Christian Segovia 
Thursday, Sunday, and Monday night football is back, which means it’s time to find a go-to game-day spot. From massive sports bars with dozens of TVs to neighborhood pubs with wings, beer buckets, and team-specific watch parties, Northern Virginia has plenty of places to catch NFL games throughout the 2026-2027 season. Maybe you’re the reigning champ of your fantasy league, a die-hard fan of your hometown squad, or just here for the snacks; there’s a venue for you. Read on for a list of bars, breweries, and restaurants to watch NFL football in Northern Virginia.
Editor’s note: This is a growing list. Please contact us at [email protected] to make additions.
Anchor Bar | 1609 Village Market Boulevard SE, Leesburg
Anchor Bar is famous for its wings, with a history dating back to 1964. The Leesburg location has 45 large-screen TVs and multiple audio zones for catching NFL games. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4PM to 6PM, with $5 drafts, $6 house wines, and $9 cocktails. Happy hour bites include onion rings, pretzel bites, queso, fried pickles, loaded fries, meatballs, tenders, Buffalo nachos, and caprese salad.
Ballston Local | 900 North Glebe Road, Arlington
Ballston Local has a game-day menu for NFL season featuring both food and drink specials. Options include an $18 pitcher of beer, $24 buckets of beer or 12-ounce seltzers, and a $32 beer tower. Food deals include cheese curds, pretzel bites, wings by the dozen, jalapeño poppers, Bin’s Chili Bowl, chili dogs, Baby Baller Sliders, and The Big Boss Platter.
Bear Branch Tavern | 133 Maple Avenue East, Vienna
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NFL season is back at Bear Branch Tavern, which has football specials for game day. Guests can buy two appetizers and get a third appetizer free, plus order $35 Surfside buckets with five cans per bucket.
Big Tony’s | 3100 Clarendon Boulevard #5, Arlington
Big Tony’s has NFL game-day specials including five-beer buckets for $20, plus deals on pizza and wings. Monday’s Sip + Slice special includes a pitcher and a pie for $30, while Sunday’s Brunchin + Munchin special pairs any pie with a pitcher of mimosas, beer, or Bloody Marys for $25. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4PM to 8PM, with deals on mozzarella sticks, wings, pinwheels, garlic knots, smash burgers, and more.
BJ’s Restaurant + Brewhouse | 8027 Leesburg Pike, Suite 100, Vienna
BJ’s Restaurant + Brewhouse is known for its brewing program, which includes 11 signature beers and ciders along with rotating seasonal options. Weekly specials include large deep-dish and Tavern-Cut pizzas on Mondays, a slow-roasted entrée with dessert on Thursdays, and an all-day three-course Weekend Special on Sundays. The restaurant also has happy hour and to-go drink options.
Blue Iguana | 12727 Shoppes Lane, Fairfax
Blue Iguana shows NFL games on its screens throughout the season. The restaurant also has happy hour daily from 11:30AM to 7PM, including draft beer specials.
Brass Rabbit | 1210 North Garfield Street, Arlington
Brass Rabbit is positioning itself as an NFL headquarters for the 2026-2027 season, showing games alongside rotating nightly specials. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3PM to 6PM, with specials on draft beer, espresso martinis, wine, whiskey, and appetizers.
Breakers Sky Lounge | 2445 Centreville Road, Suite 37, Herndon
Breakers Sky Lounge has six projectors and 18 LED TVs for catching sporting events, including NFL games. Guests can also play billiards and pool or check out the venue’s karaoke offerings.
Bronson Bierhall | 4100 Fairfax Drive, Arlington
Bronson Bierhall is a German-inspired bar and restaurant in Ballston with 16 TVs throughout its 6,000-square-foot space. The restaurant specifically promotes itself as a football-watching destination, showing games on its screens throughout the season. Game-day food options include German sausages, pretzels, schnitzel sandwiches, and a selection of German and local beers.
Buffalo Wing Factory | Multiple Northern Virginia Locations
Locations include 565 Compass Point Plaza in Leesburg; 43761 Parkhurst Plaza #100 in Ashburn; 13067 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway in Fairfax; 2260-D Hunters Wood Plaza in Reston; and 22034 Shaw Road in Sterling.
