Nellie’s Sports Bar
Landmark LGBTQ+ sports bar, drag brunch and rooftop on U Street
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About Nellie’s Sports Bar
Nellie’s Sports Bar is one of Washington DC’s best-known LGBTQ+ venues, bringing sport, drag and a full night out together on U Street. Multiple screens show major games while the bar’s calendar adds karaoke, DJs, bingo and popular drag brunches. The crowd is broad, sociable and often mixed, especially for weekend events and major sporting fixtures. Earlier visits work well for food and drinks; later, the atmosphere becomes louder and more party-focused. The rooftop is a major draw in good weather. Check the official calendar and reserve ahead for drag brunch or other ticketed events.
What to expect
Expect a busy, inclusive sports-bar atmosphere that can shift into drag, karaoke and late-night dancing. The rooftop and event-led weekends make it much more than somewhere to watch a game.
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Nellie’s Sports Bar
900 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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- Last updated
- 13 September 2026
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- Washington DC › United States
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