Trade

What a fun and queer space. Definitely will check out again. Why does a review require 85 characters... Can't I be succinct?

Great place for drinks and good deals. A must try when with friends and loved ones when in the DuPont Circle area. Summer time is the best time here to enjoy the back outdoors area with drinks and friends. The staff is always nice and the bar is always clean. The restrooms are too much fun and a must see lol. The Rupaul Drag Race marathon events are my favorite along with the Drag Bingo...

This bar is really fun! They have great drag shows, and the drinks are super cheap. The drag race viewing parties are fun as well.

Not the best vibe. Not welcoming to Latinos/Brown people. From the bouncer to the bartenders!

Tonight was my first time going to Trade despite having been around the DC scene for almost a decade. The decor was very camp -- loved the fact they weren't afraid to intermingle Halloween with Christmas decorations -- and it felt like home in the nieighborhood dive bar kind of way. Now that places like the Velvet Lounge are gone, Trade in a lot of ways filled that void for me that I had felt for so long. I spent the night out on the back patio and made some amazing chit chat with fellow LGBTQ+ patrons while the DJs inside played a great blend of house, techno, and underground club tracks. If I had to give one bit of criticism, it would be over the restrooms. One restroom had multiple urinals and a stall for anyone to use and the other restroom was an all-gender bathroom. As a transgender woman, I was kind of shocked at the state of the all-gender bathroom when I went in to use it, but I survived.P.S. This bar is an LGBTQ+ spot that caters primarily to a queer cis male audience for the most part. If that makes you uncomfortable, then this is not the spot for you.

Always feel safe and welcome at Trade! Drinks are reasonable and bartenders are always kind and attentive. Bathroom can get a little dirty as the night goes on, but that's just the nature of the beast. The drag performances are always stellar!

They check ID but no one check bags or pockets are gave anyone a pat down . I'm definitely feeling a little uneasy. This is not good in light of current events. Other than that the bar is okay. The drinks are good and reasonably price. The crowd is diverse, nice and respectful. They definitely have to do some work with security.

Trade is located right on 14th street amid the hustle and bustle of all the restaurants. I love going to Trade because it means that I am accepted. The people there are open, friendly , and inviting. If you show up to Trade in a group or so, you still feel like you are a part of the family. Trade is a perfect place to grab a drink or three and have a great time!

Solid little gay dive bar on 14th. I've only come for happy hour which is average. $5 draft. They have some bigger booths, bar seats, and an outdoor patio. For happy hour you should get here early so that you can grab a seat.

The performer tonight was really mean and rude to me for no reason while sitting at the bar before her show.