RUSH Bar and Restaurant
Category: Cocktail Bars, Lounges, Happy Hour Spots
Neighborhood: U Street
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Address: 2001 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
✨ Vibe
A vibrant and high-energy LGBTQ+ destination featuring multiple levels of excitement and a modern, tech-forward atmosphere in the heart of the U Street corridor.
🍸 Best For
Spectacular drag shows, rooftop cocktails, late-night dancing, and seamless group celebrations.
🔥 Highlights
- Dynamic Entertainment: Features some of the city's most captivating drag performances and high-energy DJ sets that keep the dance floor moving.
- Tech-Savvy Service: Offers ultra-convenient tap-to-pay wristbands, making it easy to grab drinks without the hassle of traditional tabs.
- Spacious Multi-Level Design: Boasts two levels of vibrant lounge space and a stunning rooftop deck with great views of the surrounding entertainment district.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Recently opened as a premier addition to the 14th Street nightlife scene, offering plenty of space for large groups across its indoor and outdoor areas.
- Check the schedule for their popular drag showcases, which are widely considered a centerpiece of the venue's nightly energy.
📰 In the News
Former employees haven’t been paid after opening of D.C. bar; owner disputes timing under law
RUSH Bar and Restaurant is currently facing allegations regarding unpaid wages following its mid-December opening in Washington, D.C. The owner attributes the delays to payroll complications and a misunderstanding of local labor laws, while city officials clarify that terminated employees must receive all earned wages by the next business day.
Employees At DC’s Newest Gay Bar Get Fussy Over Unpaid Wages
RUSH Bar and Restaurant, a recently opened gay bar in Washington, D.C., is facing allegations from former employees regarding unpaid wages and labor law violations. Owner Jackson Mosley cited issues with the bar's federal employer identification number for the delay, while workers claim they were terminated after questioning missing paychecks from mid-December 2025.
Rush reopens after renewing suspended liquor license
RUSH Bar and Restaurant in Washington, D.C., reopened in late December 2025 after a brief liquor license suspension caused by a payment processing error. Owner Jackson Mosley is also addressing staff payroll delays attributed to a tax-related administrative mismatch between federal and District records. Located at 2001 14th Street N.W., the new LGBTQ venue held its grand opening in early December near the U Street entertainment corridor.
A Hip Chinese-American Restaurant and Mahjong Bar Is Opening in Penn Quarter
RUSH Bar and Restaurant (Lucky Danger) in Penn Quarter features a hidden mahjong and whiskey parlor inspired by the 'Rush Hour' film series. The venue offers a refined Chinese-American menu, automatically shuffling mahjong tables, and a specialized cocktail program incorporating ingredients from traditional Chinese medicine.
Former Rush Bar employees say they still haven't been paid
RUSH Bar and Restaurant is facing allegations from former employees who claim they have not received paychecks for work completed in mid-December 2025. The staff members are reportedly still waiting on their compensation from the Washington D.C. establishment.
