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Upcoming Events

Feb

2

Super Bowl Sunday!

Sunday, February 2nd, 5 PM

YJoin the DCGFFL Family and Duplex Diner on February 2nd to watch the JLo and Shakira concert featuring Football!!! (P.S. In case you don't know the football part will have the Kansas City Chiefs vs the San Francisco 49ers). We will have special starting at 5 PM withe the main event starting at 6:30 PM.

$20 beer buckets
$6 Goose Island IPA pints
$5 Superbowl Squeezes
Bar snacks/appetizers on special all night

The DCGFFL will also be running a Squares game which is a lot of fun and a way to put some easy money in your pocket (even if you aren't quite sure what you just out money on!) Come, be merry and watch commercials!

Feb

8

Haute Dish: Back 2 the 90s: A Drag Fundraiser for WIT

Saturday, February 8th, 1 - 4 PM

What's the 411, SIS?! Slap on your bracelets and slip into your favorite flannel, doc martens, or flower hat and join the ladies of Haute Dish as we throw a 90s soiree for our biggest fans, WIT (Washington Improv Theater). We're about to be all that and a Baga Chips, serving face (and body) on the mainstage, while the staff at 18th & U Duplex Diner will be serving up a sick brunch, penny.

Buy Tickets Today!


Every $45 ticket includes:
One schwinging brunch entree of your choice, one select hella good cocktail and/or glass of wine, and a bombass donation to WIT

Get yourself ready for an all 90s song list, performed by :

Your favorite home skillet, emcee Regyna Rubenstein (Denny Johnson)! | Alexis Hybrid (Brendan Oudekirk) | Anne G. O'Plasty (Bill Huff) | DivaD (David Olson) | Kiana K'naan (Adam Koussari) | Mindy Nao (Von Gerik Allena) | Guest Starring Rob Lowesdotcom (Donna Steele) | Extra Special Guest Star Nadia Cole!

You'll be buggin' at the drink specials from 11 AM - 5 PM, including mimosa pitchers and happy hour!

Space is limited, so don't be a Fergbreath and make sure to buy your ticket in advance!

Feb

8

V Day is a Drag

Saturday, February 8th, 6:30 -8:30 PM Seatings

It's that time of year again!!! Come celebrate "Valentine's Day is a Drag" at the Duplex Diner with our Queen Helen Heels and the ladies of the Dupont Social Club. This year's event supports SMYAL, raising vital funds to continue to provide high-impact programs and much-needed services for LGBTQ youth. Admission is $20 which all benefits SMYAL and tickets can be purchased in advance online. In addition to your ticket/donation, reservations are needed if you want to be seated for dinner. There will be two seatings (one at 6:30 PM, and another at 8:30 PM). Reservations can be made by emailing Kelly or by calling the Duplex Diner (202-265-7828).

Please note that you CAN attend the event even without a dinner reservation. There will be a standing-room area where ticket holders can view the show without table reservations.

There will be some FAB raffle prizes, and SLAY-worthy performances by drag queens will take place all night long! All performance tips will be donated to SMYAL. Can't make it to the event? Make a donation online to SMYAL's life-changing youth empowerment and leadership programs throughout the DC metro area.

Feb

9

Academy Award Viewing Party

Sunday, February 9th, Red Carpet 6 PM & Live Oscar Telecast 8 PM

There may not be a host but there's Elton and Idina! Join us for our favorite awards show of the year — The OSCARS! The nominees have been announced, you've seen (a few of) the films, and you don't want to miss our Oscars viewing party. To honor fabulous Hollywood we've got champagne specials, food specials, and plenty of popcorn. Plus cool music during commercial breaks so how could you watch anywhere else?!? Join us for the Red Carpet and stick around for the show! For reservations email Kelly or call 202.265.7828.

Feb

14

Valentine's Day Happy Hour

Friday, February 14th, 6 PM-8 PM

You nominated over 200 LGBT singles in DC for the Blade's Most Eligible Singles! Join the Washington Blade to meet the 20 most eligible LGBT singles at 18th & U Duplex Diner for a Valentine's Day Happy Hour!

Feb

14

Valentine's Day Dinner & Drinks

Friday, February 14th

Whether you celebrate Galentine's Day or Valentine's Day grab your closet gal pal or your lover and come hang with us on V Day! Email Kelly for reservations or simply come and have a squeeze (or 5 ) at the bar for the night. We love love so we can't wait to see you there!

RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party

Every Friday, 8 PM

SHE'S BAAAAAAAACK!!!! Join us every Friday starting Friday, February 28th at 8 pm for the most YAAASSSS place to watch Drag Race. There are all new queens for Season 12 and the race for the crown continues! The fabulous Goldie Grigio hosts Drag Race trivia during commercial breaks featuring FREE SHOTS! It's Cocktails & Queens, Drinks & Drag!

Plan a Party or Event @ Duplex Diner!

It's the season for parties, events, soirees, throngs -- whatever you call it. Let us host you!

You know we know how to throw a party. We've got great food, fun and attentative staff, and the best cocktails in DC (Lemon Squeeze, anyone?). We can do big or small, and fit in any budget. So if it's for a holiday, a birthday, your office, friends in town, enemies leaving town, or just no reason at all, give us a call. Hey, we're Duplex Diner -- we can do anything! Please contact Kelly at kelly@duplexdiner.com or call (202) 265-7828.

Have Your Party or Event at the Diner!

Whether you're having a birthday dinner, team event, special life event, or just a large group for dinner, we'd love to host you! Bring your squad to the Diner for an evening of fun, great food, and fantastic cocktails! We have specials every night to make your gathering memorable.

For more info please contact our manager, Kelly.

But don't just take our word for it...

I call it 'my kitch' — interesting upscale diner food... great cocktails... and always someone friendly to talk to at the bar. What more could you want?

— John Burchett

Come on in!

Hours
  • Monday6 PM — 11 PM

  • Tuesday6 PM — 11 PM

  • Wednesday6 PM — 11 PM

  • Thursday6 PM — 2 AM

  • Friday6 PM — 2 AM

  • Saturday11 AM — 2 AM

  • Sunday11 AM — 11 PM

Reservations

Duplex Diner generally observes a first-come, first-serve policy. However, we DO take reservations for special events, such as birthday parties, wedding receptions, fundraisers, etc. For more information, email Duplex Manager, Kelly Laczko.