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Cobalt

Cobalt

(Now Closed)
Gay Bar, Bar, and Karaoke Bar$$$$
Northwest Washington, Washington
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  • Aiden K.
    Aiden KirchnerSeptember 13, 2011
    Cobalt 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 H.
    Dustin HaleyJanuary 3, 2015
    Not a bad bar, spacious, cute guys, and during kickball season the teams all meet for drinks after their games ;)
  • Brad B.heart icon on user image
    Brad BrownJanuary 19, 2016
    Awesome drag show on Monday night! Drinks are so inexpensive compared to other DC bars.
  • Angel B.heart icon on user image
    Angel BarriosOctober 10, 2016
    Great bar.. great music .. 2 story of different music from hip hop to dance music .. will definitely come again
  • Matt R.
    Matt RaymondDecember 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    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 Blade
    Washington BladeAugust 20, 2012
    Tuesdays 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. S.
    L. StanAugust 26, 2011
    Went 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 K.
    Steven KFebruary 13, 2014
    One of the best drag queen shows I have ever seen! I love it, and I will be coming back super soon!
  • Morgan C.
    Morgan CorpeAugust 4, 2011
    We 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.
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    DavidNovember 17, 2012
    The new more open dance floor upstairs is great, as is the improved sound system. Arrive at 11 for an hour of open vodka bar.
  • Ghislain d.
    Ghislain de SalinsAugust 9, 2013
    Nice on Thursdays, from 11 to 2. Cute crowd and good dancing
  • JR R.heart icon on user image
    JR RussMarch 1, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Go for the drinks, but on Sunday or Wednesday night stay for the karaoke. One of the best books in the city. :-)
  • GayTravel.com
    GayTravel.comMarch 30, 2012
    Downstairs is great for a relaxing talk, and then you can head upstairs if you feel like a more crazy night out!
  • Washington Blade
    Washington BladeAugust 20, 2012
    Try out a chocolate martini at Martini Mondays after 10pm with $5 martinis and no cover Read more
  • Victor P.heart icon on user image
    Victor PriceMarch 27, 2016
    Kristina Kelly and the drag brunch is always a treat. The food is good too!
  • Andrew D.heart icon on user image
    Andrew DollSeptember 20, 2015
    This 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
  • Brett
    BrettMarch 3, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Happy hour is amazing, $15 for all you can drink. Elliott is the best bar-tender.
  • Brian B.heart icon on user image
    Brian BurlesonFebruary 6, 2015
    Great music & dancing , Great Martinis + coat check☺
  • John K.
    John KilvingtonSeptember 30, 2011
    People 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.
  • Jason R.
    Jason RoyceMarch 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The original Flashback 70's, 80's & early 90's Retro Dance Party is back every Tuesday night!
  • Shawn G.
    Shawn GillieApril 16, 2012
    Arrogant DJs and bartenders. We stopped tipping and left because of it Try some place else.
  • Manhunt
    ManhuntSeptember 7, 2011
    It's called "Hobalt" for a reason, and we say that lovingly. VERY cute barkeeps.
  • Philip T.
    Philip TicknerMarch 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Cherry Weekend begins tonight (Thursday). Come out, support and dance for a cure for the HIV Community. Dance=Give
  • LaDesayuneriadeJose
    LaDesayuneriadeJoseNovember 6, 2012
    Loud, good for dancing, but not for chatting, drinks are good. The hottest bartenders are in the top floor.
  • Nicole
    NicoleFebruary 2, 2011
    Ladies night every 3rd Saturday! A fabulous event, and DJ Keenan is the best =)
  • Alejandro B.heart icon on user image
    Alejandro BuitragoJune 10, 2017
    Nice place, nice music and dancing
  • Brett
    BrettJanuary 19, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Friday from 6-9 is $15 all you can drink!!
  • Julialouisegraves G.
    Julialouisegraves GravesDecember 22, 2017
    went 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...
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian MichaelJanuary 21, 2013
    The greatest manhunt in history is finding a top at last call
  • Candice B.
    Candice BarnesFebruary 5, 2012
    Get a Poinsettia at brunch instead of a mimosa if OJ isn't your thing.
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    scott douglassJune 3, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Cowbalt. It's still better than the cunts at duplex on Thursday. More pygs too.
  • T S.heart icon on user image
    T StarkJuly 15, 2015
    packed but it has great music
  • John H.heart icon on user image
    John HathawayJanuary 13, 2013
    The bartenders were very ignorant with us deaf customers. We end up getting free drinks because we couldn't get their attention to pay.c
  • Allen R.
    Allen RobertAugust 19, 2011
    The bartenders are HOT, friendly and make some STRONG drinks.
  • Joe G.heart icon on user image
    Joe GizziOctober 9, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Best place to find yourself swinging from the rafters.
  • Brett T.
    Brett TracyOctober 30, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Kainen will give you a free blow job if you bring your own chains
  • Mark J.heart icon on user image
    Mark J.January 31, 2015
    Hit or miss, but free vodka Friday's makes everything OK.
  • Tracy H.heart icon on user image
    Tracy HancockMay 4, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Best happy hour prices on 17th St
  • Chris F.heart icon on user image
    Chris FredericksDecember 28, 2014
    Dancing and drinking!
  • Maria L.
    Maria LuciottiMarch 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    They get it fancy with Voss water upstairs :-)
  • David G.heart icon on user image
    David GonzalezNovember 24, 2015
    Happy hour!
  • Bob L.heart icon on user image
    Bob LiJuly 6, 2014
    this is #amazing
  • Todd O.
    Todd OrangeFebruary 1, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    DJ Joe G is here tonight and killing it
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    scott douglassJuly 1, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    The dj gave me poppers. Respect.
  • Wayne L.
    Wayne LumsdenMarch 30, 2013
    It's a nice lil club. But the drinks are kind of high and weak.
  • Ahmad B.
    Ahmad BilalDecember 22, 2009
    Monday night is Word of Mouth Mondays here! $5 open bar, beer pong, game night, etc.
  • Matt C.
    Matt CamilloSeptember 29, 2012
    Free vodka 11-12, only reason to come here, duh.
  • Andy T.
    Andy ThompsonJune 3, 2012
    They play beer games here!
  • Lance F.heart icon on user image
    Lance FiascoFebruary 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Vodka rail drinks are $2 Thursday 10-11
  • Kevin M.
    Kevin MalomeyFebruary 12, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Free rail vodka drinks 10-11p on Saturdays
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