Spark Social House is a LGBTQ+ Third Place designed to connect the community.

Tell us your story/detailed overview

Spark Social House is a "third place" purposefully built for DC's LGBTQ+ community. Cafe and co-working space by day, and non-alcoholic bar and events venue by night. This is a place for sparking human connections and sharing experiences in real life. Our Mission is to increase net happiness by sparking connections in the LGBTQ+ community.

Need To Know/Community Rules

We truly appreciate your presence in our community, and your support means the world to us. As a café, we’re grateful when you savor our delicious offerings and share your appreciation through generous tips. Your kindness helps us keep our mission alive. Here are other tidbits for you: Accessibility Spark Social House resides in a Historic Townhouse on the U St Corridor. The building is partially accessible, and we're actively working to improve accessibility both in-person and virtually. Current Accessibility Features First Floor Access Our main floor is accessible via a portable ramp that we store just inside the doorway. If you require use of the ramp, we're ready to set it up at any time. Please DM or e-mail gm@spark-dc.com so we can have the ramp set up prior to your arrival. Accessible Restroom We have a fully accessible bathroom located on our first floor. Outdoor Patio Access Our back patio is accessible through our rear alleyway entrance. Please note that due to the steep step between our main floor and patio, this separate entrance provides the best accessible route to our outdoor space. Building Considerations Second Floor Currently, our second floor is only accessible by stairs. We understand this limits access to parts of our venue and apologize for the inconvenience. Virtual & Remote Access We're expanding programming beyond our physical space to ensure everyone can be part of the Spark community: Live streaming of select events and programming Virtual participation options for community gatherings Online access to our community resources Our Commitment As stewards of this historic building, we plan to make future investments to improve accessibility while preserving its character. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue this important work. Questions or need assistance? Please don't hesitate to reach out—we're here to help ensure you have the best possible experience at Spark Social House!