Tom's Watch Bar
Category: Sports Bars, American, Groups
Neighborhood: Navy Yard
Price:
Address: 1250 Half St SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States
✨ Vibe
An electric, high-octane sports sanctuary in the heart of Navy Yard featuring a 360-degree viewing experience that makes every guest feel like they are sitting courtside or on the 50-yard line.
🍸 Best For
Game-day watch parties, pre-stadium drinks, lively group celebrations, family birthdays, and catching multiple games simultaneously.
🔥 Highlights
- Immersive Viewing: Massive, oversized stadium screens and a 360° layout ensure you never miss a moment of the action from any seat in the house.
- Elevated Game-Day Fare: A chef-driven menu featuring crowd favorites like crispy cheese curds, Nashville hot tenders, prime rib dip sandwiches, and zesty carne asada tacos.
- Exceptional Hospitality: A friendly and energetic staff—frequently praised for their attentive service—creates a welcoming environment for die-hard fans and families alike.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Join "Tom’s Fan Club" online before your visit to claim a $1 pint of beer or a signature cocktail.
- The venue features versatile indoor-outdoor spaces with garage-style doors and a dedicated outdoor viewing area perfect for soaking up the Navy Yard atmosphere.
🔄 Weekly Events
🎙️ Reds Hot Stove League Live Broadcasts
A weekly offseason radio program featuring the Cincinnati Reds and 700WLW, taped live at the BetMGM Sportsbook (Cincinnati location).
📰 In the News
Fuddruckers makes its Chinatown return thanks to a local entrepreneur
Tom's Watch Bar has closed its Chinatown location at 781 7th Street, N.W., with the two-level space now home to a new Fuddruckers restaurant. The venue was replaced in March 2025 as part of a regional franchise expansion by local entrepreneur Nicholas Perkins.
What the… Tom’s Watch Bar closes in less than a year in Chinatown
Tom’s Watch Bar in Washington D.C.'s Chinatown has closed after less than a year of operation at 781 7th Street NW. The sports bar originally opened in December 2022 in the space previously occupied by Circa and Zengo.
Tom's Watch Bar ready to open location just steps from the gates of Nationals Park
Tom's Watch Bar has opened a location at 1250 Half St. SE, situated just 200 feet from the center field gate of Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. This venue marks the third D.C.-area spot for the Denver-based sports bar chain founded by Smashburger’s Tom Ryan. The massive establishment provides a high-energy environment for fans to watch games right in the heart of the Navy Yard.
Tom's Watch Bar, the game day headquarters for all sports fans, opens in Washington DC's historic Washington Navy Yard steps from Nationals Ballpark
Tom's Watch Bar is a premier sports-watching destination in the Washington Navy Yard, located just steps from Nationals Park. The nearly 8,000-square-foot venue features 360-degree viewing with nearly 100 high-definition screens, personalized audio at every table, and an expansive menu of elevated bar food and craft beers. It serves as a hub for major sporting events and local team watch parties, often featuring appearances by sports legends and mascots.
12 of the Absolute Best Sports Bars in DC
Tom’s Watch Bar in Chinatown offers an immersive sports-viewing experience with over 120 high-definition screens, personalized audio at every table, and 360-degree views. The massive two-level venue features three oversized stadium screens and a state-of-the-art Topgolf Swing Suite with virtual simulators for golf, hockey, and other sports.
Recent Reviews from Google
Took my family here to celebrate a birthday. We had cheese curds, nashville hot tenders w/fries, prime rib dip sandwich w/fries, and the carne asada tacos w/chips and salsa. All was delicious. The...
Tom's Watch Bar is what a sports bar should be. There are tvs everywhere. Thet even have an outdoor area with tvs. The staff was super accommodating and friendly. Gray went above snd beyond for us....
Everyone was very friendly, I want to start with that. As someone with restaurant experience the first thing that I noticed was the menu appeared to have never been wiped down or lately. The bar was...
Tom’s Watch Bar is clearly a go-to spot for fans before and after games, and I recently visited for the first time with friends—grabbing drinks both pre- and post-game. Before the game, a friend and...
This the spot to go to in DC if you want to watch any game, they have multiple games playing at the same time and the bartender are great especially Dani she really took the time to cater us and to...
