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Explore the Best of D.C with The Darcy
Travel to D.C. and discover one of the U.S.’s most inclusive, vibrant, and diverse cities with a long history of supporting its LGBTQ+ community. At the Darcy, we look forward to welcoming everyone from backgrounds of all kinds and fostering an atmosphere of inclusion in everything we do.
We are proud to be a gay-friendly hotel in D.C. as well as a strong supporter of the local D.C. pride celebrations.
Stay with us and enjoy a location in the heart of D.C.’s most prominent gay-friendly neighborhood, Dupont Circle. Whether you’re looking to plan a weekend getaway or your dream wedding in the capital city, The Darcy offers the perfect setting.
Explore our favorite annual LGBTQ+ events as well as the top local gay bars below to start planning your next trip.
Held at the end of spring each year, the Capital Pride event is a lively celebration of Washington D.C.’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community, featuring a full day of entertainment, music, food, drink and education. This event is family friendly and free and open to the public.
Washington D.C. is the proud founder of the nationwide Black gay pride movement. Attend the event that started it all at Black Pride held during Memorial Day Weekend each year. This celebration attracts more than 50,000 people and is among the largest celebrations of Black pride in the nation.
Gay Bars in D.C.
Nellie’s Sports Bar
900 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Dirty Goose
913 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Uproar Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar
1104 H St. NE, Washington DC, 20002
Number Nine
1435 P St. NW, Washington DC, 20005
Cobalt
1639 R St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
JR’s Bar & Grill
1519 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036
Green Lantern
1335 Green Ct. NW, Washington, DC 20005
The Fireplace
2161 P St. NW, Washington, DC 20037
DC9
1940 9th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001