The Best Bars in the United States and Around the World to Watch Boston Sports!
We know Covid is all kicking us in the dicks right now but eventually, someday, we will be going about our lives again in a semi-normal manner. So when that day comes use this comprehensive list to watch the game no matter where in the country, or world, you find yourself!
We put together this wicked pissah list in case you find yourself outside of New England when one of our favorite teams are playing. They don’t call it Red Sox Nation or the Patriots Army for nuttin. In every state (that is worth visiting) there is at least one Boston Sports friendly bar New Englanders can feel right at home and watch Boston kick some ass.
So whether you want to cheer on the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots or Bruins we have you covered!
Below is the most comprehensive list of Boston Sports Bars in the United States and around the world!
Alabama
Birmingham
Although Paramount is not a Boston Sports haven itself. They have a great adult arcade, food, and tons of big screen tv’s. A great atmosphere and friendly staff just ask them to through on any Boston Sports game and they will make it happen.
Alaska
Anchorage
Local Boston Sports fans favorite bar! When there is a game on you can be sure to find fellow Boston Sports fans here to celebrate victories and console each other in defeat. McGinley’s has a true Boston feel.
Arizona
Baer's Den (AKA Frank's Friendly Tavern)
941 E. Apache Blvd. Tempe, AZ.
480-517-9544
One of Tempe's oldest sports bars (1962) and owned by 2 guys from Marblehead, MA for the past 10 years. This small neighborhood bar is decked out in Sox and Pats gear. They show Red Sox and Patriot games with sound, and the Sox/Yanks games are out of control.
Arkansas
We couldn’t find any reason that you should ever be in Arkansas. If you know of one please let us know.
California
Big Sur
The Maiden Publick House
The Village Shops, 46840 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920
831-667-2355
Owners Bill and Danielle are Quincy, MA transplants and welcome local Red Sox fans to their pub, which is located in the Village Center Shops.
Hermosa Beach
Fat Face Fenner's Fishack
53 Pier Avenue
310-379-5550
Seafood grill, chowder house and bar that features a genuine Boston "T" route map at the top of the stairs.
San Diego
Players Sports Bar
7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
858-277-7060
Red Sox fans are plentiful here, enjoying the NESN feed with sound for every game, and so is Boston memorabilia, which stretches from wall to wall.
San Francisco
Connecticut Yankee
100 Connecticut St. (at 17th St.)
415-552-4440
This sports bar in the Potrero Hill neighborhood is home to local Sox fans and covered in Red Sox memorabilia. The Connecticut Yankee has five TVs, a full bar and a back patio for outdoor dining and drinking. This is a great place to give shit to yankees fans and cheer louidly for the Sox. A really fun atmosphere.
415-495-6726
415-673-8023
Santa Monica
Sonny McLean's
2615 Wilshire Blvd.
310-449-1811
This Irish pub is owned by Jim & Fran Conners, two diehard Boston fans. Any Boston sporting event is carried on TV there, while Red Sox bus trips are offered to see the Sox in Anaheim. An excellent location to meet Boston transplants.
Colorado
Denver
Modeled after Boston's Pour House, this LoDo watering hole is one of the few Red Sox-friendly spots in the area. It's a no-frills joint that has a decent selection of brews, serves pub grub and sports a killer rooftop patio, which is heated in the winter.
Delaware
A state so small I almost forgot it existed.
Florida
Deerfield Beach
The Cabin Sports Bar
154 N Federal Hwy
954-428-6438
The place is covered in New England memorabilia and shows every Boston sports game.
Delray Beach
Boston's on the Beach
40 South Ocean Blvd.
561-278-3364
The name should say it all, but if there's a Boston game on -- any team, any season -- it can be seen here on many of the 40 TVs.
East Naples
FoxBoro Sports Tavern
4420 Thomasson Drive
239-530-2337
All of New England's sports teams are featured on the bar's 45 televisions, while the restaurant specializes in seafood. Run by Joe Popoli, who is originally from Leominster, MA.
