The No. 6 Commanders will visit the No. 1 Lions with a trip to the NFC Championship game on the line.
You can watch from your couch, but this is THE game to go watch with a cheering crowd. Think about it: The game is on a Saturday night AND it’s a first-in-a-generation playoff appearance.
Any bar in the Commanders Rally Bar Network is a good choice, and your favorite neighborhood sports bar will almost certainly be showing the game. But if you’re looking to find deals and specials, an extra exciting atmosphere or just a fresh spot, we’ve got you covered.
The game starts at 8 p.m., but show up early to grab your spot!
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But first, the Commanders' official Verizon Pep Rally from 1 to 2 p.m. at Verizon Springfield Plaza (6432 Springfield Plaza, Springfield, Virginia). Come out to celebrate and meet mascot Major Tuddy plus the Command Force dance team and team legends.
Top picks
Old Ox Brewery
44652 Guilford Drive, Ashburn, Virginia
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Cue “HTTR”! Washington’s alumni marching band will perform the team’s song whenever the Commanders score. Chow down on half-priced shareable dishes like wings and fries, plus $5 pints of Ernest, in addition to the full menu. Old Ox will stay open until the game ends.
Shoutout to Santo from Crush Funk for sharing this one with The Scene!
THRōW Social DC
1401 Okie Street NE, Washington, D.C.
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Watch the game on a 20-foot Jumbotron (yes, the sound will be on) while taking advantage of specials including $20 domestic beer buckets, $25 import beer buckets and 10 chicken wings for $10.
Gear up for some live go-go immediately after the game thanks to FutureBandDC. Heads up, there’s a $10 cover charge.
Whitlow's DC
901 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
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A raffle for a Commanders jersey and free Jell-o shots for every touchdown are two big draws to this three-level bar on U Street NW. Guests will get one raffle ticket when they arrive and can get an extra ticket with any food purchase.
The popular bar will host one of four Playoff Watch Parties presented by Bud Lite, which are set to feature Bud Light specials, exclusive giveaways and the opportunity to meet Washington Legends.
NFL playoff specials include beer bucket and draft tower specials.
Surfside
4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
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Watch the game with sound on in the patio and The Palm Room of Surfside’s Tenleytown restaurant while enjoying all-night happy hour, plus a bunch of other specials.
The first 50 guests can score a $1 margarita, and select draft beers will cost $1 in the first half of the game. In the second half, enjoy buy one, get one free appetizers.
Spanky's Shenanigans
538 E Market St, Leesburg, Virginia
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Get the party started early with live music from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. by Pop Up Audio, plus specials on beer and seltzer buckets and the tailgate party platter.
Other NFL playoff specials include draft beers for $3.50 to $5, $1.50 hot dogs, $3 brats and 10 wings for $10.
More in D.C.
Johnny Pistolas
2333 18th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
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Watch the game on a large projector screen while dipping into a menu of game day specials at this Adams Morgan bar.
metrobar
640 Rhode Island Ave. NE, Washington, D.C.
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The bar built inside a refurbished Metro car will show the game on five TVs in its indoor bar and heated lounge, plus a 120-inch screen outside. Imbibe in specials on hot cocktails, beer buckets and Commanders-themed bourbon drinks and stay fueled with the Kush Food Truck.
Pitchers
2317 18th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
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Two large projectors and 14 TVs showing the game, $4 pints and $6 wings will keep Commanders fans this Adams Morgan gay bar going strong until the final TD.
Midlands
3333 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
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NFL playoff specials include $5 beers at this 6,000-square-foot sports bar with 18 TVs in Park View. No reservations are allowed for the Commanders-Lions game, so come early!
District E
701 7th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
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The esports venue will offer a $1 beer to anyone who RSVPs to their party using this form, plus other food and drink specials.
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TAP Sports Bar
MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, Maryland
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Want a reservation for your table to watch the game? TAP will make it happen. It's also one of the locations for the Playoff Watch Parties presented by Bud Lite, which are set to feature Bud Light specials, exclusive giveaways and the opportunity to meet Washington Legends.
Looney's Pub College Park
8150 Baltimore Ave, College Park, Maryland
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Looney's is also throwing a Bud Lite playoff watch party. Expect Bud Light specials, exclusive giveaways and the opportunity to meet Washington Legends.
More in Virginia
Crystal City Sports Pub
529 23rd St S, Arlington, Virginia
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Crystal City Sports Pub is one of the bars hosting Playoff Watch Parties presented by Bud Lite, which are set to feature Bud Light specials, exclusive giveaways and the opportunity to meet Washington Legends.
Kalypso's Sports Tavern
1617 Washington Plaza N, Reston, Virginia
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Reserve a table for four during any NFL playoff game and order at least two entrees and you’ll get a free order of wings.
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