Shakers

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Shakers, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best gay bars I’ve ever been to! The atmosphere was incredibly welcoming and vibrant, making it easy to feel right at home. The staff were friendly and attentive, always making sure everyone was having a great time. They have a fantastic drink menu with creative cocktails that are both delicious and well-priced. The entertainment is top-notch! From drag shows to live music nights, there's always something fun happening at Shakers. I particularly loved the energy during the drag performances; the performers were incredibly talented and brought so much joy to the crowd. The crowd itself is diverse and friendly, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels accepted and celebrated. I left with a smile on my face and a desire to return as soon as possible! If you’re looking for a fun night out, great drinks, and a welcoming community, Shakers is the place to be. Highly recommend!

If you’re looking for a fun night out, it’s Shakers for the win. The vibe is fun and easygoing, and the staff really make you feel welcome. The drinks are always solid—tasty, well-made, and reasonably priced. What really stood out, though, were the weekend drag shows. The queens are fantastic—funny, energetic, and just a joy to watch. They kept the crowd entertained from start to finish. All in all, Shakers is a great spot if you’re looking for a good night out with good people, good drinks, and some top-notch entertainment. Definitely recommend checking it out.

Shakers DC is honestly one of the best spots in the city. The service is always super fast and the staff is really friendly and welcoming. The bartenders are top-notch — respectful, professional, and just cool people all around. You can tell they care about making sure everyone has a good time. Great vibes, great drinks, and just an all-around solid place to hang out. Definitely a go-to spot for me in DC!

I was introduced to Shakers by a really good friend, and I must say it didn't disappoint! I don't go to many clubs, but Shakers is definitely one that I keep on my rolodex and also where I recommend to visitors in town. The music keeps you on the floor or at least doing a little shake where you stand. The staff are very accommodating and welcoming to guests, and the bartenders are unmatched! Good drinks, amazing drag shows, friendly environment... You can't go wrong!

Shakers stands out as a multifaceted venue that combines lively entertainment with a strong sense of community. I had a five-star experience from start to finish—whether it was dancing with friends, relaxing with a drink on the patio, or just soaking in the inclusive, welcoming vibe, every moment felt thoughtfully curated. The drinks were a real highlight, especially the St-Germain spritzers, which were perfectly light, crisp, and refreshing—easily one of the best cocktails I’ve had in D.C. Shakers truly offers a memorable night out in the heart of Shaw, and I can’t wait to go back.

Shakers has become one of my favorite destinations. Good for daytime or nighttime fun! It has grown so much since it first opened and I am excited to see what they do next. The bartenders are amazing and the drag shows are always fun!

One of the better gay bars in town to get an actual cocktail. Nice spacious bar that is great for hosting live entertainment, large parties, etc. Immaculate vibes whether it's a chill midweek night about the town or it's packed to brim hosting the Drag Race girlies. Fabulous staff all around. Not surprised it immediately became a staple of the DC gay bar scene when it opened not too long ago.

I primarily go for karaoke on Tuesdays. It's an AMAZING crowd & I've made so many friends! But every time I've been to Shakers, it's been a fun & engaging experience! I meet new people every time I go &, as someone who is 55% introvert, it is not overwhelming or chaotic. I have been to a few drag shows and a few unthemed nights. The talent that they recruit and their staff are phenomenal and keep the crowd engaged. Shakers will always be part of my weekly schedule.

Elijah was an amazing bar tender!!! Happy pride!! He knows how to give great customer service!!

I love any bar that has drag, dancing and cocktails and Shakers fits the bill. There are a lot of events for the community to enjoy. Often there are discounted rail drinks but they have a full cocktail bar in the back which is a huge plus for me. It is also a very pretty bar, it is more mid-century modern than cavernous nightclub which sets it apart from other bars in the area.

So much fun! I got a simple amaretto sour and it was fantastic. We went to a drag show and it was a lot of fun. I want to come back and try the actual shaker drinks.

Great bartenders and vibe. Patio is super nice. Great drink specials too. Near lots of places.

Very inclusive bar with events all week - karaoke, drag, etc. The back atrium is really nice for a big group. The back patio is small but probably super nice in the summer. Drinks were good but there is no HH. Plenty of bathrooms. Seems like they could use some more bartenders but overall the lines moved. There is no step to get into the bar and it's very open for mobility. LGBTQ+ bar!

If I could give this bar a zero, I would. I want to be clear, every drag queen that performed tonight was professional and entertaining. Some random-I won't even dignify her with the title of a drag queen because she provided zero entertainment and decided to intimidate me because I was on the stage-pulled one of the staff(a woman with curly hair and piercings). Despite the fact the staffer saw me at the bar the whole night, she decided it was appropriate for a full grown man to intimidate me. I was at the bar from 10:30-1:50 buying drinks for a friend's birthday, and she decided that I was the threat against a full grown man. She took zero consideration to embarrassingly pull me outside. This is the treatment you get from being threatened as a woman from a 200+ pound man. Disgusting.