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20 LGBTQ+ Bars to Check Out in Washington, DC

The nation&#;s capital is home 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+ people is growing by the day, resulting in a dynamic, exciting community with plenty of bars and clubs to choose from when it’s time to drink, dance and participate. Read up on some of our favorite LGBTQ+-friendly spots below.

Let’s have a … you get it. Gather all your girls, gays and theys to kiki all night on U Road. With four rooms of varied vibes, outdoor spaces and DJs that never miss, Kiki lives up to its name. Enter for the happy hour, stay for the weekly events.

At 14th and U, DC’s first booze-free Homosexual 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 House is Crush, a retro-inspired cocktail lounge and

Prior to

Leading up to the LGBT community faced a number of discriminatory acts from federal and local government. Congress passed a law outlawing sodomy in D.C. Under the Lavender Scare the federal government fired gay individuals en masse.

Despite this, there were a number of LGBT spaces across D.C. to provide community and support. , one of D.C.'s longest continuously operating homosexual bars and one of the oldest African-American gay bars in the nation, opened in

These weren't wholly safe places, however. were both raided by the Metropolitan Police Department's Vice Squad.

The '60s

LGBT movement moved more to the public forefront starting in the s. The Mattachine Society of Washington, which assisted federal employees and residents targeted for their sexuality, was formed. The Washington Blade, America’s oldest LGBT newspaper, began in More clubs, publications, and services catered directly to the LGBT community.

Barracks Row became an important part of the LGBT community. was the 'first gay-owned prevent to offer lgbtq+ dancing', essentially breaking the owner forbid on da

About Number 9

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

We are proud to say that we were just named Foremost 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 act not take reservations for seating.)

Number Nine is 21 and over at all times.

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Nightlife Directory

List of LGBT Clubs & Bars for D.C., Maryland & Virginia

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ADAMS MORGAN AREA

Pitchers DC
Favorite for Both Men & Women, Sports,
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DOWNTOWN AREA

Green Lantern
Favorite for Mostly Men, Leather/levi, Billiards,
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