Burger And Beer Joint
Hamburgers & Hot Dogs
1766 Bay RdMiami Beach, FL
Why They're Winning: Because you can watch a game and then participate in one -- a competitive eating contest for a free $125 Angus burger. Perhaps it's the fact that the sports bar upstairs has roughly eight flat-screens to go with chalkboard walls for the latest sports scores. Or maybe that you can do your very own victory dance in the lounge downstairs and not feel out of place. Either way, this multi-tiered Miami faithful is a local sports legend.
Working Overtime: If you like challenges, the 10-pound, $125 B&B Motherburger offers one. That is, it's free if a single person finishes it within two hours... you know, for the sport of it.
Working Overtime: If you like challenges, the 10-pound, $125 B&B Motherburger offers one. That is, it's free if a single person finishes it within two hours... you know, for the sport of it.
Nemo's
Sports Bars
1384 Michigan AveDetroit, MI
Why They're Winning: Tigers. Lions. Red Wings. Just a few of the animalistic fans you'll find cradling fresh brews and the occasional liverwurst sandwich for Detroit games of all kinds.
Working Overtime: They have a shuttle. A bus, really... that goes to-and-from games and major events from Nemo's, so you won't even have to Uber it.
Working Overtime: They have a shuttle. A bus, really... that goes to-and-from games and major events from Nemo's, so you won't even have to Uber it.
STATS
Bars
300 Marietta St NWAtlanta, GA
Why They're Winning: The tables pour drinks for you, not the staff. In the spirit of their name, here are a few stats for you: 70 high-definition TVs, 16,000-square-feet of bar space, 10 private rooms. Also, STATS is "one of the only bars in the United States to feature a beer tap system which allows guests to pour their own beer with no server or bartender needed." Meaning? No waiting in line behind hot chicks who will inevitably get their drink before you.
Working Overtime: This place has a stock ticker scrolling throughout the bar so you can see if your GE stock is getting pummeled as bad your favorite team.
Working Overtime: This place has a stock ticker scrolling throughout the bar so you can see if your GE stock is getting pummeled as bad your favorite team.
The 40/40 Club
Clubs
6 W 25th StNew York, NY 10010
Why They're Winning: With two locations (the other is in the Barclays Center), this 12,00-square-foot beast of a sports and entertainment complex is owned by hip hop mogul Jay Z and partner Juan Perez. Big hitters. Just like the four guys who got 40/40 in the big leagues.
Working Overtime: There are 5 VIP Lounges available to guests for all types of private events. They're equipped with "luxurious bespoke lounge seating encircling a custom billiard table, 55-inch screen HD televisions, a custom chandelier, cerused oak paneling with silver leaf detailing, and stately wood floors." Like we said, VIP.
Working Overtime: There are 5 VIP Lounges available to guests for all types of private events. They're equipped with "luxurious bespoke lounge seating encircling a custom billiard table, 55-inch screen HD televisions, a custom chandelier, cerused oak paneling with silver leaf detailing, and stately wood floors." Like we said, VIP.
Red Star
Barbecue Restaurants
37 Greenpoint AveBrooklyn, NY
Why They're Winning: Lots of draft beer and dirt-cheap wings steal the show. It needs to be said: A Nets or Jets game looks way better with a 50-cent Bacon Cheddar Wing in mouth and one of 17 draft beers in hand. Especially if you were watching them during the 2013-2014 sports season. No matter, Red Star gets a gold star for its chic setting, menu and ability to stand out in an area bustling with industrial hipsterism.
Working Overtime: Ridiculous promotions such as $1 taco Tuesdays and 50-cent wings on Wednesdays keep this one a top to-do for local sports fans -- whether it's game night or just a regular lame night.
Working Overtime: Ridiculous promotions such as $1 taco Tuesdays and 50-cent wings on Wednesdays keep this one a top to-do for local sports fans -- whether it's game night or just a regular lame night.
Texan Station Sports Bar & Grill
Sports Bars
1501 Gaylord TrlGrapevine, TX
Why They're Winning: A 30-foot high by 52-foot wide TV screen makes every sporting event...um, large. Taking a cue from the world's largest column-free screen which hangs at Dallas' AT&T Stadium between the 20-yard lines, Texas Station Sports Bar & Grill at the Gaylord Texan Hotel has gone long with the aforementioned "Wall of Sports", which is believed to be the largest sports screen in Lone Star State. Considering how big Texas goes with things in general, this distinction is rather impressive.
Working Overtime: Once you're done swallowing up their smoked brisket and pepper sausage, give their virtual reality golf simulator a try -- where you can test your swing on any of the PGA's top courses.
Working Overtime: Once you're done swallowing up their smoked brisket and pepper sausage, give their virtual reality golf simulator a try -- where you can test your swing on any of the PGA's top courses.