Arts & Entertainment

D.C. welcomes new gay bar The Dirty Goose

establishment located in U Street corridor

Published

10 years ago

August 18, 2016

Mariah Cooper

The Dirty Goose, gay news, Washington Blade

(Photo via Facebook)

A fresh face is appearing on the District’s gay nightlife scene.

The Dirty Goose (913 U St., N.W.) has its grand opening on Thursday with festivities continuing into the weekend.

On Thursday DJ Matt Bailer will spin tracks. DJ Shea Van Horn stops by on Friday to play music. On Saturday, BreakfastClub’s DJ Khelan will keep the party going.

Saturday and Sunday there will be a bottomless brunch from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Reservations and walk-ins are accepted. Brunch is $38 and includes bottomless mimosas, rose mimosas and bloody marys. Food options are a spring vegetable omelet, eggs benedict, TDG burger and more.

The Dirty Goose offers signature cocktails such as a Godiva chocolate martini and a strawberry mimosa martini. Patrons can also enjoy dinner at the new establishment.

For more information, visit thedirtygoose.com or facebook.com/thedirtygoosedc.

Related Topics:BreakfastClub DJ Khelan DJ Matt Bailer DJ Shea Van Horn The Dirty Goose

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