LGBTQ+ New Year's Day Brunch @ Freddie's!

Thu Jan 01 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant | Arlington

Go Gay DC - Metro DC's LGBTQ+ Community
Publisher/HostGo Gay DC - Metro DC's LGBTQ+ Community
LGBTQ+ New Year's Day Brunch @ Freddie's!
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Enjoy brunch with other LGBTQ+ folk. Freddie's brunch is quite the deal and very delicious.
About this Event

This fun annual event brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including Allies, together for delicious food and conversation. Make meaningful new connections. About 10 LGBTQ+ folk usually attend. This delicious brunch is free to attend; you simply pay for whatever you order on your own separate credit card; there's no group tab to worry about. We will gather on the front, heated patio.

We gather @ Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant. The brunch starts at 11 a.m. at Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd St. S, Arlington, Virginia 22202.

Order the all-you-can-eat buffet that includes 4 champagnes or mimosas. Or 1 Bloody Mary. Desserts (pastries, donuts) and cereal displayed on the piano are included with the buffet brunch. Only $29.99 ($5 off if you attended the NYE party at Freddie's). Or order off the regular menu https://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/menu .

This event is hosted by Go Gay DC, Metro Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It now reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. For more fun events like this, visit https://www.gogaydc.com

Go Gay DC leader will be there to greet you. Name tags will be provided.

Casual attire is fine.

Feel free to invite all your friends to join you there.

Parking is usually available nearby on the residential side streets.

Metro Directions: Be eco-friendly. Crystal City Metro 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/

Arrive at any time that's convenient for you. About 10 LGBTQ+ folk regularly attend.

There's no need to print out and show your Eventbrite ticket.

Please be sure to tag any event photos on social with #gogaydc

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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Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd Street South, Arlington, United States

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