Sports Bars for Watching the Big Game
Fall brings two of the nation’s most popular sports to the screen and has sports bars across the Twin Cities Gateway region filling up every weekend. Try out one of the bars below to enjoy either a football or hockey game—or maybe both in one day!
Anoka
Billy’s Bar & Grill has been a local watering hole in Anoka since 1986 and is a great spot to enjoy a game. The location also features private event space and a banquet menu, if looking to host an entire viewing party with family and friends. Featuring both classic sports bar décor and antiques from the 1890s, Serum’s Good Time Emporium is an exciting and unique spot featuring several TVs to watch the big game.
Arden Hills
Want to watch the game, enjoy pub food and treat yourself to a friendly competition? Flaherty’s Arden Bowl not only offers classic pub food but also a bowling alley with several TVs. Family-owned Welsch’s Big Ten Tavern features homemade comfort food and a cozy atmosphere that is perfect if looking to watch the game at a more lowkey location that still provides the sports bar feel.
Blaine
Enjoy a craft beer at Invictus Brewing Co.—its taproom seats nearly 200 people and includes outdoor seating and two large garage doors that make it easy to view the TV screens from outside.
Coon Rapids
From classic sports bar dishes like burgers and wings to more unique options like fish tacos and shrimp bang bang, Shortstop Bar & Grill is one of the most popular spots in Coon Rapids to watch the big game. The bar and grill has a location in Fridley as well.
Fridley
Route 47 Pub & Grub broadcasts Minnesota Vikings games every Sunday. Come in and enjoy the game while sipping on an ice-cold tap beer and savoring a jumbo hot dog or specialty pizza.
Ham Lake
Ham Lake’s Maxx Bar & Grill features several large screens to watch sports games on. Maxx’s also hosts events every weekend; come early or stay after the game to catch live entertainment, dance parties, and more.
Lino Lakes
With TVs on-site and happy hour available every day of the week, The Tavern on Main Bar and Grill is a great location to watch the big game and take advantage of discounts. MC’s Taphouse is also a great option in Lino Lakes and features a large, square bar that includes screens that wrap around each side of the bar.
Mounds View
From live music to darts, Moe’s American Grill is one of Twin Cities Gateway’s most well-known sports bars. With event spaces that can accommodate over 30 people and TVs located throughout the establishment, Moe’s is a great destination for watching the game and enjoying sports bar classics.
New Brighton
Cowboy Jack’s adorns a saloon-like atmosphere, featuring reclaimed barn wood, wooden barrels, and cattle steer skulls. The chain’s New Brighton location includes several TVs near the bar.
Shoreview
Voted “Best Pizza” in Minnesota four years in a row by the Star Tribune, Green Mill Restaurant & Bar offers fans the option to chow down on Chicago-style pizza while sipping on a beer and watching the game on one the restaurants many big screens.
