JR's Bar
open now, until 02:00
Gay bar Restaurant
JR's Bar is a pillar in DC's LGBTQ+ Community, serving amazing cocktails since 1986. Originally opened in 1986, JR’s Bar has served DC’s LGBTQ+ community for more than 35 years right in the heart of Dupont. Today, JR’s is Washington, D.C.’s premier neighborhood video-bar, boasting 20 Flat Screen HD TVs, some of the most friendly bartenders in the city, and amazing drink specials everyday!
JR’s Bar has been the recipient of multiple neighborhood and community awards, including previously being named as the Washington Blade’s "Best Happy Hour" 7 years in a row, “Best Neighborhood Bar” in 2011, and the Editor’s Choice for “Best Neighborhood Bar” in 2019. Read more
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Jesse J. 2016-03-07Great service! Bearded bartender was awesome! I don't live in DC and this bar has a great atmosphere! Definetly will be back in the future !
Anthony C. 2015-08-13Wish this place was a little more diversified. Too many of one particular...race.
Gary H. 2017-03-28Absolutely loved it, what a fun place. Also loved the Portrait of Joan Crawford above the bar! Fabulous
Koffi Charles-Hector Y. 2017-03-26I loved the atmosphere and not stuck up employees. One can have a decent conversation and also enjoy good music.
David E. L. 2017-03-21A must when in DC. Great space and crowd especially on Sunday afternoons.
Bob M. 2017-03-15Great bar. My only thought is that it's very small space in this place. It's a long hallway and as the night wears on you can get trapped in the...
Roger L F. 2017-03-09Nice place .....................i love it !!!!!.....
John R. 2017-03-05Great vibes. Great clientele. Great service. Great name. It was great.
Jack J. 2017-02-13Affordable drinks, casual atmosphere, engaging staff. JR's supports the neighborhood, the Washington LGBTQ community, & non-profit organizations both...
Andrew L. 2017-02-13The first place I felt at home in DC, thanks in a large part to Dave Perruzza and the amazing staff.
Michael Domenico F. 2017-02-12The best of the best! David is superman! The bar is always clean and fun! Thank you for all the years of perfection!
Michael C. 2017-01-01An excellent environment, great staff, and friendly people! My favorite bar I've ever been to, and continue to go to.
Michael D. 2017-01-01Best local gay bar in DC! Sunday Fundays and Showtune Mondays!
Dustin M. 2016-12-05Great staff.....Fun Environment....love the music and videos!
Dustin S. 2016-11-27My friend and I always go to JR's when I'm in town and I was disappointed with the service.
Christopher M. 2016-11-16It's a great neighborhood bar. Come in with attitude and you're not going to fit in
Michael Shawn H. 2016-11-12It's the gay version of "Cheers!" Mike and Jimmy and Les and Jason and Bernie....etc.
Antwan B. 2016-11-03Thank you JR's for no longer stockpiling Yuengling beer!! You guys rock!! Thanks for taking a stand! I stand with you!
Gary N. 2016-10-27Always great to visit, and always supportive. Great neighborhood spot :)
Birdie L. 2016-10-19The Birdie Show is a MUST see for people of ALL ages!
Popularity of JR's Bar
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JR's Bar has a total of 72684 visitors (checkins) and 7300 likes.
20 reviews of JR's Bar.
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