For true college sports fans, there’s comfort in knowing that one of the best bars to watch football in the country might be waiting just around the corner, no matter what state you find yourself in on game day. Whether it’s serving gloriously greasy bar food, offering local beers on tap, or mounting over 60 flat screen TVs, the best college football bars know how to satisfy the crowd.
We teamed up with Yelp to determine the best college football spots in every state by identifying bars, sports bars, and restaurants with a large concentration of reviews mentioning "college football" and "college game." (Those spots were then ranked using factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews.) Did your favorite local haunt make the cut? Check out the best college football bars in every state, and know just where to grab a brew and burger on your next game day.
Alabama
Foley, Alabama
Groovy Goat: You’re going to want to try the tableside nachos that come piled high and heavy on a sheet pan.
Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
Wild Wings n’ Things: Make your wings super wild by getting its two crazy-spicy signature wing sauces, Kamikaze and Sonic Boom.
Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
K O'Donnell's Sports Bar & Grill: This spot is packed with TVs (over 60!), ensuring no game gets left behind.
Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas
Gusano's: This pizzeria does it Chicago-style, so get your deep dish while it’s hot!
California
San Francisco, California
The Taco Shop at Underdog's: We hear that the crispy fish tacos are something of legends.
Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Blake Street Tavern: Get the quintessential sports bar experience at this Denver haunt.
Connecticut
Hartford, Connecticut
Trumbull Kitchen: This spot boasts an eclectic menu and contemporary vibe.
Delaware
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Crust & Craft: Trade the waves for some games at this beach’s best pizza bar.
Florida
Tampa, Florida
Brick House Tavern + Tap: Duck wings, deviled eggs, and whiskey-barbecued pork chops…need we say more?
Georgia
Marietta, Georgia
Loyal Q and Brew: People come here to watch football games with its brews, barbecue, and banana pudding.
Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Joe's On Weed St: This sports bar doubles as a concert venue, so we’re betting it knows how to have a good time.
Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Keystone Sports Review: Slide right into the retro red vinyl booths of this Indy dive.
Iowa
Dubuque, Iowa
Copper Kettle: Eclectic menu items like fried cheese curds and Scotch eggs are favored here on game days.
Kansas
Overland Park, Kansas
Johnny's Tavern: These walls are covered in TVs (and the tables are laden with pepper jack bites and buffalo chicken dip), making game days spent here a given.
Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Shamrock Bar & Grille: Make sure to get your Irish fare with a side of its waffle fries.
Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
American Sports Saloon: There’s a lot to love about this sports saloon, such as the stocked bar with numerous TVs downstairs, the balcony bar upstairs with a view of the French Quarter, and the fact that it’s not located right smack in the middle of Bourbon Street.
Maine
Portland, Maine
Mark's Place: It’s a dive bar that spills out a young crowd, loud music, and a slightly rowdier vibe.
Maryland
Fulton, Maryland
Looney's Pub South: This Irish pub offers generous deals if your game days ever fall on Thirsty Thursdays.
Massachusetts
Boston, Massachussetts
The Baseball Tavern: The roof deck is a favorite spot for Sox fans to spend game days. (It has a view of Fenway Park.)
Michigan
Lansing, Michigan
Nuthouse Sports Grill: Experience gloriously greasy bar food at its best.
Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The News Room: Come here for the funky, newsroom vibes alone, including its newspaper-covered walls.
Mississippi
Biloxi, Mississippi
Adventures Pub & Spirits: Chargrilled oysters are the name of the game at this coastal spot.
Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
The Over/Under Bar & Grill: This bar is named after an Over/Under bet, so we’ll take its word for it.
Montana
Missoula, Montana
Red's Bar: “This was the only bar in Missoula that had all of the college football games on for us to watch,” said one Yelp reviewer. That’s all we need to know.
Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Report In Pub: People come here for the Bloody Mary topped with bacon, onion rings, and a burger slider.
Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Miller's Ale House: If you’re in Vegas, but the big game is pulling you from the casinos, this is the spot.
New Hampshire
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
The Goat: Live music, mouthwatering burgers, and a good atmosphere are waiting at this downtown bar.
New Jersey
Riverdale, New Jersey
Blu Alehouse: If you’d prefer to be surrounded by TVs, playing every game you could want to watch (and then some), this is the ticket.
New Mexico
Deming, New Mexico
Adobe Deli: The quirky interior is enough to make you want sit a spell at this spot, with its stuffed dead animals mounted on the wall, leather-filled smoking room, and ceiling covered in dollar bills.
North Carolina
Highlands, North Carolina
The Ugly Dog Pub: This dive bar is tucked away in the mountains and worth checking out for its live music scene, too.
North Dakota
Devils Lake, North Dakota
Proz End of the Line Sports Bar & Grille: With bar games like darts and pool, along with an outdoor tiki bar, you might get a little distracted on game day.
Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Holy Grail Tavern & Grille: If you’re lucky, you’ll snag one of the tables with self-serve beer taps.
Oklahoma
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Eskimo Joe's: It’s famous as a festive sports bar, and it’s known for its cheese fries. We’re sold.
Oregon
Portland, Oregon
The Station: It’s part pizza bar, part sports bar with two massive drop-down projector screens.
Pennsylvania
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Stubby's Bar and Grille: This Lancaster locals’ spot serves up game days with greasy burgers, nachos, and Blood Marys.
South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Liberty Tap Room & Grill: You can’t come here without sampling some of its unique craft brews.
South Dakota
Custer, South Dakota
Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar: This sports bar has custom crafted brews created specially for it, and if anything, we appreciate that kind of attention to detail.
Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Party Fowl: Get your Nashville hot chicken and house-made potato chips (fried in bacon grease) on your own personal sheet pan. (Just wait until you see the Bloody Mary, though.)
Texas
Houston, Texas
Revelry on Richmond: Its cocktails are filled with flavors like spicy cucumber and lemon-thyme. (Read: This isn’t your typical sports bar.)
Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
The Green Pig Pub: It has a spacious rooftop patio and reportedly plays music described as “the oldies, but the goodies.” We’re in.
Vermont
Montpelier, Vermont
Three Penny Taproom: It’s got a top-notch beer list that includes small local favorites.
Virginia
Arlington, Virginia
Crystal City Sports Pub: Find a game for everyone in this three-story sports bar.
Washington
Seattle, Washington
Buckley's On Queen Anne: It has all the sports memorabilia-covered surfaces that you could want on a game day.
Washington D.C.
J Paul's: This Georgetown saloon feels cozy and casual with its dimly lit, mahogany-heavy bar and historic touches, like old-school payphone booths. (And apparently the crab cake sandwich is a must try.)
West Virginia
Morgantown, West Virginia
Mario's Fishbowl: You have to get the famous “fishbowl,” which is basically a big ‘ole beer in a frosted, fishbowl-sized glass.
Wisconsin
Lake Delton, Wisconsin
Monk's Bar & Grill: Can you go to Wisconsin without trying cheese curds? No. No, you cannot.
Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming
O'Dwyers Public House: If you’re going to the Wild West, you’re going to need a good watering hole.
