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Boston’s Best Sports Bars

15 essential Boston-area sports bars at which to watch Boston teams win even more championships

by Celina Colby and Eater Staff Updated
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by Celina Colby and Eater Staff Updated

It’s always the start, middle, or end of some sports season around here, and plenty of Boston bars and restaurants are ready and waiting with beer, wings, and televisions. Here are 15 of the best sports bars in and around the city at which to watch baseball — or basketball, football, soccer, hockey, and plenty of other sports year-round.

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Olde Magoun's Saloon

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Olde Magoun’s Saloon is a neighborhood standby with plenty of screens, good vibes, and a food menu and craft beer list that is surprisingly superior. (Beers from acclaimed New England breweries including the Alchemist have been sighted here.) Watch Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, and Celtics games here, as well as European soccer matches, rugby, and more.

518 Medford St, Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 776-2600
(617) 776-2600
People sit at tables facing screen projectors playing a basketball game.
Watching a Celtics game at Olde Magoun’s Saloon.
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Parlor Sports

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At Parlor Sports, an extension of Trina’s Starlite Lounge, it’s all about the beer. Get a pitcher of something light (sports are nothing without light beer) and preferably local. Which is to say, get a pitcher of Night Lite by Everett’s own Night Shift Brewing. Parlor Sports is a popular gathering spot for the Midnight Riders, supporters of the New England Revolution, Greater Boston’s soccer club. Plus, stop by for 11 a.m. Premier League matches on Sundays. But while sports dominate the schedule at Parlor Sports, don’t be surprised to find Jeopardy and the Bachelorette on the television, treated with equal reverence.

1 Beacon St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 576-0231
(617) 576-0231
Crowded interior of a narrow, casual bar with sports bar vibes. A sign on a wall reads Inman Boxing.
Parlor Sports.
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Banners Kitchen & Tap

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Located at the Hub on Causeway development steps from TD Garden, Banners is a convenient spot to stop by pre- or post-game — and if you want to watch something there, there are ample screens, including one enormous, 40-foot-long one that the restaurant claims is the largest in the Northeast region. (There are also Topgolf Swing Suites onsite.) Banners arrived in 2019 featuring a mostly local tap list and a swanky private dining room. It’s also been dubbed the official restaurant of the Boston Bruins.

82 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114
(617) 263-8200
(617) 263-8200

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Scores

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Say RIP to Fours, the venerable sports bar that once stood in this space, and say hello to Scores, the multi-level, moneyed-up sports bar that was erected in Fours’ ashes. Try the solid flatbreads, burgers, and snacks from a menu designed in part by an Abe & Louie’s vet, and keep an eye on what’s playing via their online TV guide here.

166 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114
(857) 990-3711
(857) 990-3711
An empty dining room with TV screens erected all around the walls.
Plenty of screens at Scores.
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Sullivan's Tap

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Sullivan’s Tap, a century-old dive bar that reopened under new ownership in 2019 (with minor tweaks), is the spot at which to drink before and after a Celtics game. Play some pool; drink some cheap domestic beers; soak up the classic dive bar vibes. But eat first — there’s no food.

168 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114
Exterior of a dive bar on a city street with a large green sign that says Sullivan’s Tap. There’s a Dunkin’ next door.
Sullivan’s Tap.
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The Phoenix Landing

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You’ll never walk alone at the Phoenix Landing. This Central Square joint is the home base of LFC Boston, the city’s official Liverpool supporters club. Non-members are welcome on game day, but get there early, otherwise you won’t get in. Order a Carlsberg and settle in.

512 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 576-6260
(617) 576-6260
bright red exterior of a bar with a long white sign that says The Phoenix Landing in blue font
The Phoenix Landing.
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Dillon's

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Between the upstairs bar and downstairs bar, there’s plenty of seats to watch the game — or just hang out on the outside patio instead. It’s also the official bar of local Arsenal supporters club the Boston Gooners. Head to the downstairs bar, join the crowd, and grab a Carlsberg for $3 during Arsenal matches.

955 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115
A can of Carlsberg beer in the foreground with Arsenal supporters visible around T.V. screens in the background.
Dillon’s during an Arsenal match.
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Cask 'n Flagon

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The Cask, a classic Fenway-adjacent sports bar, is where everyone goes to get loose before Red Sox games because let’s be honest, beers are prohibitively expensive at Fenway Park.

62 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
(617) 536-4840
(617) 536-4840
Exterior of a bar with green and beige accents and a large red sign reading Cask ‘n Flagon. A large banner for Fenway Park is stretched across the adjacent street.
Cask ‘n Flagon.
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Bleacher Bar

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Bleacher Bar is literally located underneath the centerfield bleachers in Fenway Park, just beneath the famous red seat, which marks the spot of the 502-foot home run Ted Williams hit during the 1946 season. The bar has a window cut out so patrons can see the field (it closes during the game, sadly.) The bar occupies space once used for the away team’s batting cage, so drinkers can sip on a beer where Brooks Robinson used to take warm-up cuts.

