The Best Sports Bars in Las Vegas for Watching the Big Game
Where to eat, drink, and cheer on the Knights, Raiders, and Aces in Las Vegas.
Cheer, scream, eat, repeat. Fall is the main season for sports in Las Vegas, with the Golden Knights back to defend their Stanley Cup and the Las Vegas Aces hoping to repeat as WNBA champions. The Las Vegas Raiders are starting off the season strong in a big year for football, culminating with the 2024 Super Bowl taking place in Vegas at Allegiant Stadium. That all adds up to a lot of wings and beer with fanaticism bigger than ever in this town. The top picks for the best sports bars in Las Vegas usually come down to food, booze, atmosphere, and that special feeling of not being the only person in a room yelling at a television screen. A few even have easy access to a betting window in case you want to place a last-minute wager.
Bar Code Burgers
Eastside
Bar Code Burgers packs in plenty of charm for a neighborhood sports bar, thanks to touches of brick decor and an outdoor patio that runs alongside Flamingo Road. The burgers are some of the best in Las Vegas, made with 6-ounce short rib and chuck patties and, more often than not, slathered with a messy, sloppy assortment of toppings. Ask about the latest burger of the month, which tends to be more decadent and playful than usual. The wings (regular or boneless) are another popular option, whether you keep things sweet with a PB&J sauce or spicy with mango habanero. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm with a variety of other specials (depending on the day or the game) offered throughout the week. A Game Day Trio is $25.95 with a choice of appetizer, entree, and pint.
How to book: Book a reservation (or place a pickup/delivery order) online or call 702-294-2633 to inquire about the latest details on special events.
Beer Park
Paris Las Vegas
As one of the best rooftop bars in Vegas, Beer Park has awesome open-air views overlooking the Bellagio fountains and the neon lights of the Strip. But the real draw is the beer selection, with more than 100 choices, including 36 on draft. At least six wines and four cocktails are on tap, too. The whole place is a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces with picnic tables, a game room, and an in-house betting window to save you the hassle of trying to find the Paris sports book. Ultimately, Beer Park manages to feel like a casual neighborhood hangout while also being a Strip spectacle, which is no easy feat. Scan the QR code on the menu, and you'll discover a bonus selection of secret treats, including a shareable Patron margarita flight, pizza poppers, and fried pickles.
How to book: Book a reservation online. Reservations during games may require money down on a food-and-beverage credit.
Born & Raised
Multiple Locations
As the name suggests, Born and Raised is a place to cheer on the local teams. In the past, that usually meant the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebels. These days, there's a heavy loyalty to the Golden Knights, which inspired the bar to start its own street hockey tournament in recent years. The menu is known for its all-day breakfast, loaded sliders, and wings slathered in scratch-made sauces. The sriracha-glazed option is borderline legendary. The original southwest location has an efficient L-shaped design with video poker at the bar, a few funky couches, at least 16 screens on the main wall alone, and a covered outdoor patio that doubles as a private dining room with its own speakeasy-style entrance. The concept spread to Henderson, North Las Vegas, and a soon-to-open location in Centennial Hills. All look a little different but share a similar locals-oriented vibe.
How to book: Just walk in. Inquire in advance about private rooms for birthday parties and other large gatherings.
Crown & Anchor
Off the Strip
This British pub (with dual locations east and west of the Strip) is open 24 hours a day but really comes alive when soccer is on. That could be in the middle of the night when games are broadcast live from other parts of the world. Crown & Anchor makes a point to show as many Premier League games as possible, giving Brits an opportunity to watch their favorite teams while chowing down on a Cornish Pasty or Jumbo Yorkshire Pudding. The bar also has specials during Golden Knights games (half-off appetizers) and "American football" ($2 PBR pints and five wings for $5). All-you-can-eat English Fish & Chips are served on Mondays after 5 pm. If sports aren't your thing, there's always video poker or gossiping about the royals.
How to book: Just walk in or place an order via ChowNow.
Chickie's & Pete's
Sahara
Chickie's & Pete's started as a corner sports bar in Philadelphia and now has a Las Vegas location at the Sahara. It's already the unofficial local hangout for Eagles fans, with football and other sports constantly shown on 50 TV screens throughout the stylish yet comfortable space. Just make sure to order some of the seafood that made Chickie's & Pete's a local legend in the City of Brotherly Love. Lobster is used as a topping on pizzas as well as cheesesteak for a surf-n-turf you can eat with your hands. The restaurant's famous crab fries don't actually have any crab but come with a delicious crab seasoning. Chickie's & Pete's is also one of the few sports bars in Las Vegas to have its own in-house betting window.
