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18 Winning Sports Bars in Denver

No matter the sport, these bars are some of the best in the city for cheering your favorite teams

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Don’t worry — while Wally’s Wisconsin Tavern is a Packers bar, it’s built for Broncos fans too.
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While all sports bars are great places to catch the big game, not all great places to catch the big game are sports bars. The Mile High City is chock-full of sprawling, multilevel beer halls where TVs tuned in to football, basketball, baseball, and more plaster every square inch of space, but it’s also home to its share of neighborhood pubs where regulars gather to cheer on their team in cozier, more laid-back fashion.

Since Denverites know perfectly well where to find the former type of establishment — they’re concentrated around Coors Field, naturally — this map, organized geographically from north to south, focuses mainly on the latter while ensuring there’s something for every sports fan (and maybe even non–sports fans) to appreciate.

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STiX Crafthouse

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Welcoming “all hockey freaks and beer geeks,” in its own words, this Arvada newcomer is an especially good bet when the Avs are playing, though its 20 TVs (including a large projector) tune into other sports as well. And while local brews are its bread and butter, the bartenders have fun with concoctions like the Meat Injector (whiskey with an au jus back) as the kitchen whips up the likes of poutine, mac-and-cheese, and fried chicken sandwiches.

STiX’s Western Primetime burger with shaved prime rib, cheddar, and fried onions
STiX’s Western Primetime burger with shaved prime rib, cheddar, and fried onions.
STiX Crafthouse

RiNo Beer Garden

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The numbers add up: With nearly 20 TVs mounted both inside and out on its heater-lined 4,000-square-foot patio plus some 60 brews on tap, this place is a sure bet on game day. And the menu is as sprawling as the space, offering everything from fried pickles and PB&J-topped burgers to burritos and ahi tuna bowls.

RiNo Beer Garden’s patio seats 300
RiNo Beer Garden’s patio seats 300.
RiNo Beer Garden

Highland Tavern

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With personality to spare, this LoHi hangout welcomes a mixed crowd: While it’s got TVs aplenty for the sports fans, it’s also got affordably priced, generously poured drinks and borderline-gourmet bar fare, as the kitchen makes everything from pork rinds and pastrami to falafel and veggie burgers from scratch.

The interior of Highland Tavern
The interior of Highland Tavern.
Lucy Beaugard

Occidental

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As the down-and-dirtier sibling of famed cocktail haunt Williams & Graham next door, this beloved LoHi bar serves up killer drinks and snacks like deviled eggs and loaded tots while streaming an assortment of games on several screens. Granted, when the Giants are playing, haters should steer clear.

The interior of Occidental.
The interior of Occidental.
Adam Larkey

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

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While this upbeat two-story hangout in the shadow of Coors Field is lined with TVs tuned into games galore, its shelves are stocked with more than 100 whiskeys and its taps filled with 30 beers to ensure good times no matter the score. The kitchen, for its part, specializes in fried chicken, but it’s also known for its ahi tuna nachos.

The interior of WTF
The interior of WTF, as it’s naturally known.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Blake Street Tavern

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In addition to catering to local pro-sports fans (and those of the Patriots and 49ers), this longtime LoDo fixture attracts alumni from Michigan State, Notre Dame, USC, and around a dozen other universities who come to watch their teams play on its 70 HD TVs. Afterward, they can all get in on the action of arcade games like skee ball, pop-a-shot basketball, and shuffleboard while knocking back $10 beer-and-shot combos alongside nachos and burgers — not to mention Blake Street’s famous green chile.

The interior of Blake Street Tavern
The interior of Blake Street Tavern.
Ruth Tobias

Tom's Watch Bar

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Just steps from Coors Field in McGregor Square, Tom’s is obviously a Rockies HQ — but with more than 150 screens of varying sizes adorning 20,000 square feet of space (and app-enabled audio at every table), there really isn’t a sports fan it doesn’t accommodate while serving up beers in 40-ounce steins and game-friendly grub galore: Think loaded tots, prime-rib dips, and bacon mac-and-cheese. As if that weren’t enough, it’s home to three Topgolf Swing Suites, which guests can book to play virtual games on yet more screens.

