Ventnor Sports Café

Adams Morgan, Washington, DC –

Though the owner hails from Philadelphia – and makes no secret of his affinity for the City of Brotherly Love – Ventnor Sports Café welcomes fans of every ilk and creed with a no-fuss “games-‘n’-beer-are-king” attitude.

Twenty TVs scattered over both floors ensure no one misses an important play, while two bars serving up fourteen tap beers and a weekend 64-ounce mixed Fishbowl (literally) ensure no one walks out of the place straight.

College students and young professionals in groupie gear occupy the barstools and tables during the week, while big game nights pack in a mix of young and old fans alike, drawn by the unpretentious vibe and the freedom to root for a team besides the Wizards.

Walls covered with a mix of snapshots from historic sports moments, game artifacts, team posters, and customary beer paraphernalia give patrons something to look at while they wait for their pints, or they can head upstairs on Tuesdays for Team Trivia.

Plenty of drink specials keep partiers happy, from city-specific specials coinciding with whatever teams are playing – such as Yuengling discounts during Phillies games – and bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas that put a little hair on the dog on the weekends.

Though busiest when a DC or Philadelphia team is playing, the bar attracts a steady crowd of jocks, beer lovers, and groups of mostly male business types looking to unwind.

While most Adams Morgan venues can be pretty rowdy, Ventnor Sports Café manages to keep things on the calmer side – though all bets are off when a big game is on.