How to book: It's first-come, but check online for big events.
Dawg House
Resorts World
When Resorts World opened in 2021, it didn't want a standard, stuffy sports book, so the hotel basically built a sports bar around it. Dawg House is overloaded with tables, couches, television screens, and beer taps with a centralized stage for live music—usually country, but not always. Sometimes, the best competition isn't on the screen; it's the one at your table, where a $150 bucket of wings and tater tots is free if one person can finish it off in an hour (or two people in 20 minutes). Otherwise, order a bite from the Mouse House, a walk-up counter that serves gourmet grilled cheese and other sandwiches. The drink menu is stacked, but if you want to keep things playful, order a bucket of five Kickin' It Coolers for $30. They're kind of like a spiked Capri Sun.
How to book: Book a reservation online.
Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar
Mandalay Bay
Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar offers two things: great food and immediate access to Allegiant Stadium. The new venue, which opened just a few months ago, is next to the exit that leads from Mandalay Bay to the Hacienda overpass that closes to traffic during stadium events. That makes Flanker a hot post-game party spot, but if you stick around, the action is easy to watch on several TV screens and a 30-foot video wall. Executive chef Daniel Ontivero has put together one of the most inspired sports bar menus in Vegas, featuring steaks, seafood, and an overloaded "Madden Bowl" sundae that serves 12 people. The Double Wagyu Smash burger mixes sweet and savory flavors, thanks to a touch of bacon-onion jam. A new brunch launched in time for the NFL season with salmon and cream cheese flatbreads, caviar-topped lobster rolls, and Creme Brulee French Toast with torched bananas. Some items are pricey, but you'll score a few deals during Late Night Pizza Parties and Taco Tuesdays. A secret karaoke room is perfect for large groups.
How to book: Reservations for the dining room or karaoke room are available online.
Game On Bar & Grille
Boulder Station
This just-opened sports bar is adding new life to Boulder Station. It's big, bright, and has enough wood decor for a fresh "new home" smell. Game On is the latest concept by the team behind Blondies (a great sports bar in its own right at Planet Hollywood) with a large, square bar as the centerpiece, flanks of video poker machines, and a digital scoreboard ticker. Televisions wrap around the entire place with barely an inch between them, making every seat a good one, especially if you're spreading out in the large, comfy U-shaped banquets. There's a lot to love about the menu, from the horseradish mayo on the sliders to the choice of two sides included in each of the main entrees (like a New York Steak, grilled salmon, or Shepherd's Pie). Just like Blondies, Game On has a tempting happy hour: bottomless Modelo, Michelob Ultra, Bud Lite, or well cocktails from 3 to 6 pm for $20. It runs daily, no matter what's playing on the screen.
How to book: This is a walk-in kind of place, but you can always call 702-432-7777 with questions.
Guy Fieri's Flavortown Sports Kitchen
Horseshoe
Guy Fieri's presence continues to grow in his hometown of Las Vegas. The longtime host of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives recently opened Flavortown Sports Kitchen as one of the new restaurants, changing the image of the new Horseshoe resort (formerly Bally's). As expected, the menu is dominated by calorie-heavy content, ranging from a loaded burger with a sliced donut as the bun to birria-topped quesadillas in the form of a pizza and a stacked pile of cheeseburger nachos. The celebrity chef's own Santo tequila is put to good use in a series of margaritas as well as a spicy salsa verde, while the mezcal is featured in a surprisingly delicate watermelon salad, proving not everything here has to be indulgent to be appreciated. Overall, the dining room is an open, high-energy spot with dozens of televisions positioned at all angles and a centralized bar. The Horseshoe replaced its sportsbook with a kids' arcade, but you can still visit one at the adjacent Paris casino or place a wager at a Caesars Sportsbook kiosk.
How to book: Reservations are available via OpenTable. Guy's MVP Retreat, a private room with leather couches and an interactive dining experience with the chef, requires an additional $25 per person.
McMullan's Irish Pub
Off the Strip
Vegas has its share of Irish pubs, but McMullan's is the complete package. Just west of the Strip on Tropicana, it's convenient for both tourists and locals without any parking headaches to worry about. The bar is also across the street from the Orleans casino, where you can place a bet when inspiration hits. McMullan's has an easy-going neighborhood vibe and several rooms (none of which look quite the same) for handling overflow crowds to watch all sorts of games day and night. The pub is loyal to Liverpool but shows Premier League games from all teams. It's also your number-one spot in Vegas for Australian rugby. Whatever you're watching, it's even better with a shot of Irish Whiskey, a pint of Guinness, and an Irish stew of braised lamb and roasted potatoes.