Buffalo Wing Factory serves Buffalo-style wings alongside sandwiches, pizza, comfort food, handcrafted sauces, and cocktails, making it an easy option for game-day eats.
Bungalow Lakehouse | 46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling
Bungalow Lakehouse combines a restaurant, entertainment venue, and dedicated sports bar under one roof. Football fans can settle into the sports-bar area for game day, while the larger property also features outdoor dining, event spaces, and a cigar bar.
Bunnyman Brewing | Multiple Northern Virginia Locations
Bunnyman Brewing has locations at 5583 Guinea Road in Fairfax; 9514 Workhouse Way in Lorton; and 14140 Parke Long Court, Suites A, B + C, in Chantilly. The breweries feature self-pour systems, where guests pay by the ounce, along with outdoor space. Each location also hosts its own football tailgate events.
Carpool | Arlington + Herndon
Carpool has locations at 900 North Glebe Road in Arlington and 208 Elden Street #100 in Herndon. The Arlington location has 35 screens, along with darts, pinball machines, and happy hour from 4PM to 7PM. The Herndon location has daily happy hour until 8PM, plus weekly food specials including discounted wings on Mondays and appetizers on Thursdays.
Crafthouse | Fairfax + Reston
Crafthouse has locations at 11861 Palace Way in Fairfax and 1888 Explorer Street in Reston. Crafthouse has an extensive beer selection along with spirits, wine, Scotch, whiskey, and bourbon. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3PM to 6PM. NFL games are shown on Mondays, Thursdays, and throughout the day on Sundays. Fans can also book gatherings for larger game-day groups.
Crystal City Sports Pub | 529 23rd Street South, Arlington
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Crystal City Sports Pub shows NFL games on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays throughout the regular season. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3PM to 6:30PM, with food and drink specials. The venue also has multiple event spaces accommodating groups ranging from 20 to 300 people.
Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant + Bar | 112 King Street, Alexandria
Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant + Bar is an official gathering spot for Philadelphia Eagles fans, with games shown live with sound. The restaurant also has seasonal food and drink specials. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3PM to 6PM.
Dogwood Tavern | 132 West Broad Street, Falls Church
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Dogwood Tavern shows NFL Sunday games on more than 20 TVs. Sunday specials include drink deals and a boneless wing basket.
Dudley’s Sport + Ale | 2766 South Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington
Dudley’s Sport + Ale has 40 TVs and 20-foot projector screens for catching NFL games. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3PM to 6PM, with food deals on burgers, nachos, sliders, and more, along with discounted drinks.
First Down Sports Bar + Grill | 4213 Fairfax Drive, Arlington
First Down Sports Bar + Grill was named Best Sports Bar by Arlington Magazine in 2025 and has also received national recognition from BetUS. NFL fans can watch games on more than 30 TVs throughout the bar or book an event for a larger group.
Fish Market Restaurant | 105 King Street, Alexandria
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Fish Market Restaurant has 16 TVs throughout the restaurant. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3PM to 7PM in the Anchor Bar and includes discounted seafood, appetizers, beer, and cocktails.
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Glory Days Grill | Multiple Northern Virginia Locations
Glory Days Grill has locations throughout Northern Virginia, including Burke, Centreville, Gainesville, Reston, and Herndon. The sports-focused restaurant regularly hosts football promotions, specials, giveaways, and viewing events throughout the season.
Greenhouse Kitchen + Bar | 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna
Greenhouse Kitchen + Bar serves dishes inspired by Latin, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines, including sushi rolls, shrimp gambas, chicken kabob skewers, and grilled wagyu beef bowls. Guests can also catch NFL games on screens throughout the bar and restaurant.
Green Tree Tavern | 15 South King Street, Leesburg
Green Tree Tavern has a dedicated game-day menu featuring Buffalo chicken dip, loaded tots, chili con queso nachos, hot dogs, cauliflower wings, chicken wings, and more. Fans can also plan group gatherings.
Hyde Social | 3100 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington
Hyde Social shows every NFL game on Sundays through NFL Sunday Ticket. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4PM to 7PM and includes food, draft beer, wine, and cocktail specials.
Ireland’s Four Courts | 2051 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington
Ireland’s Four Courts is known primarily as a soccer bar, but its sports-bar atmosphere also makes it an option for football fans. Weekly food specials include shepherd’s pie on Sundays, the Four Courts Burger on Mondays, and bangers + mash on Thursdays.
