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Gay Washington, DC

Gay Washington DC

Washington, DC is, well, notorious. Politics, sex scandals, and fiery protests have given this popular destination for and home to the gay community a bit of an edge. The city's large gay community, however, has stayed focused on securing equal rights and having a great time while they are at it. The city's lively gay nightlife is centered within a couple of neighborhoods, easily accessible by public transportation. Many hot spots are located on P Street and 17th Street in the Dupont Circle a...

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Bars & Clubs

Nellie's Sports Bar

DC's gay sports bar and more
U Street Corridor

JR's Bar

Serving since 1986
Dupont

Green Lantern

Off the beaten path
Downtown

The Fireplace

A neighborhood institution
Dupont

Number Nine

Plush bar serving creative cocktails
Logan

Freddie's Beach Bar

Beachy vibes
Northern Virginia

Larry's Lounge

Neighborhood bar with a mixed crowd
Dupont

DuPont Italian Kitchen

Comfortable bar with a welcoming style
Dupont
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Restaurants

Annie's Paramount Steak House

Iconic gay restaurant
Dupont

Busboys and Poets

Dining, dialogue, diversity
U Street Corridor

18th & U Duplex Diner

Kitschy 50s diner with diverse crowd
Dupont

Mr. Henry's Restaurant

Capitol Hill legend
Capitol Hill

Logan Tavern

Logan Circle hotspot
Logan

Lauriol Plaza

Tasty Tex-Mex eats in a sophisticated, urban atmosphere.
Dupont

Hank's Oyster Bar

Modern Take on New England Seafood Stand
Dupont

Trio Restaurant

Old-time gay diner
Dupont
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Hotels

The Dupont Circle Hotel

Chic refurbished hotel in DC's gay district
Dupont

Kimpton Carlyle Dupont Circle

Gay-friendly and in the action
Dupont

The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection

Across Lafayette Park from the White House
Downtown

District Hotel

A little old school, but conveniently located
Logan

Madera

Luxury urban digs in stylish gay neighborhood
Dupont

Park Hyatt Washington D.C.

Near P Street hood
Georgetown

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Beautiful 1920s era digs
Downtown

JW Marriott Washington, DC

Central location
Downtown
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