D.C. Pride Pool Party 2026

Address: 1430 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

• Design-forward boutique near Logan Circle.
• Spacious rooms, strong showers, comfy beds.
• Radiator bar for cocktails and patio chats.
• Rooftop pool for lazy afternoons and sunsets.
• Steps to 14th Street eateries and nightlife.
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Address: 2121 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037

• Boutique stay near Dupont Circle.
• Spacious rooms; strong showers; some deep tubs.
• Hosted wine hour; pet-friendly perks.
• Urbana dining and handy neighborhood spots.
• Seasonal pool and easy Metro access.
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Address: 1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

• Modern flagship right on Dupont Circle.
• Quiet rooms; some with balconies and views.
• Doyle bar for classic cocktails.
• The Pembroke for upscale brasserie fare.
• Steps to Metro, dining, and nightlife.
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Address: 1315 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

• Bold, design-driven stay near Scott Circle.
• Spacious rooms with comfy beds and big showers.
• Casual lobby bar; coffee a.m., wine p.m.
• Pet-friendly perks and helpful staff.
• Walkable to Dupont and 14th Street.
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Address: 639 Florida Ave NW, Washington D.C.

• Rooftop bear bar in Shaw with late energy.
• Pop/house, drag spots, busy weekends.
• Fair prices; fast bar; friendly team.
• Great base for a Florida Ave hop.
• Open: Thursday 8pm–1am, Friday 5pm–3am, Saturday 3pm–3am
• Sunday 3pm–12am (Monday–Wednesday Closed)
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Address: 1519 17th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20036

• Dupont’s classic video-bar since the ‘80s.
• Happy hour, showtunes, trivia nights.
• Fast pours; friendly team; fair prices.
• Great start for a 17th Street bar hop.
• Open: Monday–Thursday 3pm–2am, Friday 3pm–3am
• Saturday 12pm–3am, Sunday 12pm–2am
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Address: 1435 P Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005

• Two-level martini/video bar in Logan Circle.
• Big happy hour, quick pours, pop visuals.
• Comfy booths; lively but welcoming vibe.
• Great base for a 17th & P bar hop.
• Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–1:45am, Friday 4pm–2:45am
• Saturday 2pm–2:45am, Sunday 2pm–1:45am
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Address: 1410 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

• XL-happy-hour gay bar on 14th.
• New dance room, patio, late buzz.
• Strong pours, friendly team, fair tabs.
• Great Logan/Dupont base for a hop.
• Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–1:45am, Friday 5pm–2:45am
• Saturday 2pm–2:45am, Sunday 2pm–1:45am
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Address: 1100 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005

• Small by design, big on charm.
• Long happy hour; fast, friendly pours.
• Pop visuals, comfy booths, martinis.
• Great Logan Circle base for a hop.
• Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–2am, Friday 4pm–3am
• Saturday 1pm–3am, Sunday 1pm–2am
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Address: 2001 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

• DC’s underground LGBTQ nightclub.
• Big floor, LEDs, late weekend energy.
• Strong pours; quick bars; fair tabs.
• Themes range electro-pop to disco.
• Open: Thursday 10pm–2.30am, Friday 10pm–3.30am,
• Saturday 10pm–3.30am, Sunday 9pm–1am
• (Monday–Wednesday Closed)
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Address: 2317 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

• Multi-level LGBTQ sports bar in Adams Morgan.
• Rooftop, patios, and ALOH next door.
• Lively happy hours, strong pours.
• Easy base for a night out nearby.
• Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–2am, Friday 5pm–3am
• Saturday 1pm–3am, Sunday 1pm–2am
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Address: 2319 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

• Women-centered LGBTQ bar in Adams Morgan.
• Queer pop, throwbacks, dance-floor nights.
• Strong pours, fair tabs, kind door crew.
• Great meet-up next to Pitchers DC.
• Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–2am, Friday 5pm–3am
• Saturday 1pm–3am, Sunday 1pm–2am
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Address: 2014 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

• Gay bar near U Street NW.
  Drag, karaoke, DJs, happy hour.
  Strong pours; friendly mixed crowd.
  Patio/atrium; easy late-night vibe.
• Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–11pm, Friday 5pm–2am
• Saturday 2pm–2am, Sunday 2pm–12am
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Address: 915 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001

• Gay cocktail bar on U Street.
• Pop, house, throwbacks; DJs late.
• Strong pours; upbeat, mixed crowd.
• Patio hangout; easy pre/post-club stop.
• Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–2am, Friday 5pm–3am
• Saturday 3pm–3am, Sunday 3pm–2am
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Address: 2004 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

• Lively diner-bar in Adams Morgan.
• Comfort plates, fun cocktails, fast pours.
• Drag nights, watch parties, weekend brunch.
• Warm staff; great pre-game spot.
• Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–11pm, Friday 5pm–2am,
• Saturday 11am–2am, Sunday 11am–10pm
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Address: 1520 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

