50 Best Sports Bars in Washington

“great service“

“Arthur Atkin served us beer like it was flowing from the rivers of Valhalla. His presence makes this establishment shine. His swing is more powerful than couple from Utah. He showed me how I can swing like him. Love the beer, the golf and the servers.“

“Seven of us college pals from 45 years ago were in DC for a three day weekend. We booked a table at Bulldogs knowing that large parties can be tough to seat without a reservation. Being UGA grads, "Bulldogs" seemed like the perfect place to have dinner after a full day of walking around DC. While we were expecting it to be a bit larger, there was a table reserved for us and we had a blast. Made it in time for happy hour specials which we ordered with vigor. Four different pizzas (thin crust !) which all were good and we did not leave any slice behind. MO, our waiter and maybe the bartender also was attentive and did not show any regrets for having admitted us (ha!). The 15% off for Open Table booking was applied which made the the night even better. While the decor and ambience is not quite what other Open Table establishments might be, it was the perfect place for us. NOTE...dining is up a flight of stairs so caution to anyone not able to climb stairs.“

“This is where it’s at pregame DC defenders“

“Great spot for the Buffalo Bills games. Terrible service! Every time I looked over to order food or drinks, our server was sitting down on her phone. Super frustrating, took us almost 30 minutes to place a food order from the time we sat down.“

“Great food! Great service! Great people!“

“Johnny’s is the neighborhood gem you didn’t know you needed. It’s got dive bar charm with just enough flair to keep things interesting—think cold beers and a killer liquor list. The staff is friendly, the vibes are top-tier, and the bar food hits the spot. Whether you’re posting up for the game or popping in for a late-night drink, Johnny’s nails it. Fun, easy, and exactly the kind of spot you want in your regular rotation.“

“Great place for cocktails“

“Lil bro and a friend had a 90s vs y2k bday 🎂 party there and it was awesome! Beautiful bar. Great drinks 🍸 Big enough to hold big group without people being atop of each other. Want to go back on a regular night. Ck out again on my next visit to DC.“

“Great open mic, great beer and awesome Frenchie burger!“

“Big Mike’s Karaoke and what wings!!!!“

“For Rochester natives and upstate New York food enthusiasts who crave wings, beef on weck, garbage plates, and Zweigel's hots, and more. Sports & Social is nothing short of a holy grail. The news of Sports & Social opening in D.C. had us thrilled—and it delivers the authentic upstate New York food experience we hoped for. We had the wings which are nothing short of amazing—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the medium heat sauce is fantastic. The beef on weck has the perfect weck roll, fresh and made daily in DC. The meat is from another of our D.C. favorites, 2Fifty Barbeque. One of the best weck sandwiches I've had. The vibe is welcoming, the service is fantastic, and the food is a game-changer. We will be returning this week.“

“Her is a standout, especially on a busy day. The energy is infectious, and the owners are visibly on the floor, mingling and checking in with guests—really refreshing and welcoming. Service is friendly and efficient, even with crowds, and the food is thoughtfully prepared and well-paced. A warm, lively spot that makes you feel valued. Can’t wait to come back!“

“great staff. good beer deals. above average bar food. lots of TVs. awesome deck“

“Money well spent, waiters and staff were courteous. Food was delicious!“

“Loved this place! Food was great….awesome service. Try the shrimp wrap or pull pork sandwich and a nice cold beer. Can’t go wrong…..we are from Louisiana and tough critics.“

“Lecker - nur paar Gehminuten vom Capitol“

“Great place to grab a drink and meet new people and don’t forget the amazing brunch every Saturday and Sunday 11:00 and 1:00pm.“

“delicious. service is otherworldly, unlike any place else really. only knock is limited menu, which on the other hand makes ordering really easy. elegant, simple, clean, and, most importantly, the pho broth is the best“

“Have you met Ruth? I might be biased because she’s like a favorite person to many, professional & makes everyone feel welcome. Anyway, go find out for yourself & you can revert here & let me know if I know what I’m talking about.“

“Went here for the first time with my friends last night, everybody working made it a memorable experience! Isaiah makes the best drinks hands down and knows how to give top notch customer service. The owner was present at that time and he was kind enough to interact with us.“

“My husband and I went here for food and a few drinks! It was a great experience with a wonderful atmosphere, fabulous food, fantastic staff and a wide variety of drink options! We loved it!“

“Excelente atención y servicios..Instalaciones impecables..“

“Illusions is a must dine restaurant!!! I ordered shrimp and grits and catfish and grits!!!!!! After traveling to Pennsylvania and warming up my food……it was outstanding!! Being able to travel with seafood and grits for nearly 3hrs. This along with the flavor, portion size is just outstanding! My mom and I didn't want to finish it all so we saved half for the next day! And it was still sooooo good! The ONLY issue we only had a little bit left! So not only am I’m going back I’m going back asap!!! 5***** food!!!! So sorry I forgot to take pictures

Parking: Loads of accessible free parking!!! ladies you don’t have to walk far in ya heels! Well lit outdoor parking space.“

“Very good. And I will be returning“

“The ping pong tables as well as all the other games!“

“I came here to get some drinks for my birthday with a bigger party of about 12 people on a Saturday night. My wife called ahead and they were extremely friendly and accommodating, they allowed us to reserve some tables for our party and didn't ask for anything in return. Everyone from the bartender, the bouncer, and everyone who works here was extremely nice. I cannot recommend jackpot enough! You really made my birthday feel so special and I really appreciate you all!“

