Best Sports Bars to Watch the NFL in DC: Favorite Team Edition!
NFL football season has officially arrived, which means it’s time to map out where you’ll be watching the league’s hottest teams take the field week after week. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just in it for the energy (and the wings), here’s your guide to the top region-specific gathering spots around DC — along with the city’s most welcoming hangouts for those who haven’t yet chosen their tribe.
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Team-Specific Bars
New England Patriots
Dirty Water Sports Bar (H Street) — Decked out in Pats gear, this spot is a home-away-from-home for displaced New England fans.
Buffalo Bills
Grand Central (Adams Morgan) — An ultra Buffalo-friendly spot with sportsbook vibes and serious Bills energy.
Exiles (U Street) — Another official “Bills Backers Bar,” Exiles is a beloved hangout serving up wings, massive projector screens, and an impressive sound game.
Washington Commanders
Tom’s Watch Bar (Navy Yard) — Come game day, local fans can rely on Tom’s to be brimming with full audio, jumbo wings, and Commanders camaraderie.
Philadelphia Eagles
Boundary Stone (Bloomingdale) — This neighborhood pub is the go-to Eagles watch spot in DC, offering hearty food, craft brews, and a lively community vibe where Philly fans can cheer every play.
Kansas City Chiefs
Blackfinn Ameripub (Farragut) — Every year, Chiefs fans converge on this chain where it’s even more satisfying to watch Patrick Mahomes dominate.
Pittsburgh Steelers
O’Sullivans Irish Pub (Clarendon) — This quintessential Irish pub brings Steeler Nation together over 130 whiskeys and plenty of fanfare to go around.
Miami Dolphins
Solly’s (U Street) — A no-frills tavern where ‘Fins fans and curious locals unite for authentic + feisty vibes.
Chicago Bears
- Union Pub (Capitol Hill) – The quintessential Capitol Hill bar, Union Pub has long been a go-to watering hole for sports fans, neighborhood regulars, and Bears loyalists alike. Step inside and you’ll find a lively crowd gathered around big screens, cheering on their teams under walls lined with Chicago Bears memorabilia.
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For “Any Game” Energy
Just in it for the atmosphere? Meeting up with friends cheering for different teams? These bars dish out something for everyone:
Midlands DC (Petworth) — A beer garden turned game-day hub complete with 18 TVs, NFL Sunday Ticket, and food specials, Midlands is made for mixed-team crowds and pre/post-game hangs.
Walters (Navy Yard) — More than 30 TVs inside and out make the ultimate game day statement, with flexible sound zones to tune into whatever matchup you want. A dependable go-to for vibes over victory.
Barcode Restaurant, Bar, and Lounge (17th St NW) — This NFL Sunday Ticket legend features ample screens, WiFi for fantasy check-ins, and drink specials like $1 Bud Light bottles and $5 mimosas.
Public Bar Live (18th Street NW) — With 40+ large screens and a reliably lively crowd, at Public, the sports energy is always alive and well.
Final Whistle
Whether you’re geared up to root for your favorite team or simply ready to soak in the game-day buzz, DC’s sports bar scene has havens for every kind of fan. All that’s left to do? Rally your crew, find your spot, and let this season’s Sundays unfold with cold drinks, loud cheers, and good company.
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