The Best Sports Bar In NoVA, DC: You Have to Visit

The foodie site says that Washington, D.C.’s entree on the list is Penn Social and the best sports bar is Crystal City Sports Pub in Arlington,.

Sports fans revel in watching the big game surrounded by fellow fans while enjoying an ice-cold drink and classic bar food, wrote Daily Meal editors. “There are plenty of breweries, bars and bottomless brunch spots that also happen to have TVs, but these are not those bars. These bars are all about sports from football to soccer to UFC fights. And along with stellar food, drinks, entertainment and staff, they have an atmosphere that ripples with energy on game day,” the website said.

Here’s a look at what the food site said about Crystal City Sports Pub: “According to Arlington Magazine, this pub is a go-to spot to watch NFL and college games with big groups of fellow fans. It hosts multiple alumni groups from Virginia Tech and Virginia Commonwealth University to Oregon State and Baylor University. Televisions are spread out on every wall across three levels and the deck, and games are aired with volume on. Crystal City has an extensive food menu that includes its famous crabcakes, which it even sells online.”

Here’s the location and hours for the Arlington bar:

Address: 529 23rd Street South, Arlington, VA

Telephone: 703-521-8215

Hours: Open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.

And this is how Crystal City Sports Pub describes itself: “The Crystal City Sports Pub was founded in 1994 by three Mount St. Mary’s classmates. Majority partner Bill Bayne was already well established in the restaurant business. Bill approached Art Dougherty and Jim Madden with an idea for a sports theme oriented local pub with pool tables, well priced food and friendly service. The guys wanted a neighborhood restaurant with a playful ambiance that gave the weekend athlete a place to ice their knees and the 9 to 5 adult a place to go and relax. … We continually strive for a place that people can go to any day of the week. We are open 365 days a year. We offer nice size portions of good food at a reasonable price. It is our goal to make every Crystal City Sports Pub experience a pleasant one. We are thankful for our dedicated customers and staff who have made it possible for us to continually move forward.”

Here’s a look at what the food site said about Penn Social: “Penn Social is a hip place for big groups to gather with something for every kind of sports fan. For those just there for the food, you can split 10 pounds of buffalo wings for $50. For beer aficionados, there are more than 30 beers on draft, including selections from local craft brewers. For those who want to catch all the action, there are nine 10-foot screens and a 22-foot projector screen. And for those just there to socialize, there are plenty of games from ping pong to Skee-Ball to video games.”

And here’s the location and hours for the DC venue:

Address: 801 E Street NW, Washington, D.C.

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to close; Friday, 4 p.m. to close; Saturday and Sunday, noon to close.

Kitchen hours: Closes at 10 p.m. Sunday through Friday, 11 p.m. otherwise

Here’s how Penn Social describes itself: “We’re located in the heart of Penn Quarter, just three block from Capital One Arena. With three bars, seasonal patio seating, 30+ draft beers, two stages, and an array of games, we’re the place to be on days that end with y! If you’re looking for a big screen to watch your favorite team, we have a 22-foot movie screen and nine 10-foot screens to ensure you won’t miss any of the action. We have sound on for select games.”

Read the full list of The Best Sport Bar in Every State on the Daily Meal.

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