DOWNTOWN
Caddy Shack
Where: 700 E. Third St., Columbus Park
What: Late-night neighborhood dive that features a jukebox, pool table and serve-yourself popcorn. Shake on the Shack’s secret spice blend if you like it hot. Free buffet on Super Bowl Sunday. Smoking on the patio.
Info: caddyshackkc.com, Facebook, 816.421.4742
Johnny’s Tavern
Where: 1310 Grand Blvd., Power & Light District
What: Local sports bar chain where KU is always the home team. Chili cook off, wing-eating contest and drink specials for the Super Bowl.
Info: johnnystavern.com, Facebook, 816.268.2260
McFadden’s Sports Saloon
Where: 1330 Grand Blvd., Power & Light District
What: Irish-themed, 3 a.m. sports bar where you can catch a game and eat classic pub food. Smoking on the patio. Beer specials and 50-cent wings for Super Bowl Sunday.
Info: mcfaddenskc.com, Facebook, 816.471.1330
Minsky’s Pizza
Where: 427 Main St., River Market
What: Locally owned gourmet pizza chain where the TVs are usually turned to sports. This location has multiple levels of dining and a two-story wall of TVs so you can catch several games at once. Fifteen percent off food at this location throughout the day.
Info: minskys.com, Facebook, 816.421.1122
Willie’s Kansas City
Where: 1501 Grand Blvd., Crossroads Arts District
What: Sports bar next to the Sprint Center with classic bar food, Mizzou allegiances and picture windows opening onto the street. Drink specials available.
Info: williesfieldhouse.com, 816.527.0122
WESTPORT/MIDTOWN
Harpo’s
Where: 4109 Pennsylvania Ave.
What: Local outpost of the beloved Mizzou sports bar. Pop-a-shot upstairs. Huge courtyard patio where smoking is allowed.
Info: harposkc.com, Facebook, 816.753.3434
McCoy’s Public House and Brew Kitchen
Where: 4057 Pennsylvania Ave.
What: Microbrewery in the heart of Westport with spacious seating and a signature patio. Six flagship beers are always on tap, and others rotate. Gourmet mac and cheese, burgers and pizza round out the menu.
Info: mccoyspublichouse.com, Facebook, 816.960.0866
OutaBounds
Where: 3601 Broadway St.
What: Gay sports bar with poker nights, karaoke and 10 flat-screen televisions. Beer bust and dollar tacos for the Super Bowl.
Info: Facebook, 816.214.8732
Twin City Tavern
Where: 1815 Westport Road
What: Classic, locally owned tavern with regular dinner specials and a heated patio that’s open year-round. The venue hosts its ninth-annual Chili Challenge on Super Bowl Sunday, meaning free chili for patrons.
Info: twincitytavern.com, 816.531.2141
Westport Flea Market Bar & Grill
Where: 817 Westport Road
What: Eclectic Westport haunt dishing out divine burgers daily. Smoking on the patio.
Info: westportfleamarket.com, Facebook, 816.931.1986
PLAZA/BROOKSIDE
810 Zone
Where: 4686 Broadway, Plaza
What: It’s all sports, all the time at this flashy joint named for the local sports radio station. Enjoy beer, bar food and more than 60 HDTV screens, including two 25-foot screens.
Info: 810zone.com, Facebook, 816.268.9663
The Brooksider Sports Bar & Grill
Where: 6330 Brookside Plaza, Brookside
What: Sports bar and grill with a basement bar you can rent. Smoking on the patio.
Info: brooksiderbarandgrill.com, Facebook, 816.363.4070
Charlie Hooper’s Brookside Bar & Grille
Where: 12 W. 63rd St., Brookside
What: More than 140 bottled beers and 30 on tap, plus shuffleboard and video games. Smoking on the patio.
Info: charliehoopers.com, Facebook, 816.361.8841
Lew’s Grill and Bar
Where: 7539 Wornall Road, Waldo
What: UMKC bar features a covered, smoker-friendly patio and serves food until 2 a.m. daily.
Info: lewsgrillandbar.com, Facebook, 816.444.8080
Minsky’s Pizza
Where: 5105 Main St., Plaza
What: The original location of the locally owned pizza chain will offer food specials for the Super Bowl. A party room is also available to rent.