“I am here for a conference. I had just gone on a 2.5 hour walk to /exploration of memorial park & was absolutely exhausted and wanted something in the hotel that I could take up to my room. I walked in, there were no tables in sight. Super busy. I ran into one waiter, Francis/Francisco, he personally brought me to the point of sale to put in my to-go order and told me to come back and ask for him. They had it ready in 30 minutes (a quick waiting time for how busy it was), and it was amazing. Francis was so sweet. I can’t thank him enough!!“

“Food was good, but the quantity was scarce. I didn’t get everything they offered though so that could be why. Didn’t notice much vegetarians or vegan options. Music was good, they tried to be inclusive. Bathroom was clean. The hostesses were attentive and prompt. There was a mixed crowd.“

“I went to Buddy's for the first time this weekend on a sunday and it was a great time! The food was 10 out of 10 - we got jerk wings, potato hash with poached eggs, avocado toast, ribs and their special fried catfish. Everything tasted amazing, great seasoning and great service. The vibes were chill and low key (sunday afternoon brunch) they had a great playlist of music. I will definitely be going back and recommend checking it out!“

“Had a great experience. The staff was helpful as my partner, Rufus, and I have never bet in person before and needed help. We got our bets placed with the staff's help and then walked right into the Nats game and our lizzles kept winning all night.
Will definitely go back before or after our next Nats game.“

“After coming back from a 10 day trip in Ireland The Blaguard is the spot to go. Not only do they pour a perfect Guinness but the vibes and ambience are unbeatable. The bartenders and staff are kind and fun to chat with. Not to mention the Buffalo Wings... OMG they were so good!

Great Happy Hour prices and weekly deals between 5-8 PM. I plan to become a regular after stumbiling in on this great pub.“

“Kyra, Kyra , Kyra !!!!!! Wowowowowowo !!!!! Friendly, gorgeous, and man can she make a drink !!!! 10 stars to her !!!!! Keep up the good work !!!!! Go see her when u are in town!!! U will not be disappointed!!!! Food and drinks are all top notch!!!!! Thanks so much !!!!🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥💥“

“Spacious place with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a laid back atmosphere.“

“Food was excellent! Beer was good, prices were fair, but our waitress was not very friendly at all. she clearly wanted nothing to do with waiting on us. otherwise a very enjoyable atmosphere and the pizza was so good!“

“Great location, good prices, laid back atmosphere. Full bar on on their 3rd night being open!“

“The best bar spot to visit close to the Adam’s Morgan corridors…. The staff amazing and the owner Jenny is a true delight!!! I have made it a routine to visit her and her team weekly though i wish daily lol.., the vibes are just that good!!! So many connections and people to chat with… they do not disappoint ever!!! Go in and tell them i sent you (nothing happens) but good to know how many ppl this will reach! Go support this amazing establishment in DC!!!“

“Great pub for watching NFL, NCAA, Soccer any sport! Great staff bar tenders, for bar food not bad. The beer is cold! Watched several games here, always a good time, outside seating, and also has a TV.“

“I love this restaurant. Me and my family had so much fun. We loved the musical bingo. I recommend this restaurant to everyone. You will not be disappointed.“

“I had an amazing stay thanks to the incredible staff! From the moment I arrived, the customer service was top-notch. Donitta greeted me with such warmth and made the bar and food experience amazing!. Josh the head chef was so kind and even came out to check on the food quality and made sure we were happy with our meal. Kayla and Rachelle went above and beyond to make sure the drinks were made to perfection and that I was taken care of.

It’s rare to find a great place to eat where every staff member is so genuinely kind and attentive. Because of Donitta, Josh, Kayla, Rachelle, my stay was smooth, relaxing, and enjoyable from start to finish. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for excellent customer service!“

“My friend and I were in town for this past weekend and ended up here multiple nights. They definitely treat you like family here. We met Marte, danced with Jamal and just had a great experience from the wings and fries was delicious, the orange mint vanilla hookah was amazing, drinks were great and fairly priced. We stayed at an air b&b up the road and we could walk to this spot. We were supposed to go back yesterday but we were too tired as we kicked it multiple days til the wee hours. The music varies depending upon their different nights! It’s an amazing establishment and woman owned! Please check it out if you’re in town. I wish I would’ve grabbed pictures.“

“Good local bar to eat and drink“

“Nostalgic games. Good service. Nice atmosphere.“

“I was rooming round in DC and saw this restaurant so we decided to go dine in, the very welcoming server made eye contact and showed us our table gave menu, come back to take our order also suggested that I should try sautéed Lamb onions, tomatoes and potato wedges with Engera or freshly backed bread I took the suggestion order Lamb. While waiting for my food I turned to see dine areas the atmosphere was great, the Lamb was cooked Beautifully and the portion was large so I asked to go parcel, definitely I would suggest this restaurant and when I go back DC I would love to visit the restaurant again.“

“We love Astro Beer Hall! It’s a great spot for watching our local DC sports teams and far flung games like the NFL in Europe. There’s a wide variety of food on the menu - something for everyone! There’s an extensive draft beer selection and a speciality cocktail menu if you’re looking for something adventurous. The staff keeps us coming back.“

“We visited Over Under Sportsbook in DC for the first time, and Reidun absolutely made our experience! Not only was she an awesome server and bartender, but she also gave us amazing recommendations for sightseeing and things to do around the city since it was our first time here. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. Reidun truly went above and beyond, and we’ll definitely be back next time we’re in DC.“

“Fue la primera vez al visitar el restaurante pero la experiencia fue excelente lo podemos recomendar grandemente la atención fue excelente al igual que la comida y bebidas.“

“<3 I always have fun here! The music is great, hookah is good and the food is BOMB!“