While nothing beats watching the big game in person, cheering on your team at a sports-friendly local watering hole is the next best thing. We’ve rounded up 10 of the best spots in Memphis to grab a spot around a big screen, enjoy good food and drinks, and cheer on your favorite teams with an amped-up crowd.
Bayou Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Overton Square
More Info: Instagram
Spice up game time with the Cajun and Creole flavors of Bayou Bar & Grill. The menu offers everything you want from a New Orleans-style eatery, including jambalaya, fried shrimp, po-boys, oysters, etouffée, gumbo, and red beans and rice. Take a seat in front of the new TVs, order a cold beer, kick back, and enjoy!
Brookhaven Pub & Grill
Neighborhood: Brookhaven Circle
More Info: brookhavenpubandgrill.com
With two patios and tons of screens, Brookhaven Pub & Grill is a great spot to watch any sporting event. This neighborhood sports bar serves up tasty American fare, a daily happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and a very lively atmosphere. To keep you hydrated (hey, yelling at the ref is thirsty work!), the pub has a well-rounded and extensive beer, wine, and spirits menu.
Celtic Crossing Irish Pub
Neighborhood: Cooper-Young
More Info: celticcrossingirishpub.com
Do you need the luck of the Irish? You just might find it at Celtic Crossing! And if you find yourself facing a wee loss to the other team, you can console yourself with an Emerald Isle-inspired menu, over 100 whiskeys (Irish, Scottish, and American), beer, and wine.
The Green Beetle
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: thegreenbeetle.com
Established in 1939, The Green Beetle is Memphis’s oldest tavern. This downtown mainstay is best known for its mouthwatering burgers, the perfect meal for a rousing gridiron battle. Wash it down with one of the tavern’s wide selection of brews — the menu boasts over 50 local, regional, national, and international favorites.
Huey’s Restaurants
Neighborhood: Multiple locations
More Info: hueyburger.com
Another spot famous for its amazing burgers, Huey’s also offers wings, nachos, queso, onion rings, and other snacks, perfect for game day nibbling. With 10 locations around Memphis, you can find just the right spot to hang out and enjoy football with friends.
Loflin Yard
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: loflinyard.com
Sit inside or out — at Loflin Yard, you have plenty of options! The Front Yard is a laidback community green space and gathering spot, while the Back Yard is a chill place to relax and enjoy a few outdoor games of your own (No tackling allowed. It’s just cornhole!). Indoor spaces include The Barn and the Safe House. All are excellent spots for indulging in food, cocktails, wine, beer, and a few choruses of your fight song.
Max’s Sports Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: maxssportsbar.com
With “sports bar” in the name, you know you’ll find great football viewing at Max’s. This downtown destination prides itself on an exceptional experience with a flat-screen for every three seats, plus a large covered patio with an eight-foot projector and two extra TVs. You’ll never miss a moment of the action at Max’s Sports Bar!
Owners Box Sports Grill
Neighborhood: Lakeland
More Info: ownersboxsportsgrill.com
Football fans will find a haven in Lakeland. Owners Box Sports Grill is ready for fall with a few sports-themed cocktails. Rocky Top Dreamsicle, anyone? You’ll also find an upscale menu, locally crafted beer, a fine wine list, and a full bar. Best of all, they have 30 televisions! If you need a break, head to the new patio lounge area, complete with a cozy fire pit.
Slider Inn
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: thesliderinn.com
With the largest outdoor screen in downtown Memphis, Slider Inn is a hotspot for watching college ball on Saturdays. You’ll find a full bar, cabana seating, and Slider Inn’s menu of mini-burgers and other delicious sliders. And don’t miss out on their famous Jameson Slushie, a frozen concoction of Jameson Irish Whiskey, house-squeezed lemonade, ginger beer, and bitters — perfect for toasting a win or drowning your sorrows after an undeserved loss.
Young Avenue Deli
Neighborhood: Cooper-Young
More Info: youngavenuedeli.com
A Cooper-Young favorite for its buzzy atmosphere and great food, Young Avenue Deli has several big screens for your football viewing pleasure. The indoor space offers plenty of room to stand up and cheer — or boo, if need be. You can’t watch the game from the patio, but it is a great place to relax if the game doesn’t go your way. Young Avenue boasts a great selection of beer, too!
Happy viewing, Memphis!
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