Trade

Dive Bars · Washington, DC

3 (79 · Yelp ) ·$$ ·Est. 2015 ·

About

Bar: Full barBest nights: Fri, Sat

Oversized cocktails for the same price as a normal drink define happy hour here. This gay dive bar in Downtown DC keeps a lively, casual vibe that draws a mixed-age crowd of 20-somethings to 40-somethings.

Trade opens at 5 PM on weekdays and 2 PM on weekends, with happy hour running until 10 PM nightly. The owners also run nearby bars like JR's Bar , making this a solid stop on a night out. A 3-star Yelp rating reflects a no-frills, local spot with full bar and outdoor seating.

Features

  • Oversized cocktail glasses during happy hour
  • Open until 2:45 AM on weekends
  • Outdoor seating available
  • Full bar and dancing

Good for

Outdoor SeatingCasualLively20 Somethings30 Somethings40 SomethingsDive Bars

Practical

Happy HourGood for DancingCredit Cards AcceptedStreet ParkingFull BarGood for Groups

Best nights: Fri, Sat

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Trade's happy hour specials? +

Huge Happy Hour runs daily until 10 PM: any drink normally served in a cocktail glass comes in a much larger glass for the same price, and all beer and wine are $4.

Is Trade a cruising bar? +

No, Trade is tagged as a dive bar with a casual, social atmosphere.

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