As the NFL season kicks off, the hunt for the perfect spot to catch the games is on for every die-hard fan in Washington DC.
Whether you’re a local supporter looking to rally with fellow aficionados of the Washington Commanders or a transplant in the capital searching for a slice of home, DC’s diverse sports bar scene has something for everyone.
At 2nd Home Sports, we understand that nothing beats watching the game among those who share your passion and pride. That’s why we’ve curated a list of the top bars in the area where specific team fanbases gather. From establishments blasting the game sound for hometown crowds to those cozy spots where ex-pats can cheer on their distant favorites, our guide ensures you won’t miss a play or the camaraderie that comes with it.
Gear up, grab your jersey, and join us as we dive into the best spots in DC to catch every touchdown, tackle, and triumphant moment this season.
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Baltimore Ravens
Free State
Address: 501B G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 601-7216
Watch games with fellow Ravens fans at this Mid-Atlantic and Maryland-themed bar in the heart of downtown DC.
Buffalo Bills
Exiles
Address: 1610 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 232-2171
This classic, two-story DC-style bar gets packed with Bills fans on gameday.
Proper 21
Address: 2033 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 450-4485
Meet up with members of Washington DC Bills Backers at Proper 21 on K Street for gameday specials, a Bills-specific menu, Labatt Blue Light, and wings.
Join your local Bills fan club: Washington DC Bills Backers | Facebook
Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern
Address: 697 Spring St, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: (703) 435-5467
You’ll find plenty of Bills fans at this cozy vintage tavern for drinks, pool & pub grub.
Carolina Panthers
Mission Navy Yard
Address: 1221 Van St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 810-7010
Meet up with members of Washington DC Roaring Riot at Mission Navy Yard to cheer on the Carolina Panthers each gameday.
Join your local Panthers fan club: Washington DC Roaring Riot | Facebook
Bungalow Lakehouse
Address: 46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling, VA
Phone: (703) 430-7625
Meet up with members of NoVa Riot at Bungalow Lakehouse to cheer on the Carolina Panthers each gameday.
Join your local Panthers fan club: NoVa Riot | Facebook
Chicago Bears
Union Pub
Address: 201 Massachusetts Ave NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 546-7200
Meet up with fellow DC Bears fans at Union Pub for cheap gameday drink specials, 312 drafts, and Chicago-style hot dogs.
Join your local Bears fan club: DC Bears Fans | Website | Facebook
Ivy and Coney
Address: 1537 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 670-9489
You’ll find Midwestern vibes at this classic Shaw dive serving Chicago hot dogs and delicious pizza in front of plenty of TVs.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Bottom Line
Address: 1716 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 298-8488
You’ll find fellow Bengals fans at this funky basement bar that once got a game ball from head coach Zac Taylor.
Join your local Bengals fan club: WhoDey DC | Facebook | Instagram
Cleveland Browns
Yard House
Address: 812 7th Street NW, Washington, DC VA 20001
Phone: (202) 962-0174
You’ll find dozens of fellow Browns fans at this spacious two-level taphouse in Gallery Place, home of the DC Browns Backers.
Solace Outpost
Address: 444 West Broad Street, Falls Church, Virginia 22046
Phone: (571) 378-1469
Meet up with members of Washington DC Area Browns Backers Club at Solace Outpost to cheer on the Cleveland Browns each gameday.
The Bungalow Alehouse
Address: 2840 Prince William Pkwy, Woodbridge, VA 22192
Phone: (703) 583-5340
Meet up with members of Washington DC Area Browns Backers Club at The Bungalow Alehouse to cheer on the Cleveland Browns each gameday.
Craftworx Taproom
Address: 5615 Wellington Rd, Gainesville, VA 20155
Phone: (571) 482-3008
Meet up with members of Washington DC Area Browns Backers Club at Craftworx Taproom to cheer on the Cleveland Browns each gameday.
Join your local Browns fan club: Washington DC Area Browns Backers Club | Website | Facebook
Dallas Cowboys
Parlay DC Sports Bar & Rooftop
Address: 2444 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 320-5657
Meet up with members of Washington DC Official Dallas Cowboys Fan Club at Parlay DC Sports Bar & Rooftop to cheer on the Dallas Cowboys each gameday.
Join your local Cowboys fan club: Washington DC Official Dallas Cowboys Fan Club | Meetup
Bungalow Lakehouse
Address: 46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling, VA
Phone: (703) 430-7625
Watch night games with the NOVA Dallas Cowboys fan club at this Sterling sports bar with a lakeside terrace. For day games, the group meets at Rai’s Rendezvous in Ashburn.
