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Where to watch sports in Washington, DC: bars with screens and good food

From U Street to Park View and Penn Quarter, three venues offer different ways to watch sports.

Maskay editorial team Updated

Washington has sports bars in neighbourhoods with different rhythms: U Street’s restaurants and nightlife, Park View’s beer garden and Penn Quarter near museums and Capital One Arena. Sports & Social DC turns a game into an audiovisual event; Penn Quarter Sports Tavern is a classic downtown bar; and The Midlands pairs screens with a large outdoor space. Their scale, menus and journeys differ.

At U Street and 14th, Sports & Social advertises a 25-foot LED wall, more than a dozen HD TVs, NFL Sunday Ticket and stadium sound. Its menu includes Buffalo wings, sliders, nachos, burgers, Rochester’s “garbage plate” and chicken riggies. Penn Quarter Sports Tavern opened in 2004 according to its website and sits three blocks from Capital One Arena; DowntownDC describes two bars and multiple TVs. The Midlands advertises 18 screens, 11 indoors and seven outside, with NFL, NCAA and Premier League.

The menus further distinguish them: Sports & Social posts regional dishes, drinks and shareable plates; Penn Quarter is an urban tavern for eating before or after an event; The Midlands adds sausages, burgers, sandwiches and 26 draft beers. Metro and buses connect the districts; check WMATA and ask which game will have sound. Reservations and hours can vary for major matchups.

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Sports bar and restaurant

Sports & Social DC

1314 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

4.4 /5 342 reviews

At U Street and 14th, Sports & Social has a 25-foot LED wall, more than a dozen HDTVs and stadium sound, according to its website. NFL Sunday Ticket expands the schedule beyond local teams. The venue also includes an on-site FanDuel sportsbook area.

Why it made the selection

25-foot LED wall, 12+ HDTVs, stadium sound and NFL Sunday Ticket.

Hours: Mon–Thu 4 p.m.–midnight; Fri 4 p.m.–2 a.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–midnight. Verified: October 22, 2026
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02
Sports bar

Penn Quarter Sports Tavern

639 Indiana Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

4.3 /5 2,086 reviews

Penn Quarter Sports Tavern has the feel of a downtown bar for sports and pre- or post-event meetups. Its website dates the venue to 2004 and places it three blocks from Capital One Arena. The area also has museums, offices and Metro stations, so its crowd shifts between workdays and game nights.

Why it made the selection

Two bars, multiple TVs and a location three blocks from Capital One Arena.

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03
Beer garden and sports bar

The Midlands Beer Garden

3333 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010

4.4 /5 1,029 reviews

The Midlands presents itself as a Park View beer garden; its patio extends the dining space in warmer months. Its site counts 18 TVs, 11 inside and seven outside, and lists NFL, NCAA, Premier League and other sports. Early games can trigger special hours, so the event calendar is useful for planning

Why it made the selection

18 TVs—11 indoors and seven outdoors—NFL, NCAA, Premier League and 26 taps.

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Sources & references

Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.

  1. Official website of Sports & Social DC ↗ Primary source Sports & Social DC · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  2. Official website of Penn Quarter Sports Tavern ↗ Primary source Penn Quarter Sports Tavern · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  3. Official website of Penn Quarter Sports Tavern ↗ Primary source DowntownDC · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  4. Official website of The Midlands Beer Garden ↗ Primary source The Midlands · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  5. Official website of The Midlands Beer Garden ↗ Primary source The Midlands · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  6. Official website ↗ Primary source Sports & Social DC · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  7. Official website ↗ Primary source Penn Quarter Sports Tavern · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  8. Official website ↗ Primary source DowntownDC · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  9. Official website ↗ Primary source The Midlands · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  10. Official website ↗ Primary source WMATA · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  11. Google review snapshot ↗ Secondary source Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 22, 2026

    4.4/5 and 342 Google reviews; checked 2026-10-22.

  12. Google review snapshot ↗ Secondary source Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 22, 2026

    4.3/5, 2,086 Google reviews; checked 2026-10-22.

  13. Google review snapshot ↗ Secondary source Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 22, 2026

    4.4/5 and 1,029 Google reviews; checked 2026-10-22.

  14. Google review snapshot ↗ Secondary source Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 22, 2026

    4.4/5, 342 Google reviews; checked 2026-10-22.

  15. Google review snapshot ↗ Secondary source Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 22, 2026

    4.3/5, 2,086 Google reviews; checked 2026-10-22.

  16. Google review snapshot ↗ Secondary source Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 22, 2026

    4.4/5, 1,029 Google reviews; checked 2026-10-22.

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