Best NFL Bars in Washington DC by Team (2026)
Fan club bars for every NFL team across DC, Virginia, and Maryland, where to watch the Commanders, and the best all-around football bars for Sunday.
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Finding a bar with football on is easy. Finding one that cares about the same game you do takes a little more work.
In Washington, that might mean joining Bills fans at Exiles, watching the Bengals with Who Dey DC at The Bottom Line, or spending the afternoon with Eagles fans at Boundary Stone. If your group can't agree on a team, a place like Walter's makes more sense: plenty of screens, every game, nobody has to compromise.
This guide covers both kinds of football Sunday. Start with your team if you want the fan-club experience, or skip to the all-around sports bars if you'd rather settle in and follow the whole slate. DC bars are listed by neighborhood, and bars in Virginia and Maryland are labeled. A few teams don't have a fan home in DC right now; for those, we point you to the best place to watch the game.
DC NFL Bars at a Glance
| Looking for | Go to | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The easiest all-around NFL choice | Walter's, Navy Yard | Every NFL game on more than 30 TVs, indoors and out. Sundays are first-come, first-served. |
| A big-screen watch party | Tom's Watch Bar, Navy Yard | Oversized screens you can see from anywhere in the room. |
| Football with a larger group | Sports & Social, U Street | A 25-foot LED wall, Sunday Ticket, and reservations. |
| An outdoor football afternoon | The Midlands, Park View | A beer garden with TVs inside and out, Sunday Ticket, and a big Lions crowd. |
| A neighborhood Commanders bar | The Blaguard, Adams Morgan | A Washington-first pub in the team's Commanders Connect network. |
| A traditional sports bar downtown | Penn Quarter Sports Tavern | Central, unfussy, and the local Broncos fan-club home. |
| Football on the waterfront | Whitlow's at the Wharf | TVs inside and outside, a big projector screen, and a Commanders crowd. |
Where to Watch the Commanders in DC
Commanders fans have the most options of anyone. The team's Commanders Connect network covers a dozen DC bars, so the question is less where you can watch and more what kind of afternoon you want. The Blaguard is our pick for a neighborhood pub, The Brig for a beer garden, and Whitlow's at the Wharf for the waterfront.
The DC bars in the network also include The Dubliner, Last Call Bar, The Madhatter, The Muni, Trusty's Full Serve, and Tunnicliffs Tavern.
Blaguard
2003 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Our pick for a neighborhood Commanders afternoon. Washington sports are part of the bar's personality, and it's in the team's Commanders Connect network.
the brig
1007 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
A beer garden with an enclosed, heated patio for cold days. Bookings handle groups of up to 30, and Washington games come first.
Whitlow’s at the Wharf
949 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
TVs inside and out, a large projector screen, and a Washington crowd on the waterfront.
Whitlow's on U Street
901 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
The more neighborhood-feeling Whitlow's, with a Commanders crowd and a rooftop. Pick it when U Street is the easier place to meet.
Franklin Hall
1348 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
A big beer hall, a better fit for a crowd than a small team pub, and part of the Commanders Connect network.
Public Bar Live | Sports Bar Dupont Circle Washington DC
1214 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Multiple levels, TVs everywhere, and a rooftop. It runs plenty of other events, so check the schedule and ask about game audio.
Crystal City Sports Pub
529 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
Across the river in Crystal City, open at 8 a.m. every day and in the Commanders' bar network.
NFL Bars in DC by Team
Every team, in alphabetical order. Where a fan group has a regular home, that bar comes first; Virginia and Maryland options follow. Teams without a regular DC gathering get our pick for where to watch instead.
Arizona Cardinals Bars in DC
Cardinals fans don't have a regular gathering spot in DC, so pick a bar that shows every game. Walter's in Navy Yard is the safest bet. Ask which screen has Arizona before you grab a seat.
Atlanta Falcons Bars in DC
Mission Navy Yard is the Falcons bar in DC. It also hosts Panthers fans, so when both teams play at the same time, ask where the Atlanta group is sitting.
Mission - Navy Yard
1221 Van St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
21 TVs and a food-and-drinks setup built for groups, so plan on staying the whole afternoon. Go to the Navy Yard location, not Mission Dupont.
Suzie Q's
71 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
A small bar a few blocks away where Falcons fans organized an opening-week watch party this season. Worth a look if you want a quieter room.
Baltimore Ravens Bars in DC
Easy Tiger is home to Ravens Fans of DC, the group listed in the Ravens' own fan directory.
Easy Tiger Tavern
1817 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
A compact neighborhood tavern with an upstairs loft, a patio, and a burgers-and-hot-dogs menu. Come for the Baltimore crowd; if you want wall-to-wall screens, this isn't that kind of bar.
