Best Bars In Washington, D.C. To Celebrate Pride Month

As the month of June has become the official pride month for the LGBT community, D.C. area bars and clubs have supercharged their regular events to include even more entertainment for celebrations. Welcoming all who are in celebration of their LGBT pride, many clubs are amping up for even more crowds, out of town visitors to the Nation’s Capital and supporters of pride month to the myriad of events happening all over the city. Since festivities will be taking place throughout entire month of June, check out what D.C. bars have to offer during this year’s pride celebration.

Number Nine
1435 P St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 986-0999
www.numberninedc.com

Number Nine is one of D.C.’s premier clubs catering to the crowd that appreciates an inviting, relaxed and sophisticated environment with service from the accommodating, professional staff. Number Nine and its beautifully remodeled space in Logan Circle should definitely be on the list for pride month celebrations stops as well as year round entertainment. Two levels of bars, music and celebratory atmosphere is a perfect reason to take in the posh ambiance of Number Nine.  9 ½, the upper level of Number Nine, features a video bar where patrons can enjoy watching their favorite sports games, TV shows or music videos.

Phase One
525 8th St., S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 544-6831
www.phase1dc.com

You can’t speak of lesbian bars in D.C. without mentioning Phase One in southeast D.C. In 1970, the lesbian community found a new place to socialize in Washington, D.C. and Phase One was born to bring entertainment and excitement. Phase one has been around since the beginning of the Capital Pride celebrations and continues to be a mainstay in the lesbian community of the Nation’s Capital.

Town Danceboutique
2009 8th St. N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 234-8696
www.towndc.com

Town Danecboutique is one of the places to be during pride month in D.C. this year. Multiple dance floors, a chic lounge, drag shows, and great food, Town embodies the celebration of pride month in the city. The celebration at D.C.’s largest gay club reaches new heights and gets better each year. With the excitement and many pride events happening in the city this year, Town continues to bring its patrons grand events that rival all other events in the D.C. area. Enjoy a more relaxed environment at the bar on the open patio to mingle with old and new friends celebration LGBT Pride this year. If you want to lose yourself in the celebration zone, let the intoxicating vibe of Town guide your dance escape.

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The Bachelor’s Mill
1104 8th St S.E.,
Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 546-5979
www.bachelorsmill.com

Located in the heart of the Capital Hill area, The Bachelor’s Mill is one of D.C.’s oldest bars catering to the LGBT community. Celebrate LGBT Pride at one or all of The Bachelor’s Mill’s three fully stocked bars or relax on the roof top patios. Choose to celebrate with dance parties or one of the many game tournaments hosted by The Bachelors Mill. One of the best draws for the crowd at The Bachelor’s Mill is enjoying the lively video game experiences. For the LGBT Pride crowd wanting to celebrate and enjoy the latest and hottest Hip Hop Music, this club has what you’re looking for.

Cobalt
1639 R St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 232-4416
www.cobaltdc.com

Cobalt doesn’t require a special occasion to throw fabulous events, however, if there was ever an occasion to celebrate, LGBT Capital Pride Month would be the perfect occasion. For exciting events and music from some of the hottest national and international DJs, Cobalt has solidified its place among the best of D.C.’s gay bars. They will be hosting many LGBT Pride events this June in addition to it’s regularly scheduled events. As the host bar for the official 2015 Capital Pride closing party, Cobalt is gearing up for an extraordinary series of pride month parties welcoming all LGBT Pride celebrants. Whether you are enjoying one of many happy hour or cocktail specials or bottle services on the weekends, the energy of Cobalt is electric and pride month takes the celebrations to another level.

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Tara L. Aldridge is a native of Washington, DC, a freelance and published writer, blogger, and photographer. She is a DC Healthy Food Examiner at Examiner.com. In 2013, Tara published her first book of poetry and currently works with young artists to help them develop their creative talents. Read more of her work at Examiner.com.