Triple Crown Season Is Here: Where to Watch & Sip

It’s that time again! Mint juleps in hand, hats on (or at least nearby), and three weekends that define spring in the most festive way possible. The Triple Crown is back, and whether you’re in it for the races, the fashion, or the excuse to sip bourbon all day, DC has plenty of places to post up.

Here’s how it breaks down:

Kentucky Derby – Saturday, May 2, 2026
Preakness Stakes – Saturday, May 16, 2026
Belmont Stakes – Saturday, June 6, 2026

Three races, three chances to gather and raise a glass. And let’s be honest, this is as much about the watching as it is about the racing. Bars and restaurants across the region are leaning in with viewing parties, and, of course, plenty of mint juleps (and more than a few creative riffs on the classic). Check out the full list here and start planning your Triple Crown run.