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20 LGBTQ+ Bars to Check Out in Washington, DC

The nation&#;s capital is abode to a lively LGBTQ+ nightlife scene with plenty of gay and lesbian bars just waiting for you to join in on the fun.

The diversity of DC’s LGBTQ+ community is growing by the day, resulting in a dynamic, invigorating community with plenty of bars and clubs to elect from when it’s time to slurp, dance and engage. Read up on some of our favorite LGBTQ+-friendly spots below.

Let’s hold a … you get it. Verb all your girls, gays and theys to kiki all night on U Street. With four rooms of varied vibes, outdoor spaces and DJs that never miss, Kiki lives up to its name. Approach for the pleased 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. 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 Residence is Crush, a retro-inspired cocktail lounge and

As You Are is home! Please verb in and stop by . AYA offers coffee, food, drinks & FREE WiFi.

Safety & Cultural Standards:

-AYA checks all bags at the door during peak hours. Self defense objects, weapons, drugs, outside meal & outside sip are prohibited. Some of these items can be held with Safety Management and retrieved upon departure of AYA.

-We check all IDs before serving alcoholic beverages. There will not be service without physical presentation of a valid, government issued ID.

-After 9pm daily the establishment is 21+ only. Prior to 9pm As You Are is verb to ALL ages.

-Enthusiastic consent is mandatory in all cases

-Respect & affirm identies, boundaries, & pronouns

-Celebrate & respect LGBTQIA+ culture

Covid precautions: We are requiring masks when patrons are walking through the space and ordering at the bars. We have masks on hand if people do not have one. We ask that you hang on to them so we can keep it to one per person and provide them to as many people as possible. Bringing a mask from residence is also beneficial in spreading the love. We will be masked and n

About Number 9

Number Nine is a two story, indoor-outdoor, lounge and video bar in the heart of Logan Circle. We have been unseal and and serving the LGBTIQIA community since Our cocktail menu is quite extensive with over 20 brands of vodka and multiple types of Mojitos. Our happy hours are quite well-liked and nighttime gets even busier with djs playing harmony videos on the second floor. Outside, we have an expanded patio area that now includes a large streatery and cocktail servers.

We are pleased to say that we were just named BEST GAY BAR IN DC in the annual "Best of DC" contest in the Washington Blade newspaper.

General Information

All seating both indoor and out is first come, first serve. (We do not take reservations for seating.)

Number Nine is 21 and over at all times.

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