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Sports Bars in Tucson: Beer, Bites & Plenty of TVs

Sports Bars in Tucson: Beer, Bites & Plenty of TVs

by Matt SternerMar 12, 2025Updated Jul 14, 20268 min read
Nothing says “sports” like being surrounded by multiple televisions, eating fried food, hearing hoots and hollers from people nearby, drinking cold beer, and then getting the food and beer stains out of your shirt the following day. Here’s a list of locally owned and operated sports bars in the Old Pueblo to catch the game and grab a drink with pub fare.
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The bar at Barrio Brewing (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Barrio Brewing Co.

800 East 16th StreetDowntown

Located just south of downtown and across the street from the train tracks, Barrio Brewing is a fun getaway for those seeking a great craft brew to pair with sports watching. The food menu is loaded with wings, tacos, and other common bar food. Oh, and there are usually at least 10 beers and seasonal selections on tap.

Fini's Landing

5689 North Swan RoadFoothills

This casual, beach-themed restaurant is a great little spot to watch the games on the north side of town. Flip-flops and fish tacos are the norms here, but owners and Tucson natives Scott and Fini are huge sports fans. Fini’s Landing’s other concept, The Landing, is just as fun and located in Oro Valley at 8195 N. Oracle Rd.

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Assorted food at Frog & Firkin (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Frog & Firkin

874 East University BoulevardDowntown

This popular University stop has a wide range of eats, drinks, and events to keep you entertained (game or no game). Pull in for a beer with some friends and watch the game (if you can find a seat, it gets packed).

Gentle Ben's Brewing

865 East University BoulevardDowntown

The building itself is awe-inspiring with a 12-foot carved wooden bear out front, but the massive upper deck to the vast side patio and also the huge front bar, Gentle Ben's is a great spot for hollering at the TV screen. For eats, it's your traditional bar food but with a little bit of Southwestern cuisine mixed in.

Home Plate Marana

8579 North Silverbell RoadMarana

There are more than enough big-screen TVs, shuffleboard, pool tables, foosball, arcade games, and batting cages. From slow-pitch softball to fast-pitch baseball, Home Plate is a nifty spot for the active sports fan as well as the armchair athlete. Plus, there’s plenty of beer and cocktails on the menu to pair with their standard bar food bites (wings, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and more).

Hops Sports Grill

120 South Houghton RoadEastside

This locally owned East Tucson sports bar is geared up and ready to party — indoor and outdoor seating, food and drink specials are offered on game days, and TVs are aplenty. Oh, and there's even a kid’s play area. Game on, all members of the family!

Louie's Cantina

8060 East 22nd StreetEastside

Good vibes are what you’ll find at both locations. When it comes to music, hip-hop, and country music coexist in peace. The original Louie’s Pub, found at 746 E. Fort Lowell Rd., opened in 2017 and Louie’s Cantina made its debut on the east side in 2022. Both spots have their own style but are equally as fun when it comes to rooting for your favorite team!

Nancy's Boondocks

3306 North 1st AvenueMidtown

It’s hard to miss this spot when driving by because there’s a bottle of wine in the parking lot the size of a T-Rex. Aside from their TV screens, pool tables, dart boards, beers, and fun bar food, they also have live music on certain nights.

No Anchovies

870 East University BoulevardDowntown

The two-story University joint has at least 50 big-screen TVs, and the giant Jenga and Connect Four help kill time during commercial breaks. While they built their reputation on pizza, don’t miss out on their loaded tots and sandwiches on fresh-baked bread.

On The Rocks

7930 East Speedway BoulevardEastside

On The Rocks is a bar, yes, but it is also a family place. It’s just a nice change of pace at a place along that stretch of east side territory. Having an honest bar with honest drinks and food, inviting neighbors of all varieties is a presence bearing longevity in any circle of service.

Interior at the Board Room (Photo by Jackie Tran)

The Board Room

120 East Congress StreetDowntown

The Board Room Sports Loft & Bar opened January 1, 2026, on the second floor of the historic First Hittinger Block on East Congress Street, occupying the same building as Batch and basement cocktail bar Snake & Barrel. The 3,000-square-foot loft sits under 20-foot ceilings and centers on a 160-inch LED video wall flanked by two 98-inch screens, creating one of Tucson's largest game-viewing setups. A 40-foot custom alder wood bar anchors the space. The menu keeps the focus on drinks and shareable bites suited to game-day gatherings. Snack boards, sliders, and flight boards round out the food options, while a full bar offers beer, simple cocktails, and spirits.

The Canyon's Crown Restaurant & Pub

6958 East Tanque Verde RoadEastside

The British-style restaurant and pub is located on the south side of Tanque Verde before you get to Sabino Canyon. From soccer to basketball, all types of sports are often displayed on multiple TVs strategically placed throughout the restaurant for your viewing pleasure. Plus, they offer daily Happy Hour specials throughout the week — plan accordingly!

(Photo courtesy of The District Bites and Brew)

The District Bites and Brew

3025 North Campbell AvenueMidtown

The District Bites and Brew features a sleek black ceiling, contemporary pendant lights, and a spacious horseshoe bar. Flat-screen TVs line the walls above modern seating, creating a relaxed sports-lounge atmosphere. The dining room uses cool gray tones and sharp lines to give the space an upscale yet casual feel.

This neighborhood gastropub serves American comfort food with craft beer and cocktails. Reviewers love the smash burgers for their crispy edges and juicy centers. Wings, beer-battered fries, and signature cocktails like the smoked old fashioned also earn consistent praise.

The Dugout Sports Bar and Grill (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

The Dugout Sports Bar and Grill

4880 East 22nd StreetMidtown

Take a swing at The Dugout Sports Bar and Grill — the sports bar known for its multiple TVs, batting cages, and family-friendly fun. The restaurant is a great spot where sports enthusiasts, families, and foodies can play arcade games, pool, and darts.

The Neighborhood DWTN

61 East Congress StreetDowntown

Their wings, tacos, and michelada, which is a beast, are all worth a trip to either of the two Neighborhood locations (original spot is at 3940 E. 29th St.). If you’re at the downtown location on Congress, there's plenty of TVs to catch the game, but stay long enough and the place turns into a full-on dance party.

The Station Pub & Grill

8235 North Silverbell RoadMarana

If you live out in Marana and love sports bars, chances are you’ve been to The Station, which is located next door to an actual Fire Station. Aside from the cold beers, TVs, and tasty bar food, the interior walls are covered in servicemen and women’s patches to “exemplify The Station’s gratification for our homegrown heroes.”

Trident Grill IV

2912 West Ina RoadNorthwest

If you’ve been in Tucson for any amount of time, you’ve most likely heard about Trident Grill, either at the original location at Speedway and Campbell or the other spots on Swan just south of Fort Lowell and on Ina and Shannon. Oh, and don’t forget about the sister restaurant Trident Pizza Pub.

Frequently asked questions

Tucson offers sports bars across downtown, midtown, and the east side. Many feature large screens, full menus, and lively atmospheres for game day.

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