Info: minskys.com, Facebook, 816.561.5100
The Point Bar & Grill
Where: 917 W. 44th St., Plaza
What: A neighborhood sports bar with allegiances to Nebraska and Iowa sports teams (and the local teams, of course). There are two large patios outside where smoking is allowed
Info: thepointkc.com, Facebook, 816.931.7660
Quinton’s Bar & Deli
Where: 7438 Wornall Road, Waldo
What: Much like its Lawrence counterpart, this bar that’s been open since May transforms from an afternoon sandwich joint, known for hot bread bowls and Reubens, to a hopping night spot. For the Super Bowl, the bar hosts a watch party with drink specials, prizes and a DJ during halftime.
Info: quintonswaldobar.com, Facebook, 816.216.7845
Tomfooleries
Where: 612 W. 47th St., Plaza
What: Two-level, 3 a.m. sports bar. Smoking on the patio.
Info: tomfooleries.com, Facebook, 816.753.0555
The Well
Where: 7421 Broadway, Waldo
What: Upscale bar and grill with a rooftop patio where you can smoke. There are also 18 HDTVs, more than 30 beers on tap and wine by the glass and bottle. Five party rooms available for groups ranging from eight to 150.
Info: waldowell.com, Facebook, 816.361.1700
JOHNSON COUNTY
810 Zone
Where: 4800 W. 119th St., Leawood
What: It’s all sports, all the time at this flashy joint named for the local sports radio station. Enjoy beer, bar food and more than 60 HDTV screens and a smoking patio.
Info: 810zone.com, Facebook, 913.469.9663
54th Street Grill & Bar
Where: 14750 S. Harrison St., Olathe
What: Local grill and bar with huge portions and an explosion of pop-culture memorabilia. 54-Express To Go available.
Info: 54thstreetgrill.com, Facebook, 913.764.0540
Bash Riprock’s
Where: 16521 W. 159th Terrace, Olathe
What: Neighborhood sports bar with a penchant for Olathe history, named for a fun-loving mythical pioneer. Full bar and menu featuring American and Mexican fare. Smoking on the patio.
Info: bashriprocks.com, Facebook, 913.393.2274
Buffalo Wild Wings
Where: 12110 S. Strang Line Road, Olathe
What: Wings, wings and more wings, with 14 available sauces and a variety of sides. Smoking allowed on the patio.
Info: buffalowildwings.com, Facebook, 913.393.0638
Where: 7030 W. 105th St., Overland Park
Info: buffalowildwings.com, Facebook, 913.341.9464
Coach’s Bar & Grill
Where: 9089 W. 135th St. in Overland Park
What: A serious sports bar with a satellite that catches games you can’t see on local TV. Bonus: a 135-inch HD projector. The menu is straight-up Super Bowl: think nachos, chili dogs and Reuben sandwiches. The new location has a rooftop deck. Food served until 1 a.m.
Info: coach-s.com, Facebook, 913.897.7070
Danny’s Bar & Grill
Where: 13350 College Blvd., Lenexa
What: Bar and grill that’s open until 2 a.m. daily where you can watch sports and get breakfast on weekends. There’s drink specials and 50-cent tacos on Super Bowl Sunday, plus a taco eating contest. Smoking on the patio.
Info: dannysbarandgrill.com, 913.345.9717
Fox and Hound Pub & Grill
Where: 10428 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park
What: This chain bar and restaurant keeps 36 beers on tap and for Super Bowl Sunday is hosting a beer pong tournament and a wing-eating contest. There are also all-day drink specials.
Info: foxandhound.com, Facebook, 913.649.1700
Freddy T’s Bar & Grill
Where: 2111 E. Crossroads Lane, Olathe
What: Neighborhood sports bar known for its wings is adding a barbecue emphasis. Smoking on the patio. Not affiliated with the Overland Park location below.
Info: freddytsolathe.com, Facebook, 913.780.3900
Where: 7920 W. 151st St., Overland Park
What: A little neighborhood bar and grill that’s open until 2 a.m. daily with a loyalty to KU. Smoking on the patio.
