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Shelly’s Back Room

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Address
1331 F Street Northwest, Washington
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Phone
1 202-737-3003
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Website
shellysbackroom.com

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About this place Shelly’s Back Room

Shelly's Back Room is an upscale lounge in downtown Washington, DC, for LGBTQ+ visitors and locals looking for a smoke-friendly night out.

It’s a specific kind of place: low lights, deep chairs, and the hum of conversation over the smell of cigars. If you want a gay-friendly spot with more polish than your average bar, Shelly's aims for that. It’s not a club, it’s a lounge.

The whole place is built around cigars. You can bring your own or buy one there. They’ve invested in a serious air purification system, so even if you don't smoke, you won't leave smelling like an ashtray. The idea here is comfort and a bit of old-school luxury.

You’ll find Shelly's Back Room at 1331 F Street Northwest, right in the middle of downtown Washington, DC. It’s easy to get to, and there are plenty of places to eat or grab a drink before or after.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 02:00
Monday 11:30-00:00
Tuesday 11:30-02:00
Wednesday 11:30-02:00
Thursday 11:30-02:00
Friday 11:30-02:00
Saturday 12:00-02:00
Sunday 12:00-00:00

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) Casual Food served Smoking Area No dress code Outdoor smoking only

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Joshua Marshall
Joshua Marshall Jun 2026
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Spicy
Spicy Jun 2026
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Officially great

Hugo Recalde
Hugo Recalde Jun 2026
★★★★★

We were looking for pasta, and we finally found it here after wandering around the area. A very quiet and pleasant place. The service was very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious.

Shay Drori
Shay Drori Jun 2026
★★★★★
Milos D
Milos D Jun 2026
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Cindy Johnson-Leigh
Cindy Johnson-Leigh Jun 2026
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Michele Cagnoni
Michele Cagnoni Jun 2026
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