Whitlow’s at the Wharf
Category: Sports Bars, Burger Bars, Waterfront
Neighborhood: The Wharf
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Address: 949 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States
✨ Vibe
A high-energy waterfront social hub featuring buzzing crowds, scenic river views, and an upbeat atmosphere perfect for any occasion.
🍸 Best For
Sports fans, waterfront cocktails, post-monument walks, pre-concert gatherings, and people-watching on the patio.
🔥 Highlights
- Exceptional Hospitality: Renowned for top-tier service, the management and staff are celebrated for their attentive, friendly, and "masterclass" approach to guest experience.
- Prime Wharf Location: Boasts a spacious waterside patio offering some of the best river views and people-watching in the District.
- Craft Drinks & Comfort Food: Features an impressive beer and cocktail list perfectly paired with crowd-pleasing favorites like signature burgers and loaded nachos.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Conveniently located within a scenic 15-minute walk of the Jefferson Memorial, making it the ideal reward after a day of sightseeing.
- Ideally situated in the heart of The Wharf’s entertainment district, it is a go-to destination for pre-show food and drinks before heading to a nearby concert.
🔄 Weekly Events
🍔 Burger Night
$10 burgers, $12 burger of the month, $14 burger + select beer, and 25% off bourbons.
🧠 Monday Trivia Night
Free to play with prizes awarded to winners.
💃 SaturDay Party
Featuring a rotating DJ lineup.
🧠 Thursday Trivia Night
Free to play with prizes awarded to winners.
🧠 Trivia Night
Free to play trivia with prizes for the winners.
🍳 Weekend Brunch
Lively brunch featuring homestyle cooking.
🍗 Wing Night
8 wings for $10 with up to 2 sauces per order. Dine-in only.
DJ KILLABEATS24 🎧
Live DJ sets to keep the energy high.
Monday Trivia 🧠
Free to play with prizes for the winners.
Thursday Trivia 🧠
Free to play with prizes for the winners.
Tuesday Wing Night 🍗
8 wings for $10 with up to 2 sauces per order. Dine-in only.
Wednesday Burger Night 🍔
$10 burgers, $12 burger of the month, and $14 burger + select beer. Plus 25% off bourbons.
Happy Hour
Start the week with Happy Hour specials available until closing.
📰 In the News
Where to Eat and Drink on D.C.’s Southwest Waterfront
Whitlow’s at the Wharf is a waterfront dive bar located in D.C.’s Southwest Waterfront that features a second-story patio with views of the Potomac and numerous TVs for sports fans. The venue offers a casual menu of wings and burgers, $5 beers, and a massive tiki boat known as Whitlow’s on Water that docks directly in front of the establishment.
Whitlow’s Opens a Bar at the Wharf—Alongside Its Tiki Boat
Whitlow’s at the Wharf features a two-story space decorated with historic artifacts from the bar’s original 1946 location, including an 80-year-old ground-floor bar. The venue offers classic favorites like smash-burgers and on-tap margaritas alongside live music and access to a 50-foot tiki boat for private events.
Capitals fans across DC cheer for Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaker
Whitlow’s at the Wharf hosted the official Gr8 Chase Watch Party where Washington Capitals fans gathered to witness Alex Ovechkin score his record-breaking 895th goal. The venue served as a central hub for the historic celebration, capturing the local excitement and community spirit of D.C. sports fans.
A Beloved D.C. Dive Bar Swings Open Along the Southwest Waterfront
Whitlow’s at the Wharf is a two-story waterfront dive bar in Southwest D.C. that features historic memorabilia, a 46-foot marbled bar, and a massive projector for sports fans. The menu highlights classic pub fare like smash burgers and smoked wings alongside a beverage program featuring $5 happy hour deals and signature cocktails served with souvenir rubber duckies.
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Whitlow’s at the Wharf occupies the massive waterfront space formerly held by The Brighton, featuring a nostalgic atmosphere with memorabilia and American pub fare. The venue offers live entertainment and a unique tiki boat experience called Whitlow’s on Water docked right outside.
Recent Reviews from Google
We stopped here twice on our DC trip and both visits were great. Buzzing atmosphere when we dropped in during a sports match. Service was good. Food, great burgers and nachos both very good. Great...
Great time at the Wharf!! Great environment, amazing food, and equally great service! I sat at the bar and the bartenders were absolutely amazing! They were attentive, friendly, and prompt! The food...
Visiting DC for the week, ate here twice. Everything was GREAT! Ken is an amazing GM and hospitality is his speciality! Roxy was our waitress both times. She not only remembered us she remembered our...
A beautiful late afternoon gathering with furloughed co-workers in this large venue. The waterside views and busy foot traffic added to the upbeat atmosphere. Service at the bar as well as the outside...
Last night while out to dinner my girlfriend and I were served a great reminder that mistakes in business do not define you, but how you respond to them do. We ordered dinner on the patio where some...
