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Bachelor’s Mill remains on lower Barracks Row near the Navy Yard. Martin Smith, Executive Director of Barracks Row Main Street said he understood that the bar had closed some time ago and called it “Truly a disappointing loss both to the local lesbian community and to Barracks Row and the Hill overall – Phase 1 was one of the oldest businesses on 8th Street.”īarrack’s Row formerly hosted several bars serving the gay community – most have fallen away or moved. I’ll be 75 in November – I’ve been open 46 years. Allen said, “I’m not open right now – I’m taking a break. The bar was founded by Allen Carroll and Chris Jansen in 1970.ĬHC contacted Carroll and asked him about the status of Phase 1. Phase 1, the iconic lesbian bar and nightclub at 525 8 th Street, SE, laid claim to the distinction of being the oldest continually operating lesbian bar in the United States and the oldest operating LGBT bar in Washington, according to Wikipedia. On May 11, Phase 1, in response to a question posed on its Facebook page, said, “We are permanently closed.” The LGBT press reported in February that the entire staff had been let go, and now a “For Sale or Lease” banner has appeared on the building. Thank you for all your patronage and support.” Please check back with us for further updates. Phase 1 – Barracks Row’s Iconic Lesbian Bar and Nightclub Looks Closed for Goodįrom Phase 1’s Facebook page, dated February 5: “Phase is closed until further notice.
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And Last New Year’s Eve Looks Like It Will Be the Last New Year’s Eve (photo credit Phase 1’s FB page)