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Essential LGBTQ+ Experiences in Washington, DC

From iconic neighborhoods and historic landmarks to under-the-radar hangouts, discover 12+ ways to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture in the nation&#;s capital.

Washington, DC has not only been the backdrop of historic milestones in gay history – it's dwelling to an LGBTQ+ community that fuels the city with its creativity, innovation and resilience.

With the highest percentage of locals identifying as LGBTQ+ of any city in the U.S. (%), DC is one of the most welcoming destinations in the country, offering countless ways to engage with people, places and stories that define the District.

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For over 50 years, Pride has brought love, joy and a whole lot of color to the District, featuring a packed month of events created to inspire, empower and unite the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. Plan your trip.

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20 LGBTQ+ Bars to Check Out in Washington, DC

The nation&#;s capital is residence to a lively LGBTQ+ nightlife scene with plenty of gay and homosexual woman bars just waiting for you to join in on the fun.

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

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

At 14th and U, DC’s first booze-free LGBTQ+ 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 Property is Crush, a retro-inspired cocktail lounge and

As You Are is home! Please come in and visit. AYA offers coffee, food, drinks & FREE WiFi.

Safety & Cultural Standards:

-AYA checks all bags at the door during peak hours. Self defense objects, weapons, drugs, outside food & outside drink are prohibited. Some of these items can be held with Security Management and retrieved upon departure of AYA.

-We check all IDs before serving alcoholic beverages. There will not be service without physical presentation of a valid, government issued ID.

-After 9pm daily the establishment is 21+ only. Prior to 9pm As You Are is open to ALL ages.

-Enthusiastic consent is mandatory in all cases

-Respect & affirm identies, boundaries, & pronouns

-Celebrate & respect LGBTQIA+ culture

Covid precautions: We are requiring masks when patrons are walking through the space and ordering at the bars. We have masks on hand if people do not have one. We ask that you dangle on to them so we can keep it to one per person and provide them to as many people as possible. Bringing a mask from home is also helpful in spreading the love. We will be masked and n

Nightlife Directory

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

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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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