Info: freddytsop.com, Facebook, 913.681.7644
J. Murphy’s Irish Pub & Grille
Where: 22730 Midland Drive, Shawnee
What: Sports bar with TVs in every booth and video games. Smoking on the patio.
Info: jmurphys.com, Facebook, 913.825.3880
Johnny’s Tavern
Where: 10384 Ridgeview Road, Olathe
What: Local sports bar chain where KU is always the home team. Party room and smoking on the patio.
Info: johnnystavern.com, Facebook, 913.378.0744
Where: 11316 W. 135th St., Overland Park
Info: johnnystavern.com, Facebook, 913.851.5165
Where: 6765 W. 119th St., Overland Park
What: Features a party room.
Info: johnnystavern.com, Facebook, 913.451.4542
Where: 8262 Mission Road, Prairie Village
Info: johnnystavern.com, Facebook, 913.901.0322
Where: 13410 W. 62nd Terrace, Shawnee
What: Features a party room.
Info: johnnystavern.com, Facebook, 913.962.5777
Lenexa Longbranch Steakhouse Saloon
Where: 8600 Marshall Drive, Lenexa
What: Sports bar showing Chiefs and KU games. Live entertainment, homemade soups and Mexican food. Smoking on the party deck. Drink specials for the game.
Info: lenexalongbranch.com, Facebook, 913.894.5334
Mac’s Sports Pub
Where: 9617 W. 87th St., Overland Park
What: Sports bar that’s open until 2 a.m. daily, with plenty of plasmas and cheap food specials. Smoking on the patio.
Info: macssportspub.com, 913.341.2000
Maloney’s Sports Bar & Grill
Where: 7201 W. 79th St., Overland Park
What: This decidedly KU-loyal bar features pool and tailgating favorites such as nachos, wings and pizza. TVs on the patio, where smoking is allowed.
Info: maloneyssportsbar.com, 913.385.9595
Minsky’s Pizza
Where: 12920 State Line Road, Leawood
What: Locally owned gourmet pizza chain where the TVs are usually tuned to sports. Gluten-free menu available.
Info: minskys.com, Facebook, 913.317.9965
Where: 13400 College Blvd., Lenexa
Info: minskys.com, Facebook, 913.491.5252
Where: 15983 S. Bradley Drive, Olathe
What: This location has a patio where smoking is allowed.
Info: minskys.com, Facebook, 913.780.9922
Where: 6921 Tomahawk Road, Prairie Village
Info: minskys.com, Facebook, 913.262.6226
Where: 7198 Renner Road, Shawnee
Info: minskys.com, Facebook, 913.631.0059
Nick and Jake’s Bar and Grill
Where: 6830 W. 135th St., Overland Park
What: Nick’s is the restaurant featuring classic American food (steaks and burgers), and Jake’s is the bar where you can watch sports. Take part in a wing-eating contest at halftime of the game. Smoking on the patio.
Info: nickandjakes.com, Facebook, 913.681.8535
The Other Place
Where: 16590 W. 135th St., Olathe
What: American-style sports grill and pizzeria that’s open until 2 a.m. daily.
Info: theotherplace.com, 913.791.9500
Where: 7324 W 80th St., Overland Park
Info: theotherplace.com, 913.652.9494
Paddy O’Quigley’s
Where: 9711 Quivera Road, Lenexa
What: Locally owned chain of Irish-themed sports bars. The menu mixes bar fare such as nachos, quesadillas and hot wings with traditional Irish dishes such as fish and chips. Smoking on the patio. Karaoke on Saturday nights, and trivia on Tuesday nights. 50-cent wings.
Info: oquigleys.com, 913.345.1119
Saints Pub & Patio
Where: 9720 Quivira Road, Lenexa
What: Watch sports on more than 20 TVs or hang out on the heated patio. Daily drink specials and free pool on Sunday. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Smoking on the patio.
Info: saintspub.com, Facebook, 913.492.3900
Sharks Restaurant & Billiards
Where: 10320 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
What: This 14,000-square-foot sports bar has 23 pool tables, 42 HDTVs, two projector screens, 10 dart boards, four foosball tables and ping pong tables. Smoking on the patio.
