Nellie's Sports Bar is an exciting addition to Washington, DC and the U Street/ Cardozo /Shaw community.

Nellie's is a premier, local-to-DC venue for sports and entertainment.   Nellie's wants you to be
one of the first to Join Our Team!

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The Nellie’s Name
Our name is a tribute to the eccentric and hospitable character of Doug Schantz’s great- and great-great
grandmothers. The welcoming and inclusive spirit of Nellie’s Sports Bar will be reflective of these two
ladies, both of whom loved to entertain. A link to this genteel past is represented by many items throughout
Nellies, such as:

~ Authentic Griffith Stadium sinks
~ Antique showcases and historic photographs
~ Elegant pub-room walls and bar-back mirrors
~ Eighteenth-century lighting fixtures from the Baltimore's Penn Station
~ Unique signage, such as our “open” sign and our vintage scoreboard

Nellie’s Building
Downstairs, Nellie’s will offer guests an expansive bar with soaring ceilings and an historic atmosphere
underscored by the exposed brick walls of Addison Surlock’s old photography studio. Three bay windows,
a stage, and eight TVs offer plenty of excitement for Nellie’s fans. Upstairs, we feature an intimate pub room
bar for private events and an expansive outdoor rooftop deck and bar with a great view of the U street
corridor.

Nellie’s Hosts You
Nellie’s would love to host your next private event, either at the restaurant or wherever you like to entertain.
Please consult the Catering section of this website or call us at 202-332-NELL (6355) for more
information on booking your events and/or Nellie’s Catering.

Nellie’s Sportscasting
Both Nellies loved their home teams, so we plan to show plenty of local sports teams such as the Washington Redskins, Nationals, Wizards and Capitals as well as DC United. Some of the sports we will follow include collegiate and pro football, baseball, basketball, tennis, golf, and soccer. Main events such as playoff games and tournaments will be shown on our stadium-sized viewing screen.

Nellie’s Happy Hour
Nellie’s is planning an out-of-the-park happy hour which will feature special prices on tasty food and delicious drinks. Watch for more information about our happy hour on this web site and be sure to see the “events” section of this packet for more information about our special events.

Nellie’s Gear
Items will be for sale on Nellie’s web site shortly and at the bar/restaurant itself so guests can take their Nellie experience home with them. Some items that we offer include:

~Even more Nellie T-shirts
~ Nellie Baseball caps
~ Nellie Pom-Poms and baseballs
~ Nellie cups, shot glasses and bottle openers
~ And much, much, more….