Ri Ra Irish Pub
Ri Ra is a traditional Irish pub based on the authentic pub of the same name in Sherlock, Ireland. As would be expected from an Irish pub, there is a great emphasis on meticulously served Irish beer and whiskey, but a full bar is available. Ri Ra also serves a full dinner menu that includes many Irish and British specialties. Ri Ra is just over a mile away from Kenwood Golf & Country Club to the southwest and another mile away from Chevy Chase Golf Club to the southeast.
Ri Ra Irish Pub
4931 Elm Street
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
(301) 657-1122
rira.com
The Barking Dog
The Barking Dog is a neighborhood tavern beloved by locals. With its wide selection of cheap draft beers and daily specials on food and drink, this place tends to get busy quickly in the evening. If you get hungry, The Barking Dog is known for its enormous burgers, and it claims to serve the best hot wings in Bethesda. The Columbia Country Club is just one mile to the northeast.
The Barking Dog
4723 Elm Street
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
(301) 654-0022
thebarkingdogonline.com
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
If you're simply looking for the best beer in town, you may want to start your search at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery. Several award-winning beers are brewed on site, and the selection changes seasonally. Rock Bottom also serves a full lunch and dinner menu and offers an impressive array of single malt scotch. The Golf Care Center, a pro shop and club-fitting center, and YTB Golf Today, a golf vacation package company, are both within one block of the brewery.
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
7900 Norfolk Ave.
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
(301) 652-1311
rockbottom.com
Caddies on Cordell
Caddies on Cordell is a no-brainer for any group of golf fanatics. The entirely golf-themed sports bar boasts numerous large, flat-panel televisions and private table-side televisions that can be controlled by guests. Bartenders are prepared to serve just about anything from the huge, fully-stocked bar, and you can even grab a sandwich, burger or steak if you feel the urge. Just over three miles to the southeast is the huge Rock Creek Park Golf Course.
Caddies on Cordell
4922 Cordell Ave.
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
(301) 215-7730
caddiesoncordell.com
Blackfinn Restaurant & Saloon
Blackfinn Restaurant & Saloon is a very popular spot among locals and tourists alike. The bar is dark and sophisticated, yet remains a popular local spot for watching sporting events. You can still be served from the bar if you decide to sit in the adjacent restaurant and partake in Blackfinn's excellent menu of modern American favorites. The Burning Tree Golf Club is located just under three miles directly west of Blackfinn.
Blackfinn Restaurant & Saloon
4901 Fairmont Ave.
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
(301) 951-5681
blackfinnbethesda.com
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