Tom’s Watch Bar boasts more than 150 screens
Tom’s Watch Bar boasts more than 150 screens.
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Cheluna Brewing Company

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With a giant projection screen as well as a couple of TVs, this Stanley Marketplace brewery serves as a sports fan’s oasis in the midst of the family-friendly action, made all the better by a roster of Latin-inspired beers such as the Coco-Xoco Porter and the Chupaguava Blonde Ale.

The interior of Cheluna
The interior of Cheluna.
Ruth Tobias

The British Bulldog

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Mile High City soccer fans deserve a watering hole to call their own. They have one in The British Bulldog, which has been known to open as early as 5:30 a.m. for English Premier League matches. Cozy, quaint pub atmosphere; a beer list heavy on imports; and a menu that features dishes such as bangers and mash and saag paneer round out the across-the-pond experience.

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Wally's Wisconsin Tavern

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Though it’s a sibling to the adjacent Rhein Haus (see below), Wally’s sports a whole different vibe: It’s a dead ringer for a cozy Midwestern watering hole, complete with a selection of beers both German and local, regionally appropriate eats like fried walleye and grilled cheese with chili, and Packers games on the tube — except, of course, when the Broncos are playing.

Cheese curds at Wally’s
Cheese curds at Wally’s.
Ruth Tobias

Rhein Haus Denver

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In addition to several TVs, this Bavarian-inspired LoDo pub boasts a projection screen that makes for a sweet setup on game day (just keep in mind that, as a Seattle transplant, it welcomes Seahawks fans as warmly as Broncos buffs). But no matter the day, it scores with beers galore; hearty fare like giant pretzels, bacon-wrapped brats, and apple strudel; and indoor bocce courts to boot.

Bocce courts at Rhein Haus
Bocce courts add to the fun at Rhein Haus.
Rhein Haus

Stoney's Uptown Joint

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This Colorado-themed Uptown hub (there’s also a location on Lincoln Street) has it all: In addition to more than 30 TVs tuned into every game imaginable, it’s also got a lengthy cocktail and beer list, an equally extensive menu that ranges from mini corn dogs and pizza fries to Cobb salads and veggie burgers, and a rocking happy hour that extends from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays.

Tap & Burger Sloan's Lake

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From NFL games to UFC matches to air guitar championships (really), there’s always something to watch at this gourmet burger joint — and of course there’s plenty to pair with it, including a selection of around 50 beers and burgers like the signature Shroom Luva’s and the Go Broncos with two cheeses, chorizo, and chipotle aioli.

Bison burger with fries
Tap & Burger’s bison burger.
Ruth Tobias

Tight End Bar

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Billing itself as “Denver’s only gay sports bar,” Tight End is a lot more than that, as it also hosts poker clubs, DJ and karaoke sets, open-stage drag shows, and more while serving up drink specials galore on game days. Come for the action, stay for the community.

Wyman's No. 5

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Twice-daily happy hours and a Chicago-centric menu focused on deep-dish, dogs, and the like bring the regulars into this chill Cheesman Park dive; plenty of screens keep them there (especially if they’re Cubs and Bears fans).

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Culinary Dropout

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The TVs mounted throughout this sprawling 9+CO hot spot are so strategically placed that there’s nary a seat without a view of at least one, yet the vibe remains more upscale-casual than downright sporty. Complemented by craft cocktails, the food also transcends the genre: Think charcuterie boards, black truffle–mushroom pizza with smoked-onion Alfredo sauce, and roasted-squash ravioli in brown-butter vinaigrette.

The interior of Culinary Dropout
The interior of Culinary Dropout.
Ruth Tobias

Sobo 151 Bar & Grill

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Especially for soccer and hockey fans (not to mention pool players), this rustic Czech tavern is always a good time. Knock back a Krušovice, dig into some schnitzel or goulash, and prepare to let out a hearty “na zdraví!” or two amid the lively crowd.

