If you wanted to be taken out to the ball game but couldn't score tickets, all is not lost. There are plenty of top-notch sports bars in Washington to catch the World Series, all of which have more to offer than your typical stadium hot dog, nachos and overpriced beer.
Using Yelp data and our own methodology, Hoodline crunched the numbers to come up with the best sports bars where you can view baseball's biggest series.
Topping the list is Jackpot. Located at 726 Seventh St. NW (between North H and North G streets) in Chinatown, it is the highest rated sports bar in Washington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 195 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, you'll find a wide selection of local and domestic draft beers. While this bar doesn't serve food, it does offer free popcorn.
Yelper John C. said, "If you've ever heard of the term 'hidden gem,' then you know that phrase describes this amazing dive bar."
Next up is the U Street Corridor's Sudhouse, situated at 1340 U St. NW (between North 13th and North 14th streets). With 4.5 stars out of 155 reviews on Yelp, the gastropub and sports bar has proven to be a local favorite.
Choose from a menu of traditional pub fare, including burgers, sandwiches and tacos. Indulge in Sudhouse's chicken wings soaked in either Buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, sweet chili, Cajun or honey barbecue sauce.
"This is a great local DC bar with typical bar food, a diverse beer selection and great staff," wrote Yelper Julie A.
The U Street Corridor's Nellie's Sports Bar, located at 900 U St. NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the gay bar, sports bar and traditional American spot four stars out of 451 reviews.
Try one of Nellie's housemade empanadas, available in either ground beef, shredded chicken, veggie or queso blanco with chipotle aioli, cilantro aioli and tomato garlic sauce. This sports bar hosts many events, including karaoke, trivia and bingo.
Yelper Keith P. wrote, "Nellie's is all about the experience. It is your classic LGBT bar with cheap bar food and quick drinks."
Board Room, a sports bar in Dupont Circle, is another go-to, with four stars out of 336 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1737 Connecticut Ave. NW (between North R and North South streets) to see for yourself.
This bar combines a wide variety of beers and board games. In addition to its 21 beers on draft, the game closet is filled with games from every decade, including Risk, Guess Who, Battleship and Sorry. Although Board Room doesn't serve food, bringing your own or ordering delivery is encouraged.
"This is one of my favorite places in DC! They have a huge space, a million board games and a great variety of drinks," said Yelper Jeanne L.
Then there's The Pitch Tavern, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 98 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar and traditional American spot, which offers salads and more, at 4015 Georgia Ave. NW (between North Shepherd and North Taylor streets) in Petworth.
Sit back and enjoy the game at this eclectic bar and eatery with menu items like salmon egg rolls and broccoli tempura. Other menu options include the barbecue burger with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, bacon tomato jam, onion rings and barbecue sauce.
"This is my neighborhood spot! The staff is great, the burgers are really good and the fries are excellent," wrote Jose W.
