Gay Bars & Clubs in Washington
Washington, DC's LGBTQ+ community is deeply woven into the city's fabric, blending a rich history of activism with a vibrant and inclusive professional social scene. Here, political passion meets a powerful sense of belonging, creating a uniquely engaged and welcoming atmosphere for all. The city's scene is incredibly diverse, offering everything from high-energy sports nights at Nellie's Sports Bar to cozy conversations at The Little Gay Pub. Whether you're building connections at The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center or dancing at Thurst Lounge, you’ll find dedicated spaces that feel like home.
- 35 places
- 12 categories
35 places
Sinners and Saints
2309 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009Sinners and Saints is a DC institution where the dance floor is always packed and the crowd is reliably welcoming.
Metro DC PFLAG
PO Box 73211, Washington, DC 20056Metro DC PFLAG is a nonprofit advocacy and support organization serving the greater Washington, DC Metropolitan area, founded in 1983 to support LGBTQ people and their fa...
Wanda Alston Foundation
1827 Wiltberger St NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20001The Wanda Alston Foundation is a DC-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth through housing, counseling, research, and workforce development ser...
Licht Cafe
1520 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USALicht Cafe is an LGBTQ+ cafe and bar bringing warm European cafe culture to the heart of Washington DC's vibrant U Street corridor.
JR's Bar
1519 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USAJR's Bar has been a beloved pillar of DC's LGBTQIA+ community since 1986, offering a welcoming space with themed drag shows, showtunes nights, and retro music events.
Trade
1410 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005Experience one of DC's most legendary happy hours at Trade, a no-frills Logan Circle gay bar known for its signature 'XL' drinks.
District Eagle
1357B U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009District Eagle is a bold, masculine bar located at 1357 U Street NW in Washington, DC, serving as a home for the city's kink communities.
Thurst Lounge
2204 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009Thurst Lounge, a vibrant new destination offering a fresh and inclusive LGBTQ+ experience, and the only venue that is black-owned.
Crew Club
1321 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USACrew Club DC is a 24/7 men's sauna and bathhouse located in Washington DC's Logan Circle neighborhood, welcoming guests ages 18 and older with valid ID.
Bunker
2001 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009Descend into BUNKER, Washington D.C.'s premier underground LGBTQ+ nightclub, for an electrifying experience with diverse DJs, dancers, and drag queens.
Green Lantern
1335 Green Court (In the alley), Washington, DC 20005Green Lantern is a gay bar located at 1335 Green Court in an alley in Washington, DC, serving the community daily with extended hours until 2am on weekdays and 3am on wee...
Whitman-Walker Health
1525 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005Whitman-Walker Health is a comprehensive medical organization providing inclusive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and legal services across three locations in Wa...
Uproar Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAUPROAR Lounge & Restaurant is Washington DC's premier LGBTQ bear nightlife destination, celebrating the diversity, camaraderie, and natural beauty of the bear community i...
Rainbow History Project
P.O. Box 73176, Washington, DC 20056-3176Rainbow History Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and promoting LGBTQ history and culture in Washington, D.C.
Queertown
1520 U St NW, Washington, District Of Columbia 20009-3912Queertown is a neighborhood retail destination and community hub located in Washington, D.C., dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
Kiki
915 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001Kiki is an LGBTQ+ bar located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. at 915 U Street Northwest.
DC Black Pride (Center for Black Equity)
1200 G Street NW, Suite 810, Washington, DC 20005DC Black Pride is an annual LGBTQ+ celebration and advocacy event held Memorial Day Weekend in Washington, DC, organized by the Center for Black Equity since 1991.
A League Of Her Own
2317 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009A League of Her Own is a welcoming queer women's neighborhood bar in Dupont Circle that serves as a safe space for the entire LGBTQIA+ community and allies.
Capital Pride Alliance
1827 Wiltberger Street NW Ste 100, Washington, DC 20001Capital Pride Alliance is Washington, DC's official LGBTQ+ Pride celebration and nonprofit organization, bringing the community together through the annual Pride Parade,...
Gay Men's Chorus of Washington DC (GMCW)
1517 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC is a performing arts organization celebrating 44 years of musical excellence and community advocacy in the nation's capital.
Dirty Goose
913 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20001The Dirty Goose is a craft cocktail bar located in the heart of DC's U-Street Corridor, offering energetic nightlife with the energy of New York City and laid-back atmosp...
Number Nine
1435 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005Number Nine is a two-story indoor-outdoor lounge and video bar located in the heart of Logan Circle, Washington DC, serving the community since 2010.
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant
555 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant is an inclusive restaurant and bar located at 555 23rd St. S in Arlington, Virginia.
Nellie's Sports Bar
900 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001Discover Washington DC's iconic LGBTQ+ sports bar, an energetic destination where sports and entertainment collide in a welcoming atmosphere.
Crush Dance Bar
2007 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009Crush Bar is a vibrant dance bar and cocktail lounge located at 2007 14th St NW in Washington, DC's U Street corridor.
The Fireplace
2161 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037Nestled in the heart of Dupont Circle, The Fireplace is a long-standing and beloved gay bar known for its classic, welcoming atmosphere.
as you are
500 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003As You Are (AYA) is a community-first café, bar, and dance club located at 500 8th St.
Pitchers DC
2317 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009, United StatesPitchers Bar DC is a gay sports bar located at 2317 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan, Washington DC.
Shakers
2014 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001Shakers DC is a friendly neighborhood bar located at 2014 9th Street NW in Washington D.C.
Little District Books
631 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003Little District Books is an independent bookstore located at 631 Pennsylvania Ave SE in Washington, D.C.'s historic Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Spark Social House
2009 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USASpark Social is a vibrant LGBTQ+ third space located at 14th and U Streets NW in Washington, DC, serving as a coffee shop and cocktail bar that welcomes the community thr...
The Little Gay Pub
1100 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005The Little Gay Pub is a cozy, intimate bar located in Washington D.C.'s Logan Circle neighborhood, opened in 2023 as a welcoming community hub for the LGBTQ+ community.
Larry's Lounge
1840 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009Larry's Lounge is a neighborhood bar located in Dupont Circle, Washington D.C., at 1840 18th St NW.
DC LGBTQ+ Community Center
1827 Wiltberger St NW, Washington, DC 20001The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center is a vital hub in Washington, D.C., dedicated to educating, empowering, and celebrating the diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender...
Red Bear Brewing Co
209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002Red Bear Brewing Co is a sustainable craft brewery located in Washington D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood, housed in the historic Uline Arena building where the Beatles first pla...