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Best Places to Watch the Game

Fritz  |  Updated 03/02/2009

When the season starts, head to these spots for the requisite beer, wings, giant televisions -- and maybe the occasional appearance by the Redskins cheerleaders.

 
 
 
 
 

BlackFinn Restaurant & Saloon

Bethesda, MD

BlackFinn takes Bethesda's sports bar mantle with games on thirty televisions, ranging from 60-inch flatscreens mounted high on the walls to smaller 20-inch models found in individual booths.

 
 
 
 
 

Buffalo Billiards

Washington, DC

It's more of a destination for pool, but the subterranean Dupont bar has six 10-foot projection screens and 30 TVs, plus darts and shuffleboard for halftime or hanging out after the game.

 
 
 
 
 

Cleveland Park Bar and Grill

Washington, DC

Cleveland Park Bar and Grill won't wow anyone with happy hour specials, so focus on the positives: two dozen high-definition TVs, good pizza and a comfortable rooftop deck.

 
 
 
 
 

Crystal City Sports Pub

Arlington, VA

More alumni groups gather here than any other bar in the area, and it's not hard to see why: Three large levels with almost 100 televisions, including a 10-foot HD screen and two 100-inch HD screens.

 
 
 
 
 

Mister Days Sports Rock Cafe

Arlington, VA

With more than 70 flatscreen and plasma TVs, this bar is Arlington's sports viewing spot. DJs play after games Thursday through Saturday, and Redskins cheerleaders stop by when the team's on the road.

 
 
 
 
 

Nellie's Sports Bar

Washington, DC

This sports bar attracts a predominantly gay clientele at night, but crowds are decidedly mixed when games are playing on the 10 large flatscreen TVs and food and drink specials are plentiful.

 
 
 
 
 

Penn Quarter Sports Tavern

Washington, DC

Another bar popular with college alumni groups, the Penn Quarter Sports Tavern doesn't have dozens of screens, but it's a comfortable spot with good sightlines and a 120-inch projection TV.

 
 
 
 
 

Summers Grill and Sports Pub

Arlington, VA

The game the rest of the world calls football is the sport that matters here with international soccer matches shown every weekend. Rugby, formula one and the usual American sports are shown too.

 
 
 
 
 

The Pour House

Washington, DC

Watching sports on the Hill? The Pour House is a no-brainer, thanks to 28 TVs, two projection screens and game-day specials. During the NFL season, look out for Steeler fans, who take over the place.

 
 
 
 
 

The Rhino Bar and Pumphouse

Washington, DC

A venerable college favorite, Georgetown's Rhino Bar has a lot of TVs -- 29 regular-sized, three 110-inch HD screens -- plus lots of nightly drink specials and a DJ on weekends.

 
 
 
 
 

Velocity Five

Falls Church, VA

The mahogany walls and leather couches make this spot look more like an upscale club than a sports bar, but there are 50 flatscreen TVs showing games from every angle and extended happy hour deals.

 

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