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1409 Playbill Cafe (Closed Permanently)

(10 Ratings)
Local neighborhood gay bar, restaurant & intimate 40-seat theater
This cozy, old-school (and theatrical) gay bar and restaurant has open-mic nights on Mondays and piano side karaoke on Thursdays. The tiny theater in the back is the frequent home for Ganymede Arts' productions, such as the recent hit, "Naked Boys Singing."


Hours
Sun 11am — 2 am, Mon—Thurs 4pm — 2 am, Friday and Saturday 4 pm — 3 am



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Reviews

kennafearl
kennafearl
Over a year ago

It is an ok nothing more

Logan's Circle is a great area that adds to the review for Playbill. It seem more like a neighborhoob bar. The people are friendly and welcome new comers, but you surely will not find many young people there if you are looking tor them.


benfrombmore
benfrombmore
Over a year ago

GOOD DRINKS, FOOD, STAFF

I've been to this bar a number of times. Lots of friendly regulars, nice atmosphere, good food and drinks. I highly recommend it.


DCvisitor
DCvisitor
Over a year ago

Good Drinks & Nice Staff, Give it a Try

I've been here 2x and enjoyed the food and drinks both nights. This is what I would typify as a true neighborhood bar. The cheap, stuffy couch and oversized-stuffed bear with sun glasses give it a "homey" feel (if you live, say, in a trailer in PA). Despite that it could use a good cleaning, I like the bar staff and they make good drinks. Each time I was there, the person next to me pointed out the owner sitting at the bar who seemed quite drunk, so one gets the feeling he crashes there most days. Drunk, but nice and holding a dog. I'm generally not into having dogs at eye or food level, but somehow it all seemed to fit the bar and by then the good long island had kicked in! I plan to go back.


Scott
Scott
Over a year ago

I'd agree with Devlin

Definately a casual locals hangout. Kinda old school in decor. Crowd seemed friendly.


Devlin_DC1957
Devlin_DC1957 first review First to Review
Over a year ago

Friendly, local, low-keyed place.

Not a destination bar, but a local bar for local people. No great shakes, but if you just want a drink or two and a chat with your friends, without having to put up with the posing and posturing at the "it" bars, then this is the place you want to be.


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