Sports bars in Las Vegas

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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. Las Vegas has 40 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 TAP Sports Bar, Golden Circle Sports Bar, Bellagio Race And Sports Book, and 37 more across town.

The sports bars scene in Las Vegas

We indexed 40 sports bars in Las Vegas. The scene leans American Restaurant, Casino and Pub. You'll find them in Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City. TAP Sports Bar (Sports Bar) on 3799 Las Vegas Blvd S (at E Tropicana Ave). Golden Circle Sports Bar (Sports Bar) on 3300 Las Vegas Blvd S. Bellagio Race And Sports Book (Sports Bar, Casino) on 3600 South Las Vegas Boulevard (Inside Bellagio next to the Poker Room).

Sports bars in Las Vegas

TAP Sports Bar

3799 Las Vegas Blvd S (at E Tropicana Ave), Las Vegas, NV 89109 · Sports Bar · 8.1 km from central Las Vegas

A sports bar 8.1 km from central Las Vegas.

Golden Circle Sports Bar

3300 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 · Sports Bar · 5.8 km from central Las Vegas

A sports bar 5.8 km from central Las Vegas.

Bellagio Race And Sports Book

3600 South Las Vegas Boulevard (Inside Bellagio next to the Poker Room), Las Vegas, NV 89109 · Sports Bar, Casino · 7.1 km from central Las Vegas

A casino and stadium spot 7.1 km from central Las Vegas.

Dave & Buster's

2130 Park Centre Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135 · Sports Bar, Arcade · 17.4 km from central Las Vegas

A arcade spot 17.4 km from central Las Vegas.

Distill - A Local Bar

4830 W Pyle Ave (at S Decatur Blvd), Las Vegas, NV 89141 · Sports Bar, American Restaurant · 19.1 km from central Las Vegas

A american restaurant spot 19.1 km from central Las Vegas.

Four Kegs

276 N Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107 · Sports Bar · 7.5 km from central Las Vegas

A sports bar 7.5 km from central Las Vegas.

TAG Lounge & Bar

3535 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 · Sports Bar, Lounge · 6.5 km from central Las Vegas

A lounge spot 6.5 km from central Las Vegas.

Cadillac Bar

129 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 · Sports Bar, Mexican Restaurant · 0.5 km from central Las Vegas

A mexican restaurant spot 0.5 km from central Las Vegas.

Charlie's Bar + Grill

3131 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109 · Sports Bar · 5.3 km from central Las Vegas

A sports bar 5.3 km from central Las Vegas.

Mandalay Bay Race And Sports Book

3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89119 · Sports Bar, Casino · 9.1 km from central Las Vegas

A casino spot 9.1 km from central Las Vegas.

Johnny Mac's Sports Bar & Grill

842 S Boulder Hwy (at Palo Verde Dr), Henderson, NV 89015 · Sports Bar, Wings Joint · 22.4 km from central Las Vegas

A wings joint spot 22.4 km from central Las Vegas.

Tap House

5589 W Charleston Blvd (at Upland Blvd), Las Vegas, NV 89146 · Sports Bar, American Restaurant · 7.1 km from central Las Vegas

A american restaurant spot 7.1 km from central Las Vegas.

Rocky's Bar + Grill

8540 S Maryland Pkwy (at E Wigwam Ave), Las Vegas, NV 89123 · Sports Bar, American Restaurant · 15.0 km from central Las Vegas

A american restaurant spot 15.0 km from central Las Vegas.

Scooter's Pub

6200 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118 · Sports Bar, American Restaurant · 13.9 km from central Las Vegas

A american restaurant spot 13.9 km from central Las Vegas.

Yard House

3545 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 · American Restaurant, Sports Bar · 6.4 km from central Las Vegas

A american restaurant spot 6.4 km from central Las Vegas.

How to pick a sports bar in Las Vegas

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 Las Vegas?

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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas 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.

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