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20 LGBTQ+ Bars to Check Out in Washington, DC

The nation's capital is house to a lively LGBTQ+ nightlife scene with plenty of gay and sapphic 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, electrifying community with plenty of bars and clubs to opt from when it’s time to cocktail, dance and perform. Read up on some of our favorite LGBTQ+-friendly spots below.

Let’s contain a … you get it. Assemble 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. Arrive for the delighted 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 Residence is Crush, a retro-inspired cocktail lounge and entertainment mecca for anyone and everyone. Event highlights include all-day content hour Tuesday washington gay places

Great Cities for LGBTQ Folks in Washington State

Washington is a state well-known for its natural beauty – and with its location in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, it certainly has plenty of it. It’s also famous for its laid-back vibe, its adventurous, free-spirited people, and for generally existence a progressive, forward-thinking place. It’s also a express full of many superb cities, each unique in its own way, and many with thriving and growing LGBTQ communities. If you’re considering making a move to Washington, there is no shortage of great cities and neighborhoods to choose from. Some of the cities you might want to think about include:

  • Seattle: One of the most beautiful cities in the country, Seattle is the largest city in Washington, and is residence to a chill and relaxed LGBTQ lifestyle. It’s a thriving gay collective that ranks as the 6th largest in the nation. Seattle is also a place you can quickly escape with a ferry across the magnificent Puget Sound or a winding drive through the Hoh Rainforest. It suggestions a perfect blend of culture and nature, and there’s truly something for everyone in this metropolis. Read the full Seattle Gay City Guide here.
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    LGBTQ+-Friendly Events, Things to Do & More

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    Penn Quarter & Chinatown

    Community Days

    Now - Sep 07, 2025

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    Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

    Now - Aug 29, 2025

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    Penn Quarter & Chinatown

    LGBTJews in the Federal City

    Now - Jan 04, 2026

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    River Club Brunch

    Aug 02, 2025 - Aug 01, 2027

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    Hot Girl Collapse Drag Brunch

    Aug 02, 2025 - Aug 01, 2027

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    Curator’s Talk: A Radical Alteration

    Aug 03, 2025

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    Happy Hour at Residents

    Now - Jun 08, 2027

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    River Club Content Hour

    Aug 04, 2025 - Jul 26, 2027

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    Strawberry Soirée at President Lincoln's Cottage

    Aug 09, 2025

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    Southwest & The Wharf

    Elevate Drag Brunch

    Aug 17, 2025 - Mar 15, 2026

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    Penn Quarter & Chinatown

    NJB+ Pageant

    Aug 24, 2025

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    Drag and Comedy Brunch

    Oct 05, 2025

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    Holiday Her-Story Market at Hotel Zena

    Dec 06, 2025

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    About Number 9

    Number Nine is a two story, indoor-outdoor, lounge and video bar in the heart of Logan Circle. We have been reveal and and serving the LGBTIQIA group since 2010. Our cocktail menu is quite extensive with over 20 brands of vodka and multiple types of Mojitos. Our joyful hours are quite popular and nighttime gets even busier with djs playing music videos on the second floor. Outside, we acquire an expanded patio area that now includes a grand streatery and cocktail servers.

    We are proud to declare that we were just named 2022 BEST GAY Exclude IN DC in the annual "Best of DC" rivalry in the Washington Blade newspaper.


    General Information

    All seating both indoor and out is first come, first serve. (We do not hold reservations for seating.)

    Number Nine is 21 and over at all times.


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    Seattle welcomes everyone in a city that is harmless and friendly to all.

    Just east of downtown, the Capitol Hill neighborhood has long been the city’s gay epicenter, with rainbow-painted crosswalks and many ways to dive into the LGBTQIA+ scene. Aside from Capitol Hill, there are gay-friendly and gay-owned establishments just about everywhere in town. Summer features two annual Pride festivals, while the Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus are the largest LGBTQIA-identified men’s and women’s choruses in the world. It’s pretty clear that in Seattle, we take identity festival in everybody.

    LGBTQ+ RESOURCES

    Seattle has one of the largest percentage of gay, lesbian or bisexual residents among immense cities in the U.S. The LGBTQ+ community here is strong, cohesive and offers a wide range of resources for group members and visiting community members. Here’s a selection.

    BiNet Seattle
    A bisexual non-profit, mixed gender, social and aid organization created to foster a visible community for bisexual, bi-curious people, and their partners in the Puget Sound area. We support the community through educational speakings, support groups and social events.

    Equal Rig