JR's Bar

JR's Bar JR's Bar is a pillar in DC's LGBTQ+ Community, serving amazing cocktails since 1986.
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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 prev

iously 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. We were also honored to be recognized as one of Orbitz’s ‘Best LGBTQ Hangouts” for 2019. We look forward to serving you during your next visit to JR’s, whether you have called JR’s home for years or if you are visiting for the first time!

05/30/2026

Join us all day long for Andrew’s last shift*

It’s a day-long event with great music, showtunes, memories, and a ton of fun!

We can’t wait to see you here!

05/24/2026

We are ready for Sunday FUNday here at JR’s! What’s your favorite song? Let us know and stop by to hear it today!

Plus, it is one of your final opportunities to see Andrew Bunting behind the bar!

05/23/2026

Rain rain go away!

05/16/2026

The countdown has begun! Make JR’s your weekend destination and enjoy the day with us!

05/09/2026

Some of your last opportunities to see Andrew behind the bar, so it’s a great day visit us here at JR’s

Kickball. Drink specials. Showtunes. And a brand new drag show! What more could you want!

See you here! We open at 1pm!

05/02/2026

It’s a busy day here at JR’s!

Kentucky Derby

JTT “Drink Around the World Cup” fundraiser

Showtunes

The Devil Wears Fashion Nova Drag Show

Come on out and enjoy the day!

05/02/2026

🚨BIG ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 After more than a decade behind the bar the time has come for me to take a step back. Check out this video and be sure to see me here at JR’s throughout the rest of the month, especially for my last official shift on May 30th, to celebrate 10+ years of bartending!

04/26/2026

Sunday FUNday here at JR’s! Stop by and grab a drink with us!

04/25/2026

A cooler weekend but we’ve got you covered! Pop in by all weekend long for showtunes, some amazing shows, spring drink specials, and a great weekend!

04/11/2026

Lots of spring fun (and some spring cleaning) happening here at JR’s! Stop by and say hi!

Address

1519 17th Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20036

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 2am
Tuesday 4pm - 2am
Wednesday 4pm - 2am
Thursday 4pm - 2am
Friday 4pm - 3am
Saturday 1pm - 3am
Sunday 2pm - 12am

Telephone

+12023280090

Website

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