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Washington DC Gay Bars

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    Nellie's Sports Bar

    DC's gay sports bar and more

    U Street Corridor, 900 U St., N.W. Washington 98% Love it
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    JR's Bar & Grill

    DC's 17th Street icon

    Dupont, 1519 17th St., N.W. Washington 94% Love it
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    Green Lantern

    A regular-guy hangout that's off the beaten path

    Downtown, 1335 Green Court, N.W. Washington 93% Love it
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    The Fireplace

    A neighborhood institution

    Dupont, 2161 P St., N.W. Washington 88% Love it
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    Number Nine

    Newer plush bar serving classic and creative cocktails

    Logan, 1435 P ST, N.W. Washington 96% Love it
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  • Photo of Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant
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    Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant

    Beachy oasis across the Potomac; worth the trip

    Northern Virginia, 555 23rd St. South Arlington 98% Love it
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  • Photo of D.I.K. Bar
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    D.I.K. Bar

    A comfortable bar with a welcoming come-hither style

    Dupont, 1637 17th St., N.W. Washington 94% Love it
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  • Photo of Larry's Lounge
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    Larry's Lounge

    Neighborhood bar with a mixed crowd

    Dupont, 1840 18th St., N.W. Washington 98% Love it
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  • Photo of POV @ the W Hotel
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    POV @ the W Hotel

    Rooftop drinking with amazing views

    Downtown, 515 15th St., N.W. Washington 97% Love it
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  • Photo of DC Bear Crue at UPROAR Lounge and Restaurant
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    DC Bear Crue at UPROAR Lounge and Restaurant

    The nation's largest weekly bear event. Come get your GRRR on!

    Logan, 639 Florida Ave NW Washington 96% Love it
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  • Photo of Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
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    Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar

    Great beer selection and tons of eclectic events & specials

    Capitol Hill, 1104 H St., N.E. Washington 100% Love it
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    DC9

    Neighborhood haunt showcasing live music

    U Street Corridor, 1940 9th St., N.W. Washington 94% Love it
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    Wisdom

    International vibe in new East Hill

    Capitol Hill, 1432 Pennsylvania Ave SE Washington 100% Love it
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  • Photo of Gate 54 @ Cafe Saint-Ex
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    Gate 54 @ Cafe Saint-Ex

    Art deco hangar-lounge in basement serves up funky beats

    U Street Corridor, 1847 14th St., N.W. Washington 100% Love it
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  • Photo of Trade Night Club
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    Trade Night Club

    Just the basics

    1410 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 Washington 100% Love it
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  • Photo of Dito's Bar @ Floriana
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    Dito's Bar @ Floriana

    Cozy neighborhood bar

    Dupont, 1602 17th St NW Washington 100% Love it
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  • Photo of UPROAR Lounge and Restaurant
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    UPROAR Lounge and Restaurant

    Bear bar

    639 Florida Ave NW Washington 100% Love it
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  • Photo of Hamiltons
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    Hamiltons

    For ladies who love sports

    Capitol Hill, 233 2nd street NW Washington 100% Love it
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  • Photo of Pitchers DC
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    Pitchers DC

    A bar for everyone

    Adams Morgan, 2317 18th St NW Washington % Love it
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