82A Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215
(617) 262-2424
(617) 262-2424
Interior of a bar with green walls. A large window looks out onto an empty baseball stadium on a sunny day.
Bleacher Bar looks right out onto Fenway Park.
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Coolidge Corner Clubhouse

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This Coolidge Corner haunt feels out of place in the neighborhood — and that’s why it’s so perfect. Each wall is a tribute to one Boston sports team or another, and there’s plenty of cheap beer on tap.

307 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 566-4948
(617) 566-4948

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Cathedral Station

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Cathedral Station is Boston’s only combination gay bar/sports bar, and it is excellent. Grab a bite at Myers & Chang, then scoot across Washington Street to Cathedral Station for some beers and some sports. There’s free pool and darts, a patio, and — a South End rarity — free parking in the back.

1222 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118
(617) 338-6060
(617) 338-6060

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Stats Bar & Grille

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This multi-level sports hub in South Boston has 24 TVs so you can catch all the big games in one go. They offer daily dining for a casual bite to eat throughout the week and a weekend brunch that draws a big Sunday football crowd. The only thing better than watching the Pats game is doing it with a Bloody Mary in hand.

77 Dorchester St, Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-9300
(617) 268-9300

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The Banshee

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The Banshee is the best spot in Dorchester for soccer and rugby. The pub is home to quite a few supporters groups for several soccer leagues, plus local Green Bay Packers fans.

934 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02125
(617) 436-9747
(617) 436-9747

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Drawdown Brewing

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This newly opened Jamaica Plain brewery prioritizes women’s sports, plus college sports, soccer, and LGBTQ+ programming (check Instagram for their weekly viewing schedule). Sip a malt-forward brew from the tap and order in food from your favorite local restaurants while you cheer on the home team. Don’t miss out on participating in their fantasy drag league where you can create your perfect team of queens and watch them compete on RuPaul’s Drag Race every week.

3204 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130
(617) 553 - 2363
(617) 553 - 2363

The Fours

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Named for Bobby Orr, the Fours is the quintessential Bruins bar. The Boston location closed in 2020 after over 40 years in business, so Bruins fans can’t hop right over before or after a game at the Garden anymore, but Quincy and Norwell locations remain in business. The Fours Quincy has been open since 1994, packed with sports memorabilia and serving an extensive New England-y comfort food menu, from steak tips to baked scrod.

15 Cottage Ave, Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 471-4447
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Olde Magoun's Saloon

518 Medford St, Somerville, MA 02145

Olde Magoun’s Saloon is a neighborhood standby with plenty of screens, good vibes, and a food menu and craft beer list that is surprisingly superior. (Beers from acclaimed New England breweries including the Alchemist have been sighted here.) Watch Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, and Celtics games here, as well as European soccer matches, rugby, and more.

518 Medford St, Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 776-2600
(617) 776-2600
People sit at tables facing screen projectors playing a basketball game.
Watching a Celtics game at Olde Magoun’s Saloon.
Erika Adams/Eater Boston

Parlor Sports

1 Beacon St, Somerville, MA 02143

At Parlor Sports, an extension of Trina’s Starlite Lounge, it’s all about the beer. Get a pitcher of something light (sports are nothing without light beer) and preferably local. Which is to say, get a pitcher of Night Lite by Everett’s own Night Shift Brewing. Parlor Sports is a popular gathering spot for the Midnight Riders, supporters of the New England Revolution, Greater Boston’s soccer club. Plus, stop by for 11 a.m. Premier League matches on Sundays. But while sports dominate the schedule at Parlor Sports, don’t be surprised to find Jeopardy and the Bachelorette on the television, treated with equal reverence.

1 Beacon St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 576-0231
(617) 576-0231
Crowded interior of a narrow, casual bar with sports bar vibes. A sign on a wall reads Inman Boxing.
Parlor Sports.
Parlor Sports

Banners Kitchen & Tap

82 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114

Located at the Hub on Causeway development steps from TD Garden, Banners is a convenient spot to stop by pre- or post-game — and if you want to watch something there, there are ample screens, including one enormous, 40-foot-long one that the restaurant claims is the largest in the Northeast region. (There are also Topgolf Swing Suites onsite.) Banners arrived in 2019 featuring a mostly local tap list and a swanky private dining room. It’s also been dubbed the official restaurant of the Boston Bruins.

82 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114
(617) 263-8200
(617) 263-8200

Scores

166 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114

Say RIP to Fours, the venerable sports bar that once stood in this space, and say hello to Scores, the multi-level, moneyed-up sports bar that was erected in Fours’ ashes. Try the solid flatbreads, burgers, and snacks from a menu designed in part by an Abe & Louie’s vet, and keep an eye on what’s playing via their online TV guide here.

