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El Rey

Root for Your Favorite NFL and College Football Teams Here This Season

Solid sports bars with a team affiliation.

by Travis Mitchell@travisjmitchell Sep 15, 2015, 2:00pm EDT

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El Rey

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by Travis Mitchell@travisjmitchell Sep 15, 2015, 2:00pm EDT

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Football season is here, which gives any sports fan an excuse to gather on Saturdays and Sundays to drink cheap beer and gorge on greasy bar food. But many times, watching a game in public is only as good as the crowd. Anyone set on rooting for their alma mater or hometown pro team can use this guide to find friendly territory each time kickoff rolls around.

Meanwhile, looking to watch the home team? Odds are, it won't be hard to find a bar playing Redskins games in Washington, but among some of the standouts: Bracket Room, The Blaguard, Lou's City Bar, Nellie's and more.

Where do you go to cheer on your favorite team? Share the bar — and your team — in the comments.

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201 Bar

University of Nebraska: The D.C. Huskers fan club meets here on Saturdays, where games include trivia during commercials as well as discounts on food and drink.

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201 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

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Acre 121

Seattle Seahawks: Seahawks fans can gather here and enjoy specials including Coach Carroll's pork sliders and a drink menu featuring a variety of "hawk-tails" and beer pitchers. University of Florida fans can also be found here.

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1400 Irving St NW, Washington, D.C. 20010

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Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill

University of Virginia: Cavaliers fans gather here each week to cheer on their team and snack on dishes like steamed shrimp, bacon-wrapped dates, tacos and sliders. Also hanging here: University of Florida fans.

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2424 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

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Bottom Line

Cincinnati Bengals: This Farragut bar is not an exclusive Bengals zone, but, according to its website, the Bottom Line has supported the team and its fans since 2003.

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1716 I St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

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Capitol Lounge

Detroit Lions: Head downstairs and gather with fellow fans in the Lion's Den on Sundays.

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229 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C. 20003

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City Tap House

Houston Texans: This Mt. Vernon Square bar will host Texans fans for games this year. Watch the game with one of 40 craft beers on tap and a full menu with indulgent options like crab mac and cheese or foie gras french toast.

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901 I St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20536

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Cleveland Park Bar & Grill

Penn State: Nittany Lions fans meet here to cheer on the team and eat pizza (there's more than a dozen options in addition to standard bar options). There's also a rooftop to enjoy, weather permitting.

3421 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008

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Crystal City Sports Pub

Arizona State: This is where ASU alumni cheer on the devils.

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529 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202

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El Rey

San Diego Chargers: As the owners are San Diego natives, El Rey is now offering specials on beers from San Diego's Stone Brewery during game day. They're also offering happy hour specials to those who come wearing the team's gear.

919 U St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub

University of Oregon: An official Oregon alumni group meets up for a watch party at this downtown bar to root for the Ducks each week.

500 H St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar

New Orleans Saints: Check out this H St. hangout, where Saints games are shown upstairs on the big screen, as well as five others around the bar. Make sure to stop by the ATM, as the place is cash-only.

1104 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

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Lost & Found

Green Pay Packers: Cheeseheads can head to this Shaw bar to watch Packers games with sound each week. The bar features a rotating selection high-quality craft beers as well as an extensive whiskey list.

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1240 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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Lucky Bar

Carolina Panthers: With McFadden's closed, the Capital Riot fan group will meet this year at Lucky Bar in Dupont Circle. Enjoy the game on one of 22 TVs.

1221 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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Mason Inn

Auburn University, University of South Carolina, University of Georgia and Ole Miss: Fans pack this rowdy bar each Saturday during football season to cheer on their favorite SEC teams. Specials include $9 Miller Lite pitchers and $4 mimosas.

2408 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

New England Patriots: Pats fans flock to this Old Town bar on game day, lining up well before kickoff, and sometimes even before the doors open.

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713 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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Nanny O'Brien's Irish Pub

New York Giants: Customers can take advantage of $15 buckets of bottled beer and $3 Bud Light and Miller Lite bottles every Sunday and whenever the Giants play. There's also a Sunday-only quesadilla menu.

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3319 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008

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Parlay

Dallas Cowboys: D.C.'s Cowboys fans stake out territory at this Dupont Circle bar each week. The bar has 15 TVs and a 100" projection screen. There are also game day specials.

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1827 M St NW, Washington, D.C.

Public Bar Dupont

Oakland Raiders: The D.C. Metro Raiders fan club meets here for every game, with food and drink specials offered to members.

1214 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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Cleveland Browns: This beer-focused bar proudly proclaims itself home of the Cleveland Browns Backers. Sunday NFL specials include $3 off all appetizers, $4 Great Lakes draft beers and $15 buckets of craft beer cans.

810 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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Stoney's Restaurant

Denver Broncos: Grab a spot at the upstairs bar and cheer on the Broncos with fellow fans. For $30, customers can purchase the NFL Black Card, which can be redeemed for one beer on each of the 57 NFL game days of the year. Broncos fans can also head to Penn Quarter Sports Tavern, where the D.C. fan club meets.

