Barkada Wine Bar

"In episode 10, Ashley and Gizelle try their hand at speed dating at Barkada in Shaw. Ashley quelled nerves with a glass of red wine at the glam bar." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb

"This gay-owned wine bar is expanding its Pride festivities in 2024. The bar’s Pride happy hour celebration is Saturday, June 15. The ticket includes one drink, a drag show, and entrance into a raffle to win a $50 bar tab, plus drink specials. The drag show is hosted by Miss Sarah Tonin and features Chata, Anamosity, and DD Alexander. Plus, every Thursday is “Rainbow Thursday” dedicated to LGBTQ customers, featuring drink specials and music. Reservations on Resy." - Evan Caplan

"Barkada’s annual pre-parade Pride brunch returns on June 10. Online tickets include a seat of the show and one entree, with drink specials available for purchase. The show goes on at 12:30 p.m. and seating starts at 11 a.m. The bar closes out Pride month with its annual “Wine Down” drag show on Wednesday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets include a welcome drink and a seat for the show. Reservations here." - Evan Caplan

"The gay-owned wine bar off the U Street corridor offers a special Pride flight (a white, rose, skin contact, and red) and “The Gay Iced Coffee 2.0” cocktail (chilled coffee with tequila and honey). A ticketed event on Tuesday, June 28 (7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.), details TBA, includes special guest performances." - Evan Caplan

"The gay-owned wine bar off the U Street corridor offers a special Pride flight (a white, rose, skin contact, and red) and “The Gay Iced Coffee 2.0” cocktail (chilled coffee with tequila and honey). A ticketed event on Tuesday, June 28 (7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.), details TBA, includes special guest performances." - Evan Caplan