The Exchange Saloon
✨ Vibe
Known as DC’s oldest sports bar, The Exchange Saloon offers a warm, "Cheers"-style neighborhood atmosphere where historic charm meets a lively, welcoming energy just steps from the White House.
🍸 Best For
Game days, post-sightseeing meals, weekday happy hours, and casual gatherings with a "local favorite" feel.
🔥 Highlights
- Elite Service & Hospitality: Frequently praised for its "personal touch," the staff and owners go above and beyond to make tourists and regulars alike feel like family.
- Superior Pub Fare: From "to-die-for" homemade beef chili and mouthwatering Reubens to crispy fish n' chips, the kitchen serves up high-quality comfort food that exceeds typical sports bar expectations.
- Incredible Rooftop Views: This downtown gem features a rooftop seating area that provides breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Washington Monument and the National Mall.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Take advantage of the weekday happy hour featuring discounted rail drinks, house wines, and select bottled beers.
- The venue is famous for its attention to detail, including serving every beer in a fresh, ice-cold chilled glass.
Recent Reviews from Google
OUTSTANDING local neighborhood sports bar. Am here visiting doing the monument/tourist thing with wifey, staying at the Hotel Washington and needed a place close to eat. Stumbled onto this place-...
The service was amazing. I recently stopped by The Exchange Saloon at 1719 G St NW and had a fantastic time. A few highlights: Service & Atmosphere: The staff were notably friendly and attentive—the...
The bartender was kind and attentive. He had some great recommendations. All the drinks were cold and tasty.
Genuine good guys that appreciated us stopping by! Buffalo Ckn sandwich and sliders were both good. Beers were cold and spot on. It’s my kind of place!!
We flew to DC from Texas and just happened on this neighborhood pub a block from the White House. BEST find ever!!! Turns out it’s the oldest sports bar in DC in a great location! From the moment you...