Note: Be Bar has closed (the space is currently occupied by a straight venue called Mood Lounge).
One of Washington's swankiest and sexiest gay lounges, Be Bar (1318 9th St. NW) also stands out for attractive a diverse crowd - a good mix of lesbians, gay guys, and heteros of all ages and races, although the scene definitely skews toward the under-30 set. This long, narrow space with a dance floor in the back is slightly off the beaten path, on an otherwise quiet street a few blocks east of Logan Circle in the city's Shaw neighborhood. The decor is modern and stylish, the club's popularity sometimes uneven. But on weekends, this is a good bet for late-night fun.