Info: sharkskc.com, Facebook, 913.268.4006
Talk of the Town
Where: 11922 W. 119th St., Overland Park
What: Popular sports bar that has been around since 1988 is open until 2 a.m. daily. The bar and grill features lots of flat-screen TVs for game watching and is known for its bomb shots with vodka and Red Bull.
Info: talkofthetowngrill.com, Facebook, 913.661.9922
SOUTH/EAST
The BrewTop
Where: 700 N.E. Woods Chapel Drive, Lee’s Summit
What: Formerly O’Bryan’s Pub & Grill, this spacious bar features a newly remodeled banquet space that’s 6,000 square feet. You’ll also find five 110-inch projector screens and 28 flat-screen TVs. All-day happy hour on Sunday. Smoking on the patio.
Info: thebrewtop.com, Facebook, 816.373.4300
Bullfrog’s Bar & Grill
Where: 322 Southwest Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit
What: Sports bar features a Super Bowl potluck buffet. The venue will provide 20 pounds of prime rib and chicken, and patrons are invited to play games like beer pong and flippy cup.
Info: getcroaked.com, 816.347.9393
Clancy’s Cafe & Pub
Where: 800 N.W. South Outer Road, Blue Springs
What: A laid-back, Irish- heritage sports bar where you can play Golden Tee while sipping martinis or beer from an extensive list. Twenty-six beers on tap. Will feature a brat and chili bar for the Super Bowl.
Info: clancyscafeandpub.com, 816.229.2233
Coach’s Bar & Grill
Where: 414 W. 103rd St., Kansas City
What: A serious 3 a.m. sports bar with a slew of pool tables, HDTVs and a loyalty to the Green Bay Packers. Menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and Mexican appetizers. A chili cook-off and a watch party are scheduled for the game.
Info: coach-s.com, Facebook, 816.941.2286
Eclipse Bar & Grill
Where: 6512 Raytown Trafficway, Raytown
What: Swing by this smoker-friendly, Chiefs- and Mizzou-themed sports bar for pool and darts leagues and occasional live bands.
Info: Facebook, 816.356.0550
The Irish Pub House
Where: 6332 Raytown Road, Raytown
What: It’s always happy hour in this smoker-friendly Pizza Hut-turned-sports bar, known for cheap beer and friendly service. Chili and snacks will be available for the game.
Info: 816.353.5700
RG’s Lounge
Where: 9100 E. 35th St., Independence
What: Sports bar with standard American pub fare, karaoke and poker, plus an allegiance to Mizzou.
Info: 816.358.5777
Teri’s Bigger Jigger
Where: 6120 St. John Ave., Kansas City
What: Friendly neighborhood bar with plenty of TVs for watching games. Features pool, darts and is a hot spot for graveyard shifters. Features a 65-inch TV for sports.
Info: Facebook, 816.231.3699
Ugly Joe’s Sports Bar
Where: 1227 W. 103rd St., Kansas City
What: Munch on The Big Ugly, an appetizer sampler with fried cheese curds, rings, parmesan cheese dip and a jumbo pretzel. Six 95-inch televisions plus 30 others 42 inches and larger. Opens at 10 a.m. during football season and closes at 3 a.m. daily. Smoking on the patio.
Info: uglyjoesbar.com, Facebook, 816.941.7702
NORTH
54th Street Grill & Bar
Where: 7200 N.W. 86th Terrace, Zona Rosa
What: Local grill and bar with huge portions and an explosion of pop-culture memorabilia. Smoking on the patio.
Info: 54thstreetgrill.com, Facebook, 816.587.0864
Where: 9251 N.E. Barry Road
What: Smoking on the patio.
Info: 54thstreetgrill.com, Facebook, 816.792.5489
Where: 303 N.E. Englewood Road
What: Happy hour is from 9-11 p.m.
Info: 54thstreetgrill.com, Facebook, 816.455.5609
810 Zone
Where: Inside Harrah’s Casino, One Riverboat Drive, North Kansas City
What: It’s all sports, all the time at this flashy joint named for the local sports radio station. Enjoy beer, bar food and lots of TVs. Party room available. Happy hour is from 4-6 p.m.
