Looking for a distraction from those pesky wintertime blues? We’ve got news: The biggest sports day of the year is almost officially upon us, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in style. Whether you’re rooting for the Chiefs or hoping to watch the Eagles fly, here are the best sports bars to catch the Super Bowl showdown in DC this year!

#1 The Game Sports Pub

The replacement to subterranean Ventnor Sports Cafe has quickly drawn notice for a menu that mixes pub classics with Filipino dishes from its DC bar vet owner Jo-Jo Valenzuela. Games air on its 14 wall-to-wall TVs, and happy hour (4 – 7 PM) includes half-priced food and $10 cocktails!

#2 Yard House

Since its opening several years back, Yard House has quickly (and rightfully) become one of the most popular gathering places in DC’s Penn Quarter/Chinatown neighborhood. The restaurant and bar are perfect for a night out with friends looking to enjoy a half yard of brew, with over 100 choices on tap. Always expect numerous TVs to be tuned to the big game with plenty of sports fans on hand.

#3 Franklin Hall

Located in the historic Manhattan Laundry building just north of U Street, the expansive Franklin Hall is your go-to spot for large group gatherings for the big game. The beer hall features a 60-foot bar with rotating drafts, as well as board games and a walk-up kitchen serving up bar food classics.

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#4 Tall Boy

For casual sports viewing with good eats and cheap drinks, TallBoy is the place to be. The beer list is extensive, featuring – you guessed it – tallboy cans, but also shot combos and pitchers, while the food is straightforward with wings, tacos, and a smash burger with fries. Plus, enjoy happy hour specials all day, every day.

#5 The Big Stick

At this ski lodge-themed sports bar, groups of sports fans can order four shots lined up on a wooden ski (a shotski), making the experience feel like a celebration and team-building exercise all in one. Catch NFL games on Sundays alongside $20 Bud Light buckets.

#6 Solace Outpost

This soaring Navy Yard tap room, which technically calls itself an NFC East bar, has a sea of specials in honor of NFL season. All-day Sunday and all-night Monday food options include loaded sweet potato chips, wings in five flavors, Buffalo chicken sandwiches, cauliflower bites, and more.

#7 Penn Social

With three bars and a massive patio, this 13,000-square-foot subterranean spot is a fun place for sports and entertainment of all kinds. A game-focused setup includes social leagues, a full arcade, cornhole, ping pong tables, and billiards. On live game days, you can catch the action on a 22-foot 4k laser projector, multiple 10-foot screens, and 4k TVs. In addition to the fan favorite sports bar fare, guests can dive into Detroit-style pizza.

#8 Jake’s

Jake’s is a neighborhood bar where everyone is meant to feel welcome; a place to keep it simple. Come meet friends old and new while enjoying honest drinks and quality food. They feature twelve beers on tap, wines, and house-crafted cocktails — be sure to try their signature Orange Crush with a fried seafood basket! No matter the sport, comfortable seating and six TVs mean you can easily root for all your favorite teams, while the back patio, the Sloop Bar, is the perfect space for groups and events.

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#9 Ivy & Coney

This no-frills bar wears its football pride on its sleeve — from the teams on TV to the food on your plate. Dig into sausages and beef sandwiches while sipping on budget-friendly Midwestern beer and strong well drinks. Come for the $5 nitro cold brew, and stay for the fan-favorite pizza.

#10 Solace Outpost

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