Joe Theismann’s Restaurant | 1800A Diagonal Road, Alexandria
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Joe Theismann’s Restaurant pays tribute to legendary Washington quarterback Joe Theismann. NFL games can be viewed from the 40-seat bar, which has 11 TVs, while the dining room features sports memorabilia throughout the space.
Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern | 697 Spring Street, Herndon
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Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern is a gathering spot for Buffalo Bills fans and is known for its “Jimchos.” The tavern shows Bills games throughout the season and also has happy hour Monday through Friday from 4PM to 8PM.
Kalypso’s Sports Tavern | 1617 Washington Plaza North, Reston
Kalypso’s Sports Tavern was recognized in Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2023 Best of NoVA awards. The restaurant has TVs throughout the space for watching NFL games, along with weekday food and drink specials.
Kategna Cuisine + Sports Bar | 5820 Seminary Road, Suite C, Falls Church
Kategna Cuisine + Sports Bar combines Ethiopian cuisine, craft cocktails, and a sports-bar atmosphere. Guests can watch NFL games on TVs throughout the restaurant while dining on dishes including dabo firfir and other Ethiopian specialties. Reservations are a good option for larger groups.
Kilroy’s | Springfield
Kilroy’s has been a Springfield staple since 1981. The American sports bar has nine TVs throughout its dining areas, an all-season patio, and daily food and drink specials. The menu is known for its prime rib alongside burgers, sandwiches, entrées, and other classic sports-bar fare.
Leesburg Public House | 962 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg
Leesburg Public House serves happy hour dishes including Cuban street tacos, baked meatballs, queso fundido, and chicken wings. Fans can also arrange private events for group game-day gatherings.
Lesley’s Restaurant Bar + Grill | 306 Hillwood Avenue, Falls Church
Lesley’s Restaurant Bar + Grill serves Caribbean-inspired dishes and tropical drinks alongside outdoor seating and live music. NFL games are shown on screens throughout the bar.
Maggie McFly’s | 6797 Springfield Mall, Springfield
Maggie McFly’s has a spacious, aviation-inspired restaurant and central bar. The extensive menu includes everything from onion rings and grain bowls to Southern fried chicken, while the drink list spans martinis, cocktails, classics, and margaritas. NFL games are shown on screens around the bar.
Mookie’s BBQ | 1141 Walker Road, Great Falls
Mookie’s BBQ shows NFL games and offers rotating daily specials. The barbecue restaurant also has both indoor and outdoor seating.
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub | 713 King Street, Alexandria
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Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub is a longstanding gathering place for New England Patriots fans. Beer and shot specials are available during Patriots games, while NFL Sunday Ticket allows the pub to show games from around the country.
Ned Devine’s Irish Gastro Pub + Restaurant | 2445 Centreville Road, Suite 32, Herndon
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Ned Devine’s Irish Gastro Pub + Restaurant has 30 HDTVs and a large screen for football viewing. Its NFL game-day specials include wings, smash burgers, an Irish Spice Bag, beer-braised bratwurst, pretzel sticks, and more. Pre-game brunch runs from 11AM to 3PM.
O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub | 3207 Washington Boulevard, Arlington
O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub has multiple viewing rooms and dozens of screens for catching American and international sporting events. The Arlington pub has three distinct bar spaces — the Original Pub, Whiskey Bar, and The Snug — plus more than 130 whiskeys and a menu of traditional Irish fare. It is a solid option for fans looking to settle in for an NFL game with a pint and a crowd.
Old Brogue Irish Pub | 760 Walker Road, Suite C, Great Falls
Old Brogue Irish Pub has more than 150 whiskeys along with Irish classics and rotating specialty dishes. Weekly specials include a $10 burger on Mondays and fried chicken dinner on Thursdays. NFL games are shown on screens throughout the pub.
Open Road Reston | 1871 Fountain Drive, Reston
Open Road Reston combines a relaxed restaurant atmosphere with plenty of space for gathering. Weekly specials include Burger Night on Mondays and Kill the Keg on Thursdays. Fans can also plan sporting events in the Rickhouse, Porch, or main dining area.
