Life in DC
There is plenty to do and see in Washington, DC and much of it is free! We believe that with so much to do here, most participants will stay for the entire week. This will have a positive impact on attendance at events such as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Human Rights Conference, Pride Honors, Pride Parade, Pride Festival and Concert, and the overall camaraderie of partner events that will be at the heart of the WorldPride experience.
DC is much more than politics, history museums, and monuments. The District has a thriving nightlife and food scene that caters to individuals from every walk of life. There are options for going out across the entire spectrum, from dance clubs with drag shows to food trucks, from elegant rooftop cocktail lounges to underground dive bars with karaoke. Importantly, DC has one of the highest concentrations of LGBTQ+ establishments globally, including safe spaces tailored to our TGNC and BIPOIC communities.
LGBTQ+ Bars & Restaurants
Dupont Circle Area
- Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse (Restaurant)
- Dupont Italian Kitchen & DIK Bar (Restaurant & Bar)
- The Fireplace (Bar)
- Floriana (Restaurant)
- JR’s (Bar)
- Larry’s Lounge (Bar)
- Licht Cafe (Cafe & Cocktail Bar)
- Three Fifty (Bakery & Coffee Bar)
- VIDA Fitness & Penthouse Pool – (Gym & Pool Club)
Shaw and U Street Areas
- Dacha Beer Garden (Bar & Restaurant)
- DC9 (Monthly Gay Dance Parties – Peach Pit)
- The Dirty Goose (Bar)
- Flashy Sundays, (Bar & Dancing – Monthly Parties)
- Kiki (Bar & Dancing)
- Nellie’s Sport Bar
- Uproar Lounge and Restaurant (Bar, Restaurant, Dancing)
- Shakers (Bar)
- Shaw’s Tavern (Restaurant & Bar)
Logan Circle Area
- Commissary (Restaurant)
- Crew Club (Sauna)
- Green Lantern (Bar & Dance Club)
- Jane Jane (Cocktail Bar)
- Logan Tavern (Restaurant)
- Number Nine (Bar)
- The Little Gay Pub (Bar & Food)
- Trade (Bar)
Adam’s Morgan Area
- A League of Her Own (Bar)
- Pitchers DC (Bar & Restaurant)
- Something New Coming Soon – Formerly Duplex Diner (Restaurant & Bar)
14th and U Street Area
- Bunker (Dance Club)
- Crush (Bar)
- Thurst Lounge (Bar)
Capital Hill
- As You Are (Bar & Restaurant)
- Mr. Henry’s (Restaurant)
NOMA & Eckington Area
- Lost Generation Brewing Company (Bar & Food))
- Red Bear Brewery (Bar & Food)
- Wunder Garten (Bar & Food)