Bars with dancing in Washington, DC

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Green Lantern

 (242 Ratings)

Off the beaten path

Big, popular bar. Shirtless men drink for free! No wonder it's popular. 80's nights are really popular here,...

Downtown · 1335 Green Ct NW, Washington


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DC9 Nightclub

 (18 Ratings)

Neighborhood haunt showcasing live music

The ground-level bar is open seven nights a week with no cover charge. The second floor is dedicated to live bands and...

U Street Corridor · 1940 9th St NW, Washington


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Gate 54

 (7 Ratings)

Art deco hangar-lounge in basement serves up funky beats

Downstairs from Cafe Saint-Ex, Gate 54's DJs spin a wide range of genres that run the gamut from downtempo electronica,...

U Street Corridor · 1847 14th St NW, Washington


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BUNKER

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Fallout, anyone?

This underground LGBTQ+ party spot is ready to ride out the apocalypse with nightly dance parties, themed nights,...

Columbia Heights · 2001 14th St NW, Washington


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Thurst Lounge

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DC’s only black owned LGBTQ+ bar

Thurst has been described as a “love letter to DC’s Black Queer community.” It's the perfect place to start...

2204 14th St NW, Washington


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Crush Bar

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Retro vibes and wild nights

This welcoming bar is popular with anyone who wants a slice of nostalgia. Enjoy a classic DJ set played on vinyl...

Logan · 2007 14th St NW, Washington


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Shakers

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Shake it up!

DC's newest gay bar has hit the scene hard and captured locals' hearts. Head on down for a night of dancing,...

Columbia Heights · 2014 9th St NW, Washington


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as you are. DC

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LGBTQ+ social club and cafe

A unique venue offering events to meet friendly locals, dance parties, and a safe space to grab a cup of coffee and...

500 8th St SE, Washington


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Kiki

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Lounge with dancing and live sports

A small bar and dance floor on one side, and in the other half, a sports bar and lounge. A backyard beer garden is...

U Street Corridor · 915 U St NW, Washington


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