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Just know there’s a $10 cover after 10 PM for Rough House—but shirtless Thursdays remain free every week.

About Number 9

Number Nine is a two story, indoor-outdoor, lounge and video bar in the heart of Logan Circle. With 5 huge flat screens to view the game on, live web access to fantasy fotball, wifi and $3 pbr's.

    • Hours: Monday through Thursday: 4pm to 2am, Friday: 4pm to 3am, Saturday: 5pm to 3am, Sunday: 5pm to 2am
    • Address: 1345 Connecticut Ave NW (at N N St), Washington DC
    • Urbana Restaurant and Wine Bar
      • Category: Wine Bars
      • Area: Dupont Circle
    • Description: Named one of Washington, DC's 'Hottest Restaurant Bar Scenes,' Urbana Restaurant and Wine Bar is a destination in and of itself.

      Friendly, flirty, and totally diverse.


      Green Lantern Best for Shirtless Thursdays (& More). Happy Hour includes: selected drafts for $2.75 & $3.50, rail drinks for $3.00 and select appetizers for 1/2 price.
      • Hours: Monday through Thursday: 4pm to 2am, Friday: 4pm to 3am, Saturday: 1pm to 3am, Sunday: 4pm to 1am
      • Address: 1330 19th St NW, Washington DC
    • Cobalt
      • Category: Gay Bars
      • Area: Dupont Circle
    • Description: One of the local favorites in DC, Cobalt has both a bar (first floor) and a club (second floor).

      dupont circle gay clubs

      Thursdays are college night so it's free if you have a college ID. Drinks are relatively inexpensive (about $6), but unfortunately, the bar is cash only.

      • Hours: Thursday: 9pm to 3am, Friday and Saturday: 9pm to 4am
      • Address: 1415 22nd St NW (between N O St & N P St), Washington DC
    • Buffalo Billiards
      • Category: Pool Halls, Sports Bars
      • Area: Dupont Circle
    • Description: Buffalo Billiards is the it place for pool, and so much more.

      At Fly Lounge, you can request the following services: First class (getting a table), Business class ('working' to get a table for free) and Coach (having a great time dancing around the club). Happy hour is from Monday-Friday from 5-7pm. Recessions also has karaoke every Friday Night from 9pm until 12 midnight.

      • Hours: Monday through Thursday: 11am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday: 11am to 1am, Sunday: 12pm to 9pm
      • Address: 1823 L St NW # 1 (between N 18th St & N 19th St), Washington DC
    • The Big Hunt
      • Category: Dive Bars
      • Area: Dupont Circle
    • Description: The Big Hunt has a great selection of beers and an amazing outdoor patio for those summer nights.

      Unpretentious, fun, and always a good time—Tradeis DC’s ultimate queer neighborhood bar. There's typically a $10 cover (females often get in free), but drinks are reasonably priced.

      • Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday: 9:30pm to 2am, Thursday: 5:30pm to 2am, Friday: 5:30p to 3am, Saturday: 9:30pm to 3am
      • Address: 1212 18th St NW (between N Connecticut Ave & N Jefferson Pl), Washington DC
    • Apex
      • Category: Dance Clubs, Gay Bars
      • Area: Dupont Circle
    • Description: Known as the longest running gay dance club in Washington DC, Apex has been serving Washington DC's GBLT community for over 25 years.

      Happy Hour specials are: $3 Appetizers - Onion Rings, Mini Crab Cakes, French Fries, Potato Skins, Chicken Tenders, Mozzarella Sticks, Buffalo Wings, Calamari, Nacho Platter Beer & Rail Drinks-$2.00 Miller Light bottles, $3.00 Rail Drinks, $3.00 'King Kong' 28oz drafts, and $3.00 Coronas. Dress to impress.

      • Hours: Wednesday and Thursday: 9pm to 2am, Friday and Saturday: 9pm to 3am
      • Address: 1802 Jefferson Pl NW (between N 18th St & N 19th St), Washington DC
    • Fox and Hounds Lounge
      • Category: Lounges
      • Area: Dupont Circle
    • Description: Known for their strong yet inexpensive drinks, Fox and Hounds Lounge is somewhat of a DC tradition.

      Happy Hour is from 5-8pm Monday through Fridays. They also have some great food selections including $.15 cent wings on Tuesdays and 1/2 pizzas and free pool on Mondays. Happy hour is also among one of the best in DC. Happy hour is Monday-Friday from 4-7pm and includes $3 rail drinks, $2.50 house drafts and $1 off all drinks.

      Featuring Reggae and Brazilian live music or a DJ spinning Jazz and Blues, 18th Street Lounge is your place if you're looking for class. Thursday nights you can catch the 'biggest package' contest. Thursdays are legendary: go shirtless between 10–11 PM for free drinks, or show up in your underwear between 12–12:30 AM for a second round (literally).

      Don’t miss the monthly Rough Houseparty (usually one Friday a month).

      We have been open and and serving the LGBTIQIA community since 2010. It’s not for the faint of heart: lights go off, clothes check is free, and anything can happen. The music is great, and depending on the night you'll find it's a mix of retro, trance, hip hop, and other forms of electronica. This airplane themed lounge has become one of DC's hottest dance clubs.

      Also known for their fantastic outdoor patio, excellent jukebox, and intimate setting.

      • Address: 1537 17th St NW (between N Church St & N Q St), Washington DC
    • JR's Bar & Grill
      • Category: Gay Bars
      • Area: Dupont Circle
    • Description: A very laid back kind of bar, JR's Bar and Grill is perfect for those days you just want to hang out in a t-shirt and flip flops.