Sports bars in Anchorage

There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Anchorage has 11 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Eddie's Sports Bar, Peanut Farm, Pipers, and 8 more across town.

The sports bars scene in Anchorage

We indexed 11 sports bars in Anchorage. The scene leans Pub, Hotel Bar and Burger Joint. You'll find them in Eagle River. Eddie's Sports Bar (Sports Bar) on 6300 Old Seward Hwy. Peanut Farm (Sports Bar) on 5227 Old Seward Hwy. Pipers (Hotel Bar, Sports Bar) on 3450 Aviation Ave (Coast International Inn).

Sports bars in Anchorage

Eddie's Sports Bar

6300 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99518 · Sports Bar · 6.6 km from central Anchorage

A sports bar 6.6 km from central Anchorage.

Peanut Farm

5227 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99518 · Sports Bar · 5.5 km from central Anchorage

A sports bar 5.5 km from central Anchorage.

Pipers

3450 Aviation Ave (Coast International Inn), Anchorage, AK 99502 · Hotel Bar, Sports Bar · 5.6 km from central Anchorage

A hotel bar spot 5.6 km from central Anchorage.

The Broken Blender

Anchorage, AK 99501 · Sports Bar · 0.4 km from central Anchorage

A sports bar 0.4 km from central Anchorage.

Minnesota Billiards

3020 Minnesota Dr (Northern Lights), Anchorage, AK 99503 · Sports Bar · 3.1 km from central Anchorage

A sports bar 3.1 km from central Anchorage.

Billiard Palace

3400 C St, Anchorage, AK 99503 · Sports Bar · 3.5 km from central Anchorage

A sports bar 3.5 km from central Anchorage.

Hound Dogs

Anchorage, AK · Sports Bar · 8.7 km from central Anchorage

A sports bar 8.7 km from central Anchorage.

Homestead Lounge

12130 Regency Dr, Eagle River, AK 99577 · Sports Bar · 21.3 km from central Anchorage

A sports bar 21.3 km from central Anchorage.

O'Brady's Burgers & Brew

1501 Huffman Rd, Anchorage, AK 99515 · Pub, Burger Joint · 12.4 km from central Anchorage

A pub and burger joint spot 12.4 km from central Anchorage.

The Blue Line Pub & Cafe

11111 Omalley Centre Dr, Anchorage, AK 99515 · Pub, Sports Bar · 11.3 km from central Anchorage

A pub spot 11.3 km from central Anchorage.

Buffalo Wild Wings

3400 C St, Anchorage, AK 99503 · Wings Joint · 3.5 km from central Anchorage

A wings joint spot 3.5 km from central Anchorage.

How to pick a sports bar in Anchorage

Screens beat everything.

Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.

Sound matters for big games.

Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.

Arrive early for the big ones.

Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.

Food is part of the deal.

Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.

Common questions

What is the best sports bar in Anchorage?

The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.

Do sports bars in Anchorage show live games with sound?

Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.

Are sports bars in Anchorage family-friendly?

Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.

Photos: Jason Riedy, kinneyeng via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by Foursquare.