Crush Dance Bar

Dance bar · Washington U Street

DJs spinning vinyl, two floors and a patio with a retractable roof: since 2024 Crush on 14th Street has been the city’s new place to dance, founded by the team behind the former Cobalt.

• ★ 4.5 on Google (215)
• Since 2024
• Two floors
• Drag bingo on Wednesdays

Address

2007 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Opening hours

Tue 7–11 pm
Wed 6–11 pm
Thu 6 pm–2 am
Fri 5 pm–3 am
Sat 2 pm–3 am
Sun 2 pm–12 am
Closed Mon

Crowd

mostly men, but mixed, all genders, mixed ages, many locals

Flirt factor

high

Programme

Drag bingo with Lena Lett and Tula every Wednesday 8–10 pm, then DJ
“Throwdown Thursday” drag show every Thursday from 10:30 pm
“Grizzly Happy Hour” for bears once a month

Getting there

U Street Metro (Green/Yellow Line), 3-minute walk

What makes Crush special

Crush opened in early 2024 on 14th Street, near the intersection with U Street. It is run by the former operators of Cobalt, a long-standing gay bar in Dupont Circle. The venue is stylishly designed and DJs play vinyl. On the first floor is Studio B with a patio that can be used year-round under a retractable roof.

On Wednesdays Lena Lett and Tula host drag bingo, and on Thursdays there is the late drag show “Throwdown Thursday” in Studio A. Once a month the “Grizzly Happy Hour” welcomes the bear scene, plus there are ballroom events such as the “Deep Cvnt Party”.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd is mostly male, but open and mixed, with many guests from the neighbourhood. At weekends people dance until 3 am.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Washingtonian, PoPville, Out x Out, Google reviews (4.5 stars, 215 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.