Fort Lauderdale
954-760-7009
Owned by a Massachusetts native who has put some Red Sox memorabilia on the walls and the team's games on TV, this restaurant is a great place for the south Florida faithful to watch the game while enjoying such New England fare as Ipswich clams, Maine lobster, clam chowder and Boston baked beans. This place is more for Boston transplant retirees who want to watch the game while eating great seafood. Basically we are saying it is very tame.
Fort Myers
Boston Ale N Tale
3441 Colonial Blvd, Unit 8
239-274-8253
Opened in 2011, the owner (Richard) is originally from Fall River and he spent 7 months building his dream Boston Fan Sports Bar in the city where the Red Sox hold spring training. Decked out in Boston memorabilia, the year-round fans or vacationers in town can stop in anytime the Red Sox or Patriots are playing to watch and listen to the game, as they're all shown on multiple plasma TVs with the sound turned on.
Key West
The Lazy Gecko
203 Duval Street
305-292-1903
Shows every game, and bills itself as the "Southernmost Red Sox bar."
Finnegan's Wake
320 Grinnell Street
305-293-0222
All Red Sox games shown on the Direct TV baseball package can be seen at this bar, owned by a Grafton, MA native. Sam Adams specials and $3 shots of Jameson are available during all Sox games.
Naples
Boston Beer Garden
2396 Immokalee Road
239-596-2337
This South Boston establishment now has a southern outpost in Naples' Green Tree Plaza that's a haven for fans of all New England teams. The BBG sells Sam Adams on draft for $3 during all Red Sox games.
Plantation
Jeannie's Pub and Grub
5219 West Broward Blvd.
954-587-2147
This place near Fort Lauderdale has some Boston memorabilia on its walls and shows all Red Sox games via NESN.
Georgia
Stone Mountain
The owner, Brian, is a Sox nut and Boston transplant. There is Red Sox memorabilia everywhere and several plasma screens where you can catch every game of the season, always on NESN. Known for their cheese steaks and deli subs, Rivals also has Yuengling on tap for $2.
Hawaii
Honolulu
Wow what can we say about O’tooles except you feel like you are at a regular pub in the heart of Boston. A bar dedicated to Boston Sports with an authentic Boston feel. O’Toole’s has the whole package the ambiance of a little pub, a huge wall of Boston Red Sox memorabilia, six screens of sports, and live music every night, with no cover charge. Add to that the enormous selection of whiskeys, and 16 beers, including Guinness on tap: this place has that distinct and pleasant Irish pub feel, and smell.
Idaho
This may not be a dedicated Boston Sports haven, but it is dedicated to all things sports! They post having more beers on tap than tables to sit at. Food is banging and the staff is super friendly. This place isn‘t about pleasing the status quo or knocking the rust off old pick-up lines. It‘s about hanging out with friends, watching games, and having a good drink with a great meal. Good times await!
Illinois
Chicago
Brendan's Pub
3169 N. Broadway
773-929-2929
The pub's two owners are from Boston and their Lakeview neighborhood bar shows every Red Sox game.
Monsignor Murphy's
3019 North Broadway
773-348-7285
An Irish tavern for sports fans (with a tropical-themed wood patio out back) that shows Red Sox games on the TVs behind the bar with the volume tuned to NESN.
312-828-0007
This is a great sports bar with lots of big screen TVs. Although it's not a Red Sox specific bar, Mother Hubbard's is the only place in Chicago that shows every Red Sox game, including the national FOX games that are normally blacked out on Saturday afternoon.
Indiana
The only good thing to come from this state is Larry Bird. He left as soon as he became an adult and came to the greatest city on earth. You should never be in Indiana unless you are visiting his birth home as a tourist.
Iowa
Des Moines
Felix & Oscar’s Pub
4050 Merle Hay Road (Haymarket Mall)
515-278-8887
Famous for their Chicago Style pan pizza, the restaurant's GM is a huge Patriots fan and Red Sox games are shown alongside the Midwestern MLB teams.
Kansas
One word… Tornadoes.
Kentucky
Good at bourbon.
