The Tombs

Georgetown, Washington, DC –

Tucked beneath 1789 Restaurant, its swankier sister establishment, The Tombs is a lively sports-themed bar mere steps from the Georgetown University campus – and the venue has been a big draw for both students and faculty since it first opened in the early 1960s.

Polo shirts and college-brand attire are the norm in this dark basement hotspot, where a large fireplace dominates one of the exposed brick walls and local football and crew team memorabilia covers most of the rest.

Regulars settle in at the simple tables and high-backed booths, as bowtie-wearing bartenders serve up Tombs-branded ale in oversized mugs from the 360-degree bar, which is covered in the names of servers who have worked at the venue.

Voted one of the best sports bars in America by Maxim Magazine in 2011, The Tombs is often referred to as the Cheers of GU, and the young, educated, and talkative regulars who populate its cozy confines guarantee a packed scene on most nights, especially when a DJ takes over on Fridays and Saturdays.

For a night of casual dining or heavy drinking, The Tombs is a go-to establishment for anyone looking to experience an iconic DC college bar.