Number Nine

Great drinks and drink specials. The service was fast and the staff although very busy were very nice. Great place to bring friends to either listen to good music or great drinks. I've been going here for years.

The drinks are good and we liked that they played music videos. However, the clientele here were pretty rude.

I was visiting DC for the night and sat at the bar. The bartender KC (name on the receipt) greeted my boyfriend and I. We created conversation by asking if the bar hosted any particular nights such as karaoke, drag race viewing parties ect as it was our first time there. (He was very nice and informative about the vibes and days to come but he was just fake) I ordered 2 margaritas (Milagros tequila which is my go to) which he poured HEAVILY from the shelves on top behind him (the drink was particularly clear like it had mostly tequila and very little mixer) . As I'm drinking my margarita it tastes like nothing but water, you would think i would taste STRAIGHT like tequila by the way he poured. I'm not one to usually complain about food or drinks, until my boyfriend asked me if i thought the drink tasted like water,I told him I was tasting the same exact thing. I brought up the issue we were both tasting and he told me he made it like he "always do" .. after being consistent about it tasting like water, I then asked for my check because I was completely turned off with how this place WATERS DOWN THIER BOTTLES. He gave me my check and waited to see if i was writing in a tip (which i shouldn't have, i just work in hospitality and it's a force of habit) . He then offered me a shot on him. Now... this shot came from a different bottle (Milagros still) located on the BOTTOM OF THE BAR, It tasted exactly how it should have. If you're coming to this bar be VERY mindful on HOW and WHERE they are pouring from. His little friend he had at the bar was getting all the drinks and shots from the bottom where the REAL liquor was. It was very disappointing that I'm visiting DC and going to "POC LGBTQ" bar to feel included and be disrespected like this.The theme is very clear here from the comments ( especially people who are POC's) Absolutely worst gay bar to ever go too. Do not come here. Especially if you're bartender is KC . I wish the worst on all of them

Number Nine offers a very refined bar experience with an upbeat vibe. Located a stones throw from 14th street, Number Nine is right in the mix of the bar/restaurant scene and easily accessed. My favorite thing about Number Nine, over than how clean and upscale it is, is that they have TVs everywhere and play music videos nonstop. Sitting and watching music videos with drinks is the vibe I am always looking for. There's also tons of space. The downstairs has a long bench seat and tables and stools and the upstairs haze even more tables and chairs throughout. There's two large bars at your service!On the weekdays they offer buy one get one drink specials until 9pm. (Fact check if this is still happening with COVID times). Amazing deal!

Didn't really have the food so I can't speak on that. The space is really nice, elegant, and loungy. I really like the music they had playing: pop and old 90s and 2000's hip hop and R&B hits. The bartender was kind and welcoming. The one thing that got to me, and I hope it is not standard practice, is what is done to the drinks. My first drink was extremely watered down, purposely ordered a double so that it hit. Nope! My second I asked for a specific type of liquor. I have a feeling that the bar banks on folks not knowing the liquor, but I know the liquor and what I got was not the liquor I ordered. My friend had a similar experience with his drink. Mr friend did go back and complain and bartender give him a second drink of the exact thing he didn't want. But, we kept it cool and just went our Mery way. Soon after we went to another gay bar and ordered the same drinks, but actually got what we ordered, which reaffirmed what he had known about number 9. I appreciate honest businesses that respect their clients enough to give 'em what they've asked and paid for. Don't think this is the case at number 9. I hope they get this aspect of their business together. Aside from that, the space is chill and the staff is friendly. I would go back, just would be more vigilant about buying drinks. Or getting my buzz on at home before heading there.

The bartender services the white guys who cut me in the line twice. It's Wednesday and it is a slow night. I am a POC who's 6' 2" so don't tell me that you didn't see me in the line.

Stop there for drinks every time I'm in DC. Location is great, staff is great and the drinks are fantastic. 2 floors to choose from and the clientele is on par. No drama, no fights, just a homely gay bar with a friendly atmosphere.

Number Nine is the "uptown" bar for the DC scene. One of the best places for a drink. The bar has two floors, where they have a piano bar on the bottom floor (on Fridays I believe).They have a phenomenal happy hour deal of buy 1 get 1 free! Though they don't serve any type of food, so be sure to have a bite before you go!Atmosphere:Number 9 is a swanky place for a drink. I love the design. Very modern and classy.They play a mix of music, but it's usually light pop. And they showcase the music video on monitors thru the bar in case you want to revel in your favorite hits and videos.The patrons are mainly late 20s and 30s and a pocket that are 40+ from what I've seen. (Though I haven't been there past midnight, admittedly).It usually is very crowded, especially as it gets later in the night. Even so, I've had no problem waiting too long when I'm getting a drink.Finish:I definitely enjoy Number Nine. Currently, my favorite gay bar in the city. It totally fits my vibe, and the happy hour deal is great!

This is going to be a short and sweet review because this is a gay bar and there are not a lot of them out here so I do not want an LGBTQIA+ to be closed down next, however the service and the music is phenomenal. Prices and interior decor, beautiful. The service received was perfection even while they were super busy. I recommend this bar to ANYONE.

I'm annoyed with this place because they turned me away with my real virginia ID. I asked what was wrong with it and the bouncer said "i just can't accept this". wtf. i literally was like scan it or something and he was like no you have to go down the block to do that. super annoying and the bouncer wasn't willing to talk about it much further at all...