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Cobalt
(Now Closed)Gay Bar, Bar, and Karaoke Bar$$$$
Northwest Washington, Washington
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Aiden KirchnerSeptember 13, 2011Cobalt is a 17th St mainstay, anchoring DC's gayest street. Cobalt recently renovated interior creates a new sophisticated downstairs lounge while maintaining the pulsating upstairs dance floor.
Dustin HaleyJanuary 3, 2015Not a bad bar, spacious, cute guys, and during kickball season the teams all meet for drinks after their games ;)
Brad BrownJanuary 19, 2016Awesome drag show on Monday night! Drinks are so inexpensive compared to other DC bars.
Angel BarriosOctober 10, 2016Great bar.. great music .. 2 story of different music from hip hop to dance music .. will definitely come again
If you're mayor you can get a free drink! Because the mayor works here. He could probably get free drinks whenever he wanted, but it's nice Cobalt is being fiscally sensible.
Washington BladeAugust 20, 2012Tuesdays are Flashback night at Cobalt at 10pm, no cover. Tip DJ Jason Royce, and ask him to play your favorite '80s tune Read more
L. StanAugust 26, 2011Went on a Wednesday. Diverse crowd. Karaoke up top, Hipster crowd below. $20 min on CC, fast service, friendly faces. Two opposing feels from upstairs and down, which was nice. Not too crowded.
Steven KFebruary 13, 2014One of the best drag queen shows I have ever seen! I love it, and I will be coming back super soon!
Morgan CorpeAugust 4, 2011We had a great time! Laid back downstairs, dancing upstairs! They don't use computers for orders & payment but they still moved pretty quickly. Patrons and staff were friendly! Unisex bathrooms.
DavidNovember 17, 2012The new more open dance floor upstairs is great, as is the improved sound system. Arrive at 11 for an hour of open vodka bar.
- Go for the drinks, but on Sunday or Wednesday night stay for the karaoke. One of the best books in the city. :-)
GayTravel.comMarch 30, 2012Downstairs is great for a relaxing talk, and then you can head upstairs if you feel like a more crazy night out!- Washington BladeAugust 20, 2012Try out a chocolate martini at Martini Mondays after 10pm with $5 martinis and no cover Read more
Victor PriceMarch 27, 2016Kristina Kelly and the drag brunch is always a treat. The food is good too!
Andrew DollSeptember 20, 2015This place is bullshit. Tabs are collected PER BARTENDER on a sheet like it was 1992. Couldn't close out with any bartender, only the one I opened with. Pretty sure my tab had drinks I didn't order
John KilvingtonSeptember 30, 2011People are known to wake up in someone's apartment in Virginia after drinking here. Make sure you escape before his girlfriend or wife gets home.
Happy hour is amazing, $15 for all you can drink. Elliott is the best bar-tender.
The original Flashback 70's, 80's & early 90's Retro Dance Party is back every Tuesday night!
Shawn GillieApril 16, 2012Arrogant DJs and bartenders. We stopped tipping and left because of it Try some place else.
ManhuntSeptember 7, 2011It's called "Hobalt" for a reason, and we say that lovingly. VERY cute barkeeps.
Cherry Weekend begins tonight (Thursday). Come out, support and dance for a cure for the HIV Community. Dance=Give
LaDesayuneriadeJoseNovember 6, 2012Loud, good for dancing, but not for chatting, drinks are good. The hottest bartenders are in the top floor.
NicoleFebruary 2, 2011Ladies night every 3rd Saturday! A fabulous event, and DJ Keenan is the best =)
Julialouisegraves GravesDecember 22, 2017went to close my tab & the bartender said my card wasn’t on file. He was rude & unhelpful. after 20 mins he slammed it on the table and said dont come back. My card had been right next to him...
Candice BarnesFebruary 5, 2012Get a Poinsettia at brunch instead of a mimosa if OJ isn't your thing.
Cowbalt. It's still better than the cunts at duplex on Thursday. More pygs too.
John HathawayJanuary 13, 2013The bartenders were very ignorant with us deaf customers. We end up getting free drinks because we couldn't get their attention to pay.c
Kainen will give you a free blow job if you bring your own chains
Ahmad BilalDecember 22, 2009Monday night is Word of Mouth Mondays here! $5 open bar, beer pong, game night, etc.
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- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 4:00 PM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
(202) 232-4416
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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