Sports bars in Milwaukee
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. Milwaukee 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 Coach's Pub 'N' Grill, Fourth-N-Long, 4th Base Restaurant, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Milwaukee
We indexed 40 sports bars in Milwaukee. The scene leans American Restaurant, Pub and Burger Joint. You'll find them in New Berlin, Brookfield, Pewaukee. Coach's Pub 'N' Grill (Sports Bar) on 5356 S 13th St. Fourth-N-Long (Sports Bar) on 8911 W National Ave (89th). 4th Base Restaurant (Sports Bar, Steakhouse) on 5117 W National Ave.
Sports bars in Milwaukee
Coach's Pub 'N' Grill
A sports bar 10.4 km from central Milwaukee.
Fourth-N-Long
A sports bar 10.0 km from central Milwaukee.
4th Base Restaurant
A steakhouse spot 6.0 km from central Milwaukee.
Major Goolsby's
A sports bar 0.5 km from central Milwaukee.
Spitfires On State
A sports bar 5.4 km from central Milwaukee.
Bull Shooter Saloon
A sports bar 6.9 km from central Milwaukee.
Panther Pub & Eatery
A burger joint spot 13.1 km from central Milwaukee.
Champps Americana
A burger joint and american restaurant spot 16.1 km from central Milwaukee.
Cleveland Pub & Grill
A pub spot 15.3 km from central Milwaukee.
The Mecca Sports Bar and Grill
A sports bar 0.7 km from central Milwaukee.
Steny's Tavern
A restaurant and beer garden spot 1.9 km from central Milwaukee.
Volleyball Courts Ale House
A sports bar 17.2 km from central Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Nights Pub
A sports bar 4.7 km from central Milwaukee.
SportClub
A restaurant spot 0.4 km from central Milwaukee.
The Sports Dock
A sports bar 32.0 km from central Milwaukee.
How to pick a sports bar in Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee?
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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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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