The Fireplace
Category: LGBTQ+ Bars, Dive Bars, Karaoke Bars
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
Price: $
Address: 2161 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037
✨ Vibe
A legendary and welcoming LGBTQ+ dive bar in the heart of Dupont Circle that balances a cozy, two-story neighborhood feel with high-energy urban celebrations.🍸 Best For
LGBTQ+ culture, affordable cocktails, late-night karaoke, neighborhood socializing, weekend dance parties.🔥 Highlights
- Wednesday Karaoke: Known as one of the most spirited karaoke nights in DC, where the local community brings incredible energy and talent to the stage.
- The "DC Swamp Water": A must-try signature cocktail that serves as a fan-favorite staple for regulars and newcomers alike.
- Legendary Longevity: A true Washington institution since 1989, featuring a multi-level layout that offers both intimate lounge spots and vibrant party spaces.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- While the venue focuses exclusively on the bar experience, guests can conveniently grab a meal at the iconic Z-Burger located right next door.
- Visit during the weekday happy hour for a more relaxed, "chill" atmosphere with some of the friendliest bartenders in the city.
📰 In the News
The Best Gay Bars in D.C.
The Fireplace is a long-running, laidback Dupont Circle dive and one of Washington D.C.’s oldest gay bars, easily recognizable by its red exterior. Catering primarily to a BIPOC crowd, the venue features an operating fireplace and is considered a neighborhood institution within the city's evolving LGBTQ scene.
Dupont Circle’s Fireplace, a beloved dive bar
The Fireplace is a historic dive bar in Washington D.C.'s Dupont Circle, often described as a local "Cheers" where the community gathers for drinks and socialization. Known as one of the oldest gay bars in the city, it features a signature working fireplace and serves as a welcoming, inclusive space for a diverse crowd.
Recent Reviews from Google
You want a nice urban spot to celebrate the LGBTQ culture, then come here for great drinks and more great drinks. Karaoke on Wednesday’s be lit. Bring your voice because DC is definitely not playing....
The Fireplace is a gay bar institution in DC. It has been around for many years and I've been going there since 1989! The place has only gotten better with time. Nice looking and you can tell they did...
Amazing place, people are very friendly and drinks are not expensive.
Depressing! This used to be a hotspot with drink specials and a great happy hour. No more. The new owner has chosen to kill any sort of ambiance in the place as the lights downstairs are always turned...
AMAZING! best bar i went to in the DC area. it’s a little small but there’s two floors so don’t worry about that! the community here is tight-knit, strong, but WELCOMING. i felt right at home a...
