DC's Gay Bars

You see him staring at you from across the room. What a stud! Your friend you came with is talking but you’ve tuned him out. All you can think about is this guy who is totally, obviously blatantly drooling as he stares directly at you… or umm… directly above you? You turn around. There’s a giant TV screen playing “Rough and Ready.” Great. You felt awkward before. Now you are totally uncomfortable in a place with porn playing on all the walls. Suddenly the bar tender speaks into a microphone. Its midnight and men in underwear drink free. Now there is nowhere to look but at the ceiling. You are so uncomfortable you are tempted to walk home rather than wait for you friend. It’s going to be a long night. (Disclaimer-this story is not about me...it is just a story).

When choosing your bar or club it is important to know about the atmosphere you are going to come across. Whether you want a typical bar, a country bar, leather or even something more “exciting”, DC has the right place for you. It’s just knowing where to find it.

I will write about other bars/clubs in DC, in the future but these are the three that I frequent the most. Disclaimer: I am not a big fan of bars or clubs, so I don’t frequent them often.

Remingtons Country Bar: 639 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Cover: Yes
Cost of drinks: Average
Age bracket: All ages-but not too many 18-25 yr olds.
Atmosphere: Laid back, Chill
Crowded: Average
General Info: Karaoke upstairs. Pool tables upstairs.
Personal Comment: I like it because you can go and watch the dance floor. I’m not a drinker and I don’t really dance so feel out of place at most bars. This one gives me something to do without feeling like I’m standing at the wall alone and awkward.
Problems: The bar is not near Dupont Circle and therefore not near any other gay bars, so if you are looking to do more than one bar, it can make it a long trip to get somewhere else.

Halo: 1435 P St NW
Cover: Yes
Cost of drinks: Expensive
Age bracket: 22-40 yrs old
Atmosphere: Sleek and Stylish
Crowded: Yes
Personal Comment: Lots of eye candy. I like it, but sometime I feel like I’m in a plastic room surrounded by plastic Ken dolls. If you drink, bring lots of money. If you come alone, you might feel a little out of place-better to come with other people. This is a bar, there is no dance floor. I highly recommend this bar!!




Green Lantern: 1335 Green Ct NW
Cover: No
Cost of Drinks: Cheap
Age bracket: 30-50
Atmosphere: Laid back, Chill
Crowded: No
General Info: Pool table upstairs. Saturday’s Men in underwear drink free from 12-1 am.
Personal Comment: There are TV screens upstairs with video’s playing. If this makes you feel uncomfortable, then don’t go. People here are very friendly. Hard to locate if you don’t know where it is. This place is good or bad depending on the night. Shirtless Thursday nights are usually good, but weekends are a toss up. Unless you are willing to do some bar hopping I would not recommend this place without a big group.