Rubes Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Going to be in D.C. this weekend and looking for the local Bills bar to watch the game. The Bills website lists "The Laughing Man Tavern" as the location of the Bills Backers Club, but I just wanted to double check. I was in D.C. a couple years ago and I remember watching a Bills-Pats* game surrounded by dozens of Bills fans in a packed bar, but I'm pretty sure it was a different place. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Maybe this will help: http://members.tripod.com/g_host/dc_billsbars.html Haven't been to Grevey's in years but it used to be awesome back in the day...never been to Jimmy's Old Town Tavern but I know some here have and said it's good...don't know anything about McFadden's. Good luck & GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 This thread is from last year and is probably still relevant: http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/149708-best-place-to-watch-bills-in-dc/page__hl__grevey's#entry2555456 Here we go: http://www.dcbillsbackers.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansLanda Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Maybe this will help: http://members.tripo..._billsbars.html Haven't been to Grevey's in years but it used to be awesome back in the day...never been to Jimmy's Old Town Tavern but I know some here have and said it's good...don't know anything about McFadden's. Good luck & GO BILLS!!! What (s)he said. Grevey's and Jimmy's are both very good. Jimmy's feels much more like a Buffalo bar however (great for Sabres too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Grand Central in Adam's Morgan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) Hey Rubes, If you are staying in the District, I would think Laughing Man is the place to go. It has been about 3 years since I last watched a game there, so you might want to give them a call to confirm. I had a good time there..nice place and right in the heart of the District. Jimmies and Greveys both out in the Burbs..Greveys close to Tyson's and Jimmies close to Dulles. No great public transit options to either really. Also, I do not think anything is at McFaddens anymore! but I could be wrong. BTW, pm me if you are looking for restaurant recommendations etc.. Edited November 15, 2013 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I was in DC/NoVa last year on business and watched that ridiculous Cardinals game at Jimmy's. Definitely felt like a buffalo bar. Definitely recommended if you're out that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) Grand Central in Adam's Morgan. I have not been hear, but from this picture no doubt a Buffalo place. article is funny too! This is a cool neighborhood Rubes, I lived a couple streets over from this place for 9 years http://www.complex.com/city-guide/2012/08/the-25-douchiest-bars-in-washington-dc/grand-central Edited November 15, 2013 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kkspike Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 14 Pennsylvania ave is the place to be.they even have clowns for the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Bills Backer Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 The Laughing Man is the best place if you are actually in the city. Good atmosphere and they even pump the Bills Shout song whenever we score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billadelphia Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I was driving through and stopped at Jimmy's last week for the game. Great atmosphere and they have a good 'Buffalo Plate' with beef on weck, anchor bar wings, and perogies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelight05 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Definitly the Laughing Man if your going to be in the district. I live in DC. They usually get a great crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuvtalker Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I never made it to the Laughing Man, but I did make it out to Jimmy's. I was pleased. It is definitely a small town Bills bar feel, everyone treats you nice, the bartender was really sweet, and she gave me some great recommendations on drinks. After every Bills touchdown they assigned someone there the duty of running around the whole bar and high fiving as many people as they could, and they got a free Bills t-shirt. Good food, good drinks, reasonable prices. Definitely a great place to go to watch a Bills game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I've heard good things about the Laughing Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 Hey Rubes, If you are staying in the District, I would think Laughing Man is the place to go. It has been about 3 years since I last watched a game there, so you might want to give them a call to confirm. I had a good time there..nice place and right in the heart of the District. Jimmies and Greveys both out in the Burbs..Greveys close to Tyson's and Jimmies close to Dulles. No great public transit options to either really. Also, I do not think anything is at McFaddens anymore! but I could be wrong. BTW, pm me if you are looking for restaurant recommendations etc.. Looks like The Laughing Man it is, thanks everybody. I'll be staying fairly close to Dupont Circle, so it should be easy to get to by Metro. If anyone's around, stop by! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) Looks like The Laughing Man it is, thanks everybody. I'll be staying fairly close to Dupont Circle, so it should be easy to get to by Metro. If anyone's around, stop by! So the place in Adams Morgan would be walking distance from DuPont . BTW, the Big Hunt right off the circle, good divey type bar with great selection of taps if you like the craft beer stuff. btw, Obliesk is awesome for dinner if you can get in for dinner Edited November 15, 2013 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 So the place in Adams Morgan would be walking distance from DuPont . BTW, the Big Hunt right off the circle, good divey type bar with great selection of taps if you like the craft beer stuff. btw, Obliesk is awesome for dinner if you can get in for dinner Whoa, you're right. Looks like Grand Central would be a walk, Laughing Man a short Metro ride. Nice that there are two good options, not sure which to choose. Obelisk looks good, not sure I can get in at this time, but I'll give it a shot. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Rubes...how did this work out? Where did you go and what was your experience ? Be great to know for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Watched a game at laughing man this year. Awesome place in business district near Chinatown. Also tons of other great places within walking distance for after the game. The place, in my opinion, is a far better spot for the bills than grand central. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Watched a game at laughing man this year. Awesome place in business district near Chinatown. Also tons of other great places within walking distance for after the game. The place, in my opinion, is a far better spot for the bills than grand central. Good to know Steve. As mentioned above, I have never been to Grand Central, but liked the laughing Man one time i was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Rubes...how did this work out? Where did you go and what was your experience ? Be great to know for future reference. I ended up going to Grand Central, and it was a blast. It filled up pretty good, probably around 30 people all decked out in Bills gear. Lots of hootin', hollerin', and high fivin' all around, and the Shout song after every score. Very fun. The wings only get a 6 out of 10, though. I'd probably try The Laughing Man next time just to compare, but I'd go back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I ended up going to Grand Central, and it was a blast. It filled up pretty good, probably around 30 people all decked out in Bills gear. Lots of hootin', hollerin', and high fivin' all around, and the Shout song after every score. Very fun. The wings only get a 6 out of 10, though. I'd probably try The Laughing Man next time just to compare, but I'd go back there. Cool...good to know there are options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 The "official" Bills Backers bars are always more crowded, which is why I go to Grand Central... I don't need a huge crowd, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirginiaMike Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Jimmy's Old Town tavern in Herndon is a great Buffalo bar. Jimmy is from Buffalo and you can find good wings and they have had beef on weck there on Sundays in the past. have not bee there in a couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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