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A Sports Bar for Every NFL Team
October 19, 2022 @ 2:00pm
We’ve traversed the internet in an effort to build a comprehensive list of the best spots in the DMV area for fans of each of the 32 NFL teams to meet up with other backers and go crazy. Whether you’re a D.C.-born Commanders fan or a new transplant looking to bond with other fans of your team, there’s a home for (basically) every team in the league!
Arizona Cardinals
Crystal City Sports Pub
While fans of teams throughout the league gather here for football on massive projection screens and a decadent Sunday brunch buffet, this Arlington spot is known as a haven for Cardinal fans looking to show up for their team each week. 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.; 529 23rd St. S, Arlington, VA; ccsportspub.com // @ccsportspub
Atlanta Falcons
Penn Social
Oddly enough, the Dirty Birds are literally the ONLY team in the DMV area without a bar to call home (trust us, we’ve looked) but we feel no list of NFL destinations would be complete without a mention of Penn Social, the massive event space/venue/bar complex that goes all-out for Football all season long. Massive drink specials and an extensive menu, plus enough TVs to make your head spin mean if you’re going to find fellow Falcons fans anywhere, it’s probably here. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; 801 E St. NW, DC; pennsocialdc.com // @pennsocialdc
Baltimore Ravens
Free State Bar
The decor and menu of this Chinatown basement spot pays tribute to all things Maryland to the owners’ home state, so it’s no surprise the place is full of Ravens fans each week. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.; 501B G St. NW, DC; freestatebar.com // @freestatebar
Buffalo Bills
Grand Central Bar & Sportsbook
This Adams-Morgan party spot is home to the Bills Mafia in D.C., offering up a taste of
home for nostalgic former Western New Yorkers via their killer buffalo wings and beef
on weck sandwiches. Grand Central was also the first licensed bar/sportsbook in the
city, so excitable sports fans (and anyone else hoping to try their luck) have the chance
to potentially win some cash on the games they’re watching on any of the 20+ TVs that
line the walls. Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.; 2447 18th St. NW, DC; grandcentraldcsportsbook.com // @grandcentraldc
Carolina Panthers
Mission Navy Yard
One of the biggest and most popular spots in Navy Yard is also Carolina Panthers bar, a safe haven for any Carolinians who migrated North to D.C. who are in search of a place to get loud with fellow Pathers fans. Monday through Wednesday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. , 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday; 1221 Van St. SE, DC; missionnavyyard.com // @missionnavyyard
Chicago Bears
Union Pub
The self-proclaimed headquarters for D.C. Bears fans, Union Pub in Stanton Park has everything a Chicagoan looks for in home base: ice cold Old Style drafts, Bears games playing on flatscreens throughout the bar, and even a shrine to Mike Ditka. Monday through Wednesday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., Thursday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; 201 Massachusetts Ave. NE, DC; unionpubdc.com // @unionpub
Cincinnati Bengals
The Bottom Line
WhoDey DC, established in 2005, calls The Bottom Line their home. This spot for wayward Bengals fans is known for their elevated bar cuisine and diverse draft list, keeping even those who couldn’t care less about the NFL happy. Monday through Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 12 a.m., Thursday through Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; 1716 I St. NW, DC; thebottomlinedc.com // @bottomlinedc
Cleveland Browns
Yard House
The Chinatown location of this regional chain of sports bars, which dots the Mid Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach, is the go-to place in Downtown D.C. for Browns backers. Diehard fans meet up weekly in a private space upstairs from the main bar to bring the dog pound to the DMV area, going all-out with trivia during halftime and other interactive activities. Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; 812 7th St. NW, DC; yardhouse.com // @yardhouse
Dallas Cowboys
Homeslyce Pizza
The only official spot for D.C. based Cowboy fans to gather is a pizza joint located right near George Washington University Hospital. The only D.C. location of this popular Baltimore area chain of pizza crafting sports bars, Homeslyce is a quality spot to grab a bite to eat, whether you’re a Dallas fan or not! Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; 2121 K St. NW, DC; homeslyce.com // @homeslycepizzabar
Denver Broncos
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
Broncos fans have a quality stronghold at Penn Quarter, a spot that’s regularly recognized as one of the best sports bars in D.C.. The sheer volume of flatscreens lining the walls, will make any sports fan happy, particularly the Denverites that gather here each week. 11:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.; 639 Indiana Ave. NW, DC; pennquartersportstavern.com // @pqst_dc
