Nellie's Sports Bar

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900 U St NW
Washington, DC 20001
Our name is a tribute to the eccentric and hospitable character of Doug Schantz's great grandmother. The welcoming and inclusive spirit of Nellie's Sports Bar is reflective of the lady who loved to entertain. Nellie's is unique because we are locally owned; serve as a meeting place for local amateur sports teams; feature an expansive rooftop deck with its own bar and amazing views; feature ten flat-panel TVs, a stadium-sized screen, and 3 distinct bars; serve a wide variety of food, including Nellie's-style lighter fare; Nellie's food portions are customizable for one person or the entire team; host a variety of distinctive special events; free WiFi; authentic Griffith Stadium sinks; antique showcases and historic photographs; elegant English pub room walls, stained-glass and back bar mirrors; eighteenth-century lighting fixtures from the Baltimore's Penn Station; unique signage, such as our "OPEN" sign and our vintage scoreboard

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Cathy B.
9/15/2025

9/14/25 11AM drag brunch: celebrated my friend's bday at Nellie's with a drag brunch. we had the best time! i got the res tix online, theyll scan the QR code when youre seated. the brunch set up...

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Sophia J.
7/10/2024

What an experience from beginning to end! A small dive bar in DC with the best drag brunch! Prosecco was flowing, food was surprisingly good but basic, but the show OMG the show was the cake...

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Tahja P.
12/31/2024

A good time is always had!! I not only go for the music and camaraderie, I also go for the drag brunches!! Entertainment 10/10...food 9/10...cocktails 10/10 and the fun 100000000/10! Just go and...

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Carisa M.
6/21/2025

Ok love this place. First time there during Pride. Such a community, good happy hour...OMG the pours are heavy but the staff is friendly. Need to come back for brunch.

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Ashley P.
6/4/2024

Happy Pride Month Great place to hang on the balcony and chill and also a great place to be at for great club vibes. Oh and let's not forget the drag show...the queens are amazing! Good bar food...

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