Christian Segovia 
The 2026 NFL season kicks off on Wednesday, September 9th, with defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots. While the Washington Commanders may be the hometown team, Northern Virginia is filled with fans supporting teams from across the league. Several local restaurants, pubs, + sports bars have become gathering places for fan clubs supporting teams like the Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, + more. Read on for a list of Northern Virginia bars where fans of specific NFL teams gather on game day.
Bungalow Lakehouse | 46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling
Home base for: Dallas Cowboys
Bungalow Lakehouse is one of Northern Virginia’s gathering spots for Dallas Cowboys fans. The sprawling Sterling restaurant has a large sports hall, several private dining areas, a lounge bar, cigar bar, + patio, making it an easy place for groups to settle in for a game. The restaurant also has numerous TVs throughout the property, plus food + drink specials throughout the week.
CraftWorx Taproom | 5615 Wellington Road #101, Gainesville
Home base for: Cleveland Browns
CraftWorx Taproom is one of the local gathering places for Cleveland Browns supporters + Browns Backers. The Gainesville taproom has dozens of taps featuring beer, cider, + wine, along with cocktails + plenty of screens for watching football. Browns fans can expect plenty of orange + brown in the room when Cleveland takes the field.
Crystal City Sports Pub | 529 23rd Street South, Arlington
Home base for: Philadelphia Eagles
Crystal City Sports Pub has long been a gathering spot for Philadelphia Eagles fans + has been dubbed an Eagles Nest by local supporters. The multi-level Arlington sports bar is filled with televisions + sports memorabilia, making it an especially lively place during NFL Sundays. The pub also serves classic game-day fare like wings, nachos, pretzels, burgers, + sandwiches.
Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant + Bar | 112 King Street, Alexandria
Home base for: Philadelphia Eagles
Daniel O’Connell’s in Old Town Alexandria is another local option for Philadelphia Eagles fans. The Irish pub regularly schedules Eagles games on its events calendar, including matchups throughout the 2026 season. Between the historic King Street setting, pub food, + pints, the spot makes for a cozy alternative for fans looking to watch with fellow Birds supporters.
Ireland’s Four Courts | 2051 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington
Home base for: Minnesota Vikings
Vikings fans can head to Ireland’s Four Courts, which is the official home of the NoVA Vikes, Northern Virginia’s Minnesota Vikings fan club. Expect purple + gold throughout the Arlington pub, along with plenty of “Skol” chants on game day. The Irish pub is known for showing sports throughout the year + serves traditional pub favorites alongside beer + cocktails.
Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern | 697 Spring Street, Herndon
Home base for: Buffalo Bills
Bills Mafia has a longstanding Northern Virginia home at Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern. The Herndon restaurant is home to the Northern Virginia Bills Backers + shows Buffalo games throughout the NFL season. The bar’s own weekly schedule even sums up Sundays with “NFL games September thru February, GO BILLS!” Expect a particularly spirited atmosphere whenever Buffalo is playing.
The Light Horse Restaurant + Bar | 715 King Street, Alexandria
Home base for: Buffalo Bills
Old Town Alexandria has its own Bills Mafia gathering spot at The Light Horse. The restaurant identifies itself as a Bills Backer Bar + hosts Buffalo game-day watch parties with multiple TVs, food, drinks, + plenty of Bills fans. This makes it another option for Buffalo supporters who don’t want to make the trip to Herndon.
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub | 713 King Street, Alexandria
Home base for: New England Patriots
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub has been a destination for New England Patriots fans in Northern Virginia for years. The Old Town Alexandria pub has multiple flat-screen TVs, two floors, traditional Irish fare, + a lively game-day atmosphere. Patriots supporters regularly gather here during the NFL season to cheer on New England.
O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub | 3207 Washington Boulevard, Arlington
Home base for: Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh transplants + Steelers fans can wave their Terrible Towels at O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub in Clarendon. The Arlington pub is known as a gathering place for the DC-area Steelers community + has dozens of screens across several viewing areas. The pub also serves traditional Irish fare + has more than 100 whiskeys behind the bar.
Rai’s Rendezvous Kitchen + Bar | 44042 Pipeline Plaza, Ashburn
Home base for: Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys fans have another Loudoun County option at Rai’s Rendezvous Kitchen + Bar in Ashburn. The restaurant has hosted Northern Virginia Cowboys supporters for daytime games, while Bungalow Lakehouse is another popular gathering location. Rai’s has a full bar, American comfort food, + plenty of space for groups watching the game.
Solace Outpost | 444 West Broad Street, Falls Church
Home base for: Cleveland Browns
Solace Outpost is another Northern Virginia gathering spot for Cleveland Browns fans + Browns Backers. The large Falls Church brewery has televisions throughout the space, an expansive tap list, + a menu filled with football-friendly dishes like pizza, burgers, chicken, + loaded tots. Browns supporters can also find fellow fans at CraftWorx Taproom in Gainesville.
Sully’s Pour House | 754 Elden Street #102, Herndon
Home base for: Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins fans can say “Fins Up” at Sully’s Pour House in Herndon. The sports bar is home to the NoVA Dolfans + has become a local gathering place for Miami supporters. Football fans can watch games throughout the restaurant while ordering wings, nachos, sandwiches, burgers, + other classic sports-bar fare.
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