Numerous venues in Alexandria are ready for football fans as the 2025 NFL season kicks off on Thursday, September 4.
Need a go-to spot this season? These local sports bars and restaurants offer happy hour deals and screens aplenty for watching with friends, in addition to hosting local fanbases and alumni groups.
This nearly waterfront restaurant is perfect for NFL viewing, catching all games with NFL Sunday Ticket on 16 high-definition TV screens. College football fans can enjoy comprehensive coverage with the Big Ten Network. NFL fans can enjoy the Fish Market’s “1st and Goal Sunday Tailgate Menu” and “Primetime Eats” specials. Don’t miss their signature 32-ounce Schooner glass and fresh seafood dishes, plus weekday happy hour specials from 4-7 p.m.
105 N. Union Street, Old Town
This art-splashed craft beer destination in the West End provides multiple screens for both NFL and college football viewing in a modern, social atmosphere. Line up to try signature IPAs like Mind the Hop and Orange Starfish while catching all the football action in this Instagram-worthy brewery.
2740 Prosperity Avenue, West End
Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden
Inspired by St. Augustine, the Patron Saint of Brewers, this Old Town gem blends traditional Belgian cuisine with modern flair. The heated outdoor patio features multiple large-screen TVs, perfect for football viewing, while the two-story restaurant seats 140 people and has additional TVs throughout. With over 70 select beers and Belgian bites, it’s ideal for both NFL and college football games. The patio operates on a first-come, first-served basis and welcomes pets.
1106 King Street, Old Town
Bugsy’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar
For more than 30 years, this Alexandria establishment has been the perfect spot for NFL games with 15 HDTVs in the upstairs sports bar (formerly known as the “Penalty Box”). Enjoy unique thick-crust pizza and legendary memorabilia from former owner Bryan “Bugsy” Watson, a retired Capitals defenseman. Happy hour from 4-7 p.m., Monday through Friday, features “college priced” beer and wine plus $5 appetizers.
111 King Street, Old Town
Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar
This elegant Irish pub combines traditional atmosphere with modern amenities for NFL viewing, including multiple TVs and a rooftop patio perfect for game days. Featuring authentic antiques shipped from Waterford, Ireland, the pub serves as a Philadelphia Eagles bar with food and drink specials during games. Happy hour runs weekdays from 3-6 p.m. with $2 off select draft beers, $5 house wines, and discounted appetizers.
112 King Street, Old Town
Del Ray Pizzeria & Draft House
This Del Ray institution has served as a neighborhood sports bar since 2010, specifically designed with comprehensive NFL packages. With multiple TVs throughout and 28 constantly rotating draft beer tap lines, it’s perfect for all NFL action. The pizzeria offers both Chicago-style deep-dish and thin-crust pies, plus Monday night trivia from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. and weekend brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
2218 Mount Vernon Avenue, Del Ray
Joe Theismann’s Restaurant & Bar
Feel like an MVP at this restaurant opened by the Super Bowl champion and Commanders legend in 1975. The newly-renovated space features a replica Lombardi trophy and 11 TVs at the 40-seat bar, making it ideal for NFL games. Try signature dishes like the “Quarterback Scramble” and hearty “Joe’s All-American Burger” while watching Commanders games and other NFL matchups.
1800A Diagonal Road, Old Town
Say cheers as you cheer your favorite NFL team over a cider flight in this spacious tasting room in Alexandria’s Carlyle neighborhood. Northern Virginia’s first urban cidery provides a unique atmosphere for football games. Check out the food truck of the day and ask the friendly staff for their recommendations while catching the action.
909 W. Broad Street, Carlyle
This chef-driven restaurant in the thriving Parker-Gray district combines urban flair with football excitement for a sleek, modern game-day experience. The industrial-chic decor with exposed brick and contemporary furnishings creates a sophisticated sports bar atmosphere. Multiple large-screen TVs positioned throughout ensure you never miss NFL or college football action, while the menu features creative twists on classic American dishes using local ingredients. Don’t miss their impressive selection of local craft brews, including Port City Brewing Company beers.
728 N. Henry Street, Parker-Gray
This authentic Irish pub is the ultimate home away from home for Patriots fans during NFL games. Many fans line up outside well before Murphy’s opens for Patriots games. Get there early for a seat upstairs, where NFL games are televised on eight 42-inch high-def screens with food and drink specials during all New England games. College football fans also flock here for Saturday games, with ESPN Gameplan and Big Ten Network coverage.
713 King Street, Old Town
This Del Ray neighborhood staple, sister restaurant to Old Town’s Southside 815, offers an ideal spot for NFL and college football games in comfortable booth-style bar seating with many TVs. Perfect for football watch parties with 22 draft and bottled beers, signature cocktails, and pet-friendly patio dining for those beautiful fall football days.
10 E. Glebe Road, Del Ray
This family-owned neighborhood eatery combines scratch-made Italian-American cuisine with an elevated sports bar atmosphere perfect for NFL viewing. Established in 2007, Piece Out offers the ideal setting for football games with housemade pasta, specialty pizzas, and American fare. Located in the heart of Del Ray, it’s known for craft beers, wines, and signature cocktails that pair perfectly with game day.
2419 Mount Vernon Avenue, Del Ray
This neighborhood watering hole has been proudly serving Alexandria since 1978, making it perfect for longtime NFL and college football fans. Recently renovated with 30 HD TVs and surround sound for major games, Ramparts is ideal for both professional and college football viewing. With over 200 beers and wines, plus game day specials like Monday’s $12 burgers and Wednesday’s 45-cent wings, it’s a fan favorite during football season.
1700 Fern Street, Fairlington
Located at 815 South Washington Street (hence the name), this favorite sports bar serves the Southeast quadrant of Old Town Alexandria with comprehensive NFL and college football packages on 13 TVs. Perfect for both professional and college football viewing with happy hour Monday-Friday from 4-7 p.m. for specials including $8 burgers, mini pulled pork nachos, and fried shrimp/oyster bowls.
815 S. Washington Street, Old Town
This two-story establishment has served as Alexandria’s go-to destination since 2008, featuring 13 TVs upstairs perfect for NFL games. The Light Horse is the official Buffalo Bills Backer Bar (Bills Backers of NOVA), making it the premier destination for Bills fans during football season. The upstairs sports bar features pool, shuffleboard, games, rotating craft cocktails, and fresh, made-from-scratch food.
715 King Street, Old Town
T.J. Stone’s Grill House & Tap Room
This Old Town taproom features 11 flat-screen TVs broadcasting NFL games in surround sound, making it perfect for football viewing. Try a live cask beer brewed specially for T.J. Stone’s or choose from their collection of 200 local, seasonal and international beers while catching the action. Monthly food and drink specials make it even better for regular NFL viewing. Check out sister restaurants Ramparts Tavern & Grill and Shooter McGee’s for more football viewing destinations.
608 Montgomery Street, Old Town
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