as you are. DC
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Recently named the "Best Neighborhood Bar" in the 2025 Best of LGBTQ D.C. awards, As You Are is a vibrant, multi-level community hub on Barracks Row that seamlessly transitions from a welcoming all-ages café by day to a high-energy dance club and lounge by night.
✨ Vibe
An exceptionally inclusive and welcoming "home away from home" that prioritizes safety, enthusiastic consent, and queer joy through its diverse, community-focused atmosphere.
🍸 Best For
Late-night dance parties, community meetups, casual daytime co-working, inclusive karaoke, and specialty themed nights like "Trans Night" or Survivor watch parties.
🔥 Highlights
- Unmatched Accessibility: A leader in inclusive design, the venue features ASL interpretation for performances, strobe-free lighting, and a permanent entrance ramp.
- Day-to-Night Versatility: Enjoy a "chill" first floor perfect for board games and coffee, then head to the second floor for high-energy DJ sets and "Dance Church."
- Elevated Bar Fare: A menu of satisfying favorites highlighted by massive portions of signature nachos and spirit-forward cocktails.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- The venue is open to all ages during the day but transitions to a 21+ establishment daily after 9:00 PM.
- Look for late-night happy hour specials on the dance floor from 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Recent Reviews from Google
Any bar that hosts a Survivor premiere party is good in my book! It shows that they are committed to safe spaces for different communities. Along Barracks Row, as you are is in a larger building with...
Such an awesome spot. Great music, great service, solid happy hour & good bar food. We played monopoly deal and just vibed. Will definitely be back.
Not the gay bar refusing to play Reneé Rapp. The DJ played music for themselves. Literally not a single person was dancing but the two people in the DJ booth. Food and drinks were good though.
I am so freaking happy that they finally opened! And the food! Is. So. Good! Real simple menu but my gosh, the portions! The small bites are entrees and the sandwiches, didn't have one but they looked...
One of the most fun bars I’ve been to in a long time! First floor is open table seating and serves food. We did not eat while we were there though. Music was fantastic, drinks were appropriately...
