Number Nine

Video Bar · Cocktail Lounge · Washington, DC

$$$ · LGBTQ-owned

About

This place is for drinkers who want a refined atmosphere without losing the gay bar energy. Number Nine is a two-level cocktail lounge in Logan Circle, known for creative cocktails and craft beer. The video bar plays music videos while you sip, and the crowd is a mix of gay and straight, mostly 30s and 40s.

Friday happy hour draws a packed, loud crowd — come early for a seat. If you need a Pimms cup, the bartenders here know their stuff. The music can be loud, but the sophisticated vibe keeps it from feeling like a club.

Located in Logan Circle, a lively neighborhood with several other gay bars and restaurants nearby.

Features

✓Craft cocktails and craft beer selection
✓Video bar with pulsating music videos
✓Mixed gay-straight crowd in their 30s and 40s
✓Happy hour gets busy — arrive early
✓LGBTQ-owned Logan Circle spot

Good for

Outdoor Seating✓Happy Hour✓Bar Food✓Craft Beer✓30 Somethings✓40 Somethings✓Video Bar✓Cocktail Lounge

Practical

✓Mixed Gay/Straight✓LGBTQ Owned

What people say

81 community ratings.

From the community

“Go to see and be seen”

I've only been to Nine on Friday happy hours so far, which might not be ideal since it gets very packed and noisy. However, the drinks are solid (the bartenders can properly mix a Pimms cup), and the atmosphere makes you feel central to the local gay scene.

A visitor · Over a year ago

“Professional crowd”

Solid drinks, friendly bartenders, and a professional crowd. A great spot for a first date!

A guest · Over a year ago

“Nice lounge with two floors:”

Lively music with video screens and some attractive customers. A nice pit stop before or after heading somewhere else.

A recent visitor · Over a year ago

Stylish, good drinks. The bartenders lack personality.

A local visitor · Over a year ago

“Plush indeed...”

Classy atmosphere, grab a cocktail and relax with a friend, good times. The music could be turned down; I don't understand why so many bars play music so loud. There must be a gay bar in this town that gets that... so I keep looking....

A visitor · Over a year ago