Info: 810zone.com, Facebook, 816.460.5060
All Star Pizza and Pub
Where: 6100 N.W. 63rd Terrace, Tuileries Plaza
What: Nosh on pizza and watch the game on 21 flat-screen TVs. Seven TVs on the dining side often display slideshows of the Northland’s athletes. Or grab an infused-vodka cocktail and head out to one of two patios, where you can smoke.
Info: allstarpizzaandpub.com, Facebook, 816.587.6000
Amerisports Brew Pub
Where: Inside the Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City, 3200 N. Ameristar Drive
What: Bills itself as a classic lager house. Heavy on the visuals — 41 screens, including seven rear-projections, 32 plasma TVs, 16 standard TVs and 13 touch-screen TVs in booths. This place also concocts five signature brews, with such sports-themed names as Knock Out Blond and Red Zone Lager. Beef up before gambling with a burger or wings.
Info: ameristar.com, 816.414.7000
Bar 12 Sports Grill
Where: 420 N.W. Englewood Road
What: The bar brings out its $30 “wing-tower special” (24 wings and a beer tower) for Super Bowl Sunday and will also feature giveaways.
Info: Facebook, 816.221.5255
The BrewTop
Where: 8614 N. Boardwalk Ave., the Shops at Boardwalk
What: Twenty-seven TVs are usually tuned to sports. Service industry night is Sunday. Smoking on the patio. New last fall: Three, 15-foot HD projector screens.
Info: thebrewtop.com, Facebook, 816.584.9292
Brock’s Bar & Grill
Where: 6541 N.W. Cosby Ave.
What: Sports bar that has 11 HDTVs, including two big-screens and four on the smoking patio.
Info: brocksbar.com, Facebook, 816.741.0410
Buck’s Restaurant and Sports Bar
Where: 5708 N. Oak Trafficway, Gladstone
What: Locally owned and smoker-friendly sports bar that serves barbecue, Italian and bar food.
Info: homeofthebiggame.com, Facebook, 816.455.2825
Dirk’s Sports Bar & Grill
Where: 8132 N.W. Prairie View Road
What: Neighborhood sports bar established two decades ago. Has all the standards: pool, darts, Big Buck Hunter, Golden Tee and Silver Strike Bowling. Wing and beer specials for the game.
Info: Facebook, 816.587.3646
Gators VIII Bar and Grill
Where: 6712 N.W. Tower Drive, Platte Woods
What: Play shuffleboard, darts and pool at this bar. Popular items on the menu include tenderloin, burgers and Philly sandwiches. Smoking indoors.
Info: Facebook, 816.746.8888
The Landing Eatery & Pub
Where: 1189 W. Kansas St., Liberty
What: Under new ownership and remodeled. This sports bar is still popular with William Jewell College students. The Landing has dart boards, 48 big-screen TVs and a covered patio that includes a full bar and smoking.
Info: landingeateryandpub.com, Facebook, 816.792.5230
Nick and Jake’s Bar and Grill
Where: 6325 Lewis St., Parkville
What: Restaurant with seating on two levels, 28 HDTVs and an Americana menu. Business explodes here on big game nights. Beer specials for the game. Smoking allowed on the patio.
Info: nickandjakes.com, Facebook, 816.584.8535
Paddy O’Quigley’s
Where: 6312 N. Chatham Ave.
What: Irish sports bar with occasional live music, a DJ on weekends and 45 TVs. Party room available. Smoking on the patio.
Info: oquigleys.com, Facebook, 816.587.2110
KANSAS CITY, KAN.
Danny’s Bar & Grill
Where: 10940 Parallel Parkway, near Legends Outlets
What: Bar and grill that’s open until 2 a.m. daily where you can watch sports on and get breakfast on weekends. Smoking on the patio, which is covered and includes heaters and TVs. Drink specials and a taco eating contest (50-cent tacos) for the game.
Info: dannysbarandgrill.com, 913.328.0247
Dave & Buster’s
Where: 1843 Village West Parkway, Legends Outlets
What: Fill up on a meal and beer and pretend you’re 12 again with dozens of arcade games, including “Guitar Hero.” Smoking on the patio.