Join your local Cowboys fan club: NOVA Dallas Cowboys Fans | Meetup | Facebook
Rai’s Rendezvous Kitchen + Bar
Address: 44042 Pipeline Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: (571) 442-8027
Watch day games with the NOVA Dallas Cowboys fan club at this Ashburn bar with a large projector screen and classic bar fare. For night games, the group meets at Bungalow Lakehouse in Sterling.
Tom’s Watch Bar
Address: 200 American Way, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Phone: (301) 960-3936
Meet up with members of D.C. Nation Fan Club at Tom’s Watch Bar to cheer on the Dallas Cowboys each gameday.
Join your local Cowboys fan club: D.C. Nation Fan Club | Facebook | Instagram
Dave & Buster’s Capitol Heights
Address: 1851 Ritchie Station Ct, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Phone: (301) 909-9601
Meet up with members of DMV Cowboys Fan Club at Dave & Buster’s Capitol Heights to cheer on the Dallas Cowboys each gameday.
Denver Broncos
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
Address: 639 Indiana Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 347-6666
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern is the DC area’s exclusive Broncos fan hub, recognized by the Denver Broncos Organization. Enjoy games with sound on all main-level TVs at this long-time Broncos haven.
Detroit Lions
Midland’s Beer Garden
Address: 3333 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
Meet up with dozens of fellow Lions fans at this indoor-outdoor beer garden with fireplaces, a large island bar, and plenty of TVs.
Ivy and Coney
Address: 1537 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 670-9489
You’ll find Midwestern vibes and plenty of Lions fans at this Shaw dive serving delicious pizza and hot dogs.
Green Bay Packers
Hamilton’s Bar & Grill
Address: 233 2nd St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 347-6555
Meet up with members of Lambeau on the Hill at Hamilton’s Bar & Grill to cheer on the Green Bay Packers each gameday.
Join your local Packers fan club: Lambeau on the Hill | Facebook
Duffy’s Irish Pub
Address: 2153 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 296-0560
A shareholder of the Green Bay Packers, this P Street pub fills up with Cheeseheads on Sundays.
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Thirsty Crow
Address: 3400 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (202) 730-2295
Meet up with members of Bold City Brigade DC at The Thirsty Crow to cheer on the Jacksonville Jaguars each gameday.
Join your local Jaguars fan club: Bold City Brigade DC | Facebook
Kansas City Chiefs
Blackfinn Ameripub
Address: 1620 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 429-4350
Home of the DC Chiefs Kingdom fan club, this downtown bar fills up with Chiefs fans from all over the DMV.
Join your local Chiefs fan club: DC Chiefs Kingdom | Linktree | Facebook | Instagram
Las Vegas Raiders
The Bungalow Alehouse
Address: 2840 Prince William Pkwy, Woodbridge, VA 22192
Phone: (703) 583-5340
Home of the Northern Virginia Raiders Booster Club, an active and organized Raiders chapter established in 2011.
Join your local Raiders fan club: Northern Virginia Raiders Booster Club | Website | Facebook | Instagram
The Exchange Saloon
Address: 1719 G St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 393-4690
This sports bar in the heart of downtown DC is home to the DC Raider Nation fan club.
Join your local Raiders fan club: DC Raider Nation | Facebook
Miami Dolphins
The Admiral
Address: 1 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 506-6696
Located in the heart of DuPont Circle, The Admiral has been the home of the Miami Dolphins Washington D.C. Chapter Club for 14 seasons.
Join your local Dolphins fan club: Miami Dolphins Washington D.C. Chapter Club | Facebook
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Sully’s Pour House
Address: 754 Elden St STE 102, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: (703) 464-0522
Meet up with the NoVa Dolfans fan club at Sully’s, a must-visit destination for game day excitement and camaraderie.
Join your local Dolphins fan club: NoVa Dolfans | Facebook
Minnesota Vikings
Ireland’s Four Courts
Address: 2051 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 525-3600
Meet up with members of NOVAVikes at Ireland’s Four Courts to cheer on the Minnesota Vikings each gameday.
Join your local Vikings fan club: NOVAVikes | Facebook
New England Patriots
Dirty Water
Address: 816 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (504) 296-6180
Get ready for an energetic, Bostonian experience at this divey H Street sports bar with indoor and outdoor space.
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
Address: 713 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 548-1717
Meet up with members of Murphy’s Patriots Fan Club at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub to cheer on the New England Patriots each gameday.
Join your local Patriots fan club: Murphy’s Patriots Fan Club | Website | Facebook
New Orleans Saints
The Artemis
Address: 3605 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (202) 478-1025
Get $3 mimosas and $25 pitchers on Saints game days at this Columbia Heights sports bar, home of the New Orleans Saints Fans in Metro DC.
Join your local Saints fan club: New Orleans Saints Fans in Metro DC | Facebook
Little Miss Whiskey’s
Address: 1104 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Meet up with members of New Orleans Saints Fans in Metro DC at Little Miss Whiskey’s to cheer on the New Orleans Saints each gameday.
