as you are. DC
Queer bar · Capitol Hill
500 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Highlights
LGBTQIA+ safe space with coffee, dance nights, board games
LGBTQIA+ safe space with coffee, dance nights, board games
"After overcoming acrimonious discussions with the local Advisory Neighborhood Commission to open, As You Are emerged in 2022 (then-U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg helped christen the space). The cafe by day, bar (and dance lounge) by night, the inclusive space for the LGBTQ community sits along Barracks Row, As You Are bar hosts events like trans nights, sign and vibe for the deaf community, and many others. Find its June Pride events online." - Evan Caplan
"This Barracks Row spot is the city’s only Mystics bar, and we love it for that reason alone. Women’s sports get a ton of love at the two-story, queer-owned spot, so in addition to every ‘Stics game, expect special events like 24-hour game watch during the Women’s World Cup. It feels a little more like a cafe than your average sports bar, and you can get a macchiato as easily as a DC Brau. Come here for a laidback afternoon (or late night) where you can play board games during halftime and belt out “We Are The Champions'' during karaoke." - tristiana hinton
"This Queer-owned bar in Capitol Hill has board games galore, perfect for the enthusiast who is looking for other folks to play with. The games range from a hip hop trivia card game to Villainous, a battle of Disney villains, and are all free to play. The main cafe area has a bunch of tables and mismatched chairs where you can compete. Grab a Hot Girl Shirl (a Shirley temple with blueberry vodka) or a Virgo’s Groove (with or without the alcohol), and let the games begin. " - tristiana hinton
"This Queer-owned bar in Capitol Hill has board games galore, perfect for the enthusiast who is looking for other folks to play with. The games range from a hip hop trivia card game to Villainous, a battle of Disney villains, and are all free to play. The main cafe area has a bunch of tables and mismatched chairs where you can compete. Grab a Hot Girl Shirl (a Shirley temple with blueberry vodka) or a Virgo’s Groove (with or without the alcohol), and let the games begin." - Tristiaña Hinton
"The coffee house and bar on Capitol Hill is getting into the cinema spirit with a pink party. On Saturday, July 22, dance to a live DJ, with the best Barbie ensembles receiving a prize. The fun runs from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m., and a $20 wristband promises unlimited drinks." - Vinciane Ngomsi