Louisiana
New Orleans
It all started when Debbie Shatz, a Red Sox fan, and Frankie Mazzanti, a Razorbacks Fan, worked together at Parasol’s Bar in 1998. With seed money from a winning Superfecta Kentucky Derby ticket the bar opened on January 22, 2007. The bar and tables are built of wood reclaimed from Hurricane Katrina, and were hand-crafted by Jeremy Shatz (Debbie’s Husband) and the help of some good friends.
Maryland
Baltimore
This bar is the home to sox nation in Maryland. The Red Sox are always on the main TV and the bar is always packed with fans.
Laurel
301-497-9494
The Governor of Red Sox Nation in Maryland, Jason Downie, owns this sports bar and in his words, "We ALWAYS have the Sox on, and I’ve got some Sox memorabilia hanging throughout."
Michigan
Basically Canada.
Minnesota
See Michigan.
Mississippi
They don’t care much about sports.
Missouri
I don't even know enough about this state to talk shit.
Montana
Good place to go camping.
Nebraska
We know of no great place to watch Boston / New England sports. Contact us if you know one!
Nevada (not just for gambling!)
Owner is Boston born and raised, and this is the local Red Sox Nation watering hole. So come in grab a pint and cheer on the sox!
New Jersey (AKA armpit of america)
Hoboken (pubes of New Jersey)
A great pub with a long history. I mean really it’s been burnt to the ground once already and rose from the ashes better than before. Kind of sounds like some of favorites teams journeys. Grab a stool, a beer and starting cheering.
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Only place we know of where all Boston Sports fan congregate in New Mexico. This place is wall to wall packed with Sox or Patriots Jerseys during the playoffs. So come and cheer amongst friends!
New York
New York City
Phebe's Tavern and Grill, on the corner of East 4th and Bowery since 1968, has become an East Village staple. As the neighborhood has evolved and grown, so too has Phebe's. Whether you're interested in after work happy hour, getting together to watch a game, enjoying dinner or hosting a private event, Phebe's is the place for you.
Come and unwind with a pint (or "MEGA" pitcher) of one of our handcrafted American ales or microbrews and catch your favorite team on one of our 8 HD screens. We have all the major professional sports packages (NFL Sunday Ticket, Champions League, NBA League Pass, NHL Center Ice & MLB Extra Innings) as well as college packages (ESPN Gameplan college football and ESPN Full Court basketball). Track the latest "Standings" on our chalkboard and remember... catching a game doesn't mean you have to drink crap beer! We also have Bud Lite & Guinness on tap, in addition to a list of 25 bottled beers and several house wines.
Elmira
A place to catch your beloved Red Sox when out of town and in enemy territory.
Endwell
The Galley Tavern & Grill is a family style sports bar and grill. We have the best viewing in town with 15 TV's showing all the directv sports packages. We also have Team Trivia on Wednesdays. The Galley Tavern & Grill prides itself on its great service and highest quality foods.
This fan club was established in 1993 as a way to for pats fans in New York to get together and watch games together. They recently forced to move from their old bar Mo’s on Mulburry street because it closed down. They now meet at a bar called Tucci’s and all of the information can be found on their website
North Carolina
Asheville
The Bier Garden
46 Haywood Street
828-285-0002
A downtown joint with a few pieces of Sox flair, they have 20 televisions, at least two of which are tuned into the Red Sox game, and over 200 choices of cold ones to help you pass the time watching America's pastime.
Greensboro
Stumble Stilskins
202 West Market Street
336-691-1222
Opened the year the Red Sox ended their 86-year drought by a pair of New England natives, this downtown sports bar has been home to the Triad NC Patriot Nation since its inception and now boasts itself as home of Greensboro's Red Sox Nation. Essentially, it's a friendly place for fans of any Boston team.
Greenville
Professor O'Cools
605 Greenville Blvd
252-355-2946
BoSox fans unite for every game. This eating & drinking saloon his 30 TV screens, including two 60-inch TVs and two plasma TVs, all major sports subscriptions and great drink specials.