Join your local Saints fan club: New Orleans Saints Fans in Metro DC | Facebook
New York Giants
Nanny O’Briens
Address: 3319 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 686-9189
Meet up with members of the DC Giants fan club for craft brews, game day shots & Guinness in a narrow, wood-paneled space.
Join your local Giants fan club: DC Giants | Instagram
Across The Pond
Address: 1732 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 232-4800
Meet up with members of NY Giants Fans in DC at Across The Pond to cheer on the New York Giants each gameday.
Join your local Giants fan club: NY Giants Fans in DC | Meetup
Ned Devine’s
Address: 2465 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA 20171
Phone: (703) 793-7376
Meet up with members of Big Blue NoVa at Ned Devine’s to cheer on the New York Giants each gameday.
Join your local Giants fan club: Big Blue NoVa | Facebook
New York Jets
Irish Channel
Address: 500 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 216-0046
Meet up with members of DC Capital Jets at Irish Channel to cheer on the New York Jets each gameday.
Join your local Jets fan club: DC Capital Jets | Facebook | Instagram
Philadelphia Eagles
Boundary Stone
Address: 116 Rhode Island Ave, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 621-6635
Meet up with fellow Eagles fans at Boundary Stone, which promises to always have a TV available for Philly sports.
Sign of the Whale
Address: 1825 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 964-6200
Watch the game with other Philly fans at sophisticated and fun Dupont Circle bar with craft cocktails, draft beers, and the Eagles on a projector screen.
The Renegade
Address: 3100 Clarendon Blvd PL-10, Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 468-4652
Eagles games at The Renegade are a party. Meet up with fellow Birds fans at this buzzing restaurant offering global small plates, brews & outdoor dining.
The Renegade
Philadelphia Tavern
Address: 9413 Main St, Manassas, VA 20110
Phone: (703) 393-1776
It’s all in the name. Grab a cheesesteak and catch a game with fellow Eagles fans at this Philly-themed bar.
Pittsburgh Steelers
O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub
Address: 3207 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 812-0939
Meet up with the DC Steeler Nation at this Arlington pub, where you’ll find pub grub, many TVs, and Terrible Towels on game day.
Join your local Steelers fan club: DC Steeler Nation | Facebook | Instagram
Johnny Pistolas
Address: 2333 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 817-3255
Meet up with dozens of other Steelers fans at this multi-level Adams Morgan staple with game day drinks specials and Mexican food.
San Francisco 49ers
Town Tavern
Address: 2323 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 387-8696
Meet up with members of San Francisco Giants and Niners Fans in Washington DC at Town Tavern to cheer on the San Francisco 49ers each gameday.
Join your local 49ers fan club: San Francisco Giants and Niners Fans in Washington DC | Meetup | Facebook
Seattle Seahawks
Red Bear Brewing Co.
Address: 209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 849-6130
Meet up with members of Seattle Seahawks DC 12s at Red Bear Brewing Co. to cheer on the Seattle Seahawks each gameday.
Join your local Seahawks fan club: Seattle Seahawks DC 12s | Facebook
Tennessee Titans
Lou’s City Bar
Address: 1400 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (202) 849-2782
Meet up with the DC Tennessee Titans fan club at Lou’s City Bar, a sports-centric watering hole in Columbia Heights.
Join your local Titans fan club: DC Tennessee Titans Fans | Facebook | Instagram
Washington Commanders
Lou’s City Bar
Address: 1401 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (202) 849-2783
Watch the Commanders on wall-to-wall TVs at this Columbia Heights sports bar. You may see some blue – it’s a Titans bar as well.
The Blaguard
Address: 2003 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 232-9005
Pack this divey Adams Morgan haunt to watch Commanders games in a bar that truly reps DC sports.
City Tap Penn Quarter
Address: 901 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 733-5333
You’ll have a comfortable gameday at this elevated gastropub serving New American eats, craft beers & more in a rustic space with a patio.
First Down Sports Bar
Address: 4213 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (703) 465-8888
Football gamedays are at the core of this Arlington sports bar featuring wings, beer and plenty of TVs.
Walter’s
Address: 10 N St SE, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 499-3919
This Navy Yard sports bar reps DC teams and offers a great viewing experience with 30+ TVs.
The Exchange Saloon
Address: 1719 G St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 393-4690
This downtown sports bar offers cold beer & hot wings, plus lots of TVs & sidewalk seating.
Crystal City Sports Pub
Address: 529 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: (703) 521-8215
Sports are at the core of this Arlington pub with memorabilia on the walls and plenty of TVs.
Nick’s Riverside Grill
Address: 3050 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 342-3535
Watch Commanders games right on the Potomac River at this upscale sports grill with a full menu and beautiful outdoor seating.