This lively sports tavern near the Verizon Center boasts multiple TVs, vibrant outdoor seating, and a tempting menu that elevates classic bar fare.
"Located close (but not too close) to Capital One Arena, this is a go-to classic before, during, and after big games with a sizable patio out front. Signed sports jerseys displayed on walls join rows of TVs across two wood-framed floors (and there’s even TVs in the bathrooms). Go for the wings, big salads, and burgers." - Tierney Plumb
"Penn Quarter Sports Tavern’s triple double is the most American burger in DC. It’s got two huge juicy beef patties topped with slices of gooey american cheese and thick slabs of bacon on a potatoey bun. It’s the burger we want to be eating when CJ Abrams hits a grand slam, or Kyle Kuzma shoots the game-winning shot. Pair it with the crispy, greasy tater tots. " - tristiana hinton, omnia saed
"It’s a special sports bar that works just as well for a cozy date night as it does for clinking beers with friends during the World Series. Penn Quarter Sports Tavern is that place. Grab a seat at the bar and order a triple double, a burger with two juicy beef patties, gooey american cheese, and thick slices of bacon. Pair it with the crispy tater tots. Or spend some intimate time with your partner on the patio, which is a bit further from the TV screens and the screams after every miscalled foul. " - tristiana hinton
"Penn Quarter Sports Tavern is a small, versatile bar near the courthouse. Meet up with a couple of friends to watch a football game or do a date night on the quiet patio away from the TV screens and the screams after every miscalled foul. The bar food is some of the best in town, and the juicy, huge triple double is one of DC’s best burgers. Pair it with the crispy tater tots, and wash everything down with a bucket of Budweisers. photo credit: Nina Palazzolo" - Tristiaña Hinton
"Penn Quarter Sports Tavern is among the best sports bars in town for people who can’t be at the game but still want to feel like they’re part of it. The Tavern’s decidedly un-fancy food is pure sports bar: French dips, burgers, onion rings, and tots." - Lisa Ruland, Tierney Plumb