‘The less remixed top 40 the better’ is a maxim passed down from the time of my great, great, great grandfather.Įveryone has their own idea of a douchestination, no doubt with terms narrower than my own. So what makes a non-douchey bar? Ones that don’t sponsor 7 kickball teams or have an iPod port in place of a DJ, ones that DO have staff that are chill and rarely on edge or too affected with enthusiasm. We all felt comforted that everyone can be reduced to a character type and congratulated ourselves for being “complex,” special snowflakes, incapable of doing anything or frequenting any establishment that’s… that’s douchey, right? Every phylum of douche was enumerated and cut down: college, prep, hipster, sportsbro, rich kid, club head, intern, or basically anyone that wasn’t the author. Don’t worry, we won’t judge.Last week, Complex posted their list of The 25 Douchiest Bars in DC and for the most part it was an inoffensive, agreeable list that inspired little but reaffirmation of stereotypes: Adams Morgan is a shithouse zoo, Georgetown is too preppy and too Republican, and oh-yeah-screw-hipsters. It’s sure to be a night to remember … or forget, depending on just how many Malibu Passion Iced Teas you get. Freddie’s cocktails are all under $10, but you can add a flashing cube for an extra $3, to add a little more festivity to the night. Saddle up to the bar (or sit for dinner) and order a Malibu Passion Iced Tea for $7. Then walk in and get situated in a pink-and-purple wonderland filled with rainbows and kitschy tiki-style décor. Be sure to check their monthly schedule on Facebook to see what Freddie’s has in store for your night. And as a LGBT-friendly establishment, everyone is welcome, even kids. It’s the place to go to when your week is lacking there’s always something going on from brunch and breakfast buffets, to karaoke, to bingo, to drag shows. The shtick: Freddie’s Beach Bar is an experience. The hours: Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. Photo courtesy Gopi Raghu/Courtesy Epicure Cafe The place: Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant Be sure to check its calendar to see what bands are on and scroll through its website to see their happy hour deals, redhead perk and information on nonprofit Thursdays! And the fourth floor is the rooftop, tiki-style bar, if Madams wasn’t quirky and kitschy enough for you. The third floor is your standard bar space, if the music becomes too much, or your rendition of “My Heart Will Go On” doesn’t go well on the second floor.
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One floor above, and there are free pool tables and a different act, open mic or karaoke with a two-drink minimum (and let’s be real, two drinks is easy to hit for the liquid courage to do karaoke). The first level is where the live band plays - yes, every night of the week. The four-level spot has five bars, with cocktails as low as $8, soul food and all the music you could possibly want. But no list of places to drink would be complete without a place to dance and on that front, Madams has you covered. The shtick: Chances are, if you live in the District, you’ve heard a tale or two about Madams Organ from a friend, or have one of your own. The hours: Sunday - Thursday from 11 a.m.
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Or at least use a napkin.Ī post shared by Mike on at 8:37pm PDT The place: Madams Organ Of course, please do all other Lyman’s guests a favor and maybe wait until you’re done eating the greasy dog. And while you’re munching away and sipping on your $6 beer, you can saddle up to one of the pinball machines to play a 50-75 cent game. There’s also free popcorn, if you’re just feeling snack-y. Sliders, hot dogs and tacos are all on the menu, hitting all your late-night craving needs. Pub food conquers all fancy, $20-entree meals when you’ve had one too many, and Lyman’s does pub food well. But you’ll probably get distracted, because Lyman’s also boasts another great bar need: bites. Lyman’s does just that with its odd décor you’ll notice the taxidermy right away.
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The shtick: Beyond cheap drinks, a spot to spend your Saturday must nail one thing: atmosphere. The hours: Sunday - Thursday from 11 a.m. Photo courtesy The Big Hunt The place: Lyman’s Tavern Business & Finance Click to expand menu.