Exiles Bar
Category: Sports Bars, Neighborhood Bars, American
Neighborhood: U Street
Price: $$
Address: 1610 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
✨ Vibe
A non-traditional Irish tavern that blends high-energy sports culture with a warm, welcoming neighborhood feel, famously recognized as the 2023 RAMMY award winner for Best Bar in DC.
🍸 Best For
Catching Liverpool FC or Buffalo Bills games, Penn State alumni gatherings, authentic Buffalo-style wings, lively patio drinks, and private parties.
🔥 Highlights
- Premier Sports Atmosphere: As an official watch bar for the Nittany Lions and Liverpool FC, the energy is electric across two floors and an outdoor patio featuring multiple projectors and TVs.
- Award-Winning Excellence: Celebrated for its "friends-not-just-drinks" philosophy, this U Street staple offers a friendly, quick-service environment that earned it top honors for the city's best bar.
- Signature Fare & Sips: Guests rave about the "Buffalo-quality" wings and the Irish chicken curry, paired perfectly with a bucket of Blue or a signature Dan’s Orange Crush.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- The bar opens early on weekend mornings to accommodate Premier League soccer fans and offers rotating game-day specials on buckets and rail drinks.
- With two distinct floors and a spacious back patio, the venue is highly versatile for both casual hangouts and private event rentals.
🔄 Weekly Events
Exiles Weekend Brunch 🥂
Enjoy a full brunch menu including the Exiles Irish Breakfast, Western Omelettes, and Breakfast Sandwiches. Drink specials include $7.25 Mimosas and $10.25 Titos Bloody Marys.
Sports Watch Bar Match Days 🏟️⚽
Official watch location for partner organizations including Buffalo Bills, UNC Tar Heels basketball, Liverpool FC (Exiles Reds), and Washington Irish Rugby club.
Sports Watch Parties ⚽️
Exiles Bar is a partner for Buffalo Bills, UNC Tar Heels basketball, Liverpool FC (Exiles Reds), and Washington Irish Rugby club games.
Penn State Football Game Watches 🏈🦁
Official Penn State Football watch location showing every game with sound on all televisions and projector screens. Specials include $20 Bud Light buckets, $4.50 rail drinks and house wine, $5 Fireball, $8 skillet fries, and $9 chicken wings.
Happy Hour
Special pricing during Penn State games: $20 Buckets of Bud Light, $4.5 Rail Drinks and House Wine, $5 Fireball, $8 Skillet Fries, and $9 Chicken Wings.
Recent Reviews from Google
Came out to DC for a quick bite after a day out with a friend. The atmosphere is lively and the food is top tier for a bar. I'd definitely recommend for anyone in the area. The service was pretty...
Good food. Had the chicken and black bean nachos, the chips were perfectly delicate and there was a good smothering of toppings. The cheese curds were good, no squeek but very tasty and a good...
Exiles Bar is that chill, no-frills neighborhood spot that knows how to bring the energy. This is a sports bar through and through, and it proudly cheers on Liverpool, Penn State, the Buffalo Bills,...
Good place to hang out and watch the game. Great wings and other snacks. The wings were about as good as anything I've had outside of Buffalo. Don't forget the bucket of Blue to wash them down.
Great dive vibes with a back patio that has a TV! Came for a Liverpool game on a Monday at 3PM and it was PACKED. Loved the atmosphere and the bartenders kept the drinks flowing
