Green lantern gay bar

A DC institution and a favorite neighborhood bar offering something for everyone is really the best way to describe the Green Lantern. Open for happy hour everyday at 4pm, the first floor rectangular, granite-topped bar lends itself well to easy interaction among both long-time regulars as well as new arrivals.

This is the one place in DC where everyone gets along with each other. The second floor bar offers a more club-like atmosphere with great sound, lighting and video systems. Other DC bars have tried to imitate this event, but the Lantern was the first to offer this long-running event.

The Green Lantern offers something for everyone, be it a happy hour drink after a long day at work or hundreds of shirtless men out on a Thursday night, kick starting their weekends.

The Green Lantern is turning 20. Here’s what makes this LGBTQ bar so special.

Make sure you check out the Lantern on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date information and events. Be sure to check out the special events page for a complete listing of parties and events. If you are looking for an attitude free place, something often hard to find in a larger city, the Green Lantern is the place.

Let any of the friendly bar staff know you are visiting and they will be happy to introduce you around and get the conversation started. Greg Zehnacker was the driving force behind the Green Lantern when we opened our doors in