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The Fireplace

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Address

2161 P St NW, Dupont Circle, Washington, DC 20037

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Phone

+1 202-293-1293

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About this place The Fireplace

The Fireplace is a gay bar at 2161 P Street NW, at the west end of the Dupont Circle strip, and it has been there for decades. It is a neighbourhood bar on two levels with video screens and an unpretentious crowd of regulars, cheaper than most of DC's newer gay bars. It opens at 16:00 on weekdays and at noon on Saturday and Sunday, and stays open until 02:00, or 03:00 on Friday and Saturday. It is a good spot for an early drink. The busier Dupont and 17th Street bars are a short walk east.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 02:00

Monday 16:00-02:00

Tuesday 16:00-02:00

Wednesday 16:00-02:00

Thursday 16:00-02:00

Friday 16:00-03:00

Saturday 12:00-03:00

Sunday 12:00-02:00

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African Gay (mostly men) Local favorite Pub

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4.1

★★★★★

394 reviews

Based on 394 Google reviews.

Ken Alas Jun 2026

★★★★★

I love this place... I miss it so much ...

Bradley Graham Jun 2026

★★★★★

Victor Mauricio Jun 2026

★★★★★

Charlie Starke Jun 2026

★★★★★

Nigel Jordan May 2026

★★★★★

Older, black crowd. Great music and nice bartenders. I’m in town visiting for pride and this was a nice, lowkey spot. My friend and I, Robert (who loves drinks) had an amazing time.

Tyai Green May 2026

★★★★★

On the oldest bars in DC serving the best drinks!

Anthony Miller May 2026

★★★★★

Went there last night to see if my experience would be better than the last time I went. The bartenders (both upstairs and downstairs) were so rude to me and act like I’m not even there. Especially the black bartenders. The one white or hispanic bartender was the only one who asked if I wanted something. Why are the black bartenders there always so rude to me? It’s weird and it’s giving internalized hate. I’m aware that I’m lightskin and attractive. Some might think that I am full of myself, but I’m not. To not give me service because of who you think I am is tacky, rude, and unprofessional. I will never go back to this bar again!!!