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DC, Feel Like A Drink and A Show?

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Orpheus Rose

I've been an entertainer in DC for years so of COURSE I'm going to have a list of my favorite spots! All are either LGBTQ+ spaces or friendly. Some of these have really great drag and burlesque shows as well as good, strong drinks, and I'm not just s...

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If we're going out to watch a show, I'm taking you to one of these spots without debate.

Barrel House is very unassuming and cozy during the day, but at night she comes alive. It's a regular cafe with a beautiful indoor/outdoor patio space (I'll get pictures soon), but at 4pm it flips into a bar with burlesque, drag, live shows, and even...

Barrel House Cafe & Bar

The staff here is so fun AND they make great, inventive cocktails. Bottomless brunch mimosas are $22 - A MIRACLE for DC! I host drag brunch here on the first Sunday of the month!

Roofers Union

Always a stop on my nights out! Keep it simple with the vodka sodas and you'll get strong drinks, great drag shows, and great trivia nights!

Kiki

Drag shows every Sunday and a great bottomless brunch! Always an upbeat crowd here.

Shaw's Tavern

If you're feeling a more upscale night without sacrificing good music - this is IT! They have live music, great DJs and a fabulous burlesque show called the Cheeky Martini ✨ check their website for show dates.

Eighteenth Street Lounge

Trade is a staple of the DC gay bar scene. They just expanded recently, doubling the size of the back patio, adding a new full dance floor where they have regular drag shows multiple days a week, and a new basement dive bar space. It's a regular plac...

Trade

Bars & Restaurants

I will most likely (definitely) ask to stop at one of these places if we're drinking.

Great, fast cocktails and a fabulous 2-4-1 Happy Hour!

Number Nine

The roof caught fire recently but as soon as they're back in business trust and believe my a$$ is going back for Trivia night! Once you join the Stoney's family there's no going back, you're always welcome.

Stoney's on P St.

Must must must try the French 75! Go early to get a table or bar spot, it will get cozy so be ready to make new friends!

All Souls Bar

My jaw DROPPED the first time I walked in here. This place is INCREDIBLE. Tons of space, and they've filled it with putting areas, dart boards, slots, and TWO freaking virtual golf simulators!!! It has a great view of 14th street as well, which comes...

The Muni