Shakers

Shakers is hands down one of the best bars in D.C. The atmosphere is always lively but never overwhelming — everyone just seems genuinely happy to be there. The staff are incredibly friendly, quick, and attentive, even on the busiest nights. Drinks are strong, well-made, and reasonably priced for how good they are. The drag shows are phenomenal — full of talent, humor, and heart — and the crowd is always supportive and fun. You can tell the place really values community and creating a space where everyone feels welcome. It’s the kind of spot that keeps you coming back again and again because it just feels good to be there.

Shakers is an amazing queer space in DC with the best staff. The drinks are delicious, the space is beautiful, and everyone is so welcoming. It is the perfect place to host or attend events, and the drag shows are always so much fun. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful spot that supports our community.

it was an amazing time , the bartender Ethan was 1000/10 with customer service and just everything he was amazing!! please schedule ethan more i would love to see him often. he was a pleasure to<333

Shakers is one of my favorite bars in DC. The space is one of the largest out of all the gay bars and can accommodate whatever vibe you are looking for. The Saturday night drag show is the best in DC. Don’t miss it!

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 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!

I love shakers specifically for the drag shows! Although this is a smaller space, I do enjoy the back bar and outside patio. I can’t wait to see more drag race girls come through while also supporting local drag!

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.