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DIK Bar

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Address
1637 17th Street Northwest, Washington
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Phone
1 202-328-3222

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About this place DIK Bar

DIK Bar is an Italian restaurant in Dupont Circle, one of Washington's most welcoming areas for LGBTQ+ travelers.

You’ll find DIK Bar at 1637 17th Street Northwest. It’s been there since 1986, a casual Italian spot serving fresh, homemade food in a relaxed setting. Locals and visitors come for the reliable, reasonably priced meals and friendly atmosphere.

Dupont Circle itself has been an LGBTQ+ social center for decades. It has plenty of restaurants, bars, and other places to meet up. People from all over Washington, and beyond, come here for the inclusive vibe and established queer-friendly culture.

DIK Bar is a straightforward choice for dinner in one of the city's best LGBTQ+-friendly neighborhoods. After more than 30 years, it’s a neighborhood staple. The prices are fair, the food’s made in-house, and you can get a good meal without spending a fortune.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 22:00
Monday 15:00-22:00
Tuesday 11:30-22:00
Wednesday 11:30-22:00
Thursday 11:30-22:00
Friday 11:30-22:30
Saturday 10:30-22:30
Sunday 10:30-22:00

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) Casual Food served Walk-ins welcome No dress code

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4.3
★★★★★
977 reviews

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Todd Whitten
Todd Whitten Jun 2026
★★★★★

This place is the bee's knees!

Zeke Sandor
Zeke Sandor Jun 2026
★★★★★
Christopher Surfield
Christopher Surfield Jun 2026
★★★★★

This is one of my go to places for when I want to treat myself. The Chicken Francoise and Chicken Parm are especially good. Service is friendly and quick.

Laurie Veloz
Laurie Veloz May 2026
★★★★★
Dwight Merricks
Dwight Merricks May 2026
★★★★★

Walker in was greeted with a hello. Quick service. Of course it was only bout 3:30pm lol. But it was definitely tasty and LGBTQ friendly.

Garrett Hall
Garrett Hall May 2026
★★★★★

Very accommodating getting us a Saturday night table without a reservation, great great service and the food was very well prepared

Kimmy
Kimmy May 2026
★★★★★

This is not Italian food. They have inappropriate parties upstairs at the bar. The MPD has been alerted

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