The 11 Best Gay Bars in Washington

Ron Brown: Fun Fun Fun

Brad Howard: So gay. 🏳️‍🌈

Ron Brown: This place is hopping

Rikki Van Shelton: Great atmosphere, great employees. So nice that they serve food.

Chev W: Bear bar with rooftop

Roniel Tessler: Great rooftop in the summer

Nicholas Bessette: Great atmosphere with delicious drinks and great happy hour drink specials! I love the mid-century lounge vibes on the first level and the video bar vibes on the second with plenty of natural light!

Curt Haase: They have the tiny ice cubes, just like Taco Bell did in the 80s and 90s!!!!

Vincent Macaluso: Clean restrooms. Just saying.

Fernando M: A welcome addition to the local cocktail bar scene, with an almost neighborhood bistro/cafe environment. Arrive early if you want to grab a seat … and be patient while waiting for your drinks!

A Jay P Gizzel: Great cocktails!

Elliot Vos: Awesome cocktails and mocktails! And great scenery 😏

Bryan Schuerman: One of the best places in Washington! I love coming here, and Drag Brunch is THE BEST THING! So much fun! :0)

keith combs: rose kennedy + buffalo wings = success

Nathan Payne: Just the tip.

Metro Weekly: Great, friendly crowd, fantastic happy hours and specials. Showtunes every night is a must-do. Read more.

Jose Romero: No dancing!!!

Jose Romero: No seriously. No dancing y'all!

DoubleDeuce: Strong drinks and courteous staff. Come here to enjoy your evening!

Markus Kaufmann: Decent drinks, the crowd is fun! I met a lot of nice people there.

Brian Johnson: Rose! Rose! Rose!

Jason Baughman-Oprică: Omg. DC's trashiest but also most fabulous gay bar. Open late with friendly bartenders who pour them strong. The Lantern is bedrock.

Jose Romero: Foie gras face

Jason Scott: Monday nights Bears Do Yoga - free class for all sizes and skills. Mats and water provided. 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

Paul Fulton-Woods: The staff is fantastic and fabulous.

Michael Shaw: Happy Hour Specials

No Name: Rooftop bar

Larry Fulton-Woods: I love Larry's Lounge. The bartenders are friendly and pour excellent drinks. The crowd is fun too. They make the best apple martinis.

Joe Z: Unlike many bars, this one allows patrons under 21 (obviously no alcohol is served to them). And as of this posting the WiFi password is the phone number: 2024831483

Ryan Dorman: Stay away from the vermouth. But dave rocks my socks.

Chris Policino: The new menu is nice. The airline chicken with romesco, black bean, corn and farro is divine!

Mike Wilkinson: You can't go wrong with a lemon squeeze!

sean m: Wifi password is lemonsqueeze