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Nightlife Directory

List of LGBT Clubs & Bars for D.C., Maryland & Virginia

Last update: 08/14/2024 | Sort Names| Neighborhoods

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Washington, DC

ADAMS MORGAN AREA

Pitchers DC
    Favorite for Both Men & Women, Sports,
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CAPITOL HILL AREA

DOWNTOWN AREA

Green Lantern
    Favorite for Mostly Men, Leather/levi, Billiards,
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Mixtape
    Favorite for Both Men & Women, Dancing,
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DUPONT AREA

Annie's
    Favorite for Restaurant,
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DIK Bar
    Favorite for Mostly Men,
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Fireplace, The
    Favorite for Mostly Men, Video,
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JR.'s
    Favorite for Mostly Men, Video,
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20 LGBTQ+ Bars to Check Out in Washington, DC

The nation's capital is home to a lively LGBTQ+ nightlife scene with plenty of gay and lesbian bars just waiting for you to join in on the fun.

The diversity of DC’s LGBTQ+ people is growing by the day, resulting in a dynamic, exciting community with plenty of bars and clubs to choose from when it’s time to drink, dance and compete . Read up on some of our favorite LGBTQ+-friendly spots below.

Let’s have a … you get it. Gather all your girls, gays and theys to kiki all night on U Lane. With four rooms of varied vibes, outdoor spaces and DJs that never miss, Kiki lives up to its name. Reach for the happy hour, stay for the weekly events.

At 14th and U, DC’s first booze-free Diverse bar is lighting up the sober scene with mocktails, music and plenty of main-character energy. Spark kickstarts the day with coffee, pastries and cafe charm, then turns it up at sundown with DJs, drag trivia and zero-proof cocktails that pack a punch.

Next door to Spark Social House is Crush, a retro-inspired cocktail lounge and entertainment mecca for anyone and everyone. Event highlights include all-day happy hour Tuesday

Arlington, Virginia Gay City Guide

Located on the banks of the Potomac River across from Washington DC, Arlington is close enough to enjoy all that Washington has to offer but is also a awesome place to call dwelling in its own right. It is also a city with a thriving gay community – in fact, it has previously been named by The Advocate as one of the “Gayest Cities in America”. Arlington is suburbia with an urban undergo – it has a hip, eclectic vibe, and there’s always plenty to see and do.

A Glance at Arlington’s History

Those who settled in Arlington first did so in the late 1700s. Initially, Arlington was considered part of the District of Columbia, but the area that is now Arlington was returned to the express of Virginia in 1846. Arlington has a affluent history both due to the proximity to Washington DC and as a place full of affluent history itself. It served in important role during the Civil War when Union forces occupied the area and built 20 forts there in the defense of Washington D.C. and later grew to become a railway hub which further encouraged its growth as a residential suburb. Today, Arlington remains home to several significant sites, i

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Annandale
7203 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA22203
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Tuesdays LGBT-friendly Latin night (as of May 2010). Location may vary or may possess changed. Check websites.

Favorite for: Latino, Dancing, Drag


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