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Where to Watch Super Bowl LIV in D.C.

Game day options for wings, beer, and more

by Vinciane Ngomsi and Tierney Plumb
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The NFL season concludes Sunday with Super Bowl LIV, and plenty of bars around D.C. are getting into the tailgating spirit. Looking to claim their second title in franchise history, the Kansas City Chiefs will pit their indomitable offense against the San Francisco 49ers and their relentless defense.

From an unlimited nacho bar at The Commentary, bottomless hot beer cheese at Theismann’s, an epic viewing bash at MGM National Harbor, kill-the-keg competition at the Crown & Crow, and a take-home option at Momofuku, there’s no shortage of options to take in football’s grand finale.

The big-ticket game starts at 6:30 p.m. from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, but many specials and festivities will begin before kickoff.

Here are 20 prime picks for Super Bowl Sunday:

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Cielo Rojo Restaurant

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The owners of Takoma Park’s “fine-casual” Mexican counter have deep ties to San Francisco. They met while working together at a top restaurant in the Mission. A new events space upstairs will air the game alongside drink specials, nachos, and plenty of snacks.

 

7056 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 755-0833
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Arcuri

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Starting at 6 p.m., diners can enjoy unlimited pizza and beer for $50 a person at Arcuri’s annual Super Bowl watch party. Reservations are encouraged to ensure plenty of food and drink for everyone.

2400 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 827-8745
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Town Tavern DC

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Designated as the local headquarters for 49ers fans, this longstanding Adams Morgan spot will be serving $14 Bud Light pitchers, $7 burger baskets, and a $20 wings-and-pitcher combo.

2323 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-8696
(202) 387-8696

The Admiral

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Dupont’s new nautical-themed bar is jam-packed with TVs. It will celebrate its first Super Bowl Sunday with $3.50 sliders, $9 wings, $5.50 pints of Bud Light, $25 Bud Light buckets, and $7 draft cocktails. Sister Mission bars in Navy Yard and Dupont will run similar deals, along with $8 margaritas.

1 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 506-6696
(202) 506-6696
The Admiral is dressed with lots of blue tones and sleek wood accents.  Fredde Lieberman/The Admiral

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The Crown & Crow

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The basement haunt on 14th Street NW throws a competitive “Kill the Keg” watch party, complete with brews from San Francisco (Anchor Steam) and Kansas City (Space Camper Cosmic IPA). Each pint is $4, and the first team to “tap” the keg wins free swag. Patrons can bring in their own food or have it delivered. Dogs that are good sports are allowed to join the party, too.

1317 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 763-7552
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Blackfinn Ameripub DC

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Considered the official D.C. bar of the Chiefs, Blackfinn will give KC fans a place to toast their first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years. Table and bar service are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Specials include beer towers ($24-$30) and $11 plates of totchos.

1620 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006
(202) 429-4350
(202) 429-4350

City Tap House (Multiple locations)

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City Tap House will have multiple TVs on with sound. Wash down tailgate foods like supreme pizza and potato skins with $5 craft beers and $6 house wines.

901 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 733-5333
(202) 733-5333
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Momofuku CCDC

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Take the party home with a $200 bo ssäm or wings package, alongside optional sides like salted chili pimento cheese or kimchi potato salad. There are quart-size punch mixers for $15, too. Made with lime, orange, and pineapple juices, cinnamon cardamom syrup and house grenadine, the Punters Punch is best served with rum or bourbon.

1090 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 602-1832
(202) 602-1832
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Opaline Bar and Brasserie

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For a fancier viewing experience and a French twist on stadium food, saddle up to the swanky hotel restaurant. The bar starts selling $24 Sam Adams beer buckets and $9 mocktails at 5 p.m. At sister hotel the Fairmont, a buffet spread of Buffalo chicken wings, jumbo pretzels, mini beef sliders, supreme pizza, tater tots, and a nacho bar is priced at $30 per person (and $15 for children five to 12 years of age), with $6 beers all day. Themed cocktails include a rum-and-orange liquor Cable Car and bourbon-filled Pendergast ($12). 