Buffalo Bills Bars in DC
Exiles is the full Bills Sunday, and the whole bar is organized around Buffalo football. Proper 21 on K Street and Grand Central in Adams Morgan are the other DC options, with two more in Virginia.
Exiles Bar
1610 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Every Buffalo game gets sound on the TVs and the big projectors on both floors, with game-day raffles and specials. You'll never be negotiating for a spare television.
Proper 21-K Street
2033 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
Draws a DC Bills Mafia crowd with Bills specials. Make sure it's the K Street branch; the F Street location is a Patriots bar.
Grand Central Restaurant & Bar
2447 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Another established Bills gathering spot in Adams Morgan, with 21 TVs after its renovation.
The Light Horse Restaurant and Bar
715 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Hosts Bills Backers watch parties in Old Town Alexandria.
Jimmys Old Town Tavern
697 Spring St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA
A Bills institution in Herndon run by Buffalo natives, with real Buffalo wings and beef on weck. A long way from the District, but worth it if you live out that way.
Carolina Panthers Bars in DC
Mission Navy Yard is DC's Panthers watch bar, and it's a comfortable place to spend a long afternoon with friends. Falcons fans gather here too, so ask for the Panthers section when you arrive.
Mission - Navy Yard
1221 Van St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Go to the Navy Yard location, not Mission Dupont. 21 TVs and a setup built for groups.
Chicago Bears Bars in DC
Union Pub is where DMV Bears Fans watch. Ivy and Coney is the smaller, scruffier alternative.
Union Pub
201 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
A short walk from Union Station, which makes it an easy meeting point for people coming from different parts of the area.
Ivy and Coney
1537 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
A Chicago-and-Detroit bar in Shaw, so you'll share the room with Lions fans.
Cincinnati Bengals Bars in DC
The Bottom Line is home to Who Dey DC, a Bengals fan group that's been gathering here since 2003.
The Bottom Line
1716 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
More than 20 years of Sundays, and it shows. If you're a Bengals fan visiting Washington or new to town, this is where you go.
Cleveland Browns Bars in DC
The Washington DC Area Browns Backers watch at Yard House in Chinatown and welcome visitors, newcomers, and families with kids. The club has two Virginia locations as well.
Yard House
812 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Steps from the Gallery Place–Chinatown Metro, and an easy first fan-club outing.
Solace Outpost
444 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046, USA
The Browns crowd is at the Falls Church Solace, not the one in Navy Yard.
CraftWorx Taproom
5615 Wellington Rd #101, Gainesville, VA 20155, USA
The club's farthest-out location, in Gainesville.
Dallas Cowboys Bars in DC
The DC Cowboys fan club moved to Duke's Grocery in Foggy Bottom this season. If you've seen Mister Days in Arlington recommended, skip it; the bar closed in September 2026.
Duke's Grocery
2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
Sunday gatherings get game sound, both big screens, and specials for fans in Cowboys gear. Check the group's Meetup calendar for Thursday and other primetime games, which aren't always hosted.
Denver Broncos Bars in DC
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern is the Broncos' fan-club bar in DC and the obvious pick for Denver fans who want a central location.
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
639 Indiana Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
A classic sports bar in its own right, with a burgers-and-tots menu that makes staying for the whole game easy.
Detroit Lions Bars in DC
The Midlands pairs a loyal Lions following with the space of a big beer garden. Ivy and Coney in Shaw is the smaller option.
The Midlands Beer Garden
3333 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010, USA
18 TVs split between inside and outside, plus Sunday Ticket. The pick if you want to watch outdoors or bring a group.
Ivy and Coney
1537 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
A Detroit-and-Chicago neighborhood bar with a more compact feel.
Green Bay Packers Bars in DC
Hamilton's calls itself "Lambeau on the Hill," which tells you most of what you need to know. Make sure you have the right place: this is Hamilton's Bar & Grill on 2nd Street, not The Hamilton downtown.
Hamilton's Bar & Grill
233 2nd St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Cheese curds, a no-frills bar menu, and a room full of green and gold. The bar posts its Packers opening times, which is handy when kickoff falls outside normal hours.
Houston Texans Bars in DC
St. Arnold's on Jefferson is the Texans' listed watch-party bar in Washington.
St. Arnold's Mussel Bar
1827 Jefferson Pl NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Check with the bar about that week's meetup before making a special trip.
Indianapolis Colts Bars in DC
Carpool in Ballston is the area's Colts bar, and it's a good place to spend a football afternoon regardless.
