If you’re unsure where to go, a national chain is always a safe bet.
We have a few recommendations to help you avoid throwing a Hail Mary at the last minute.
These sports bars are the best of the best.
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Here are nine sports bar chains truly at the top of their game.
It’s right there in the chain’s abrupt, yet incredibly fitting, slogan.
These three elements are the pillars on which the popular chain stands.
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It’s been that way since the restaurantfirst opened its doors in 1982 in Columbus, Ohio.
Back then, the joint went by the slightly longer name Buffalo Wild Wings and Weck.
Every location also offers original and boneless wings in26 different signature sauces and dry rubs.
Dave & Busters
The concept marries both fun and entertainment with a classic restaurant-like experience.
Pizza with the chain’s famous sauce is undoubtedly king.
Gourmet pastas like baked lasagna and spaghetti Bolognese are also a focus.
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The restaurant is also well-known for its more family-friendly environment.
That’s something that can’t be said for too many other eateries within the sports bar category.
Since it is a franchise, no two Bar Louies look alike from the inside or outside.
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But, despite their differences, every Bar Louie has a happy hour.
And, you’re able to expect a slightly more upscale ambiance compared to most sports bars.
Scratch-made food is always available from bar bites to main plates to decadent desserts.
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Hooters
you’ve got the option to’t broach the subject of American sports bars without talking aboutHooters.
And, as for the food, there is less of an emphasis on chicken wings than at Hooters.
Guess it’s just the luck of the Irish or the work of really great franchisees.
Twin Peaks
As you may have gathered by its name, the chain is hyper-focused on beer.
But, not just any beerbeer from all over the country, as well as miles beyond.
And, one of the best ways to enjoy them is with the gastropub’s expertly crafted flights.
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All can be enjoyed while watching sports, listening to live music, or playing trivia.
The chain’s reasonable prices and great deals don’t hurt, either.
World of Beer
Miller’s Ale House
