The following bars and nightclubs are popular among the gay and lesbian crowd, but are open to all.

Bachelor’s Mill
1104 8th Street, SE Washington, DC (202) 544-1931. Gay Nightclub. Located on Capitol Hill.

Cobalt Nightclub/30 Degrees Lounge
1639 R Street NW Washington, DC (202) 462-6569. Gay Bar & Club. Drag shows on Mondays.

The Fireplace
2161 P Street, NW, Washington, DC (202) 293-1293. Gay Bar & Dance Club.

Located near Dupont Circle.

Green Lantern
1335 Green Ct. NW, Washington, DC (202) 347-4533. Gay Dance Club.

Mova Lounge
1435 P Street, NW, Washington, DC (202) 797-9730. Gay Bar & Lounge.

JR's Bar & Grill
1519 17th St. NW, Washington, DC (202) 328 0090. Gay Bar.

Mr. Henry's
601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington,DC (202) 546-8412. Gay Bar & Restaurant.

Nellies Sports Bar
900 U Street, NW Washington, DC (202) 332-NELL (6355). Gay Sports Bar.

Phase One
525 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC (202) 544-6831. Lesbian Bar.

Town Danceboutique
2009 8th Street, NW Washington, DC (202) 234-TOWN. Gay Nightclub. This is DC's largest gay dance club.