CarPool
900 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203, USA
35 TVs, two bars, pool, darts, and pinball. Expect a mixed crowd with a Colts corner, not a room full of blue.
Jacksonville Jaguars Bars in DC
Jaguars fans have moved around over the years, and this season they've landed at Dudley's in Shirlington. If an older guide sends you to Franklin Hall, ignore it.
Dudley's Sport and Ale
2766 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22206, USA
It's a small fan base, so confirm the next gathering before you head over.
Kansas City Chiefs Bars in DC
Blackfinn has been the DC Chiefs Kingdom meeting place for years, with red jerseys everywhere on game days.
Blackfinn DC
1620 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
The restaurant-style setup suits a group that wants to sit down and eat during the game. Go to the I Street location downtown.
Las Vegas Raiders Bars in DC
Stoney's on P in Logan Circle shows up in older Raiders bar lists, but there's no regular Raiders gathering there now. Call ahead if you're curious about a particular game. Otherwise, pick one of the all-around NFL bars below.
Los Angeles Chargers Bars in DC
Chargers fans should head to Sports & Social on U Street, which has Sunday Ticket and enough screens to carry every game. Tell the staff which game you're there for before you sit down.
Los Angeles Rams Bars in DC
Rams fans in DC are still trying to organize a regular meetup. Until one sticks, Tom's Watch Bar in Navy Yard is the place to watch, with giant screens and every game on.
Miami Dolphins Bars in DC
Dolphins fans get two choices: Solly's is the neighborhood pub, and The Admiral is the bigger production.
Solly's
1942 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
A familiar local bar with the game on.
The Admiral
1 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
A dozen TVs, a large screen, outdoor viewing, and game audio. Bring a larger group here.
Minnesota Vikings Bars in DC
Ireland's Four Courts in Arlington is the home of NoVa Vikes.
Ireland's Four Courts
2051 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
An Irish pub with a regular Sunday crowd, a short walk from the Courthouse Metro, so it's an easy trip from the District without a car.
New England Patriots Bars in DC
Proper 21 on F Street is in the Patriots' fan-club directory and is the main New England bar downtown. Dirty Water is the other Patriots bar in the District, and Murphy's in Old Town Alexandria is a longtime Patriots home.
Proper 21 - F Street
1319 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
There's a second Proper 21 on K Street, so check the address.
Dirty Water
816 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
The other Patriots bar in the District, on H Street NE.
Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
713 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
A longtime Patriots home in Old Town Alexandria.
New Orleans Saints Bars in DC
Who Dat Nation Washington DC gathers at The Artemis, a two-story sports bar in Columbia Heights.
The Artemis - DC Sports Bar, Live Music, Happy Hour
3605 14th St NW Ste A, Washington, DC 20010, USA
A friendly Sunday crowd, and families are welcome. Check the group's game-day listing for the next gathering.
New York Giants Bars in DC
Nanny O'Briens has been a Giants bar for well over a decade. In Northern Virginia, Giants fans also gather at Ned Devine's in Herndon.
Nanny O'Brien's
3319 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
A small Irish pub next to the Cleveland Park Metro, good for fans who'd rather watch in a neighborhood bar than a giant sports venue.
NED DEVINE'S IRISH GASTRO PUB & RESTAURANT
2445 Centreville Rd Ste 32, Herndon, VA 20171, USA
The Northern Virginia Giants gathering, in Herndon.
New York Jets Bars in DC
Irish Channel is the home of the DC Jets community.
Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub
500 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Jets memorabilia on the walls, every game on, sound up. One of the most committed team bars in the city.
Philadelphia Eagles Bars in DC
Boundary Stone is the Eagles bar in DC. In Virginia, The Renegade in Clarendon also runs Eagles watch parties.
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Games are on the calendar every week, and the pub opens early when the schedule calls for it, as it did for this season's London game. A real neighborhood pub you could make your regular football home.
The Renegade VA
3100 Clarendon Blvd PL-10, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
Runs Eagles watch parties in Clarendon.
Pittsburgh Steelers Bars in DC
Johnny Pistolas hosts the big, advertised Steelers watch parties. Snappy's is the opposite: a small upstairs bar where Steelers fans pack in on Sundays. In Virginia, O'Sullivan's is the longtime DC Steeler Nation hangout.
Johnny Pistolas
2333 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Steelers gatherings are on its events calendar all season.
Snappy’s Small Bar
3917 Georgia Ave NW Fl2, Washington, DC 20011, USA
A small upstairs bar in Petworth, the opposite of a wall-to-wall-TV sports bar.
O'Sullivan's Irish Pub
3207 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
The longtime DC Steeler Nation hangout in Clarendon.
San Francisco 49ers Bars in DC
Town Tavern is the home of the DC Niner Empire.
Town Tavern DC
2323 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
It has 15 HD TVs, but the crowd is the draw. If you want to be surrounded by 49ers fans, come here.
