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Catch the Game at These Metro Detroit Sports Bars

Shuttle service and flat-screen TVs to root, root, root for the home team

by Mickey Lyons Updated Aug 24, 2023, 10:43am EDT

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by Mickey Lyons Updated Aug 24, 2023, 10:43am EDT

Being a Detroit sports fan is not for the weak at heart, it requires fortitude, an unshakeable optimism, and the ability to root for someone else’s team when ours have inevitably let us down. Luckily, what Detroit teams may lack in ability to finish a season on a strong note, the region as a whole still boasts plenty of places where one can catch up on the latest sporting activity on screens, accompanied by a pint, maybe some wings, a good pub burger, or a pizza — plus, a little hope.

Now is the time for Detroiters to grab a friend and belly up to their favorite bar for premium viewing. From decades-old family favorites like Marge’s and Nemo’s to brand spanking new spots with walls of TV screens, these 18 sports bars have all the right stuff to watch the game.

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Ford's Garage Dearborn

Just about the only place inside Ford’s Garage in Dearborn that visitors don’t have a TV directly in sight is at the bar. Instead, the bar features a genuine Ford Model T hovering above the space. According to Crain’s Detroit Business, the popular bar and grill will soon expand to Novi, West Dearborn, and three other metro Detroit locations to be announced later this year, and the current location has changed hands.

21367 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124

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DraftKings Sports & Social Troy

The first DraftKings Sports & Social venue adjacent to Somerset Collection South features bright lighting and a massive wall of TV screens. Guests can sample a variety of game-day food, beer, and cocktails and watch live sports while they wager on dozens of events via the DraftKings app.

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2850 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48084

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Second Base Pub & Grub

When the longtime owners of Ferndale’s beloved Stop Spot sold the bar to the owners of fellow Ferndale spot, Sneakers Pub, residents breathed a sigh of relief. Patrons come here for the karaoke, steel pan pizzas, the long bar tables ideal for topping with Game Day snacks, and its mellow dive bar vibes.

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1309 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

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McShane's Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar

This sprawling Corktown bar has become one of the best places to watch international sports like soccer and rugby, in part thanks to its lengthy beer list, extensive pub food menu, and flat-screen TVs. Choose from options like corned beef egg rolls or the McShane burger with caramelized onions, cheddar, mushrooms, and bacon. Then hop on the bar shuttle to Ford Field for the Lions’ games. On weekends, there’s brunch.

1460 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216

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Nemo's Bar

Talk with any longtime sports fan in the city and chances are they’ll have a heyday story from Nemo’s during the Roar of ’84. Losing Tiger Stadium just up the road didn’t slow Nemo’s down. This Corktown bar has weathered the decades since its 1964 opening thanks to its famous griddle-made burgers and its dedicated customers, whether longtime regulars or new transplants to Corktown.

1384 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

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Tap Sports Bar

Located inside the MGM Grand, TAP sports bar offers more than 40 flat-screen TVs, plenty of food options and a large selection of draft beers. TAP is also open for breakfast on weekends starting at 8 a.m., making it a great place for filling up early before an afternoon game.

1777 3rd St, Detroit, MI 48226

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Harry's Detroit

Harry’s Bar is a longtime Cass Corridor holdout and a favorite meeting point for sports fans headed downtown. It can hold hundreds of people between the main floor and rooftop deck, so it makes a great option for large groups meeting up before the game. The spot boasts a full bar and a menu with choices ranging from jalapeño popper egg rolls to Reuben sandwiches.

2482 Clifford St, Detroit, MI 48201

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Tommy's Detroit Bar & Grill

Tommy’s offers a free shuttle to all of Detroit’s major concerts and sporting events, and the patrons there are some of the most dedicated Red Wings and Lions fans out there. Complimentary unlimited popcorn, fresh burgers, and invariably friendly service mean that visitors often become regulars after their first time visiting this historic bar.

624 3rd St, Detroit, MI 48226

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Anchor Bar

Why not watch the game and make a friendly wager between friends at a place legendary for illegal bookmaking? The Anchor Bar has long been a staple gathering spot for downtown workers, politicians, journalists, and sports enthusiasts, and was even the site of an FBI raid in 1971 for illegal gambling. Since then, the bar has changed hands and underwent a renovation. The updated menu features options like cheeseburgers, cheesesteaks, and chicken tenders, and there’s guaranteed to be a friendly crowd on game nights.

450 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226

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Tin Roof Detroit

With three full floors of bars plus a gorgeous open air deck and outdoor tents, Tin Roof is invariably slammed on Tigers game days. Still, the staff is well-practiced at the game day hustle, and there’s plenty of room to explore and grab a heaping pile of nachos, a hot dog or a pint before, during or after the game. It’s also a great spot to bring a group on non-game days for fantastic views of Comerica Park and downtown.

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47 E Adams Ave St, Detroit, MI 48226

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Elwood Bar & Grill

Since 1936, the iconic Elwood’s Art Moderne architecture and central location have made it the go-to meeting spot on game day. Warm wood furnishings, solid Bloody Mary and beer options, and a killer view of Comerica Park next door help explain why the Elwood was so beloved it was picked up and moved in 1997 to make way for the baseball park.

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300 E Adams Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

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Basement Burger Bar

The Greektown-area outpost of Basement Burger Bar is hopping for happy hour and brings in a solid group of regulars, come to watch the game or grab one of the bar’s wide variety of burgers piled high with toppings. The drink menu is just as extensive, so there’s plenty to choose from in draft, bottle, or cocktail form.

