The Madness has begun. Make your picks, submit your brackets and head to these bars to catch all of the Tournament action.

 

The Penn Quarter location will host a March Madness Kick The Keg Challenge. On March 14, help decide which brewery will become the featured $5 March Madness pint for the rest of the Tourney. The keg that runs out first wins - featuring Sweetwater Brewing Company’s 420 Extra Pale Ale, Troeg’s Sunshine Pils, Founders Brewing Co.’s Solid Gold or Brewery Ommegang’s Nirvana IPA. 5PM. (901 9th St, NW; 202-644-9433)

 

Meat Madness is in full effect during the Tourney - head to the Penn Quarter BBQ joint for basketball, Shiner Bock on draft, and a special sandwich only available from March 7 - April 2: The March Macness Sandwich featuring brisket, Hill Country’s signature mac and cheese, topped with jalapenos. (410 7th St, NW; 202-556-2050)

 

Throughout March Madness, catch all of the games on Jack Rose’s rooftop big screen TVs while sipping on $5 pints, $7 punch, $9 whiskey and half priced bites including Scotch Eggs, Whiskey Wings, Fried Chesapeake Oysters and more. (2007 18th St, NW; 202-588-7388)

 

Beginning March 15, take in all of the tournament games at Millie’s in Spring Valley and enjoy gametime happy hour specials including $5 Cisco draft and food specials. Join their bracket challenge and be entered to win swag from Cisco Brewers and other prizes like Millie’s gift cards throughout the tournament. (4866 Massachusetts Ave, NW; 202-733-5789)

 

The sports bar will have specials for ACC and Big 10 fans during the Tournament - make sure you’re sporting your team’s gear and you’ll receive happy hour drink prices at the bar. (801 E St, NW; 202-697-4900)

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