Info: daveandbusters.com, 913.981.6815
Dotlanders Bar
Where: 1705 Central Ave.
What: Local sports bar that’s open until 2 a.m. with bar games and the occasional DJ.
Info: 913.233.1872
LAWRENCE
23rd Street Brewery
Where: 3512 Clinton Parkway
What: Brewpub that makes all its beer in-house, with usually six or nine on tap. Sip away while munching on a giant pretzel dipped in microbrew cheese fondue. Smoking on the patio. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.
Info: brew23.com, Facebook, 785.856.2337
Buffalo Wild Wings
Where: 1012 Massachusetts St.
What: Wings, wings and more wings, with 14 available sauces and a variety of sides.
Info: buffalowildwings.com, Facebook, 785.838.9464
Free State Brewing Co.
Where: 636 Massachusetts St.
What: Hoppin’ bar — Kansas’ first brewing company since Prohibition — housed in an old trolley station. Great food, a roomy smokers’ patio and award-winning brews such as Ad Astra Ale and Wheat State Golden.
Info: freestatebrewing.com, Facebook, 785.843.4555
Henry T’s Bar & Grill
Where: 3520 W. Sixth St.
What: This popular KU sports bar boasts TVs everywhere you look, and daily drink and food specials. Smoking on the patio.
Info: henryts.com, Facebook, 785.749.2999
Jefferson’s Restaurant
Where: 743 Massachusetts St.
What: The Lawrence outpost of this chain is almost always packed with KU fans noshing on burgers, wings and oysters. There’s a different drink and food special every day. If you want to leave your mark on the place, write your name on a dollar and tack it to the wall.
Info: jeffersonsrestaurant.com, Facebook, 785.832.2000
Johnny’s Tavern
Where: 401 N. Second St.
What: Original location of the sports bar chain where KU is always the home team. Smoking on the patio.
Info: johnnystavern.com, Facebook, 785.842.0377
Where: 721 Wakarusa Drive
Info: johnnystavern.com, Facebook, 785.843.0704
Louise’s West
Where: 1307 W. Seventh St.
What: This cozy neighborhood bar has a TV on the patio so you can watch KU games outside while enjoying a big beer or one of Louise’s famous Bloody Marys, which are $2.50 on Sunday. You can also hang by the pool table inside and watch the game on one of five TVs.
Info: louiseswest.com, Facebook, 785.840.9860
The Phoggy Dog
Where: 2228 Iowa St.
What: Low-key dive close to the KU dorms that is open until 2 a.m. daily. Drink specials every Sunday. You can order food until 9 p.m. Smoking on the patio.
Info: Facebook, 785.856.7364
Quinton’s Bar & Deli
Where: 615 Massachusetts St.
What: This popular bar transforms from an afternoon sandwich joint, known for hot bread bowls and Reubens, to a hopping nighttime drinking establishment with a double-decker smoking patio.
Info: quintons.com, Facebook, 785.842.6560
Set ‘Em Up Jack’s
Where: 1800 E. 23rd St.
What: Perfect for game days, this restaurant boasts a 22-foot TV known as the Big Freakin’ Screen. Smoking on the patio.
Info: setemupjacks.com, Facebook, 785.832.2030
Wayne and Larry’s Sports Bar & Grill
Where: 933 Iowa St.
What: Attached to the Royal Crest bowling alley, this sports bar boasts 20-plus screens where a diverse swath of Lawrencians, not just students, cheer on KU. There’s a back-room party on Super Bowl Sunday. A $20 cover gets you access to an all-you-can-eat buffet (drinks not included).
Info: royalcrestbowl.com, Facebook, 785.856.7170
Yacht Club Sports Bar
Where: 530 Wisconsin St.
What: Don’t be fooled by the name — this is no ritzy nautical hangout. This down-to-earth sports bar, which hosts a Super Bowl watch party, is famous for enormous beer towers with spouts for easy dispensing. The only shiplike quality: wood paneling.
Info: Facebook, 785.856.8188



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