Matthews
Beantown Tavern
130 Matthews Station Street
704-849-2023
The home of RSN in Charlotte. Owned by a Bostonian and lifelong Red Sox fan, this tavern has the Direct TV baseball package as well as NESN so you will not miss a Red Sox game. Anytime the Sox play the Yankees or they play during the afternoon there is a FREE hot dog buffet. Mention that you heard about Beantown Tavern on Boston's Pastime and Donnie G will buy you a beer!
Raleigh
Although this spot isn’t dedicated to Boston Sports it is legit as F*ck. This place will have every game on, and the crowd of sports fans here is mixed making for a great atmosphere.
North Dakota
See South Dakota.
Ohio
They got their own teams to obsess over. No room for ours in this state.
Oklahoma
They also have their own teams to obsess over, to bad none of them are good except for the collegiate ones.
Oregon
Portland
503-894-9374
Until the building it was in was torn down in 2012, a good crowd of local fans showed up to watch all Red Sox games here...and they were even served Fenway franks during the games! No word yet on whether the new Lompoc is still Boston fan-friendly, but it reopened in May 2013 in the same spot but in a new building.
Pennsylvania
Close enough for your lazy ass to drive to Massachusetts and watch the game. So get moving.
South Carolina
Charleston
843-577-5885
Sox friendly southerners gather to watch the game on NESN while drinking specially priced $2.50 pints of Sam Adams. The owner, Tim Maahs recently passed away (seen above). Tim was a die-hard Sox fan. He was beloved by his staff and community who are sure to carry on the tradition of making this a Red Sox hangout for years to come.
Tim was real. He was honest. And he loved his Boston Red Sox. ❤️
Columbia
Village Idiot Pizza
2009 Devine St.
803-252-8646
A pizza and pub place found in the heart of Five Points that offers a great vibe for any Red Sox fan who happens to be in South Carolina's capital city. Opened in 1990 by a diehard Sox fan, games are shown via the MLB Package and the joint features its fair share of Red Sox neon signs and pennants.
Sullivan’s Island
Dunleavy’s Pub
2213 Middle Street
843-883-9646
A near-the-beach casual Irish pub where, as listed on their blog, "locals and visitors meet to enjoy the company of friends, some good food, drinks and maybe a Red Sox game." The family that owns the place prides themselves on bringing a little slice of New England to Sullivan’s Island, which is across the Harbor from Charleston, but they don't accept credit cards, so you'll need cash for everything but the popcorn, which is free.
South Dakota
Eww what are you doing in South Dakota? Besides freezing your ass off? Start making better life choices.
Tennessee
Nashville
Batter'd & Fried Boston Seafood House
1008 Woodland Street
615-226-9283
The decor on the walls is decidedly Red Sox in flavor and the food is distinctively New England, as the owner is a native and several of his dishes are inspired by recipes from his father, a gourmet chef in New England for 50+ years. Besides specializing in fried seafood and the Sox, a sushi bar is located inside the restaurant, which is an overall very Boston-friendly establishment found in the Five Points neighborhood of East Nashville.
Texas
Austin
Little Woodrow's
520 West 6th Street
512-477-2337
They show all Sox games and Red Sox Nation-Austin meets weekly on Friday evenings to watch the Sox play.
Although mostly known for it’s wild nightlife, loud music, and multi-level Ranch themed bar. This place just Loves New England Patriots fans. Maybe because many of their staff are die hard Pats fans? So go watch the game then stay afterward for one of the best parties in Austin.
Utah
Seems like an opportunity for someone to open a bar and make some mullah!
Virginia
Alexandria
Bugsy's
111 King Street
703-683-0313
Located in Old Town, this upstairs sports bar always shows the Red Sox game and attracts a gathering of local Sox fans.
This is by far the best Patriots hangout in VA. They love New Englanders and always have the game on. Every Sunday when the Pats are playing you’ll be sure to see the bar packed with fans.
Arlington
Mister Days
3100 Clarendon Blvd
703-527-1600
Northern Virginia's home of monthly Red Sox Happy Hours, and the place where Boston fans can sign up for the Red Sox Fan VIP Card. Benefits of the card include a 10% food discount during all Red Sox games and front of the line status for big games. All Sox games are shown, and the bar features over 70 TV's, 119" projection screens, plasma screens & HDTV.
