Top NFL Bars Across the USA for the Ultimate Game Day Experience
For fans without season tickets to their favorite NFL team, the next best thing to being in the stadium is going to a bar or restaurant filled with similarly devoted fans cheering for the W. Want to join them? We compiled a list of the eight best places to root for your favorite NFL team across the US.
1. No Other Pub, Kansas City
Located in the Kansas City Power & Light District, No Other Pub blends the atmosphere and TV availability of a sports bar with unique entertainment options. Watch the game on a 10 x 15ft video wall while munching on offerings from a taco stand. Or indulge in Frito pie and pimento cheese burgers, then spend halftime playing shuffleboard, beer pong, darts, or one of the many other activities available.
2. Xtadium Lounge, Seattle
Located close to CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Xtadium Lounge features an impressive 50-foot bar and a menu full of sports bar favorites, such as popcorn shrimp and Reubens, along with more refined options like teriyaki steak bites. From waitresses dressed as referees to patrons watching the game on the LED wall display, everyone rallies for the Seahawks here. If you’re feeling restless during halftime, hop into one of the bar’s three Xbox stations to play Madden NFL.
3. Broadway Brewhouse, Nashville
Nashville boasts numerous excellent venues to catch the Titans, but Broadway Brewhouse stands out with over 70 beers on tap. If beer isn’t your preference, try the pub’s signature drink, the Bushwacker, a creamy concoction of rum, Kahlua, and coconut flavors, complemented by a po’ boy or jerk chicken. Unlike many other downtown bars, Broadway Brewhouse doesn’t feature live music during NFL games, allowing fans to follow the action without distraction.
4. Manning’s Sports Bar and Grill, New Orleans
Experiencing a Saints game at a restaurant co-owned by longtime New Orleans quarterback Archie Manning is a must. His namesake sports bar is adorned with memorabilia from his career and those of his sons, Peyton and Eli. If the 30 TVs scattered throughout the restaurant aren’t enough, consider reserving a spot in the End Zone, where reclining chairs face a colossal 13 x 7.5ft television. Manning’s maintains its New Orleans heritage with plenty of local specialties. Do not miss the beer and cheese bisque or the oysters Rockefeller salad.
5. The Fifty/50, Chicago
For wing enthusiasts, Fifty/50 is the ultimate destination. This three-level restaurant has consistently been voted the best for wings in Chicago, thanks to its homemade hot sauce and crunchy cracker meal breading. Absolutely starving? Take on the Fifty/50 Ultimate Eating Challenge, which entails consuming 50 menu items in 50 minutes, but be sure to finish about 10 minutes before kickoff to focus on the game.
6. Penn Social, Washington, DC
Watching the ‘Skins on a 22-foot jumbotron alongside Sunday beer specials in Washington, DC’s bustling Penn Quarter is a fantastic experience. Penn Social combines industrial charm with a vibrant atmosphere. It boasts three bars, patio seating early in the NFL season, and additional big TVs (with 10ft screens) if you can’t grab a seat near the giant screen. For refreshments during the game, choose from over 30 beers on tap to pair with pulled sliders.
For those traveling during the NFL season or just seeking a fresh venue close to home to cheer for your favorite team, these sports bars and restaurants offer an authentic taste of each city. Even when the hometown team faces defeat, attendees leave with lasting memories and a great experience.
7. East End Bar & Grill, New York City
No city has more Giants fans than New York City, where East End Bar & Grill offers a lively environment featuring a DJ who spins tunes during halftime and commercials. A $40 wristband grants unlimited pints of Bud Light and half-price wings, making it a popular spot for East End supporters.
8. Final Final, San Francisco
Final Final, with roots dating back to Prohibition, embodies the friendly vibe stemming from four decades of family ownership. Regular patrons gather to cheer on the Niners and can earn free jukebox credits for frequent mobile check-ins. Gather around the U-shaped bar for one of the 200 liquor selections or secure a spot near one of the bar’s 11 flat-screens. Enjoy a Papa Murphy pizza while relishing free popcorn during the game.
