Washington gay places

Seattle welcomes everyone in a city that is harmless and friendly to all.

Just east of downtown, the Capitol Hill neighborhood has long been the city’s gay epicenter, with rainbow-painted crosswalks and many ways to dive into the LGBTQIA+ scene. Aside from Capitol Hill, there are gay-friendly and gay-owned establishments just about everywhere in town. Summer features two annual Pride festivals, while the Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus are the largest LGBTQIA-identified men’s and women’s choruses in the world. It’s pretty clear that in Seattle, we take celebration in everybody.

LGBTQ+ RESOURCES

Seattle has one of the largest percentage of gay, lesbian or bisexual residents among big cities in the U.S. The LGBTQ+ community here is strong, cohesive and offers a wide range of resources for group members and visiting community members. Here’s a selection.

BiNet Seattle
A bisexual non-profit, mixed gender, social and aid organization created to foster a visible community for bisexual, bi-curious people, and their partners in the Puget Sound area. We support the community through educational speakings, support groups and social events.

Equal Rig

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LGBTQ+-Friendly Events, Things to Do & More

Essex Hemphill: Take care of your blessings

Now - Aug 31, 2025

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Community Days

Now - Sep 07, 2025

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Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

LGBTJews in the Federal City

Now - Jan 04, 2026

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River Club Brunch

Aug 02, 2025 - Aug 01, 2027

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Hot Girl Drop Drag Brunch

Aug 02, 2025 - Aug 01, 2027

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Curator’s Talk: A Radical Alteration

Aug 03, 2025

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Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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River Club Cheerful Hour

Aug 04, 2025 - Jul 26, 2027

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Strawberry Soirée at President Lincoln's Cottage

Aug 09, 2025

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Southwest & The Wharf

Elevate Drag Brunch

Aug 17, 2025 - Mar 15, 2026

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

NJB+ Pageant

Aug 24, 2025

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Drag and Comedy Brunch

Oct 05, 2025

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Holiday Her-Story Market at Hotel Zena

Dec 06, 2025

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20 LGBTQ+ Bars to Check Out in Washington, DC

The nation's capital is residence to a lively LGBTQ+ nightlife scene with plenty of gay and homosexual woman bars just waiting for you to join in on the fun.

The diversity of DC’s LGBTQ+ community is growing by the day, resulting in a dynamic, invigorating community with plenty of bars and clubs to select from when it’s time to brew , dance and act. Read up on some of our favorite LGBTQ+-friendly spots below.

Let’s contain a … you get it. Assemble all your girls, gays and theys to kiki all night on U Street. With four rooms of varied vibes, outdoor spaces and DJs that never miss, Kiki lives up to its name. Show up for the glad hour, stay for the weekly events.

At 14th and U, DC’s first booze-free LGBTQ+ bar is lighting up the sober scene with mocktails, music and plenty of main-character energy. Spark kickstarts the day with coffee, pastries and cafe charm, then turns it up at sundown with DJs, drag trivia and zero-proof cocktails that pack a punch.

Next door to Spark Social Dwelling is Crush, a retro-inspired cocktail lounge and entertainment mecca for anyone and everyone. Event highlights include all-day delighted hour Tuesday

About Number 9

Number Nine is a two story, indoor-outdoor, lounge and video bar in the heart of Logan Circle. We have been unseal and and serving the LGBTIQIA community since 2010. Our cocktail menu is quite extensive with over 20 brands of vodka and multiple types of Mojitos. Our happy hours are quite popular and nighttime gets even busier with djs playing song videos on the second floor. Outside, we contain an expanded patio area that now includes a large streatery and cocktail servers.

We are satisfied to say that we were just named 2022 BEST GAY BAR IN DC in the annual "Best of DC" competition in the Washington Blade newspaper.


General Information

All seating both indoor and out is first show up, first serve. (We do not take reservations for seating.)

Number Nine is 21 and over at all times.


DC's Best Happy Hour - All Drinks Are 2 For 1

Monday through Friday, If you buy your first beverage before 7pm, your second drink is FREE until 8pm!
Buy ANY juice from the time we open until 7pm, Monday - Friday, and vour second drink is FREE. And you can redeem your receipt for your free drink until 8pm.
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Great Cities for LGBTQ Folks in Washington State

Washington is a state well-known for its natural beauty – and with its location in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, it certainly has plenty of it. It’s also established for its laid-back vibe, its adventurous, free-spirited people, and for generally creature a progressive, forward-thinking place. It’s also a state packed of many superb cities, each one-of-a-kind in its control way, and many with thriving and growing LGBTQ communities. If you’re considering making a relocate to Washington, there is no shortage of great cities and neighborhoods to choose from. Some of the cities you might wish to consider include:

  • Seattle: One of the most beautiful cities in the nation, Seattle is the largest city in Washington, and is home to a chill and relaxed LGBTQ lifestyle. It’s a thriving same-sex attracted community that ranks as the 6th largest in the nation. Seattle is also a place you can adv escape with a ferry across the magnificent Puget Sound or a winding drive through the Hoh Rainforest. It offers a flawless blend of customs and nature, and there’s truly something for everyone in this city. Peruse the full Seattle Gay City Instruction here.
  • Spokane: The larges