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Spark kickstarts the day with coffee, pastries and cafe charm, then turns it up at sundown with DJs, drag trivia and zero-proof cocktails that pack a punch.

Next door to Spark Social House is Crush, a retro-inspired cocktail lounge and entertainment mecca for anyone and everyone. The intimate and sophisticated space on U Street offers upscale snacks and buzzing conversations.

Follow the beat down P Street to this iconic dive bar. The Fireplace is known for its notably diverse crowd, robust drink selection and warm namesake beside the bar.

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Outside, we have an expanded patio area that now includes a large streatery and cocktail servers.

We are proud to say that we were just named 2022 BEST GAY BAR IN DC in the annual "Best of DC" contest in the Washington Blade newspaper.


General Information

All seating both indoor and out is first come, first serve. (We do not take reservations for seating.)

Number Nine is 21 and over at all times.


DC's Best Happy Hour - All Drinks Are 2 For 1

Monday through Friday, If you buy your first drink before 7pm, your second drink is FREE until 8pm!
Buy ANY drink from the time we open until 7pm, Monday - Friday, and vour second drink is FREE.

In addition, AYA is creating QR codes for the menu that can be used on cell phones to meet audible menu needs.

We invite feedback and the sharing of additional resources in this area as we are trying to expeditiously complete this process. Here, it’s all in the details. The front bar is the best place to strike up a conversation, and the crowd?

The first floor’s lounge vibe is complete with a central granite bar perfect for peering into patrons on the opposite side. Unpretentious, fun, and always a good time—Tradeis DC’s ultimate queer neighborhood bar. Enter: Licht, meaning “light”. Despite the “Grill” in the title, the popular happy hour spot only serves a few small bites, making it a casual retreat with impressive drink specials and daily events.

Night owls come alive here with electric music, dance parties and theme nights.

Through a Peruvian chicken joint and behind a vintage vending machine is a place where curiosity is encouraged and leather is guaranteed. It’s not for the faint of heart: lights go off, clothes check is free, and anything can happen. Service-industry stars Jo McDaniel and Rach “Coach” Pike wanted to create a haven where guests can feel safe and supported, so AYA checks all bags at peak hours and requires enthusiastic consent in the space.

Imagine your artsy friend’s apartment ...

We have completed the build out of our ADA restroom on the second level so we can be accessible immediately upon completion of the elevator install. AYA offers coffee, food, drinks & FREE WiFi.

Safety & Cultural Standards:

-AYA checks all bags at the door during peak hours.

The diversity of DC’s LGBTQ+ community is growing by the day, resulting in a dynamic, exciting community with plenty of bars and clubs to choose from when it’s time to drink, dance and play.

The downstairs area resembles a suburban living room, cozy and welcoming upon entrance, the perfect intro to the bar’s home-like atmosphere.

Down the stairs at the corner of 14th and U is Bunker, DC’s only LGBTQ+ nightclub. Our cocktail menu is quite extensive with over 20 brands of vodka and multiple types of Mojitos.

Some of these items can be held with Safety Management and retrieved upon departure of AYA.

-We check all IDs before serving alcoholic beverages.

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