 

806 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 730-8800
(202) 730-8800
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Crimson Whiskey Bar

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Kansas City and San Francisco transplants longing for a taste of home should venture out to Crimson. In addition to jumbo wings and barbecue pork ribs, the Chinatown bar will also pour regional favorites like Boulevard Tank 7 (Kansas City) and Anchor Steam (San Francisco) beer.

627 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 847-4459
(202) 847-4459
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DBGB Kitchen & Bar

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Executive chef Nicholas Tang’s game day lineup includes chile-glazed wings, sweet and spicy pork belly rillons, gougeres, charcuterie, crab cakes, and a “Frenchie” burger, with extended all-night happy hour starting at 3 p.m. There are specials on wines ($8), cocktails ($8), and Old Fashioneds ($5). Flying Dog Brewery will also be present with pour three beers on tap: Thunderpeel, Snake Dog, and Numero Uno.

931 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 695-7660
(202) 695-7660
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Astro Beer Hall

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With more than 30 big-screen TVs, the new beer, doughnut, and fried chicken bar downtown offers plenty of vantage points to take in replays and touchdowns. There are 30 beers on tap.

1306 G St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 737-1797
(202) 737-1797

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Inca Social

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Celebrate the Peruvian restaurant’s 1-year anniversary at its Super Bowl party. Inca Social plans to broadcast the game on a 180-inch projector screen and raffle off giveaways during Shakira and J.Lo’s halftime performance.

2670 Avenir Pl, Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 488-7640
(703) 488-7640

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The Commentary

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This new hotel bar in Ballston is serving a buffet of chicken wings, sliders, and a taco bar loaded with yellow and white chili con queso, fried tortilla chips, and shoestring fries ($20.54 per person) from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Wash the smorgasbord down with $4 draft beers and $6 cocktails. Reservations are encouraged.

801 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 537-4204
(703) 537-4204

The Brighton

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Head to the Wharf for $5 chili cheese hot dogs and Dos Equis drafts. For $1 more, upgrade to themed cocktails inspired by both competing teams. The Gold Digger (49ers) consist of Makers Mark, hard kombucha, orange juice and simple syrup, while the Arrow Head mixes vodka, peach schnapps, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice.

949 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
(202) 735-5398
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Punch Bowl Social Arlington

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This massive millennial playground has crab rangoon dip, green chorizo fries, and Buffalo wings at the ready on game day. A refreshing High Fashion cocktail blends Aperol, grapefruit syrup, lemon juice and sparkling water.

4238 Wilson Blvd Ste. 1180, Arlington, VA 22203
(571) 297-7640
(571) 297-7640

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Bluejacket

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A “Super Stein” watch party at the Navy Yard brewery means $9 liters of pilsners and lagers, along with Buffalo chicken dip, barbecue bacon-wrapped shrimp, and bacon cheeseburgers ($8-$12).

300 Tingey St SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 524-4862
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Hops N Shine

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Not interested in the televised Super Bowl halftime show featuring Jennifer Lopez and Shakira? Stop in at Hops N Shine for a wings eating contest during the intermission. The contestant who can finish 18 of the pub’s hottest chicken wings the fastest will win a $75 gift card. Non-participants can enjoy half-off moonshine and sip one of their 52 beers on draft.

3410 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 566-1509
(703) 566-1509

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Joe Theismann's Restaurant

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Old Town diners can find all-day specials at the renovated sports bar founded by former Redskins quarterback and Super Bowl XVII champion Joe Theismann. From 10 a.m. until midnight, snack on bottomless appetizers such as hot beer cheese, half-smoke nachos, and Reuben fries for $30 per person.

1800 Diagonal Rd A, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 739-0777
(703) 739-0777
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MGM National Harbor

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From 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., MGM’s TAP Sports Bar will throw down with food, drinks and a live DJ set from DJ Kasper, with the option to upgrade to bottomless drinks and tailgate bites like smokehouse barbecue ribs. There’s happy hour at Lobby Bar and a chance to win $25,000.