1433 P St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

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The 51st State Tavern

Buffalo Bills: This Foggy Bottom restaurant has Bills fans covered, with 16 beers on tap and plenty of televisions dedicated to Empire State sports.

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2512 L St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

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Tortoise and Hare Bar & Grill

Pittsburgh Steelers: Head across the river to this Crystal City bar and enjoy a Pittsburgh sandwich and can of Iron City beer. This year, the bar is featuring its exclusive Black & Goldings beer, a collaboration between Three Notch'd Brewing Company and Oskar Blues Brewery.

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567 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202

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Town Tavern

San Francisco 49ers: Sunday specials at this Adams Morgan bar include $4 domestic beer bottles, $12 Bud Light pitchers and a $15 Bud Light and wing pitcher combo.

2323 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Union Pub

Chicago Bears: Specials at this Union Station institution include weekend specials of $10 Narragansett buckets and $12 Bud Light buckets. There's also beer specials on Monday and Thursdays from 5 p.m. until close.

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201 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

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Ventnor Sports Cafe

: Philadelphia Eagles: Though Eagle fans have lost some bars over the years (Rhino Bar, for example), Ventnor still provides a chill option for fans. Sign of the Whale is another well-known Philadelphia bar.

2411 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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201 Bar

201 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

University of Nebraska: The D.C. Huskers fan club meets here on Saturdays, where games include trivia during commercials as well as discounts on food and drink.

Open in Google Maps

201 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

Visit Website

Acre 121

1400 Irving St NW, Washington, D.C. 20010

Seattle Seahawks: Seahawks fans can gather here and enjoy specials including Coach Carroll's pork sliders and a drink menu featuring a variety of "hawk-tails" and beer pitchers. University of Florida fans can also be found here.

Open in Google Maps

1400 Irving St NW, Washington, D.C. 20010

Visit Website

Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill

2424 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

University of Virginia: Cavaliers fans gather here each week to cheer on their team and snack on dishes like steamed shrimp, bacon-wrapped dates, tacos and sliders. Also hanging here: University of Florida fans.

Open in Google Maps

2424 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Visit Website

Bottom Line

1716 I St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

Cincinnati Bengals: This Farragut bar is not an exclusive Bengals zone, but, according to its website, the Bottom Line has supported the team and its fans since 2003.

Open in Google Maps

1716 I St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

Visit Website

Capitol Lounge

229 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C. 20003

Detroit Lions: Head downstairs and gather with fellow fans in the Lion's Den on Sundays.

Open in Google Maps

229 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C. 20003

Visit Website

City Tap House

901 I St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20536

Houston Texans: This Mt. Vernon Square bar will host Texans fans for games this year. Watch the game with one of 40 craft beers on tap and a full menu with indulgent options like crab mac and cheese or foie gras french toast.

Open in Google Maps

901 I St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20536

Visit Website

Cleveland Park Bar & Grill

3421 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008

Penn State: Nittany Lions fans meet here to cheer on the team and eat pizza (there's more than a dozen options in addition to standard bar options). There's also a rooftop to enjoy, weather permitting.

3421 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008

Visit Website

Crystal City Sports Pub

529 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202

Arizona State: This is where ASU alumni cheer on the devils.

Open in Google Maps

529 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202

Visit Website

El Rey

919 U St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

San Diego Chargers: As the owners are San Diego natives, El Rey is now offering specials on beers from San Diego's Stone Brewery during game day. They're also offering happy hour specials to those who come wearing the team's gear.

919 U St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Visit Website

Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub

500 H St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

University of Oregon: An official Oregon alumni group meets up for a watch party at this downtown bar to root for the Ducks each week.

500 H St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Visit Website

Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar

1104 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

New Orleans Saints: Check out this H St. hangout, where Saints games are shown upstairs on the big screen, as well as five others around the bar. Make sure to stop by the ATM, as the place is cash-only.

1104 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

Visit Website

Lost & Found

1240 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Green Pay Packers: Cheeseheads can head to this Shaw bar to watch Packers games with sound each week. The bar features a rotating selection high-quality craft beers as well as an extensive whiskey list.

Open in Google Maps

1240 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Visit Website

Lucky Bar

1221 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Carolina Panthers: With McFadden's closed, the Capital Riot fan group will meet this year at Lucky Bar in Dupont Circle. Enjoy the game on one of 22 TVs.

1221 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Visit Website

Mason Inn

2408 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

Auburn University, University of South Carolina, University of Georgia and Ole Miss: Fans pack this rowdy bar each Saturday during football season to cheer on their favorite SEC teams. Specials include $9 Miller Lite pitchers and $4 mimosas.

2408 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

Visit Website

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

713 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

New England Patriots: Pats fans flock to this Old Town bar on game day, lining up well before kickoff, and sometimes even before the doors open.

Open in Google Maps

713 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Visit Website