One of a number of gay pubs in town, JR's is located in the center of the 17th Street strip, near Dupont Circle and the heart of the city's gay and lesbian scene. Sunday is vodka-special night, but be prepared for a crowd. Open Sunday-Thursday till 2 am, Friday and Saturday till 3 am. 1519 17th St. N.W. (Metro: Dupont Circle), Washington, D.C. Phone 202-328-0090. http://jrswdc.com.