Candlelight Tavern

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One of Denver’s all-time-great dive bars, the Candlelight has a little bit of everything to recommend it: Cheap drinks, burgers with a cult following, games like pool and darts, and of course plenty of TVs for catching the action (just ask Detroit Lions fans).

STiX Crafthouse

Welcoming “all hockey freaks and beer geeks,” in its own words, this Arvada newcomer is an especially good bet when the Avs are playing, though its 20 TVs (including a large projector) tune into other sports as well. And while local brews are its bread and butter, the bartenders have fun with concoctions like the Meat Injector (whiskey with an au jus back) as the kitchen whips up the likes of poutine, mac-and-cheese, and fried chicken sandwiches.

STiX’s Western Primetime burger with shaved prime rib, cheddar, and fried onions
STiX’s Western Primetime burger with shaved prime rib, cheddar, and fried onions.
STiX Crafthouse

RiNo Beer Garden

The numbers add up: With nearly 20 TVs mounted both inside and out on its heater-lined 4,000-square-foot patio plus some 60 brews on tap, this place is a sure bet on game day. And the menu is as sprawling as the space, offering everything from fried pickles and PB&J-topped burgers to burritos and ahi tuna bowls.

RiNo Beer Garden’s patio seats 300
RiNo Beer Garden’s patio seats 300.
RiNo Beer Garden

Highland Tavern

With personality to spare, this LoHi hangout welcomes a mixed crowd: While it’s got TVs aplenty for the sports fans, it’s also got affordably priced, generously poured drinks and borderline-gourmet bar fare, as the kitchen makes everything from pork rinds and pastrami to falafel and veggie burgers from scratch.

The interior of Highland Tavern
The interior of Highland Tavern.
Lucy Beaugard

Occidental

As the down-and-dirtier sibling of famed cocktail haunt Williams & Graham next door, this beloved LoHi bar serves up killer drinks and snacks like deviled eggs and loaded tots while streaming an assortment of games on several screens. Granted, when the Giants are playing, haters should steer clear.

The interior of Occidental.
The interior of Occidental.
Adam Larkey

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

While this upbeat two-story hangout in the shadow of Coors Field is lined with TVs tuned into games galore, its shelves are stocked with more than 100 whiskeys and its taps filled with 30 beers to ensure good times no matter the score. The kitchen, for its part, specializes in fried chicken, but it’s also known for its ahi tuna nachos.

The interior of WTF
The interior of WTF, as it’s naturally known.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Blake Street Tavern

In addition to catering to local pro-sports fans (and those of the Patriots and 49ers), this longtime LoDo fixture attracts alumni from Michigan State, Notre Dame, USC, and around a dozen other universities who come to watch their teams play on its 70 HD TVs. Afterward, they can all get in on the action of arcade games like skee ball, pop-a-shot basketball, and shuffleboard while knocking back $10 beer-and-shot combos alongside nachos and burgers — not to mention Blake Street’s famous green chile.

The interior of Blake Street Tavern
The interior of Blake Street Tavern.
Ruth Tobias

Tom's Watch Bar

Just steps from Coors Field in McGregor Square, Tom’s is obviously a Rockies HQ — but with more than 150 screens of varying sizes adorning 20,000 square feet of space (and app-enabled audio at every table), there really isn’t a sports fan it doesn’t accommodate while serving up beers in 40-ounce steins and game-friendly grub galore: Think loaded tots, prime-rib dips, and bacon mac-and-cheese. As if that weren’t enough, it’s home to three Topgolf Swing Suites, which guests can book to play virtual games on yet more screens.

Tom’s Watch Bar boasts more than 150 screens
Tom’s Watch Bar boasts more than 150 screens.
Whiskey Media Studio

Cheluna Brewing Company

With a giant projection screen as well as a couple of TVs, this Stanley Marketplace brewery serves as a sports fan’s oasis in the midst of the family-friendly action, made all the better by a roster of Latin-inspired beers such as the Coco-Xoco Porter and the Chupaguava Blonde Ale.

