12 Best Spots in Memphis for Watching Football
Few things are as exciting as football season in the South. Here are 12 Memphis bars that are perfect for catching a game! Image: Facebook/Slider Inn
While nothing beats watching the big game in person, cheering on your team at a spirited local watering hole is the next best thing. Weβve rounded up 12 of the best spots in Memphis to grab a seat around a big screen, enjoy good food and drinks, and cheer on your favorite teams.
Bayou Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Overton Square
More Info: bayoubarmemphis.com
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, poβ boys, oysters, etouffΓ©e, 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 Memphisβs 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 tavernβs wide selection of brews β the menu boasts over 50 local, regional, national, and international favorites.
Hueyβs Restaurants
Neighborhood: Multiple locations
More Info: hueyburger.com
Another spot famous for its amazing burgers, Hueyβs 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 β 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. Itβs 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.
Maxβs Sports Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: maxssportsbar.com
With βsports barβ in the name, youβll find great football viewing at Maxβs. 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. Youβll never miss a moment of the action at Maxβs Sports Bar.
Owners Box Sports Grill
Neighborhood: Lakeland
More Info: Facebook
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? Youβll 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. Youβll find a full bar, cabana seating, and Slider Innβs menu of mini-burgers and other delicious sliders. And donβt miss out on their famous Jameson Slushie, a frozen concoction of Jameson Irish Whiskey, house-squeezed lemonade, ginger beer, and bitters β perfect for toasting a win or drowning your sorrows after an undeserved loss.
The Skybox Grill
Neighborhood: Collierville
More Info: skyboxgrill.net
In Collierville, Skybox Grill serves up a menu so diverse youβll have a tough time deciding what to order. Plus, there are plenty of televisions (17 to be exact),Β so you can watch multiple games simultaneously. Grab one of the 12 beers on tap, a glass of wine, or a cocktail, and cheer on your favorite team.
Wiseacre Brewing Co.
Neighborhood: Broad Ave or Downtown
More Info: wiseacrebrew.com
Wiseacreβs taproom is game day perfection. At the downtown location, youβll even find an in-house pizza kitchen, Little Bettie, serving up crave-worthy New Havenβstyle pies (yes, the kind that caught the attention of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives). Grab a slice, pair it with one of Wiseacreβs craft beers, and settle in to cheer for your team in a fun, laid-back atmosphere.
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 β or boo, if need be. You canβt watch the game from the patio, but it is a great place to relax if the game doesnβt go your way. Young Avenue boasts a great selection of beer, too!
Happy viewing, Memphis!
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