About
Narrow, no-nonsense gay bar offering typical drinks, including huge cocktails during happy hour.
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What People Say
“Trade is a lively gay bar in Washington DC known for its friendly staff and vibrant atmosphere. Many patrons enjoy the outdoor space and happy hour specials, making it a popular spot for social gatherings. However, some reviews mention a mix of clientele, including straight patrons, which can alter the typical gay bar experience. Overall, it offers a welcoming environment with strong drinks and good music.”
Location
Hours
Monday: 5:00 PM – 1:45 AM
Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 1:45 AM
Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 1:45 AM
Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:45 AM
Friday: 5:00 PM – 2:45 AM
Saturday: 2:00 PM – 2:45 AM
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 1:45 AMToday
Events at Trade
5 upcoming · 95 in the past 90 days
Upcoming events
Past events (last 90 days)
April 2026
May 2026
May
1
Trade Classic
09:00 PMTrade
Party
May
1
The Devil Wears Fashion Nova
11:00 PMTrade
Drag
May
2
PANSY
10:00 PMTrade
Party
May
6
Full Diva Choreography - Lady Gaga's Judas
07:00 PMShark Tank
Event
May
6
Chaotica: The Drag Improv Show
09:00 PMTrade
Drag
May
7
SLEAZE
10:00 PMTrade
Party
May
8
The JAX & EVRY Show
07:00 PMTrade
Drag
May
8
Hellfire Club
10:00 PMTrade
Drag
May
9
DJ Phil Reese at Trade Classic
12:00 AMTrade
Party
May
9
FREAK-SEE-SOCIAL
07:00 PMPenn Social
Drag
May
9
DJ Michael Navarro at Shark Tank
10:00 PMShark Tank
Party
May
9
CLASH - Saturday Drag Show
11:00 PMTrade
Drag
May
11
Queer Open Mic
09:00 PMTrade
Community
May
12
TRANS SOCIAL HOUR & GAME SHOW
09:30 PM17th Street NW
Community
May
12
T4
T4T 2000 Drag Show
09:30 PMTrade
Drag
May
13
Full Diva Choreography with Gabriel
07:00 PMShark Tank
Event
May
13
Monologues
07:30 PMTrade
Drag
May
15
The JAX & EVRY Show
07:00 PMTrade
Drag
May
16
Sweet Spot
10:00 PMShark Tank
Party
May
19
The Cook Out
09:30 PMTrade
Drag
May
20
Full Diva Choreography - New Lessons
07:00 PMShark Tank
Event
May
20
The Soul Sisters
09:00 PMTrade
Drag
May
22
Jax & Bumper Show
07:00 PMTrade
Drag
May
23
CTRL NOIR
10:00 PMShark Tank
Party
May
23
CLASH - A New Weekly Drag Show
11:00 PMTrade
Drag
May
24
CHURCH
09:00 PMTrade
Party
May
27
PARTY&PRANCE Bambi's Ballet Class & Happy Hour
06:30 PMTrade
Party
May
27
LOTERIA!
08:00 PMTrade
Party
May
30
DJ KHELAN BHATIA
12:00 AMTrade
Party
May
30
Rule of 2
10:00 PMTrade
Party
May
30
CLASH
11:00 PMTrade
Drag
June 2026
Jun
2
Gay Ass Trivia
07:00 PMTrade
Event
Jun
2
DC's Drag Lab Open Stage 2.0
09:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jun
3
Chaotica: The Drag Improv Show
09:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jun
4
SLEAZE
10:00 PMTrade
Party
Jun
6
The JAX & EVRY Show
07:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jun
7
Mega Yard Sale
02:00 PM
Community
Jun
9
TRANS SOCIAL HOUR & GAME SHOW
09:00 PMTrade
Community
Jun
9
T4
T4T 2000
09:30 PMTrade
Community
Jun
10
Monologues
07:30 PMTrade
Drag
Jun
12
Hellfire Club
10:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jun
13
The JAX & EVRY Show
07:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jun
13
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party
08:00 PMSpark Social House
Drag
Jun
13
CLASH
11:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jun
16
Gay Ass Trivia
07:00 PMTrade
Event
Jun
17
Pussy Noir’s BIRTHDAY!!!!
09:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jun
18
Tiburon Pride Latin Dance Party
09:00 PMShark Tank
Party
Jun
18
DJ LEMZ at Trade Classic
09:00 PMTrade
Party
Jun
19
DJ KHELAN BHATIA at Trade Classic
02:00 PMTrade
Party
Jun
19
Drag Race Watch Party
08:00 PMSpark Social House
Drag
Jun
20
Happy Pride Weekend
12:00 PMTrade
Party
Jun
20
Sweet Spot
10:00 PMShark Tank
Party
Jun
20
CLASH Drag Show
11:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jun
21
DJ ALEX LOVE at Trade Classic (Nighttime)
02:00 PMTrade
Party
Jun
21
WESSTHEDJ in Shark Tank
02:00 PMShark Tank
Party
Jun
24
Party & Prance: Bambi's Ballet Class & Happy Hour
06:30 PMTrade
Party
Jun
24
LOTERIA!
08:00 PMTrade
Event
Jun
26
Pizza & Pitchers Happy Hour
05:00 PMTrade
Party
Jun
26
RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party
08:00 PMSpark Social House
Drag
July 2026
Jul
3
Pizza & Pitchers Happy Hour
05:00 PMTrade
Party
Jul
3
The JAX & EVRY Show
07:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jul
3
RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party
08:00 PMSpark Social House
Drag
Jul
3
Madonna Confessions II Album Release Party
09:00 PMShark Tank
Party
Jul
4
Pizza & Pitchers Happy Hour
05:00 PMTrade
Party
Jul
4
CAKEPOP!
10:00 PMShark Tank
Party
Jul
4
CLASH
11:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jul
8
Monologues
07:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jul
10
Pizza & Pitchers Happy Hour
05:00 PMTrade
Party
Jul
10
Hellfire Club
10:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jul
11
POC Kink & Fetish Social
04:00 PMTrade
Adult
Jul
11
FR
Freak'n Social
04:00 PMTrade
Community
Jul
11
Pizza & Pitchers Happy Hour
05:00 PMTrade
Party
Jul
11
KZILLA
10:00 PMTrade
Party
Jul
14
TRANS SOCIAL HOUR & GAME SHOW
09:00 PMTrade
Community
Jul
15
RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party
08:00 PMSpark Social House
Drag
Jul
15
The Heat
09:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jul
17
Pizza & Pitchers Happy Hour
05:00 PMTrade
Party
Jul
17
The JAX & EVRY Show
07:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jul
18
Pizza & Pitchers Happy Hour
05:00 PMTrade
Party
Jul
18
Sweet Spot
10:00 PMTrade
Party
Jul
18
CLASH
11:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jul
21
TRANSBEAR
09:00 PMTrade
Party
Jul
22
PARTY&PRANCE Bambi's Ballet Class & Happy Hour
06:30 PMTrade
Party
Jul
22
Loteria
08:00 PMTrade
Event
Jul
23
Huzzah! A Renaissance Faire Drag Show
09:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jul
24
Pizza & Pitchers Happy Hour
05:00 PMTrade
Party
Jul
24
The Jax & Evry Show
07:00 PMTrade
Drag
Jul
24
RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party
08:00 PMTrade
Party
Jul
25
Trade Classic with DJ TOMMY C
12:00 AMTrade
Party
Jul
25
Pizza & Pitchers Happy Hour
05:00 PMTrade
Party
Jul
25
Heroes vs Villains - DC's Electronica-pop Dance Party
10:00 PMCTRL
Party
Jul
25
CLASH
11:00 PMTrade
Drag
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