Larry's Lounge

Larry's Lounge is a neighborhood gay bar at 1840 18th St NW, on the stretch of 18th Street between Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan. Google lists it as a gay bar, lounge and pub with an inexpensive price level, a casual and cozy feel, and a patio out front.

Most reviewers describe it as friendly and unpretentious, with cheap, strong drinks and a crowd that is easy to talk to; several mention the big front windows and the patio for people-watching, and one singles out the rum punch. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating across 432 reviews.

The bar opens at 2 PM daily and stays open late. Google lists happy hour drinks, outdoor seating, dogs welcome, free street parking, card and mobile payments, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating. One reviewer notes the patio closes earlier than the inside bar. Some reviewers report poor experiences, so recent reviews are worth reading before you go.