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Sports watching in Boston

Screens, crowds, game-night energy.

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Example nights

Real Boston venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Games at Game On! in West Fens, then dinner at Mighty Squirrel Taproom & Kitchen in Fenway–Kenmore.

  • 01Game On!West Fens · $$
  • 02Mighty Squirrel Taproom & KitchenFenway–Kenmore · $$
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Games at Parlor Sports in Ward Two, then dinner at New Republik in Inman Square.

  • 01Parlor SportsWard Two · $$
  • 02New RepublikInman Square · $$
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Dinner at Bleacher Bar in West Fens, then Tasty Burger.

  • 01Bleacher BarWest Fens · $$
  • 02Tasty BurgerWest Fens · $
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Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Parlor Sports

    Ward Two · $$

    Packed for the match — craft beers, nacho variations, screens everywhere. Staff keeps it moving even when standing room only.

  2. 02

    Bleacher Bar

    West Fens · $$

    Centerfield view from under the bleachers — beer, fried pickles, friendly staff. Game day or not, you're watching the field.

  3. 03

    Hurricane's at the Garden

    Bulfinch Triangle Historic District · $$

    Bar near the TD Garden draws sports fans for the game, plus DJs & dance floor.

  4. 04

    Lazy Dog Sports Bar

    Lynn · $

    Steak tips and deviled eggs, a dozen TVs, live music Saturdays. Easygoing spot where locals drink beer and actually eat well.

  5. 05

    Game On!

    West Fens · $$

    American pub grub, beer & various bar games like ping pong in a roomy, energetic sports haunt.

  6. 06

    Jake n JOES Sports Grille - Waltham

    The Highlands · $$

    Sports bar that actually cares — friendly staff, Firecracker and hot honey pepperoni pizzas, packed for big games. Feels like Cheers.

  7. 07

    Cask 'N Flagon

    West Fens · $$

    Thirty-plus TVs, house-smoked BBQ, and Fenway views from the patio. Game-day crowds, mojitos, and brisket that holds up when the Sox are off.

  8. 08

    Warehouse Kitchen + Sports Bar

    Downtown · $$

    Watch the game with a crowd, eat better than you'd expect — fried pickles, Brussels sprouts, actual vegan options. Industrial space, sharp service.

  9. 09

    Shine Square Pub

    North Cambridge · $

    Wings, darts, every game on the TVs, bartenders who actually know your name. Cheap, loud, exactly what a local bar should be.

  10. 10

    Scores

    Bulfinch Triangle Historic District · $$

  11. 11

    Royal Rooters Club

    West Fens · $$

    Season-ticket-holder bar inside Fenway — Red Sox memorabilia, decent food, AC, pre-game refuge from the park's chaos.

  12. 12

    The Greatest Bar

    Bulfinch Triangle Historic District · $$

    Four-level sports bar drawing pre- & post-game crowds for booze, dancing, Skee-Ball & a 14-ft. TV.