703-525-3600
Aiming to become the Red Sox bar in the DC area, this Irish pub is a great place to watch some Boston baseball. With up to a half dozen hi-def TVs dedicated exclusively to showing the Red Sox, you can enjoy the game with fellow members of the Nation while sampling authentic Irish cuisine and spirits.
Richmond
Bailey's Smokehouse & Tavern
7502 W Broad Street
804-755-6800
Where the Rivah City Red Sox Nation meet to celebrate!
Washington
Seattle
206-441-7966
The Boston Sports Fan Group of Seattle gets together regularly to watch Red Sox and Patriots games in the back room of this sports bar.
Tacoma
Doyle's Public House
208 Saint Helens Ave.
253-272-7468
They show all the Sox games, during which Sam Adams specials are available. The guys that own the place are from Boston and in 2007 they even flew in Fenway Franks & Nissen buns.
Washington DC
If you’re a Boston sports lover, head to Dirty Water to watch all of your teams’ games: Bruins, Patriots, Red Sox and Celtics! These people eat, shit, and breath all Boston Sports. The staff is fun and it also helps that they are all gorgeous!
202-333-3150
This two level bar in Georgetown has been an official Red Sox Nation hangout for years and is where diehard fans in the District gather to watch games and have a good time.
West Virginia
All I can think of is banjo music.
Wisconsin
Just an all around cool sports bar with great food. This place has love for all things sports. Memorabilia from every team on earth can be found here along with a fun and boisterous atmosphere. A great place to meet Boston fans and just overall nice people!
Wyoming
A place for cowboys, not sports fans.
Outside the great U.S of A!
Japan
Kyoto
Fenway Park Public Bar
408 Kawaramachi
011-81-75-255-4633
A pair of Japanese brothers opened this bar in the summer of 2005 and have made it a shrine to their favorite American baseball team. There's Red Sox memorabilia on the wall, Sam Adams in a bottle, and highlights of the 2004 champions playing on a wall projector. Located on the third floor across the street from the Kyoto Royal Hotel & Spa, this Far East outpost of Red Sox Nation is open from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Tokyo
Fenway Park Public Bar
Kei Bldg 2F, 5-46-4, Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan 164-0001
03-3319-9185
Inspired by the success of their bar with the same name in Kyoto, ownership opened a second location in Tokyo.
The Ginza Lamp
3-16, 7-Chome, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 104-0061
011-81-3-6303-4140
A cozy three story bar in the Center of the Ginza where the first drink is on the house to fans who show their Red Sox Nation citizenship card. The bar has been in existence since 1933 and is currently run by local Red Sox fans who speak fluent English.
China
The best and only truly dedicated Boston Sports bar in all of China! Owner Jonas Reinholdsson is Swedish born but Boston Raised. Jonas is obsessed with everything Boston and it shows as his bars are littered wall to wall with Boston Sports memorabilia! This is the absolute best place to watch any of our teams and meet fellow Boston travelers.
Costa Rica
San Jose
True Boston Sports Haven. Second story is a shrine to the Red Sox. If in Costa Rica Chubbs is a must see. Food is wicked awesome, atmosphere is amazeballs, and staff is excellent. No wonder they have 4 out of 5 stars on tripadvisor.
Aruba
This place is a fun colorful and casual place to grab some GREAT barbecue on the island. The owner is originally from Boston, so the Red Sox games are always on if they are playing! The pulled chicken pork sandwich and jerk chicken caesar salad are phenomenal. The place to watch the sox after a long day on the beach.
Mexico
The Patriots Army is alive and well in our neighbor to the south! Check out these official Patriots hangouts in Mexico!
Monterrey
Green Monster in Mexico? Yes please! Hand’s down the best place to watch any of Boston Sports in all of Mexico especially the Red Sox! P.S. you probably do not want to bring anyone with Yankees gear, they really do not like the Yankees. Great beer, great food and good vibes can all be found here.
St Johns
Great place to watch any of Boston Sports teams. Hole in the wall bar with a great atmosphere. The owners are huge Boston Sports fans, especially the Red Sox.
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