Cobalt

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It's "Pretty Boy Central" (read: "twink heaven") at this longtime Dupont Circle gay club/bar, where a "fabulous crowd" prowls the cavernous old-house setting featuring a mid-level lounge with "friendly bartenders" (30 Degrees) and a top-floor space to "dance the night away" (Cobalt); there's almost "always something going on", including karaoke, retro and "best package" nights – all of which...

Cobalt has collected a lot of accolades over its 10-plus years: The Washington Post names it one of D.C.'s best gay nightspots, saying it's a "no-frills dance club with great house and retro DJs, cabaret acts, and shirtless bartenders." The local gay-oriented newspaper, Washington Blade, recommends Cobalt as a "Best Place to Meet Guys." The club lies on the third level of a handsome Dupont...

That gay bar that just won't go away. Addams family mansion hides behind Taj Mahal burka; masked windows rattle with techno. Twice-tanned, shirtless manboys pour for the keg party, flex pecks for tips, sneer at anything under a five—"cuz ‘roids cost money, honey." Blue-lit dance floor announces blue light special on southern college dropouts. Daddy's shopping. Bona fide straights infiltrate...

Cobalt is a three story LGBT nightclub that serves everyone regardless of orientation. The lounge, restaurant and dance floor are on separate floors, and the music is as eclectic as the crowd. However, a bar is available on each floor, ensuring that you won't need to make a long trip to get your drinks. Themed events take place throughout the week from ostentatious drag shows and karaoke to...