the 20 and 30 something crowds.
639 New York Avenue, NW -
Washington, DC,
- 202-347-6025
Gay men and Leather = DC Eagle. Leather, Levi, Daddies and Bears oh my! The DC Eagle is a friendly gay bar attracting and welcoming a little bit of everything.
Neighborhood bar meets urban nightclub. EFN Lounge is one of the new hotspots of DC. Though it's location might be a bit off from the expected Dupont Circle, EFN Lounge hosts some great DJs and events!
Fab Lounge is nested atop a seedy strip club on the bustling Connecticut Avenue (this is a tits and ass strip club - no nude men here!). The lounge is a bit off the beaten track for bar hopping, but is a great stop for an early drink before dinner - or a quiet night spot without the crowds and attitude of 17th Street.
555 South 23rd Street -
Cyrstal City,
- 703-685-0555
A neighborhood staple for a few years now, Freddie's has become a favorite spot for Arlington locals who just don't want to go to the trouble of crossing the bridge. Located on a block of restaurants, cafes and bars, Freddie's offers laid back atmosphere where shorts and sandles are the norm in the summer! Freddie's is also very welcoming of all the out of towners holed up in the area hotels.