Seattle Seahawks Bars in DC
Red Bear has Seattle roots, and Seahawks watch parties are a fixture on its calendar.
Red Bear Brewing Co
209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
The pick for fans who'd rather spend the afternoon in a brewery than a sports pub. Events are generally 21 and over unless the listing says otherwise.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bars in DC
DC Buccaholics watch at Courthaus Social in Arlington. Older guides point to Arlington Rooftop; the group has moved on.
Courthaus Social
2300 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
Indoor bars and a patio that handle groups well. Check the next gathering before your first visit, especially for games outside the Sunday afternoon window.
Tennessee Titans Bars in DC
Atlas Navy Yard is the home of the DC Titans Fan Club for the 2026 season. Other Atlas locations show football, but the fan club isn't there.
Atlas Brew Works Navy Yard Brewery & Tap Room
1201 Half St SE Ste 120, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Brewery beer, plenty of TVs, and Andy's Pizza make it an easy place to stay for a full game.
Washington Commanders Bars in DC
See the Commanders section above. The Blaguard is our neighborhood pick, with The Brig, Whitlow's, Franklin Hall, Public Bar Live, and the rest of the Commanders Connect network as alternatives.
Blaguard
2003 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Washington sports are part of the bar's personality, and it's in the team's Commanders Connect network.
Best Sports Bars in DC for NFL Sundays
These are the bars to pick when your group roots for different teams, you want to follow several games at once, or your team doesn't have a fan home in DC. Some of them also host a particular fan base, so it helps to know whose game will be the main event.
Walter’s Sports Bar and Restaurant
10 N St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
The simplest answer for a mixed-team group: every NFL game on more than 30 TVs, inside and out. NFL Sundays are first-come, first-served, and indoor TVs are assigned games in advance, so find your matchup before you claim a table.
Tom's Watch Bar
1250 Half St SE Retail Suite 106, Washington, DC 20003, USA
For people who want to be surrounded by the game. The screens are enormous and you can see one from every seat. It takes reservations; confirm your game and your table's sightline when you book.
Sports & Social DC
1314 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
A 25-foot LED wall, more than a dozen other TVs, Sunday Ticket, and a sound system built for live sports. Reservations make it the easiest place to organize a bigger group, and the menu from chefs Scott Drewno and Danny Lee is a step up.
The Midlands Beer Garden
3333 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010, USA
The best beer garden for football: 18 TVs, seven of them outside, Sunday Ticket, and a dog-friendly yard. It's a Lions bar first, so ask about screen placement and sound for other games.
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
639 Indiana Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
The old-school option: TVs, pub food, and a central location. It's the Broncos fan-club bar, so Denver gets priority.
the brig
1007 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
A beer garden with an enclosed, heated patio for cold days. Groups of up to 30 can book. Washington games come first.
Atlas Brew Works Navy Yard Brewery & Tap Room
1201 Half St SE Ste 120, Washington, DC 20003, USA
The alternative to wings and domestic beer: a brewery taproom with TVs and Andy's Pizza. The DC Titans Fan Club's home this season.
Atlas Brew Works Bridge District Brewery & Tap Room
600 Howard Rd SE Ste 100, Washington, DC 20020, USA
Atlas's Bridge District taproom has Sunday Ticket and is a good option for general NFL viewing.
Franklin Hall
1348 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
A big beer hall with long tables and room for a crowd. Part of the Commanders Connect network.
Public Bar Live | Sports Bar Dupont Circle Washington DC
1214 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
The pick when the game is the start of a bigger day out: multiple levels, TVs everywhere, and a rooftop.
Whitlow’s at the Wharf
949 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
TVs inside and out, a large projector screen, and a Washington crowd on the waterfront.
Whitlow's on U Street
901 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
The more neighborhood-feeling Whitlow's, with a Commanders crowd and a rooftop.
NFL Bars Just Outside DC
Three solid options in Virginia and Maryland for anyone who'd rather not come into the District on a Sunday.
Crystal City Sports Pub
529 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
Opens at 8 a.m. every day, which makes it a natural for the early international games. In the Commanders' bar network, and a solid all-purpose Arlington sports pub for any team.
Tom's Watch Bar
200 American Way, Forest Heights, MD 20745, USA
The Maryland sibling of the Navy Yard location, with the same giant screens, a full menu, and reservations. Makes sense if you're already staying or meeting at National Harbor.
Atlas Brew Works & Andy's Pizza Carlyle Crossing
2429 Mandeville Ln, Alexandria, VA 22332, USA
Atlas's Alexandria taproom has Sunday Ticket and is a good option for general NFL viewing in Virginia.
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