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Ziegfield's/Secrets (Closed Permanently)

(310 Ratings)
DC's gay entertainment complex reborn
A whole cast of female illusionists at Ziegfield's and the chorus of all nude male dancers at Secrets are the draw at this two-level entertainment venue, which manages the feat of both great drag and great stripping. The cover charge includes a discount on your first drink. A must-stop! But remember, 21+ and every girl must have a male escort to go to Secrets.


Address
1824 Half St., S.W.
Washington, DC 20024

Near: Two blocks from Nationals' Stadium

Southeast



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Reviews

1outta4
1outta4
Over a year ago

Strippers on top, Drag Queens on the bottom!

Z/S (as the sign says) was a great time. After a short line and a $10 cover, you enter the downstairs space, which is huge and equipped with 2 bars and a great stage and floor area for Drag shows.. and voila, the naked penis of a stripper on the bar! The drag was good, although the queens only picked older songs that didn't really get the crowd going (except for a Miley Cyrus tune that the queen *clearly* didn't know the words to). Upstairs, lots of hot, fully naked men, a different body type for everyone, and a great dance floor space. Unlike lots of strip clubs, it didn't seem gross or icky though... everyone just seemed to be there to have a good time. Great bartenders, good prices, and $1 off the first drink with cover! My only quip: Lighting--upstairs it was a little too dark to see much of the dancers, and downstairs they kept turning on the garish fluorescents to see the crowd, who was probably better under dimmer conditions.


OthelloAnton
OthelloAnton
Over a year ago

Secrets Rocks!

The dancers actually talk to you. The selection is very diverse, from twinks to bodybuilders and everything in between. Plenty of tipping opportunities allows you to actually get to know your favorites! Enjoy!


WDCEthan
WDCEthan
Over a year ago

Same tired old drag queens

Okay - its reopened - time to move on. Same tired drag entertainers still thinking they are real women. Upstairs is laid out well and some good looking dancers. Not a dance club for sure - medicore music to say the least - shifty neighborhood thats hard to get in or out of if you don't drive. If it had never reopened wouldn't have been a loss to gay nightlife.


kennafearl
kennafearl
Over a year ago

great

Naked men, and good drag queens


rswallis
rswallis
Over a year ago

Great Shows, Great Guys

The new Ziegfeld's/Secrets is a favorite. My friends and I tend to go on Friday nights, alternating between the 1st floor drag show space and the 2nd floor dance floor. Manager Jon Parks and his crew have created an inclusive nightclub that caters to a wide variety of people. The drag shows (Friday & Saturday nights at 11pm and 1) are very well produced and a hell of a lot of fun. Destiny B. Childs hosts on Friday night...love her! Upstairs, the strippers aren't all 10's, but most are worth a second look. They're super friendly, too, naturally! The bartenders, waitresses, door and security staff are extremely friendly and always willing to welcome newcomers. I highly recommend Z/S for a fun late-evening!


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