Rhino Bar & Pumphouse - Sports in Georgeown!

When you think of Georgetown, the images of cozy coffee shops, trendy restaurants, and upscale shopping probably come to mind. You don’t necessarily think of sports bars. Still, Rhino Bar & Pumphouse, has carved out an interesting niche in this often times “swanky” town.

Located on M Street, just a rock toss from the Key Bridge, this sports bar is known for its professional and college football coverage, as well as being a Red Sox bar—during the MLB playoffs, transplanted Bostonians come in droves. Rhino Bar is a good venue for group congregation. It is dark, and a bit dingy, but they have ample televisions and plenty of room. In the Fall, they cater to Big Ten alumni, and are usually packed for the Ohio State and Penn State games. You will find the larger, more boisterous crowds upstairs, where long tables are usually covered with pitchers of beers and pizza. Recent Buckeye and Nittany Lion alum arrive early on Saturdays to claim their stake. If you get there at game time, you may be out of luck, especially if you are sober. Like any venue, when it gets too crowded, the small bathrooms can get a little skuzzy, and securing a drink at the bar can be increasingly frustrating. On Sundays, they have the NFL ticket, so Charger and Seahawk fans can take solace in at least getting some coverage in the DC area.

On nights that lack a big game, you will find local Georgetown and GW undergrads enjoying one of Rhino Bar’s many specials, whether it be half-priced beers, or $.25 wings. Their patrons run the gamut from jersey clad football fanatics to the more anticipated Georgetown crowd--popped collars and handbags to boot. The demographic battle is usually won depending what game is being aired. In any case, if you are looking for a sports pub in Georgetown, this is it. There is a lack of solid alternatives, although if the crowd is too overbearing, you can always walk three blocks east to Old Glory. It doesn’t have the coverage, but it also doesn’t have the crowd.