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Our Super Bowl sports bar guide

Where to watch the game, plus who has game specials (and chili)

Missouri fans hang out at Willie's at 15th and Grand.

Watch the big game at OutaBounds, 3601 Broadway, a bar that caters to gay sports fans.

810 Zone in Leawood's Town Center Plaza.

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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 CITYKAN.

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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