Skip to Main Content
Best Bars by Nationals Park

Headed to a Washington Nationals game in the Capitol Riverfront? Enjoy pregame and postgame fun all season long at these indoor and outdoor neighborhood bars and restaurants.

Agua 301 The contemporary Mexican restaurant and bar offers weekday food and drink specials, as well as weekend drink specials, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm including $5 draft beers, $6 wines, $7 margaritas and sangria, $3 off frozen drinks and 2 for $7 tacos.  301 Water Street, SE

The Big Stick This rustic lodge-themed sports bar just down the street from Nationals Park offers happy hour Monday to Thursday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Fridays 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm with $2 off drafts, $3 off wine, and $2 off rail drinks, as well as a delicious menu of “big sticks” including half smokes, brats, and chorizo.  20 M Street, SE

Buffalo Wild Wings “B-Dubs” sports bar offers hand-spun wings, a range of cold beer, wall-to-wall live sports, and happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks weekdays 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm. TIP: Tuesday is 65-cent Traditional Wings Day, and Thursday is 65-cent Boneless Wing Day.  1220 Half Street, SE

Bonchon Chicken Happy hour at this Asian fusion restaurant and bar is Monday through Friday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm with discounts on draught and bottled beers, bulgogi sliders, seasoned fries, and potstickers. TIP: Bonchon’s kitchen is also open longer on game nights.  1015 Half Street, SE

Due South Pregame with a southern flair at Due South, featuring $2 off drafts, $5 house wines, and $6 rail drinks Monday through Friday from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Saturday through Sunday from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.  301 Water Street, SE

Walters Sports Bar Named after Washington Senators' pitcher Walter Perry Johnson, this sports bar located opposite the street from Nationals Park offers happy hour weekly featuring $5 draft beers and $7 wines from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. 10 N St, SE