Detroit Lions
The Midlands Beer Garden
Michiganders rejoice, The Midlands is your home away from home, showing not only Lions games all Football season long, they’re also the go-to D.C. bar for Michigan Wolverines college football. This Park View gem has plenty of bar snacks and a deep beer menu, helping make game day that much more perfect. Monday through Thursday 3 p.m. to 12 a.m., Friday 1 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; 3333 Georgia Ave. NW, DC; midlandsdc.com // @midlands_dc
Green Bay Packers
Hamilton’s Bar & Grill
The website for this cozy Capitol Hill watering hole proclaims that theirs is the spot where “Wisconsinites Unite,” a meeting place for cheeseheads to be transported back to the Midwest every weekend for Packers and Wisconsin Badgers games. Tuesday and Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday and Friday 11:30 a.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; 233 2nd St. NW, DC; hamiltonsdc.com
Houston Texans
St. Arnold’s on Jefferson
D.C. based Texans fans show up weekly to Dupont Circle’s St. Arnold’s, a haven for mussels and Belgian beer, to celebrate (and commiserate) about their hometown team. Following a pandemic related closure announcement last year, St. Arnolds returned this Summer, to the delight of Texans fans and just about everyone else in the neighborhood. Tuesday and Wednesday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., Thursday and Sunday 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., Friday and Saturday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.; 1827 Jefferson Pl. NW, DC; starnoldsdc.com
Indianapolis Colts
Carpool
Colts fans be glad they made the trip to Arlington when they’re greeted by plenty of Indianapolis expats ready to cheer on Matt Ryan and the gang. Stick around postgame for a few rounds of shuffleboard or billiards and a bite from their extensive menu of bar snacks. Monday through Friday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday and Sunday 12 a.m. to 2 a.m.; 900 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA; gocarpool.com // @carpoolbar
Jacksonville Jaguars
Thirsty Crow
This Columbia Heights neighborhood sports bar is home for Jacksonville Jaguars fans throughout the D.C. area. Their elevated bar bites influenced by East Asian flavors are a great way to celebrate victories and mourn defeats, this is for our money one of the cooler spots to watch a game anywhere in town. Monday through Thursday 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; 3400 11th St. NW, DC; thirstycrowdc.com // @thirstycrowdc
Kansas City Chiefs
Blackfinn DC
The D.C. outpost of this local chain of “Ameripubs” is where mobs of Chiefs fans gather each week to watch Patrick Mahomes lead his team to victory (usually). There’s no better spot for former Kansas City citizens to grab some elevated pub snacks and cheer on one of the best teams in the league. 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; 1620 I St. NW, DC; blackfinndc.com // @blackfinndmv
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Las Vegas Raiders
Stoney’s on P
This Logan Circle hole in the wall is an old-school good time and also a meetup spot for the DC Raider Nation. Their bar snacks are especially decadent and over the top, especially their array of gourmet grilled cheeses. Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.; 1433 P St. NW, DC; stoneysonp.com // @stoneysdc
Los Angeles Rams
Pi Pizzeria
While there may not be a lot of them, D.C. based fans of the LA Rams know Pi Pizzeria is more than just an extremely good spot to get a slice; it’s also the closest thing to a Rams backers bar in town. 12 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 910 F St. NW, DC; pi-pizza.com // @pi_pizzerias
Miami Dolphins
Solly’s
A no BS, no frills corner bar, Solly’s is an extremely solid tavern that doubles as a gathering place for Miami Dolphin fans in the D.C. area. There’s no better spot to watch the ‘Fins than this high quality establishment, rubbing elbows with stoked ex-Floridians and disinterested regulars alike. Monday through Thursday 3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Friday 3 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; 1942 11th St. NW, DC; sollysbooking.wixsite.com // @sollystaverndc
Minnesota Vikings
Ireland’s Four Courts
While a recent accident has caused them to temporarily close their doors, as soon as Ireland’s Four Courts in Arlington reopens (hopefully in the next few weeks), hordes of Minnesota Vikings fans will be among the first to welcome them back, considering it’s their only official meetup spot in the DMV area. Monday through Thursday 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.; 2051 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA; irelandsfourcourts.com // @irelandsfourcourts
New England Patriots
Proper 21
