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Nellie's Sports Bar
Gay Bar, Sports Bar, and Restaurant$$$$
U-Street, Washington
The experts at CNN and Eater recommend this place
"Gay Sports bar with Drag Bingo & Drag Brunch"(4 Tips)
"$1 from every Nellie beer sold going to City Dogs"(6 Tips)
"Fabulous happy hour and super fun rooftop deck!!"(11 Tips)"One of my absolute favorite gay bars in DC."(3 Tips)
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AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014Its rooftop patio during the warmer months and unique calendar of events like Texas hold'em poker night, Karaoke night, "Smart Ass Trivia" night, "Beat the Clock" happy hours, and Sunday Brunch Buffet Read more
Coming for the night? Make sure you get here before 11pm because that's when a line to the rooftop begins. And don't forget about the food! Maria makes WONDERFUL authentic empanadas and arepas!
NickApril 16, 2014Amazing bar! My favorite one in DC! Awesome drinks and cute boys! ;) Coming from Manhattan, loving this club is a big compliment! Don't miss their happy hour!
Rodrigo VillegasAugust 23, 2017I don't know the name of the barman of the second floor but. The barman who was there at 23/08/2017 was very very very handsome 😍😍😍
It's fun.. N stuff, get the nellies wings... #dmvsocialites @socialitesdmv
Spoon CarvalhoJuly 24, 2017Fun little bar, go up stairs to enjoy the awesome weather with your mates.
Great Venezuelan food, and drinks, always the music is good, and they have a great selection of beers and liquor. If you like sports, this place have huge TVs.
Let's say the food is a tasty great filler for the night! The Bartenders, Brian, Felipe, Joe and Tommy make you feel like you're at home. I come simply to drink and talk to these guys
Great mixed crowd with food, beer, cocktails, and dancing in the evenings.
Sharay BDecember 31, 2012Great bar and great customer service! My bf and I came here and didn't know it was a gay bar. We don't care, though. We had a great time! This is our second visit.
Brian BurlesonFebruary 6, 2015Gay Sports bar with Drag Bingo & Drag Brunch on Sundays, A very cool spot & always a great/fun time to be had at Nellie's!🌈
Sophia HSeptember 10, 2016Love this bar. Town is the best dancing club, while Nellie's is the best bar. Lots of cute boys (unfortunately not for me, a straight girl haha).
One of the best places in Washington! I love coming here, and Drag Brunch is THE BEST THING! So much fun! :0)- Washington BladeSeptember 9, 2011Weekly Sunday drag brunch hosted by Shi-Queeta Lee starting at 11am. The brunch buffet is $20 and includes a free mimosa. Also at Nellie’s is the “Guil-Tea Dance” with DJ Shea Van Horn at 3pm Read more
Percy HolmesNovember 12, 2018I went two nights in a row and I had a fabulous time. The drinks are good and potent.
Aiden KirchnerSeptember 13, 2011Two levels of space, big screen TVs and a great outdoor patio make this a great place to watch the game or grab food & drinks.
Greg YeagerJune 21, 2010Hector is so hot he tool care of my friends and I before the goldfrapp concert !!! I would come to this bar again just because of him. Really nice a d made me feel really welcomed A++++++
Jason Baughman-OpricăApril 11, 2016Service here is reliably rude, but it's a popular bar and well-frequented by tourist gays and local gays. If you sit in the dining area, order in the dining area.
Molly CushingAugust 30, 2014Fun, gay sports bar. Love the bartenders and atmosphere. Great deck upstairs too.
The best rooftop bar in DC. Sunday afternoons/early evenings on the deck are usually quiet, but a pleasant time to visit.
Venitra TaylorMarch 26, 2015I love this bar! It's the breast place to go with your girlfriend's! The boys are the best too!
If you want to get a table for drag bingo on Tuesdays, make a reservation on OpenTable or get there before 6pm cause it ALWAYS fills up!
Come early for a table, no other U St. gay bar has such good food. Great place to watch a game.- Washington BladeSeptember 3, 2011Weekly drag brunch hosted by Shi-Queeta Lee Sunday starting at 11am. The brunch buffet is $20 includes a free mimosa. The "Guil-Tea Dance" with DJ Shea Van Horn is at 3pm Read more
Liz BlakeleyAugust 7, 2014Karaoke on Tuesday nights downstairs is friendly and supportive with a great music selection. Starts at 9pm
Tameka TerrellFebruary 15, 2015Everything the Service is Excellent and the Performances are Excellent also
Sean DowneyNovember 12, 2011Great sports bar! Good beer, good food, both my waiters are hilarious! Doesn't matter you sexual choice. Still a great place- One of my absolute favorite gay bars in DC. Also in a great area.
Best brunch in town. Get change from your server before the show starts so you can tip the performers. Tell Shiqueeta Miguel sent you.
Jessica PlacenciaFebruary 28, 2015Great happy hour and good for dancing. Gay scene. Really nice bartenders
Tanner KerckhoveJune 11, 2017At Nellie's the drinks are strong, the bartenders are hot, and the dance floor is on fire!
Absolutely the best gay bar on earth. Hands down. Upstairs is more fun, but it does turn into a meat market after midnight.
Drag brunch here is a MUST! Best one in the whole DMV area!
raymond ZayasMarch 25, 2019Always a welcoming crowd. Never know what this place is gonna be like and the sushies will knock your out- Washington BladeNovember 4, 2011City Dogs Rescue fundraiser during Drag Bingo Monday 6:30-11:30 $1 from every Nellie beer sold going to City Dogs, an organization formed to rescue adoptable dogs in high-kill shelters Read more
Always a good time at Nellies. Great spot to hang out with friends and throw back a few beers in a non-pretentious environment. Trivia night rocks!
EboniApril 2, 2012Buffet style breakfast in two shifts. There is 10am and a 12noon "Show" Bring singles so you can tip the performers!!
Star TaylorAugust 4, 2012Skipp and Jeffrey are the fierce twin towers and the bourbon whiskey wings are delicious!
Most integrated and welcoming gay bar I've ever been to. Definitely a fan. :)
GayTravel.comMarch 30, 2012Worth stopping by for trivia night, grag bingo, poker tournaments, drag brunch buffet, summer movies on the roof.
DC Preservation LeagueMarch 8, 2011Addison Scurlock was an African American photographerborn in 1883. In 1911, he opened his studio at 900 UStreet, NW by combining two 19th century rowhouses inthe epicenter of Washington’s black com- Washington BladeAugust 1, 2011happy hour Thursday at 6 p.m. for Team Red Bowl, an organization created to help feed children in Africa.
Come here for Drag Brunch or Sunday Funday shenanigans. Come for fun NOT food.
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- 11:00 AM–2:30 AM
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- 10:30 AM–1:00 AM
(202) 332-6355
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Credit Cards
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Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
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Music
Live Music
TouchTunes Jukebox
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
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