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Dupont Circle Bars and Nightclubs

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Dupont Circle is a popular destination for nightlife in Washington, DC. There is something for everyone in this eclectic neighborhood. Here is a guide to Dupont Circle bars and nightclubs, ranging from casual restaurants and dive bars to lively dance clubs.
(Listed Alphabetically)

Andalu

1214 18th St., NW Washington, DC (202) 785-2922. The Moroccan-themed bar in Dupont Circle features DJ music. At times live musicians play along with the DJ.

Apex Nightclub

1415 22nd St., NW Washington, DC (202) 296-0505. The popular Dupont Circle gay & lesbian dance club features a huge dance floor, multiple bars, drag shows and great karaoke.

Bar Rouge

1315 16th St. NW, Washington, DC (202) 232-8000. This sleek bar/lounge in Dupont Circle is known for its stylish décor and great cocktails.

The Big Hunt

1345 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC (202) 785-2333. A great place for beer lovers, the Dupont Circle hangout offers 27 varieties of beer on tap.

Brickskellar

1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC (202) 293-1885. The Brickskeller is a Washington, DC favorite, most famous for its HUGE menu of beers including more than 1000 different brands from all over the world. The atmosphere is casual and the menu includes burgers, sandwiches, salads and pizza.

Buffalo Billiards

1330 19th St., NW Washington, DC (202) 331-7665. Buffalo Billiards is a pool lounge in Dupont Circle offering a variety of beers on tap and a menu of typical bar foods.

Café Citron

1343 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC (202) 530-8844. The two-level Latin lounge in Dupont Circle features salsa and international music. Flemenco dancers perform on Monday nights.

Cobalt Nightclub

1639 R St. NW Washington, DC (202)462-6569. The gay bar and lounge, located in Washington, DC's Dupont Circle neighborhood, offers a classy martini bar on the first floor and a dance club on the second floor.

Eighteenth Street Lounge

1212 18th St, Washington, DC 20036. (202)466-3922. This is one of the hottest night spots in DC and one of the most exclusive. You have to dress appropriately to get in the door. The club is a restored mansion that was once the home of Teddy Roosevelt. It is a classy place with fireplaces, high ceilings and a dance floor.

The Fab Lounge

1805 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC (202) 797-1122. The upscale lounge in Dupont Circle attracts a laid back gay and lesbian crowd.

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