Officially registered with the Patriots Fan Club, Proper 21 is home to former New Englanders to gather and root for the Pats. This swanky pub is one of the fancier sports bars in town, but still allows for Belichick stans to hoot and holler as they watch their team figure out their post-Brady future. Sunday through Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 12 a.m., Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.; 1319 F St. NW, DC; proper21.com // @proper21dc
New Orleans Saints
Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar
Little Miss Whiskey’s is ride or die for the Saints, as their website proclaims “we show all New Orleans Saints football games and only New Orleans Saints games,” so don’t pop in expecting to catch the Commanders or whoever. This delightfully spooky, kitschy spot will have NOLA natives feeling right at home. Sunday through Thursday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.; 1104 H St. NE, DC; littlemisswhiskeys.com // @littlemisswhiskeys
New York Giants
Nanny O’Briens
This Cleveland Park pub sees Giants backers take over the joint each week, gathering together to bond over perfectly poured pints of Guinness and plates of their massively popular Nanny’s Wings. Monday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday 12 p.m. to 3 a.m.; 3319 Connecticut Ave. NW, DC; nannyobriens.com
New York Jets
Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub
Jets fans flock to this authentic Irish pub weekly, their green jerseys making it look like every Sunday is St. Patrick’s day. Football fans or not, all Irish Channel patrons agree the food from Cork County, Ireland native chef Tom Stack can’t be beat. Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.; 500 H St. NW, DC; irishchanneldc.com
Philadelphia Eagles
Boundary Stone
There’s always at least a few TVs showing Philly sports at Boundary Stone, no matter the time of year. The go-to neighborhood pub for Bloomingdale residents, Boundary Stone is also the gathering place for Eagles fans to get psyched up and rowdy for their favorite team. Monday through Thursday 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Friday 12 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; 116 Rhode Island Ave. NW, DC; boundarystonedc.com // @boundarystonedc
Pittsburgh Steelers
Johnny Pistolas
This contemporary Mexican joint was inspired by the myriad authentic taquerias that line the streets of LA, but also happens to be the main spot Steelers fans gather each week. Tacos and football is an underrated pairing, we love it! Tuesday through Thursday 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; 2333 18th St. NW, DC; johnnypistolas.com
San Francisco 49ers
Town Tavern
This double-decker bar has flatscreens throughout their massive space, many of which are tuned to the 49ers game each Sunday in service of the D.C. Niner Empire. Food and drink specials and other goodies are available to faithful SF fans at this Adams Morgan watering hole. Monday 6 p.m. to 12 a.m., Tuesday through Thursday 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; 2323 18th St. NW, DC; towntaverndc.com // @towntaverndc
Seattle Seahawks
Red Bear Brewing Company
The folks at Red Bear Brewing are dedicated to all things Seattle sports, offering up the perfect place for Seahawks fans to convene over a couple of pints and cheer on their team from the other side of the country. Monday through Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; 209 M St. NE, DC; redbear.beer // @RedBearBrewing
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill
This huge sports bar in Arlington is the best spot to watch Brady and the Bucs each week, alongside a bunch of ex-Floridians and other Tampa Bay fans. After hosting Florida Gators watchalongs for years, owners decided to expand their football horizons to the professionals, aligning themselves with DMV area Buccaneers fanatics to become the official spot six years ago. Tuesday through Friday 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. ; 2424 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA; arlrooftop.com // @arlington_rooftop
Tennessee Titans
Lou’s City Bar
Lou hosts weekly watch parties for D.C. based Tennessee Titans fans, complete with beer tower specials and plenty of rabid Titan backers ready to scream along in both agony and celebration. Monday 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Wednesday through Friday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; 1400 Irving St. NW, DC; louscitybar.com // @louscitybar
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Washington Commanders
The Blaguard
Since 2010, this neighborhood public house has been all about all things D.C. sports, living by their “by locals, for locals” ethos. From the DC United to the Mystics to the Wizards to yes, the Commanders, if they play sports in D.C., you should meet up at The Blaguard to cheer them on. Monday through Thursday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday 4 p.m. to 3 a.m., Saturday 12:30 p.m. to 3 a.m., Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.; 2003 18th St. NW, DC; blaguarddc.com // @theblaguard
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