JR's Bar

1519 17th St NW, Washington
(202) 328-0090

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Adam Franz

Went here to try my chances of meeting someone. Different age groups and mostly standing, but I don't mind that. Cool place with nice people. It can get very crowded and hard to hear myself think when music is on. Food and drinks are good though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erica Marks

Every time I come to jrs I always look for Mary! She always takes great care of us and is awesome to chat with. Love jrs ❤️

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Justin LiPuma-Staples

Cheap drinks and a friendly staff! Love being in a safe environment with other gays 🏳️‍🌈

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Son Thach

LGBT bar that has been in DC forever. Easy going groups and strong drinks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maui World Travelers

What a nice little neighborhood bar! Located at the end of Church Street no less, stands a brick building with high ceilings, stained glass windows, a small second floor loft, with music videos of different genres pumping out tunes and the patrons singing along like a choir.

A fairly big bar occupies one side of the place, and a long drink counter stands adjacent to it with views of the street. There are tables & chairs upstairs in the crowded loft. Not sure of a dance floor.

Drink prices were average.

No cover charge plus friendly staff equals a definite return in the future.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

K.C. Hagan

The best bar in the area with the best, recent music! Great bartenders! Great stop pre or post dinner!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Saul Chavez

Good atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks

Atmosphere: 5

Mark Cruz

You will have the most fun hanging out at this bar. The staff is very good and quick and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Alfredo Oliveira

Went to JR’s Bar on a Monday night for showtunes and had a great time! The vibe was fun and welcoming, with a diverse and friendly crowd. I met some cool people and loved singing along to the music. They also have great Monday drink specials—$4 Truly and $4 Skyy Vodka. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Corey Brown

This bar definitely is not African American or black gay friendly I ask 2 bar tenders for a specific drink and they wanted to charge me double and when I went to the third bartender they yelled not to serve me very discriminating not happy at All!

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Thomas Coburn

Very personable. Visited for world pride and most welcoming bar we visited.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Michael M

Having lived in DC many years ago and frequenting JR's all the time, its was fun to go there again on a recent trip. The good thing is that this legendary Dupont Circle bar has not changed and that is good. The service was fast and friendly. The drinks were strong and reasonably priced. The bar is nicely decorated and now has a great patio our front to sit and watch the eye candy go by. If you have not been to JR's, you owe it to yourself to go and check it out. You will not be disappointed!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Yancy Miller

The best place in town to watch RPDR on a Friday night. Watching the shows here made certain seasons and certain episodes so much memorable. The service is great even when it's busy. It's also a good friendly mix of people of all ages and backgrounds.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christopher Tong

Went for Broadway Monday and it was so much fun! It was busy and I expected to wait a while for a drink but No sir! They were all over it. Great Job I can’t wait to come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Barry Holt Solarczyk

Some of the friendliest bar staff I’ve ever encountered. Totally relaxed atmosphere, great drink specials, safe neighborhood.

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