A two-level bar with multiple big-screen TVs, formerly known as Top Shelf.
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After I had read in the express one morning that a bar on Indiana ave had won the number one sports bar in the metro area, I felt the need to swing by and check it out. Was I ever happy I did! I don't think there was aseat in the bar that was farther than 8' from a giant tv. I scanned the amny tvs to see if they might have the habs game on, but with no luck. So I just simply asked my server if it would be possible to get my game on, he asked me to wait just one second while he checked there line up for the night and with in 2 mins up popped my game right in front of me. I must say after drinking a pitcher (or two), munching on some very delicious wings and a burger, and a montreal win i willl deffently come back again and again.
I created a Seattle Seahawks Fan Group which meets every Sunday at the Penn Quarter Sports Tavern to watch the games. The Penn Quarter Sports Tavern is an awesome atmosphere, with great staff, and they really take care of their customers. This is a great place for groups or if you just want to come and hang out with a great bunch of people. The food is great, the drinks flow freely, and the times are always great.
A much needed sports bar in the Penn Quarter neighborhood. Great new LED TV's to watch from the inside and outside for your viewing pleasure. PQST attracts a diverse crowd with friendly staff so it makes for a fun experience while watching a game or just hanging out with your friends. Food there is affordable and good. They've got awesome signature potato chips and homemade fried mac & cheese with a respectable beer selection at reasonable prices. I am a big fan of the Leinenkugel Classic Amber on draft!!! Parking is not that bad as it gets later in the day, just make sure to pay the meters until 9:30pm. Overall, a great place to hang out with friends and have a cold one.
Best hockey bar in the city and they manage to juggle multiple sports/fan groups well.
Blown away by what this local bar has to offer. Food and Drinks are great and worth the reasonable price. The staff is friendly and accommodating, except you have to seat your self, tables are first come first serve. A little difficult when they are very busy. I have watched sporting events and attended numerous happy hours here and had a blast
When I want to watch a game at a bar, this is the first place I want to go - good food, quick service, a great crowd, and more TVs than you can possibly watch at once. I wish they still had the grill out in front, but I guess the massive HD's they put on the patio will suffice. Bottom line: this is DC's only place to go for college sports.
If you are in the mood for great food, great drinks, great atmosphere, and great service then you need to check out Penn Quarter Sports Tavern. I love this place because they know how to take care of their customers. Last year I was interested in finding a home for a Seattle Seahawks Fan Group in the Washington DC area and happened upon PQST one fine Sunday. I was greeted by Matt who introduced himself to me and told me that he would love to make PQST home for Seahawk fans. He told me that he would reserve tables for us and make sure that we had TVs to watch every game. In addition to this he flys our Team flags outside of the bar. This is just one example of the many ways that they cater to customers. You really can't beat the PQST.
I've been going to this place pretty regularly for awhile now, and know the staff on a first name basis. I hear other reviews that state only regulars get attention, well the egg came before the chicken on this one, I keep coming back because my first time in there I was approached with great service and an attitude like I was just welcomed into my buddy's living room... if my buddy's living room had 15 flat screen high def tv's and two full bars that is. In an area inundated by high priced wine and martinis, it's nice to feel at home in place right off Pennsylvania Ave. in NW. I know what you're thinking, I'm biased, well you're right. Try this place sometime and you will be too!
I made reservations for a group of 120-150 people with the owner, Matt over two weeks in advance for an event on July 9th. I then called the day of the event to confirm and was told that the upstairs would be ready for us when we got there at 10pm. Upon arriving we found that the upstairs was booked, but on top of that, the groups had their own table tents and tables reserved with their names on them. *Note that the upstairs has a capacity of maybe 160. I have tried multiple times to contact the owner and he, Matt Hunter, will not return calls or emails. I have talked to other groups that have had the same problem with him. Don't book events here....
Wow! I attended my Alumni Chapter Game Watch last Saturday for the first time and I was blown away! There were multiple flat screens showing our game and the atmosphere was electric. Not only was the food great(try the Mac & Cheese Balls!) but even with a huge crowd I had my food in minutes! I just moved here from Dallas, where I attended my Alumni Game Watches and it was nothing like this! From my exit across the street at the Metro I saw my College Flag hanging outside as well as a few others, what a way to greet a newbie to the City! Not only were my fellow Alums treated great (Decorations, Great Service, Friendly) we yelled our fight song everytime we scored!!! I will be going back to Penn Quarter Sports Tavern for every game!
4:20 Sat down 4:25 Ordered drinks 4:35 Ordered food 5:20 Got 1 order of wings 5:30 Got other order of wings $ the 2 sandwiches The man who brought our food also washed the dishes & took out the trash 5:37 "Loaded" baked potatoes arrived not loaded 5:45 Got forks, our potatoes were cold 5:51 Went to talk to the manager, said he would be right out- wasn’t 6:00 Went to talk to the manager again We explained our food was cold & took over an hour to get it he asked "well did you eat it" He said that that was just how it is here 6:15 As we finished our beer our waitress smoked her black & mild and began talking trash about us to another table. Thank God we were able to turn away five tables while we sat there
The Penn Quarter Sports Tavern is my favorite place to meet friends for Sunday football (sometimes Monday and Thursday night football too). Although the space is small and can get packed, friendly fellow sports fans always make room for good natured heckling. The staff is responsive and they treat repeat customers really well. We've made PQST our permanent cheering spot because of the great service, low pitcher prices and good food.
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern is hands down the best place to watch sports. I love football and hockey, and there is no other place that I would rather hang out and watch the games. Mike and Matt run the place and have an awesome staff running the bars and the kitchen. This is a very friendly place that fast becomes family. Mike and Matt work very well with groups and will reserve tables, etc. if you ask them. I created the Seahawks Fan Group which met at Penn Quarter for every game. The food is great, the beer and alcohol is great, and the services is great. There are two floors to this wonderful establishment and it is right next door to metro as well as having plenty of street parking near by. I'm Gavin and I hope to see you there.
The Penn Quarter Sports Tavern is my favorite place to meet friends for Sunday football (sometimes Monday and Thursday night football too). Although the space is small and can get packed, friendly fellow sports fans always make room for good natured heckling. The staff is responsive and they treat repeat customers really well. We’ve made PQST our permanent cheering spot because of the great service, low pitcher prices and good food.
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