Whether for the football or the commercials, Super Bowl Sunday — Feb. 3 this year — looms large on the American cultural landscape.
Looking for ways to enjoy America’s largest secular holiday? Hoodline crunched the numbers, using both Yelp data and our own secret playbook to produce a ranked list of the best sports bars, wing spots, and pizza delivery options to make your Super Bowl celebration a success — no home-team victory required.
Televisions all around town will likely be tuned to the big game, but a few local sports bars represent Washington’s best. Here's where to snag a seat come game day.
1. Board Room
With four stars out of 349 reviews on Yelp, Dupont Circle's Board Room, situated at 1737 Connecticut Ave. NW (between North R and North S streets), has proven to be a local favorite among those looking for televised sports and hands-on competition.
3. Simple Bar & Grill
And, Brightwood's Simple Bar & Grill, located at 5828 Georgia Ave. NW (between North Military and North Rock Creek Ford roads), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it 4.5 stars out of 66 reviews.
Nothing says Super Bowl Sunday like a mess of chicken wings with your choice of dipping sauce, and Washington has some favorite wing spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Kochix
Topping the list is KoChix. Located at 400 Florida Ave. NW (between North Fourth Street and North Rhode Island Avenue) in Shaw, the Korean chicken spot is the highest rated place for wings in Washington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 258 reviews on Yelp.
2. Bonchon
Capitol Hill's Bonchon, located at 1015 Half St. SE (between South K and South L streets), is also a top choice, with Yelpers giving it four stars out of 384 reviews.
You've got your favorite pizza spots, but will they deliver on the big day? Here's are Yelpers' favorite Washington pizzerias that actually deliver, so no one has to miss any of the action.
1. Matchbox
Topping the list is Matchbox. Located at 713 H St. NW (between North Seventh and North Eighth streets) in Chinatown, it's the most popular pizza spot in Washington, boasting four stars out of 2,768 reviews on Yelp.
2. Wiseguy Pizza
Next up is Wiseguy Pizza, situated near Chinatown at 300 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 1 between North H and North Third streets). With 4.5 stars out of 906 reviews on Yelp, it definitely has its fans.
3. il Canale
Finally, Georgetown's il Canale, located at 1065 31st St. NW (between North Canal Street and Blues Alley), is another promising choice for pizza, with Yelpers giving the Italian spot four stars out of 2454 reviews.
