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JR's Bar

(92 Ratings)
Serving since 1986
Great drink specials, campy videos, and friendly bartenders keep JR's packed with fun 7 days a week. If you're looking for a casual place for a drink, JR's is the place to go, right in the heart of the primary gay hood. This is the place to play "pin the tail on the closeted Republican Hill staffers."


Hours
Mon-Thu 4:00 am - 2:00 am
Fri 4:00 am - 3:00 am
Sat 1:00 pm - 3:00 am
Sun 1:00 pm - 2:00 am
Open Now


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Reviews

Fred_Head
Fred_Head
Over a year ago

Oh please. Like you need to ask.

Everyone in the country has at least HEARD of the DC JR's. When you go in there, it's like entering the hot zone of airborne Gay Attitude Virus. Better wear a mask and gloves. Also, if you're going to pay premium prices for drinks, at least make them properly. The whole bar is 3-4 guys standing in circles texting each other with a sad, outdated video and dance music collection, and outfits from the mall. Avoid.


benfrombmore
benfrombmore
Over a year ago

Always a regular stop

Always something interesting, upbeat on the video. I have found the bartenders to be, without exception, friendly and attentive.


booozer
booozer
Over a year ago

Great Video Bar

Fun Place, Cute Men, Nice bartenders. Great place to meet your friends before heading out to clubs.


Coopaul
Coopaul
Over a year ago

Fun bar

Consistently popular, especially on Sunday afternoons and Monday nights.


drmarco
drmarco
Over a year ago

Worst JR's in the country....

Went here after dinner on a Saturday night, it was very crowded. The place was horrible, the service was horrible. You would think they could expand a bit. I've been to three other JR's in the country, this one was by far the worst one.


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