50 Best Sports Bars in Washington

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

“great service“

“We were in town for the Wizards v. Lakers game & this spot is PERFECT! Close to the stadium. Wings amazing, loaded cheese fries amazing. Drinks bomb. Mj was our bartender she was the sweetest & took good care of us. Moe the manager cut the UFC ppv on for us. This will be the spot for us when we come in town definitely!“

“I had a swing evaluation and three lessons with instructor Jack Burke, who was great. He taught me a lot of simple things that will help me out this season (and beyond) and kept things positive at all times. The track man data is very helpful too. Highly recommend Jack and 5 iron for anyone in DC looking to improve their golf game.“

“Great food! Great service! Great people!“

“Teya is always attentive, genuinely friendly, and makes you feel welcome from the moment you sit down. The food is amazing and her drink suggestions are spot-on—whether you’re in the mood for a classic or something new, she always knows exactly what to recommend. It’s clear she takes pride in her craft, and it truly elevates the entire experience. Absolutely outstanding service every time!!“

“Yes Tierra was really nice help me pick my food give me good recommendations was really amazing customer service love this place“

“Lecker - nur paar Gehminuten vom Capitol“

“I just really enjoyed the music. I'm an upcoming artist myself.. I can see me performing in there one day soon. But atmosphere was laid back. Real cool.. food smelled good but the kitchen was closed. I'll come early and eat. I really tryna to win that $100 gift card that's why I'm telling my experience..but on the real . I like it and I'll be back. Also be sure to follow me on my Instagram @officialsumnu“

“Great place for cocktails“

“There is something for everyone at Her Diner! Kelly & Thida are serving up their dream come true: A fun, delicious dining and/or drinks space… that is a safe space for all! We’ve loved eating at Her Diner before it was. My child (now almost 23) and I started going for the Drag Watch party when they were 13! They would win shots for me with their drag trivia knowledge 🥰 They even did their first few drag performances there thanks to Kelly, Thida and their Queendom💝 And when Her Diner finally took form, I think the food and decor got even better! Thank you for bringing us Her Diner! She’s the best! 💖👸💖“

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

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

“The service was amazing and Diana was my waitress she was so nice“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“Customer service was excellent throughout the visit. Staff members were friendly, professional, and efficient, ensuring that guests felt welcome and well taken care of. Even during busy periods, orders were handled promptly, and the team maintained a positive attitude.“

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

“Very good. And I will be returning“

“Jackpot is an awesome spot in DC for a fun night out! The atmosphere is lively, stylish, and welcoming from the moment you walk in. The drinks were expertly made, and the staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect. Great music, great energy, and an overall fantastic vibe. Whether you're meeting friends or just looking for a great place to relax, Jackpot is definitely worth visiting. Highly recommend!“

“This is a Friendly establishment..the owners are welcoming“

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

“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!!“

“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.“

“I really enjoyed how easy the process to book a reservation and get all of my guests tickets together. Also the ability to have others who aren’t coming to contribute to my bday. Big shout to Neb! He was so amazing with timely responses to all 100 questions I had! Make sure you ask for him he was great !!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“My partner and I had the time of our lives at the Bingo game!! More bars should do those little activities, it was so lively and a great way to meet people around us!

The bar itself was very animated and the staff was more than happy to play into the prizes, and the punishments >:)
Don’t yell wrongly bingo or you will regret it with a shot of fernet 🙈

The only downside of our night was the truffle Parmesan fries, we really didn’t like it and can’t recommend it. Try another side dish if you pass by.

For other people who are into bingo or trivia, they have bingo every Thursday at 7pm and Trivia every Wednesday at 7pm. As far as we’re aware it is free to participate to both.

We will definitely be back for another win!“

“Mahlet, jose and Rechalle: This is the most customer centered staff ii have ever met. I was compelled to comment on the Embassy Suite brand because it stood out. They make you feel like you are the only customer, but they do it for everyone. Mahlet and Rechelle were so attentive.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Came on a Saturday night. Wasn't crowded at all. Wish it was opened up, but I guess it was too chilly. Ordered the shredded beef tacos, delicious!! I ordered a cadillac margarita, it was ok. Not as strong as o would've liked. The calamari was also ordered, it was just ok. Will definitely be back for those tacos. Nice little roof top. It did feel like we were being rushed at the end, but all good.“

“It is been a while since I last visited the Wharf. After skating my colleagues and I stopped by for a couple of drinks. The atmosphere and vibe were great but Marissa truly made the night special. Her service and drinks were outstanding and she was the highlight of our visit. I will definitely be back for her excellent service. Thank you beautiful, you made our night. See you soon 😉“

“Great bar , super perk for this Hampton Inn/Navy Yard!“

“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 had a nice time ! Love the food ! Excellent service !😀👌👏👏😃🥰“

“Nostalgic games. Good service. Nice atmosphere.“

“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.“

“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.“