166 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114
(857) 990-3711
(857) 990-3711
An empty dining room with TV screens erected all around the walls.
Plenty of screens at Scores.
Scores

Sullivan's Tap

168 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114

Sullivan’s Tap, a century-old dive bar that reopened under new ownership in 2019 (with minor tweaks), is the spot at which to drink before and after a Celtics game. Play some pool; drink some cheap domestic beers; soak up the classic dive bar vibes. But eat first — there’s no food.

168 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114
Exterior of a dive bar on a city street with a large green sign that says Sullivan’s Tap. There’s a Dunkin’ next door.
Sullivan’s Tap.
Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater Boston

The Phoenix Landing

512 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

You’ll never walk alone at the Phoenix Landing. This Central Square joint is the home base of LFC Boston, the city’s official Liverpool supporters club. Non-members are welcome on game day, but get there early, otherwise you won’t get in. Order a Carlsberg and settle in.

512 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 576-6260
(617) 576-6260
bright red exterior of a bar with a long white sign that says The Phoenix Landing in blue font
The Phoenix Landing.
Terrence B. Doyle/Eater Boston

Dillon's

955 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115

Between the upstairs bar and downstairs bar, there’s plenty of seats to watch the game — or just hang out on the outside patio instead. It’s also the official bar of local Arsenal supporters club the Boston Gooners. Head to the downstairs bar, join the crowd, and grab a Carlsberg for $3 during Arsenal matches.

955 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115
A can of Carlsberg beer in the foreground with Arsenal supporters visible around T.V. screens in the background.
Dillon’s during an Arsenal match.
Erika Adams/Eater Boston

Cask 'n Flagon

62 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

The Cask, a classic Fenway-adjacent sports bar, is where everyone goes to get loose before Red Sox games because let’s be honest, beers are prohibitively expensive at Fenway Park.

62 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
(617) 536-4840
(617) 536-4840
Exterior of a bar with green and beige accents and a large red sign reading Cask ‘n Flagon. A large banner for Fenway Park is stretched across the adjacent street.
Cask ‘n Flagon.
Cask ‘n Flagon

Bleacher Bar

82A Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215

Bleacher Bar is literally located underneath the centerfield bleachers in Fenway Park, just beneath the famous red seat, which marks the spot of the 502-foot home run Ted Williams hit during the 1946 season. The bar has a window cut out so patrons can see the field (it closes during the game, sadly.) The bar occupies space once used for the away team’s batting cage, so drinkers can sip on a beer where Brooks Robinson used to take warm-up cuts.

82A Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215
(617) 262-2424
(617) 262-2424
Interior of a bar with green walls. A large window looks out onto an empty baseball stadium on a sunny day.
Bleacher Bar looks right out onto Fenway Park.
Bleacher Bar

Coolidge Corner Clubhouse

307 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446

This Coolidge Corner haunt feels out of place in the neighborhood — and that’s why it’s so perfect. Each wall is a tribute to one Boston sports team or another, and there’s plenty of cheap beer on tap.

307 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 566-4948
(617) 566-4948

Cathedral Station

1222 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118

Cathedral Station is Boston’s only combination gay bar/sports bar, and it is excellent. Grab a bite at Myers & Chang, then scoot across Washington Street to Cathedral Station for some beers and some sports. There’s free pool and darts, a patio, and — a South End rarity — free parking in the back.

1222 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118
(617) 338-6060
(617) 338-6060

Stats Bar & Grille

77 Dorchester St, Boston, MA 02127

This multi-level sports hub in South Boston has 24 TVs so you can catch all the big games in one go. They offer daily dining for a casual bite to eat throughout the week and a weekend brunch that draws a big Sunday football crowd. The only thing better than watching the Pats game is doing it with a Bloody Mary in hand.

77 Dorchester St, Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-9300
(617) 268-9300

The Banshee

934 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02125

The Banshee is the best spot in Dorchester for soccer and rugby. The pub is home to quite a few supporters groups for several soccer leagues, plus local Green Bay Packers fans.

934 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02125
(617) 436-9747
(617) 436-9747

Drawdown Brewing

3204 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130

This newly opened Jamaica Plain brewery prioritizes women’s sports, plus college sports, soccer, and LGBTQ+ programming (check Instagram for their weekly viewing schedule). Sip a malt-forward brew from the tap and order in food from your favorite local restaurants while you cheer on the home team. Don’t miss out on participating in their fantasy drag league where you can create your perfect team of queens and watch them compete on RuPaul’s Drag Race every week.

3204 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130
(617) 553 - 2363
(617) 553 - 2363

The Fours

15 Cottage Ave, Quincy, MA 02169

Named for Bobby Orr, the Fours is the quintessential Bruins bar. The Boston location closed in 2020 after over 40 years in business, so Bruins fans can’t hop right over before or after a game at the Garden anymore, but Quincy and Norwell locations remain in business. The Fours Quincy has been open since 1994, packed with sports memorabilia and serving an extensive New England-y comfort food menu, from steak tips to baked scrod.

15 Cottage Ave, Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 471-4447
(617) 471-4447

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