 

101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 971-5000
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Cielo Rojo Restaurant

7056 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

The owners of Takoma Park’s “fine-casual” Mexican counter have deep ties to San Francisco. They met while working together at a top restaurant in the Mission. A new events space upstairs will air the game alongside drink specials, nachos, and plenty of snacks.

 

7056 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 755-0833
(301) 755-0833

Arcuri

2400 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

Starting at 6 p.m., diners can enjoy unlimited pizza and beer for $50 a person at Arcuri’s annual Super Bowl watch party. Reservations are encouraged to ensure plenty of food and drink for everyone.

2400 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 827-8745
(202) 827-8745

Town Tavern DC

2323 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Designated as the local headquarters for 49ers fans, this longstanding Adams Morgan spot will be serving $14 Bud Light pitchers, $7 burger baskets, and a $20 wings-and-pitcher combo.

2323 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-8696
(202) 387-8696

The Admiral

1 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, DC 20036

Dupont’s new nautical-themed bar is jam-packed with TVs. It will celebrate its first Super Bowl Sunday with $3.50 sliders, $9 wings, $5.50 pints of Bud Light, $25 Bud Light buckets, and $7 draft cocktails. Sister Mission bars in Navy Yard and Dupont will run similar deals, along with $8 margaritas.

1 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 506-6696
(202) 506-6696
The Admiral is dressed with lots of blue tones and sleek wood accents.  Fredde Lieberman/The Admiral

The Crown & Crow

1317 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

The basement haunt on 14th Street NW throws a competitive “Kill the Keg” watch party, complete with brews from San Francisco (Anchor Steam) and Kansas City (Space Camper Cosmic IPA). Each pint is $4, and the first team to “tap” the keg wins free swag. Patrons can bring in their own food or have it delivered. Dogs that are good sports are allowed to join the party, too.

1317 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 763-7552
(202) 763-7552

Blackfinn Ameripub DC

1620 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006

Considered the official D.C. bar of the Chiefs, Blackfinn will give KC fans a place to toast their first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years. Table and bar service are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Specials include beer towers ($24-$30) and $11 plates of totchos.

1620 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006
(202) 429-4350
(202) 429-4350

City Tap House (Multiple locations)

901 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

City Tap House will have multiple TVs on with sound. Wash down tailgate foods like supreme pizza and potato skins with $5 craft beers and $6 house wines.

901 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 733-5333
(202) 733-5333
A margherita pizza at City Tap Penn Quarter. City Tap Penn Quarter/Facebook

Momofuku CCDC

1090 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Take the party home with a $200 bo ssäm or wings package, alongside optional sides like salted chili pimento cheese or kimchi potato salad. There are quart-size punch mixers for $15, too. Made with lime, orange, and pineapple juices, cinnamon cardamom syrup and house grenadine, the Punters Punch is best served with rum or bourbon.

1090 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 602-1832
(202) 602-1832
Momofuku DC chicken Momofuku [official]

Opaline Bar and Brasserie

806 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

For a fancier viewing experience and a French twist on stadium food, saddle up to the swanky hotel restaurant. The bar starts selling $24 Sam Adams beer buckets and $9 mocktails at 5 p.m. At sister hotel the Fairmont, a buffet spread of Buffalo chicken wings, jumbo pretzels, mini beef sliders, supreme pizza, tater tots, and a nacho bar is priced at $30 per person (and $15 for children five to 12 years of age), with $6 beers all day. Themed cocktails include a rum-and-orange liquor Cable Car and bourbon-filled Pendergast ($12). 

 

806 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 730-8800
(202) 730-8800
Opaline/official photo

Crimson Whiskey Bar

627 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Kansas City and San Francisco transplants longing for a taste of home should venture out to Crimson. In addition to jumbo wings and barbecue pork ribs, the Chinatown bar will also pour regional favorites like Boulevard Tank 7 (Kansas City) and Anchor Steam (San Francisco) beer.

