Fall brings football and a strong need to grab a cheap beer and join other fans in a bar. Luckily, Denver doesn’t lack sports bars. In fact, we have so many it was hard to narrow it down to 15, but these are some of the best around town. From great food to so many TVs to neighborhood vibes, find your new favorite place to catch a game.
Skippy’s Bar and Grill
In an unassuming stripmall in the Four Square Mile neighborhood you’ll find a classic sports bar. The spot opened in April, 2017, and features dozens of TVs lining the walls, giving patrons a 360-degree viewing experience. It’s open every day of the year, and serves Tex Mex and diner fare such as giant chimichangas, crunchy tacos, mini onion burgers, queso with bacon and tater tots, and more. 7545 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, skippysbarandgrill.com
Tom’s Watch Bar
There’s so much to see and do at this LoDo hot spot. Expect a huge setup with around 150 screens, Topgolf-style simulator bays, tasty pub fare, cocktails, and plenty of local beer. In general, the bar is home to Rockies, after all, the stadium is right there. But of course, all fans are welcome. 1601 19th St., Unit 101, Denver, tomswatchbar.com
Candlelight Tavern
In true dive bar style, Candlelight Tavern in Washington Park West serves cheap drinks and screens all the sports. Join fans during the weekday happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m., and indulge in $3.75 well drinks and domestic bottles of beer. The favorite team here is the Detroit Lions, but you can expect to see all the other games as well. There’s also a small food menu with $9 burgers and $5 plates of fries. 383 S. Pearl St., Denver, candlelighttavern.com
Society Sports & Spirits
This whiskey-heavy bar offers a great Downtown Denver neighborhood vibe. You’ll pick up on the alumni affiliations to teams including the Chargers, Texans, Steelers, Razorbacks, and Penguins. Don’t see your game? Just ask, there are plenty of TVs scattered around the bar. It’s also conveniently located near the Ball Arena and offers tons of tasty wings for pregame noshing. In fact, the bar has officially earned the moniker, the “tailgate bar.” 1434 Blake St., Denver, societydenver.com
Stoney’s Bar & Grill
Enjoy the Colorado-themed décor while catching a game on the massive HD TVs and projectors at this popular watering hole. As the design suggests, Stoney’s is a Colorado bar, perfect for fans clamoring to see the latest Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies, and Avalanche games. Plus, you can fill up on bar fare including nachos, party fries, and wings. 1111 Lincoln St., Denver, stoneysbarandgrill.com
RiNo Beer Garden
Owned by the same team behind Historians Ale House, the huge 4,000-square-foot heated patio at this bar offers sports fans the perfect place to catch any game outside, no matter the weather. There are plenty of mounted TVs scattered about too, so you can bet your team is screening. Also check out the 60-plus tap list, featuring beers from around the country. 3800 Walnut St., Denver, rinobeergarden.com
Chopper’s Sports Grill
Hunker down and enjoy this nostalgic Cherry Creek bar where memorabilia lines the walls and a large projection screen plays sports highlights. Sit inside or out, and enjoy not only the game you came to see, but a full menu of sandwiches, burgers, pizza, wings, and bar snacks. 80 S. Madison St., Denver, chopperssportsgrill.com
FlyteCo Tower
Not only does FlyteCo Tower have games to play, but it’s the best place to go to catch a game on the TV too. After all, the Central Park hot spot has two 150-inch projectors as well as 25 TVs throughout the multi-level space. That means it’s possible for every game to be played on the NFL Sunday Ticket. Each Sunday double indulge in one of the rotating nacho specials and plenty of drink deals such as half off margaritas, $5 well shots, and five-for-$20 bucket specials featuring Hamm’s Rainier, Old Style, and/or PBR. 3120 Uinta St., Denver, flytecotower.com
Campus Lounge
There are a lot of reasons to visit Campus Lounge, from its history to the solid burger to the simple weekend brunch. Operated since 1976, the spot also rocks all the games with indoor and outdoor viewing options. Bring your offspring too, there’s even a kids’ menu. 701 S. University Blvd., Denver, campusdenver.com
Number Thirty Eight
Located in RiNo, Number Thirty Eight is a sleeper hit for sports fans. The space boasts 10 indoor TVs, a massive 220-inch outdoor LED wall, and two more outdoor TVs. In addition to showing every NFL and major college football game, the venue serves as an official partner with the CU Buff’s 5430 Alliance NIL collective. Expect plenty of watch parties and a live DJ on-site to help bring the hype. There’s also a list of tasty gameday food such as wings, pizzas, and all the cold beer your little sports-loving heart desires. 3560 Chestnut Pl., Denver, nmbr38.com
5 On Lawrence
Chef and Colorado native Maxwell Morrow opened his sports bar in 2023, after running a popular deli for a decade and cooking around town prior to that. This means the food at 5 On Lawrence is above average for pub fare, making it even more enticing to catch a game here. 2020 Lawrence St., Denver, 5onlawrence.com
Ugly Dog Sports Cafe
Football, wrestling, basketball, car racing, and more can be found playing on the TVs scattered around this hole-in-the-wall sports bar in Federal Heights. When you’re not catching a game, play your own at one of the many pool tables. There’s also a hearty list of basic bar food, plenty of cheap drinks, and happy hour each weekday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1345 Cortez St., Denver, uglydogsportscafe.com
Wally’s Wisconsin Tavern
As the name suggests, Wisconsin is the state celebrated at this LoDo bar. That means you can enjoy a game with other Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Milwaukee Brewers fans. Enjoy classic midwestern fare in between plays. The menu consists of comforting items such as fried cheese curds, fried cod basket, plenty of burgers, wings, loaded macaroni and cheese, and more. 1417 Market St., Denver, wallyswisconsin.com
Hayter’s & Co.
While plenty of sports screen at the LoDo hot spot, it’s officially Denver’s place to be for Chicago Bears fans. Located just half-a-block from Coors Field, Hayter’s brings the rowdy crowd in for a night of giant burgers, cheesy bacon fries, and plenty of wings. Catch a game and down a few $6 Hayterades, a house special made with vodka, lemonade, club soda, and blue Curaçao. 1920 Blake St., Denver, haytersandco.com
Highland Tavern
This laidback joint feels like the kind of place you can go again and again, almost like the Highland neighborhood’s version of Cheers. Televisions line the bar and many of the walls, so no matter where you sit you can catch a game. The small food menu excels too, with the restaurant’s signature tots, housemade pork rinds, and Dr. Pepper ribs. Unlike many sports bars, this is the kind of place you can comfortably bring your kids to as well. 3400 Navajo St., Denver, highlandtavern.com