• Intimate LGBTQ bar above U Street.
• Classic cocktails, comfy couches.
• Chill early, lively late, kind staff.
• Great pre-game near the U Street strip.
• Open: Monday–Thursday 4pm–11pm, Friday 4pm–1am
• Saturday 11am–1am, Sunday 11am–11pm
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Address: 1637 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

• Upstairs video-bar with karaoke nights.
• Long happy hour; fast pours; friendly team.
• Small floor, private karaoke rooms.
• Classic Dupont meet-up on 17th Street.
• Open: Sunday–Thursday 4pm–2am, Friday–Saturday 4pm–3am
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Address: 209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002

• LGBTQ-owned brewery taproom in NoMa.
• Wide beer list, cocktails, NA options.
• Trivia, drag nights, big sunny patio.
• Fast service; close to Union Market.
• Open: Monday–Thursday 3pm–10pm, Friday 3pm–12am
• Saturday 12pm–12am, Sunday 12pm–10pm
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Address: 1836 18th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009

• Dupont staple with a friendly patio scene.
• Strong pours, fair tabs, fast service.
• Karaoke, pop videos, lively happy hour.
• Easy meet-up near 17th & 18th St.
• Open: Monday–Thursday 4pm–2am, Friday 4pm–3am
• Saturday 2pm–3am, Sunday 2pm–2am
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Address: 1335 Green Court Northwest Washington, DC 20005

• Alley gay bar with late-night buzz.
• Video wall, theme nights, strong pours.
• Friendly team; fair tabs; mixed crowd.
• Great start for a 14th St bar hop.
• Open: Sunday–Thursday 4pm–2am, Friday–Saturday 4pm–3am
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Address: 2161 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037

• Dupont classic with a real fireplace.
• Two floors, pop videos, late buzz.
• Strong pours; friendly, fast team.
• Great base for a 17th St bar hop.
• Open: Sunday–Thursday 1pm–1:30am, Friday–Saturday 1pm–3am
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Address: U St Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

• U Street favorite with drag brunch.
• Fast pours, big screens, late buzz.
• Karaoke, bingo, DJs through the week.
• Friendly team; solid happy hour.
• Open: Tuesday 5pm–1am, Wednesday 5pm–12am,
• Thursday 5pm–2am, Friday 5pm–3am, Saturday 11am–3am
• Sunday 11am–2am, (Monday Closed)
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Address: 913 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001

• U Street favorite with a rooftop.
• Strong martinis and long happy hour.
• Pop videos, DJs, late weekend energy.
• Fast bar, friendly team, fair tabs.
• Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–2am, Friday 5pm–3am
• Saturday 2pm–3am, Sunday 2pm–2am
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Address: 1357B U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

• New U Street leather/kink cruising bar.
• Neon glow, gear nights, late energy.
• Strong pours; clear, friendly door.
• Easy base for a 14th & U hop.
• Open: Wednesday–Thursday 6pm–2am, Friday 6pm–3am
• Saturday 2pm–3am, Sunday 2pm–12am
• (Monday–Tuesday Closed)
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Address: 500 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

• LGBTQ+ café-bar and dance spot on Barracks Row.
• Coffee by day, DJs and shows at night.
• Strong drinks, fair tabs, friendly staff.
• Consent-first, welcoming community vibe.
• Open: Tuesday–Thursday 12pm–12am, Friday–Saturday 12pm–3am
• Sunday 12pm–12am (Monday Closed)
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Address: 2009 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

• Alcohol-free LGBTQ+ bar-café at 14th & U.
• Coffee by day; shows and DJs at night.
• Inventive mocktails; kind, efficient team.
• Patio and rooms for meet-ups or events.
• Open: Monday-Wednesday 8am–10pm, Thursday 8am–11pm
• Friday 8am–1am, Saturday 9am–1am, Sunday 9am–10pm
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Address: 2204 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

• Two-level lounge with a rooftop vibe.
• Happy hour early; DJs and shows late.
• Strong pours; friendly team; fair tabs.
• Prime 14th & U location, lively nights.
• Open: Tuesday–Wednesday 5pm–12am, Thursday 5pm–1am
• Friday 5pm–2am, Saturday 2pm–2am, Sunday 2pm–1am
• (Monday Closed)
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Address: 926-928 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001

• Creative cocktails, famous fried chicken.
• Snug hideaway plus a heated patio.
• Quick pours, sharp happy hour.
• U Street staple with staying power
• Open: Tuesday–Thursday 5pm–2am, Friday 5pm–3am
• Saturday 2pm–3am, Sunday 4pm–2am (Monday Closed)
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