Freedom to Explore

DC has a long history of being the gathering place for people around the world. Here, connections are made through an exchange of cultural traditions, art, and inspiring ideas. As an international city with a small-town feel, we look forward to welcoming WorldPride attendees with the hospitality that we’re known for.
There is plenty to do and see in Washington, DC and much of it is free! We believe that with so much to do here, most participants will stay for the entire week. This will have a positive impact on attendance at events such as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Human Rights Conference, Pride Honors, Pride Parade, Pride Festival and Concert, and the overall camaraderie of partner events that will be at the heart of the WorldPride experience.
DC is much more than politics, history museums, and monuments. The District has a thriving nightlife and food scene that caters to individuals from every walk of life. There are options for going out across the entire spectrum, from dance clubs with drag shows to food trucks, from elegant rooftop cocktail lounges to underground dive bars with karaoke. Importantly, DC has one of the highest concentrations of LGBTQ+ establishments globally, including safe spaces tailored to our TGNC and BIPOIC communities.
Bars and Restaurants
Here’s a sample of LGBTQ+ owned and/or operated bars and restaurants.
Dupont Circle Area
- Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse (Restaurant)
- Dupont Italian Kitchen & DIK Bar (Restaurant & Bar)
- The Fireplace (Bar)
- Floriana (Restaurant)
- JR’s (Bar)
- Larry’s Lounge (Bar)
- Licht Cafe (Cafe & Cocktail Bar)
- Three Fifty (Bakery & Coffee Bar)
- VIDA Fitness & Penthouse Pool – (Gym & Pool Club)
Shaw & U Street Area
- Dacha Beer Garden (Bar & Restaurant)
- DC9 (Monthly Gay Dance Parties – Peach Pit)
- Flashy Sundays, (Bar & Dancing – Monthly Parties)
- Kiki (Bar & Dancing)
- Nellie’s Sport Bar
- Uproar Lounge and Restaurant (Bar, Restaurant, Dancing)
- Shakers (Bar)
- Shaw’s Tavern (Restaurant & Bar)
Logan Circle Area
- Commissary (Restaurant)
- Crew Club (Sauna)
- Green Lantern (Bar & Dance Club)
- Jane Jane (Cocktail Bar)
- Logan Tavern (Restaurant)
- Number Nine (Bar)
- The Little Gay Pub (Bar & Food)
- Trade (Bar)
Adam’s Morgan Area
- A League of Her Own (Bar)
- Pitchers (Bar & Restaurant)
- Her Diner (Restaurant & Bar)
14th Street & U Street Area
- Bunker (Dance Club)
- Crush (Bar)
- Thurst Lounge (Bar)
Capitol Hill
- As You Are (Bar & Restaurant)
- Mr. Henry’s (Restaurant)
NOMA & Ekington Area
- Lost Generation Brewing Company (Bar & Food))
- Red Bear Brewery (Bar & Food)
- Wunder Garten (Bar & Food)
NOVA (Northern Virginia)
- Freddie’s Beach Bar (Bar & Food)