LGBTQ+ Uniformed Services Happy Hour @ Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant
About the event
Please note that Go Gay DC is listing this exciting event as a community service, but is not running the event. Just go and have a fun time!
Reserve a spot for free on [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lgbtq-uniformed-services-happy-hour-freddies-tickets-2001710061679?aff=oddtdtcreator) so we have an accurate guest count.
Be at ease and enjoy a happy hour with Uniformed Services personnel on the third Thursday of every month. It officially starts at 5 p.m. but come early and enjoy the happy hour drink specials.
If you plan to dine, please call ahead for table reservations at (703) 685-0555 or reserve a table [online](https://www.yelp.com/biz/freddies-beach-bar-and-restaurant-arlington).
The menu is at [https://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/menu](https://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/menu) Ask your server about the happy hour drink specials (which last until 7 p.m.).
Parking is usually available nearby on the residential side streets. This fun monthly gathering brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including Allies, together for conversation. About 25 usually attend. This event is inclusive, meaning those who support Uniformed Services personnel are welcome too.
This event is being boosted by [Go Gay DC](https://www.gogaydc.com/)[,](https://www.gogaydc.com/) Metro Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit [https://www.gogaydc.com](https://www.gogaydc.com/)
Go Gay DC's leader is[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjflavell/)[TJ Flavell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjflavell/).
Casual attire is fine.
Feel free to invite all your friends to join you there.
Metro Directions: Be eco-friendly. Crystal City Metro station on the Yellow/Blue lines is the closest Metro stop. When you arrive, go out the station, walk towards your left to 18th Street and then veer right and walk under the Route 1 overpass to Eads St. Turn left and walk to 23rd Street. Turn right. Freddie's is up 23rd Street just a block. Just look for the rainbow flags on the right side of the street!
Freddie's was voted the Best Virginia Bar by *Washington Blade* readers. Don't like a smoky bar? You are covered: Freddie's is a smoke-free establishment. (Ashtrays are provided in back of the building if smoking is 'your thing').
Freddie's is an LGBTQ+, straight-friendly restaurant and bar. It offers Happy Hour daily from 4-7 pm. [https://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/](https://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/)
Arrive at any time that's convenient for you. There's no need to print out and show your Eventbrite ticket.
This event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow. This event is for all ages. Remember to bring your ID, as everyone who wishes to drink alcohol is carded of course.
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