Patriots Pub + Grill | 10560 Main Street, Suite 100, Fairfax
Patriots Pub + Grill has been part of the Fairfax community since the 1990s. The neighborhood restaurant has a large bar and plenty of space for gathering with friends, plus wings, burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, and rotating daily specials. Thursday’s special centers around wings, making it a convenient stop for Thursday Night Football.
Patsy’s American | 8051 Leesburg Pike, Vienna
Patsy’s American is a Tysons gathering spot with a spacious dining room and both indoor and outdoor bars. NFL fans can also book group events for game day.
Quincy Hall | 4001 Fairfax Drive, Arlington
Quincy Hall has NFL game-day deals featuring discounted pitchers and pints of beer, canned cocktail and beer bucket specials, and drink-and-shot combinations.
Ragtime | 1345 North Courthouse Road, Arlington
Ragtime is a neighborhood bar + grill in Arlington with a casual setup for weekend gatherings. The restaurant serves brunch from 10AM to 3PM on Saturdays and Sundays and stays open until 2AM, making it a convenient option for everything from early Sunday games to primetime matchups.
Rai’s Rendezvous Kitchen + Bar | 44042 Pipeline Plaza, Ashburn
Rai’s Rendezvous Kitchen + Bar is a late-night Ashburn restaurant and bar serving American fare, drinks, and casual eats. The restaurant stays open until 2AM seven days a week, making it an option for football fans looking to keep the night going after a late game.
Rai’s Pour House | 21430 Cedar Drive, Suite 100, Sterling
Rai’s Pour House bills itself as a sports bar and has more than 30 TVs throughout the restaurant, making it one of the stronger NFL-viewing options in Sterling. The menu includes artisan pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, shareable appetizers, pub food, and cocktails. The bar is also open until 2AM every day.
Ramparts Tavern + Grill | 1700 Fern Street, Alexandria
Ramparts Tavern + Grill has 30 HD TVs and surround sound for catching NFL games. Happy hour includes food, beer, rail liquor, and wine specials. Its Fairlington Room can also accommodate private groups of up to 30 guests and has two 60-inch TVs connected to DIRECTV.
Revolution Darts + Billiards | Centreville + Springfield + Fairfax
Revolution Darts + Billiards has locations in Centreville, Springfield, and Fairfax, where guests can catch NFL games while playing darts or billiards. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3PM to 7PM with bar bites and rotating drink specials.
Rubino’s Sports Bar | 43170 Southern Walk Plaza, Broadlands
Rubino’s Sports Bar has a 16-tap beer tower and large 85-inch TVs for catching football throughout the season.
Shipgarten | 7581 Colshire Drive, McLean
Shipgarten goes big for NFL season, showing every game across 21+ indoor and outdoor screens, including massive TV walls, TVs, and projectors. The McLean/Tysons destination hosts dedicated NFL watch parties with sound on, food, drinks, and plenty of space for groups. General admission and regular seating are free, while VIP couches can be reserved for fans looking for their own game-day setup. Parking and shuttle service are also available.
Solace Brewing | 444 West Broad Street in Falls Church + 42615 Trade West Drive #100, Sterling
Solace Outpost has locations at 444 West Broad Street in Falls Church and 42615 Trade West Drive #100 in Sterling. The Falls Church location is a gathering spot for Cleveland Browns fans, while the Sterling location hosts Washington Commanders watch parties.
Southside 815 | 815 Washington Street, Alexandria
Southside 815 serves Southern-inspired dishes alongside game-day viewing. The restaurant has 14 HD TVs and a 96-inch HD projection screen for select events. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3PM to 7PM with food and drink specials.
Spanky’s Shenanigans | 538 East Market Street, Leesburg
Spanky’s Shenanigans is a casual Leesburg pub with rotating daily specials and a sports-friendly atmosphere.
Spider Kelly’s | 3181 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington
Spider Kelly’s is a longstanding Clarendon bar with a casual atmosphere for game-day gatherings. The venue has a large bar and entertainment-focused setup, making it another option for catching football while spending an afternoon or evening in Arlington.
Starr Hill Tysons Brewpub | 7730 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons
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Starr Hill Tysons Brewpub has TVs around the bar for catching NFL games. The menu includes wings, crab cake sandwiches, Cuban sandwiches, classic cocktails, and signature drinks. Game days may also feature rotating food and drink specials.