The interior of Cheluna
The interior of Cheluna.
Ruth Tobias

The British Bulldog

Mile High City soccer fans deserve a watering hole to call their own. They have one in The British Bulldog, which has been known to open as early as 5:30 a.m. for English Premier League matches. Cozy, quaint pub atmosphere; a beer list heavy on imports; and a menu that features dishes such as bangers and mash and saag paneer round out the across-the-pond experience.

A photo of the awning of The British Bulldog The British Bulldog

Wally's Wisconsin Tavern

Though it’s a sibling to the adjacent Rhein Haus (see below), Wally’s sports a whole different vibe: It’s a dead ringer for a cozy Midwestern watering hole, complete with a selection of beers both German and local, regionally appropriate eats like fried walleye and grilled cheese with chili, and Packers games on the tube — except, of course, when the Broncos are playing.

Cheese curds at Wally’s
Cheese curds at Wally’s.
Ruth Tobias

Rhein Haus Denver

In addition to several TVs, this Bavarian-inspired LoDo pub boasts a projection screen that makes for a sweet setup on game day (just keep in mind that, as a Seattle transplant, it welcomes Seahawks fans as warmly as Broncos buffs). But no matter the day, it scores with beers galore; hearty fare like giant pretzels, bacon-wrapped brats, and apple strudel; and indoor bocce courts to boot.

Bocce courts at Rhein Haus
Bocce courts add to the fun at Rhein Haus.
Rhein Haus

Stoney's Uptown Joint

This Colorado-themed Uptown hub (there’s also a location on Lincoln Street) has it all: In addition to more than 30 TVs tuned into every game imaginable, it’s also got a lengthy cocktail and beer list, an equally extensive menu that ranges from mini corn dogs and pizza fries to Cobb salads and veggie burgers, and a rocking happy hour that extends from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays.

Tap & Burger Sloan's Lake

From NFL games to UFC matches to air guitar championships (really), there’s always something to watch at this gourmet burger joint — and of course there’s plenty to pair with it, including a selection of around 50 beers and burgers like the signature Shroom Luva’s and the Go Broncos with two cheeses, chorizo, and chipotle aioli.

Bison burger with fries
Tap & Burger’s bison burger.
Ruth Tobias

Tight End Bar

Billing itself as “Denver’s only gay sports bar,” Tight End is a lot more than that, as it also hosts poker clubs, DJ and karaoke sets, open-stage drag shows, and more while serving up drink specials galore on game days. Come for the action, stay for the community.

Wyman's No. 5

Twice-daily happy hours and a Chicago-centric menu focused on deep-dish, dogs, and the like bring the regulars into this chill Cheesman Park dive; plenty of screens keep them there (especially if they’re Cubs and Bears fans).

Adam Larkey

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Culinary Dropout

The TVs mounted throughout this sprawling 9+CO hot spot are so strategically placed that there’s nary a seat without a view of at least one, yet the vibe remains more upscale-casual than downright sporty. Complemented by craft cocktails, the food also transcends the genre: Think charcuterie boards, black truffle–mushroom pizza with smoked-onion Alfredo sauce, and roasted-squash ravioli in brown-butter vinaigrette.

The interior of Culinary Dropout
The interior of Culinary Dropout.
Ruth Tobias

Sobo 151 Bar & Grill

Especially for soccer and hockey fans (not to mention pool players), this rustic Czech tavern is always a good time. Knock back a Krušovice, dig into some schnitzel or goulash, and prepare to let out a hearty “na zdraví!” or two amid the lively crowd.

Candlelight Tavern

One of Denver’s all-time-great dive bars, the Candlelight has a little bit of everything to recommend it: Cheap drinks, burgers with a cult following, games like pool and darts, and of course plenty of TVs for catching the action (just ask Detroit Lions fans).

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