How nice to have a pleasant gay cocktail bar for a nice conversation. Good cocktails and friendly service. I personally would not have TVs there as they do not fit with the decor and 'make it look cheap' when I think the vibe intends to be between cozy and sophisticated.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Miles Britt
A lovely mom and pop with excellent clientele and even better bar staff. Coming back! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tequila Maybe, Cheese Board
Trina H
This is an intimate craft cocktail bar that is welcoming to all! The elevated libations were worth their price and the mocktails were fantastic, the art is full of tastefully nudesque men, and the staff was helpful cute and friendly. Had a lovely evening and able to have great conversation with my partner
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Salinas
Always a great place to visit. Chill vibes on certain nights while other nights it can be busy. People are social, bartenders are fun and knowledgeable.
Highly recommend stopping by for a cocktail (or two or three) before dinner or a show.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mari Dekle
Favorite bar in DC! The bartenders are so friendly and wonderful. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, and cozy, with great music. The space is small and fills up quickly but it is more than worth it. The drinks are delicious and the price is exceedingly reasonable. The aviator is very good. It is a perfect spot to talk or catch up with friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Blake
Very charming & welcoming atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher P
Always a great experience - and excellent cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Mathias
This is a great LGBTQIA+ bar located on the 2nd floor. I love the vibes, the decor, the bartenders, and how low key it is. It feels much more laid back and homey than the other LGBT+ bars in DC and on U Street and nearby. I’ve never seen it packed, which I love. The bartenders are very sweet, especially the tall German one with glasses. I gave him my likes in a drink, and he made me a fantastic drink. The espresso martini was really good as well. Wish they had a bigger beer menu, with not just IPAs, maybe some sours and ciders.
Parking: Located on busy U Street, so parking in front will be a hassle, but you can find parking in the nearby side streets.
Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly as it’s a bar.
Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible as it’s on the 2nd floor.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Javier Estrada Tobar
This place is a gem in Washington DC. The bartender makes excellent cocktails, the place is super cool, and the bathroom is always clean. The prices are very good, especially on Sundays and Mondays.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosecco NV
Crestwood Pet-sitter
Sunday just got lit by mixologist extraordinaire in Hawaiian shirt and cheese connoisseur in his Mac Miller hoodie had the best to potentially be a new bright addition to its yummy menu, let’s call it “The Hunday” ask him to make one for ya!
A gay bar that's cozy and quaint, When it's crowded, it's not quite a saint. With a drink-making lag, You might start to drag, Though the bartenders try, it’s a wait.
When it’s quiet, the vibe is just right, And the smallness is not such a fright. But if it's a crush, You better not be in a rush, As the drinks take forever each night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
N T-K
Amazing spot to grab a cocktail, relax and chat! We especially loved YoVan! He was amazing, made us feel right at home and made the most amazing Espresso Martini! We kept asking for more. That good! One of if not the best Espresso Martini compared to other LGBTQ+ Bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Drockton
Alex is a mixologist wizard. I always have the best time at Licht. Fantastic ambience, drinks, and vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tequila Maybe
Benjamin Cavallaro
Alex was lovely and even made some custom drinks he thought I would like.
Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tequila Maybe
Aaron T
One of the best bars. The staff is amazing the art is everything and the cocktails are fantastic ?.
How nice to have a pleasant gay cocktail bar for a nice conversation. Good cocktails and friendly service.
I personally would not have TVs there as they do not fit with the decor and 'make it look cheap' when I think the vibe intends to be between cozy and sophisticated.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
A lovely mom and pop with excellent clientele and even better bar staff. Coming back! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tequila Maybe, Cheese Board
This is an intimate craft cocktail bar that is welcoming to all! The elevated libations were worth their price and the mocktails were fantastic, the art is full of tastefully nudesque men, and the staff was helpful cute and friendly. Had a lovely evening and able to have great conversation with my partner
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a great place to visit. Chill vibes on certain nights while other nights it can be busy. People are social, bartenders are fun and knowledgeable.
Highly recommend stopping by for a cocktail (or two or three) before dinner or a show.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Favorite bar in DC! The bartenders are so friendly and wonderful. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, and cozy, with great music. The space is small and fills up quickly but it is more than worth it. The drinks are delicious and the price is exceedingly reasonable. The aviator is very good. It is a perfect spot to talk or catch up with friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very charming & welcoming atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a great experience - and excellent cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a great LGBTQIA+ bar located on the 2nd floor. I love the vibes, the decor, the bartenders, and how low key it is. It feels much more laid back and homey than the other LGBT+ bars in DC and on U Street and nearby. I’ve never seen it packed, which I love. The bartenders are very sweet, especially the tall German one with glasses. I gave him my likes in a drink, and he made me a fantastic drink. The espresso martini was really good as well. Wish they had a bigger beer menu, with not just IPAs, maybe some sours and ciders.
Parking: Located on busy U Street, so parking in front will be a hassle, but you can find parking in the nearby side streets.
Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly as it’s a bar.
Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible as it’s on the 2nd floor.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
This place is a gem in Washington DC. The bartender makes excellent cocktails, the place is super cool, and the bathroom is always clean. The prices are very good, especially on Sundays and Mondays.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosecco NV
Sunday just got lit by mixologist extraordinaire in Hawaiian shirt and cheese connoisseur in his Mac Miller hoodie had the best to potentially be a new bright addition to its yummy menu, let’s call it “The Hunday” ask him to make one for ya!
Happy Sunday funday
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A gay bar that's cozy and quaint,
When it's crowded, it's not quite a saint.
With a drink-making lag,
You might start to drag,
Though the bartenders try, it’s a wait.
When it’s quiet, the vibe is just right,
And the smallness is not such a fright.
But if it's a crush,
You better not be in a rush,
As the drinks take forever each night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Amazing spot to grab a cocktail, relax and chat! We especially loved YoVan! He was amazing, made us feel right at home and made the most amazing Espresso Martini! We kept asking for more. That good! One of if not the best Espresso Martini compared to other LGBTQ+ Bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex is a mixologist wizard. I always have the best time at Licht. Fantastic ambience, drinks, and vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tequila Maybe
Alex was lovely and even made some custom drinks he thought I would like.
Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tequila Maybe
One of the best bars. The staff is amazing the art is everything and the cocktails are fantastic ?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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