The Fireplace

The Fireplace is still a scary, dirty place. I went there - grudgingly - with a friend. MISTAKE! The place smells like old dirt and grease. It appears to never, I repeat, never have been cleaned. I cannot imagine why this place is still open. Stay away from the Fireplace!

This is the last vestige of the original gay bars. It's tucked away in DuPont. Look for the warm and welcoming fireplace on the outside corner. This is everything you would ever want in a warm, welcoming gay dive bar. There's everything you need and plenty of kind patrons. The bar is a decent size and welcoming to groups of people as well as solo riders. The drinks are well worth it. You'll surely get plenty of bang for your buck here. Cash only, and they have a ticket dispensing key pad only ATM that not only works, it fascinates. Check it out!

Cheap drinks. Heavy pour. Good laid back environment. Cash only. Go have a good time!

I last visited the Fireplace during the summer of 2016, and boy what a night! In fact, I'm still in touch with a couple of people I met. I'm planning on a winter visit at the end of January; can't wait!

This place is the best Scott the bartender is the best he is very attentive and will get you whatever you ask for because he is just that good, great atmosphere, awesome music, and everybody is the bomb you definitely have to come here!!!

I e always loved the Fireplace Bar. Many night have been started with Scott in the upstairs room. I have "gotten my life" several times over and over again. Nonstop fun !

This is your standard fare bar. What makes it special is that it creates a space for older Black gay men. It's a no gimmicks, cash only place, and the drinks are just okay! It feels like a small town bar located in a major metro area. It's a bit dingy and you can smell the decades worth of smoking that has soaked into the walls and surfaces of the bar. Not the best, and far from the worst. And grateful this place exists for the community.

As a long term Patrol of The Fireplace (since 1997),I am prepared to give yo a TRUE & HONEST review.First off The Fireplace is going through a transition as of July 2025, &I for one couldn't be more pleased. Let me start by saying (I don't care what ANYONE else tells you.. THIS IS A GAY BAR!!!! ALL ARE WELCOME & SHOULD at least feel welcomed but KNOW that is is a GAY BAR & PROUDLY SO.)The STAFF IS always friendly and the drinks are EXCELLENT, especially when you taste the strength of the drink and the cost ratio, you will not find a better cocktail.There is no food served because AGAIN IT IS A BAR, NOT A SPORTS CLUB NOR A RESTAURANT. If you need a snack they have machines that dispense Nuts, and candy NO WINGS HERE LOL LOL.The Fireplace is going through some much needed upgrading. Lighting, painting, Plumbing, are being changed even as I write this review and it is about time because it was showing it's age. What I like so far is The Fireplace is remaining a CLASSIC BAR & I am hopeful that will NEVER change. Music is fine with me but again everyone is different so do not expect ALL HOUSE MUSIC, ALL R&B MUSIC, ALL OF ANY KIND OF PARTICULAR GENRE,as the customers are diverse and you cannot please EVERYONE ALL THE TIME.To sum it up. Great Bar, Excellent cocktails and prices, for the time being CASH ONLY, & no foolishness allowed because police will come and have no time for people upsetting the peace. Yes I am a 20t year Patron and I am not being paid. I just LOVE MY BAR!!!!!!.Dion.

i went to this bat last year and it was such a vibe ! they have an upstairs part as well . i do want to visit again .

Great neighborhood bar. The drinks are strong and reasonably priced. Remember it is cash only.