Sports bars in Phoenix
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. Phoenix 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 Zipps Sports Grill, McKenzie’s Midtown Tavern, Pullano's Pizza, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Phoenix
We indexed 40 sports bars in Phoenix. The scene leans American Restaurant, Wings Joint and Burger Joint. You'll find them in Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe. Zipps Sports Grill (Sports Bar, American Restaurant) on 3647 E Indian School Rd. McKenzie’s Midtown Tavern (Sports Bar) on 7th St (E Minnezona Ave). Pullano's Pizza (Sports Bar, Italian Restaurant) on 13848 N 51st Ave (at W Thunderbird Rd).
Sports bars in Phoenix
Zipps Sports Grill
A american restaurant and wings joint spot 8.5 km from central Phoenix.
McKenzie’s Midtown Tavern
A sports bar 6.1 km from central Phoenix.
Pullano's Pizza
A italian restaurant spot 20.2 km from central Phoenix.
The Draft Sports Grill
A sports bar 21.4 km from central Phoenix.
The Hub Grill and Bar
A american restaurant spot 26.0 km from central Phoenix.
Goldie's Neighborhood Sports Cafe
A sports bar 24.2 km from central Phoenix.
CK's Tavern & Grill
A wings joint and rock club spot 17.6 km from central Phoenix.
Kimmyz Tatum Point
A sports bar 23.0 km from central Phoenix.
Loco Patron
A mexican restaurant spot 14.9 km from central Phoenix.
Zipps Sports Grill
A american restaurant and wings joint spot 8.7 km from central Phoenix.
Blue 32 Sports Grill
A american restaurant spot 33.4 km from central Phoenix.
Tailgaters Sports Bar and Grill - Ilprimo Pizza and Wings
A pizzeria spot 25.6 km from central Phoenix.
Padre Murphy's
A sports bar 22.5 km from central Phoenix.
Zipps Sports Grill
A wings joint and burger joint spot 20.0 km from central Phoenix.
Duke's Sports Bar & Grill
A sports bar 14.9 km from central Phoenix.
How to pick a sports bar in Phoenix
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 Phoenix?
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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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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