How to book: Call 702-247-7000 or email to ask about reservations. You can also arrange private events in the banquet room.
Redtail
Resorts World
While Dawg House has the feel of a country saloon, Redtail is more "nightclubby" with a lounge vibe, giving sports fans at Resorts World two distinctly different options for watching the latest game. There's bottle service, a DJ booth, and a long stage for hosting special events, rallying the crowd, or staging fun stuff, such as a chicken wing eating contest. It's a large layout with leather couches surrounding coffee tables and three private karaoke rooms. Feel free to get up and move around, whether to play a game of giant beer pong, shoot some hoops, or scope out the secret entrance to Zouk nightclub, which is run by the same management team. The menu has nearly a dozen burgers to choose from but focuses on shareable snacks like cheese curds, nachos, pretzel bites, and fried calamari. Bring your losing sportsbook ticket to "Sip Happens, Pour Decisions" on Mondays to redeem a $20 bottomless draft beer deal.
How to book: Make a reservation online.
Sporting Life
Southwest
Sporting Life originally built its reputation as a sports bar for foodies, and while the menu seems more streamlined these days, you can still have fun with cool stuff like a tender marinated skirt steak, the vegetable lo mein, or churro fries. There's also plenty of space, a casino-style digital odds board, a bar made with wood from a 1920s basketball court, and individually controlled TVs so you don't have to watch the Lakers if you don't want to. The bar takes pride in its craft beer selection, and the mac 'n cheese is made with brown ale from local brewer Tenaya Creek. Sporting Life is the party headquarters for Ohio State fans and alums, but it also draws big crowds for trivia nights, poker tournaments, and any big sports event. A second sister location, Sporting Life Home Field, is west of the Strip on Sahara with a more reserved menu.
How to book: No reservations, but ask about private events.
Stadia Bar
Caesars Palace
Stadia Bar proves it's possible for a sports bar to also be an upscale cocktail lounge. There's a dedication to premium spirits with a choose-your-own-adventure highball cart, barrel-aged whiskey exclusives, and fun infusions, such as Tito's vodka with blueberry and mint. The sports theme is relatively subtle, although the floor is made from old basketball courts and leather-wrapped domes (as opposed to booths) are modeled after football helmets with private TV screens. Stadia Bar is located in the Forum Food Hall, an ambitious food court at Caesars Palace that generally avoids familiar chains in favor of more intriguing concepts, such as a burger counter by Bobby Flay and the only Di Fara pizza outside Brooklyn. Guests are welcome to bring in food from Stadia's neighbors or order directly to have the same bites delivered to their seats.
How to book:Reservations are recommended and have a food-and-beverage minimum for big events. Call 866-733-5827 for questions or group reservations.
Sticks Tavern
Henderson
Sticks Tavern in Henderson's rejuvenated Water Street district is named in honor of its proximity to Lifeguard Stadium, where the Silver Knights play minor-league hockey. Chef Jordan Camacho's food menu is better than ever, with newly added options for tacos and dirty fries. Sticks also brought back its poutine with Wisconsin cheese curds and added some mac 'n cheese to the list of side dishes. Mary's Organic Chicken is used for the wings—flats only for a higher meat-to-bone ratio. Ask for your smash burger "Wolverine-style" for a whopping nine ounces of beef. Sticks is teaming up with Downtown's HUDL Brewing Company for "HUDL Up'' viewing parties during NFL games with two or three HUDL beers on tap and $8 appetizer specials. Brunch runs on weekends. Try the "Redeye" Eggs Benedict with coffee added to the Hollandaise for extra zip and flavor.
How to book: Seats are generally available on a first-come basis. You can also order online for takeaway orders.
Tailgate Social
Palace Station
Tailgate Social works best when you bring friends. Much of the food is designed to be shared. Most notably, the Tailgate Nachos (with the option to sub fries for chips), wood-fired pizzas, and a platter of wings, quesadilla, pretzel bites, and chips. The beer list is huge. Get a free shot whenever the Raiders score and nibble on a $10 pizza during Monday Night Football Games. Located in a tight corner of the Palace Station casino, Tailgate Social is bright and spacious for sports bar standards, especially with a long wall of floor-to-ceiling windows welcoming plenty of natural light during daytime games. A few distractions are on standby, including pool, foosball, video poker machines, and a vintage Midway arcade machine, in case whatever you're watching on one of more than 30 televisions turns out to be a dud. A new brunch now runs from 9 am to 3 pm on weekends.
How to book: Book a reservation online.