Stratford Garden | 300 West Broad Street, Falls Church
Stratford Garden is a locally owned restaurant, bar, and cafe in Downtown Falls Church with a full-service bar, cozy indoor seating, and an outdoor beer garden. The neighborhood spot is set up for casual game watching, with craft beer, cocktails, burgers, sandwiches, and other comfort-food options on the menu. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3PM to 6PM at the bar. Fans looking to catch a specific NFL matchup may want to call ahead to confirm which game will be on.
Sully’s Pour House | 754 Elden Street, Suite 102, Herndon
Sully’s Pour House has screens throughout the restaurant for watching sports and serves game-day-friendly dishes like Frickles, cheesesteak egg rolls, chicken, salads, and cheesesteaks. It is also a gathering spot for Miami Dolphins fans during football season.
The Auld Shebeen | 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax
The Auld Shebeen has weekly lunch and dinner specials along with happy hour Monday through Friday from 3PM to 7PM. The pub shows locally aired NFL games across 11 HD TVs and two HD projectors. Fans looking for a specific matchup can call ahead to see which games will be shown.
The Black Olive Sports Bar + Grill | 18980 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg
The Black Olive Sports Bar + Grill has a 16-screen sports bar in its North Building, along with happy hour specials. Guests can also play pool and darts between games.
The Casual Pint | 2676 Avenir Place, Unit F, Vienna + 6410 Arlington Boulevard, Suite E, in Falls Church
The Casual Pint specializes in craft beer alongside pub food, including pretzels with beer cheese, burgers, and wings. Football games are shown on multiple flat-screen TVs, with rotating food and drink specials.
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The Falls | 370 West Broad Street, Falls Church
The Falls offers NFL tailgate specials for takeout, including smoked wings, cornbread, deviled eggs, sliders by the dozen, and bundles featuring appetizers and smoked meats. Daily happy hour runs from 3PM to 6PM with barbecue favorites, beer, and cocktails.
The Loudoun Kitchen + Bar | 510 East Market Street, Suite I, Leesburg
The Loudoun Kitchen + Bar has daily food and drink specials, plus 15 TVs and five projectors for game-day viewing. The entertainment-focused venue also has six pocket billiards tables, dart boards, and arcade games.
T.J. Stone’s | 608 Montgomery Street, Alexandria
T.J. Stone’s serves a large selection of beer, wine, spirits, and seasonal cocktails. TVs line the walls, complemented by a surround-sound system for sporting events. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4PM to 7PM, and the restaurant also has rotating weekly and monthly food specials.
Twisted Cat Tavern | 19332 Town Green Drive, Leesburg
Twisted Cat Tavern serves American fare including soups, handhelds, smash burgers, wings, tacos, steak + cheese, and the Chonky Cat Burger. NFL games are shown around the bar throughout football season.
Velocity Wings | Multiple Northern Virginia Locations
Velocity Wings is a neighborhood bar + restaurant centered around wings, burgers, and classic game-day bites. The restaurants are designed for watching major sporting events with friends, with full-service bars and casual dining spaces. Northern Virginia locations include Fairfax, Manassas, Purcellville, South Riding, and Sterling, among others.
William Jeffrey’s Tavern | 2301 Columbia Pike, Suite 101, Arlington
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Sunday Football is back at William Jeffrey’s Tavern, which has 18 TVs throughout the restaurant. NFL specials include discounted draft beer pitchers, canned drinks, loaded cheeseburger tots, mozzarella sticks, boneless wings, and a Tavern Sampler. Sunday brunch also features mimosas, Bloody Marys, and an all-you-can-eat omelet and waffle bar.
Wood + Iron | 3401 Fairfax Drive, Arlington
Wood + Iron Arlington serves smoked wings, tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and other game-day fare. During football season, the restaurant opens at 10AM on Saturdays and Sundays and serves brunch in addition to its regular menu, with rotating drink specials.
Yard House | Springfield + Tysons
Yard House has locations at 6791 Springfield Mall in Springfield and 1660M Galleria at Tysons II in Tysons. Yard House shows NFL games every Sunday, Monday, and Thursday. The restaurant is known for its massive draft beer selection, with more than 100 taps available at select locations.
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