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Nellie's Sports Bar

 (457 Ratings)

DC's gay sports bar and more

Two levels of space, big-screen TVs, and a great outdoor patio make this a fantastic place to watch the game or grab...

U Street Corridor · 900 U St NW, Washington


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Freddie's Beach Bar

 (75 Ratings)

Beachy vibes

Though not actually on a beach, run by the charismatic Freddie, this colorful "straight-friendly"...

Northern Virginia · 555 23rd St S, Arlington


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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

 No ratings yet

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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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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The Artemis

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Where to watch games

The Artemis is a sports bar through and through. They of course are always playing games on their screens, but...

Columbia Heights · 3605 14th St NW, 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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