Aqua Club & Lounge
Visitors praise the venue for its beautiful ambiance, friendly atmosphere, and excellent service from specific staff members, with some highlighting the freshness of seafood like oysters and crab legs. However, some guests found the prices to be extremely high for drinks and food, with one reviewer calling it a "rip off," while others complained about the permitted smoking inside, leading to clothes smelling of smoke. There are also reports of the venue being unexpectedly closed despite advertised hours.
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Aqua Club & Lounge is a gay bar and club in Washington, DC’s Northeast neighborhood, a place for LGBTQ+ visitors and locals to meet up.
You can find Aqua at 1818 New York Avenue Northeast. It’s the kind of spot you go to for a night out, or if you're planning a private event and want a friendly team to make it happen. They aim to make sure everyone who walks in has a good time.
As a gay bar in the capital, Aqua has the social vibe you’d expect from an LGBTQ+ venue in a big city—a place to relax, connect, and enjoy yourself without a second thought.
They put on different events all week and month. So depending on your mood, you’ll likely find something going on. Check their website for what’s coming up.
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Great if you smoke and love gogo
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Nice venue not to expensive for drinks or admission inside and outside premises are nice. Only issue is that your permitted to smoke in the venue although there are no smoking signs in the building lol and you come out smelling like a chimney filled with smoke in your clothes.
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Last updated on 16 August 2026