627 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 847-4459
(202) 847-4459
[Pod DC]

DBGB Kitchen & Bar

931 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Executive chef Nicholas Tang’s game day lineup includes chile-glazed wings, sweet and spicy pork belly rillons, gougeres, charcuterie, crab cakes, and a “Frenchie” burger, with extended all-night happy hour starting at 3 p.m. There are specials on wines ($8), cocktails ($8), and Old Fashioneds ($5). Flying Dog Brewery will also be present with pour three beers on tap: Thunderpeel, Snake Dog, and Numero Uno.

931 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 695-7660
(202) 695-7660
DBGB Kitchen + Bar
DBGB Kitchen + Bar
R. Lopez/Eater DC

Astro Beer Hall

1306 G St NW, Washington, DC 20005

With more than 30 big-screen TVs, the new beer, doughnut, and fried chicken bar downtown offers plenty of vantage points to take in replays and touchdowns. There are 30 beers on tap.

1306 G St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 737-1797
(202) 737-1797

Inca Social

2670 Avenir Pl, Vienna, VA 22180

Celebrate the Peruvian restaurant’s 1-year anniversary at its Super Bowl party. Inca Social plans to broadcast the game on a 180-inch projector screen and raffle off giveaways during Shakira and J.Lo’s halftime performance.

2670 Avenir Pl, Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 488-7640
(703) 488-7640

The Commentary

801 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203

This new hotel bar in Ballston is serving a buffet of chicken wings, sliders, and a taco bar loaded with yellow and white chili con queso, fried tortilla chips, and shoestring fries ($20.54 per person) from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Wash the smorgasbord down with $4 draft beers and $6 cocktails. Reservations are encouraged.

801 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 537-4204
(703) 537-4204

The Brighton

949 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Head to the Wharf for $5 chili cheese hot dogs and Dos Equis drafts. For $1 more, upgrade to themed cocktails inspired by both competing teams. The Gold Digger (49ers) consist of Makers Mark, hard kombucha, orange juice and simple syrup, while the Arrow Head mixes vodka, peach schnapps, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice.

949 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
(202) 735-5398
(202) 735-5398

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Punch Bowl Social Arlington

4238 Wilson Blvd Ste. 1180, Arlington, VA 22203

This massive millennial playground has crab rangoon dip, green chorizo fries, and Buffalo wings at the ready on game day. A refreshing High Fashion cocktail blends Aperol, grapefruit syrup, lemon juice and sparkling water.

4238 Wilson Blvd Ste. 1180, Arlington, VA 22203
(571) 297-7640
(571) 297-7640

Bluejacket

300 Tingey St SE, Washington, DC 20003

A “Super Stein” watch party at the Navy Yard brewery means $9 liters of pilsners and lagers, along with Buffalo chicken dip, barbecue bacon-wrapped shrimp, and bacon cheeseburgers ($8-$12).

300 Tingey St SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 524-4862
(202) 524-4862

Hops N Shine

3410 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305

Not interested in the televised Super Bowl halftime show featuring Jennifer Lopez and Shakira? Stop in at Hops N Shine for a wings eating contest during the intermission. The contestant who can finish 18 of the pub’s hottest chicken wings the fastest will win a $75 gift card. Non-participants can enjoy half-off moonshine and sip one of their 52 beers on draft.

3410 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 566-1509
(703) 566-1509

Joe Theismann's Restaurant

1800 Diagonal Rd A, Alexandria, VA 22314

Old Town diners can find all-day specials at the renovated sports bar founded by former Redskins quarterback and Super Bowl XVII champion Joe Theismann. From 10 a.m. until midnight, snack on bottomless appetizers such as hot beer cheese, half-smoke nachos, and Reuben fries for $30 per person.

1800 Diagonal Rd A, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 739-0777
(703) 739-0777
The renovated dining room at Joe Theismann’s Joe Theismann’s [official]

MGM National Harbor

101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

From 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., MGM’s TAP Sports Bar will throw down with food, drinks and a live DJ set from DJ Kasper, with the option to upgrade to bottomless drinks and tailgate bites like smokehouse barbecue ribs. There’s happy hour at Lobby Bar and a chance to win $25,000.

 

101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 971-5000
(301) 971-5000

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