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Address:
900 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Neighborhood:
U Street Corridor

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Nellie's Sports Bar Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.NelliesSportsBar.com
Email: Info@NelliesSportsBar.com
Phone: (202) 332-6355
Hours of Operation: Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Lunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday: & Saturday: 3:00pm - 2:00am, Sunday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Cuban
Executive Chef: Maria
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (bar only), Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
Catering: Nellie"s is the perfect choice for your next event. Whether you prefer to cater at your home or if you'd like us to host your party at Nellie's itself, our event planners will work with you to provide a tailored solution to your entertaining needs. Please contact us at 202-332-NELL (6355) or consult www.NelliesSportsBar.com for more information on our events and catering packages.
Entertainment: Every Monday we have PokerFace. Texas Hold"em Poker. Every Tuesday is Drag Bingo Hosted By Shi-Queeta Lee and Tyria Iman. Bingo is 21 and up and we require a $15 Food and/or Drink minimum to play. Every Wednesday we have Smart Ass Triva. Every Thursday is Active Duty Night. Every Friday we have DJ Della Volla Spinnin' Music Videos in the Dining Room. Saturdays are your Free for all! Happy Hour from 11am until 5pm. Every Sunday is Drag Brunch. All You can eat Buffet with a show! For parties of more than 10 you MUST make the reservation a week to a week and a half in advance.
Special Events & Promotions: Please contact us at info@nelliessportsbar.com if you would like to have a special event at Nellie's! If you are making a reservation please enter your birthday/event in the comments section. We would love to put you or your groups name on our Nellie Chalk Boards!

Getting there

Cross Street: Corner of 9th and U Streets NW
Public Transit: We are a block and a half East of the 10th street side of the U Street Cardozo Metro Station on the Green and Yellow Lines.
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Nellie"s Sports Bar is located on the corner of 9 & U Streets, NW in Washington, DC, one block from the U Street/African American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro. If you'd rather drive to Nellie's, parking is plentiful at the nearby V Street, NW parking lot. Driving directions are available at our web site. nelliessportsbar.com

A word from Nellie's Sports Bar

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 scoreboardContinued

Nellie's Sports Bar

4.3

79 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Brunch
Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene

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69 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

69 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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good for groups(46)
great for brunch(40)
neighborhood gem(32)

vibrant bar scene(32)
hot spot(31)
special occasion(28)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (69)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nellies on Bingo night is

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Nellies on Bingo night is awesome. It's a comical show and the servers are excellent. They make dining at Nellies a more enjoyable experience if that's at all possible."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The Drag Brunch on Sundays

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2009

Dined on 04/08/2012

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The Drag Brunch on Sundays at Nellie's is awesome and lots of fun. The waffles were tasty... they melted in your mouth like buttermilk pancakes. I would attend this brunch again."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2009

Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The drag show made the so-so

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The drag show made the so-so food all worth it!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

If you are looking for an

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"If you are looking for an evening of fun entertainment, this is the place. However, you must have an open heart and be willing to embrace lifestyles which may be different from your own."

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nellies is a great restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2012

Dined on 04/03/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Nellies is a great restaurant 4/3/12 was my 4th to 6th visit I had great assistant from my waiter "Frank" he got my order exactly how I wanted it. This all took place in washington d.c. If Nellies or opentable need help as a host or kitchen help in washington d.c. contact me. thank you"

Dined on 04/03/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Drag brunch, a perfect experience,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2012

Dined on 04/01/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Drag brunch, a perfect experience, as always. Will be returning many times in the future!"

Dined on 04/01/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

My first time there for a

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/18/2012

2012

Dined on 03/18/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My first time there for a drag brunch was with my daughter for her grad school assignment.I had a wonderful time.I invited two of my co workers they had a great time and we are going to make this a once a month outing."

Dined on 03/18/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I had a blast, and was very

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2012

Dined on 03/17/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I had a blast, and was very happy with the staff. They were all very friendly and kind."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Start your week off right.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/11/2012

2011

Dined on 03/11/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Start your week off right. Brunch will give you energy to make it through the week. Great for celebrating a birthday or if you just wanna grab a group of friends and have a great time. Can't wait til my next reservation!"

Dined on 03/11/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Drag Brunch FAV

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/26/2012

2011

Dined on 02/26/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"If you like drag queens and tasty eats then this is a great place to grab brunch and some laughs while you are at it... Its sad that many of the queens look better than the real women in the audience"