1326 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226

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Firebird Tavern

Doors open at Firebird at 9 a.m. on game days for a tailgate that features mini cornhole, Xbox Madden, beer, food, and of course, football. Try the chicken and grits, the firebird sandwich, or a salad with a bloody Mary, but it’s best not to miss the poutine.

419 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226

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DELMAR Detroit

With both indoor and rooftop seating, guests at Greektown’s Delmar can enjoy keeping up with all the sports, but especially football, on the venue’s many large TVs. Open Wednesday through Sunday at 4 p.m., Delmar offers traditional pub fare and day-long watch parties for major NFL events.

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501 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226

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Thomas Magee's Sporting House

An elevated pub style destination for whiskey and sports, Thomas Magee's is Eastern Market's answer to the sports bar genre. Follow all the local professional teams on the bar's ample TV screens plus Liverpool soccer, Spartans football, and more. Want to know what’s on the TV here? Follow the lineup is on the bar’s website.

1408 E Fisher Fwy, Detroit, MI 48207

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The interior of Thomas Magee’s has dim lighting and flat-screen TVs hanging above the L-shaped bar full of customers.

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Cutters Bar & Grill

The diverse and loyal clientele at Cutter’s swears by the Eastern Market bar’s wide selection of burgers, and steak bites served with fries and thick slices of Texas toast. This sports bar and grill offers four sizes of old-school burgers, including a towering 32-ounce sandwich that can be easily split between three or four hungry friends. Half a dozen TVs behind the bar show local sports most of the time.

2638 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207

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Andrews on the Corner

One of Rivertown’s oldest surviving buildings also boasts some of the best wings, appetizers and other pub fare. Andrews on the Corner has two large rooms, a patio with Detroit River views, and a lengthy bar and features local taps from neighbor Atwater. Despite looking like it stepped straight out of 1899, Andrews also has several TVs keyed into local sports, and walls decorated with many moments from Red Wings history, including the several Stanley Cup appearances at the beloved bar.

201 Joseph Campau Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

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Detroit City Clubhouse

The practice field for Detroit City Football Club as well as scores of kids’, teens’ and adults’ soccer leagues, the Detroit City Clubhouse is a unique weekdays-only spot to watch big sporting events, especially U.S. and international soccer. The Clubhouse hosts watch parties for professional DCFC games, too. During game events, the kitchen serves up fries, burgers, hand pies, and the occasional early brunch. Check the Facebook or Instagram pages for watch party events.

3401 E Lafayette St, Detroit, MI 48207

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Marge's Bar and Grill

Green awnings, glowing neon, drop ceilings and every inch of wall covered with newspapers celebrating Detroit sports — mostly Red Wings — history: that’s how you know you’ve come to the read deal sports bar. Marge’s, on Mack Avenue just over the Grosse Pointe border, has been serving up burgers and beers for raucous fans since 1966.

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15300 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

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Ford's Garage Dearborn

21367 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124

Just about the only place inside Ford’s Garage in Dearborn that visitors don’t have a TV directly in sight is at the bar. Instead, the bar features a genuine Ford Model T hovering above the space. According to Crain’s Detroit Business, the popular bar and grill will soon expand to Novi, West Dearborn, and three other metro Detroit locations to be announced later this year, and the current location has changed hands.

21367 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124

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DraftKings Sports & Social Troy

2850 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48084

The first DraftKings Sports & Social venue adjacent to Somerset Collection South features bright lighting and a massive wall of TV screens. Guests can sample a variety of game-day food, beer, and cocktails and watch live sports while they wager on dozens of events via the DraftKings app.

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2850 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48084

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A rendering of DraftKings featuring oversized flatscreen televisions, a bar, seating, tables.

Second Base Pub & Grub

1309 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

When the longtime owners of Ferndale’s beloved Stop Spot sold the bar to the owners of fellow Ferndale spot, Sneakers Pub, residents breathed a sigh of relief. Patrons come here for the karaoke, steel pan pizzas, the long bar tables ideal for topping with Game Day snacks, and its mellow dive bar vibes.

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1309 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

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McShane's Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar

1460 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216

This sprawling Corktown bar has become one of the best places to watch international sports like soccer and rugby, in part thanks to its lengthy beer list, extensive pub food menu, and flat-screen TVs. Choose from options like corned beef egg rolls or the McShane burger with caramelized onions, cheddar, mushrooms, and bacon. Then hop on the bar shuttle to Ford Field for the Lions’ games. On weekends, there’s brunch.

1460 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216

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Nemo's Bar

1384 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Talk with any longtime sports fan in the city and chances are they’ll have a heyday story from Nemo’s during the Roar of ’84. Losing Tiger Stadium just up the road didn’t slow Nemo’s down. This Corktown bar has weathered the decades since its 1964 opening thanks to its famous griddle-made burgers and its dedicated customers, whether longtime regulars or new transplants to Corktown.

1384 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Visit Website

The inside of the bar shows championship newspapers hung on the brick wall. There are two dining tables with chair in front of the wall.

Tap Sports Bar

1777 3rd St, Detroit, MI 48226

Located inside the MGM Grand, TAP sports bar offers more than 40 flat-screen TVs, plenty of food options and a large selection of draft beers. TAP is also open for breakfast on weekends starting at 8 a.m., making it a great place for filling up early before an afternoon game.

1777 3rd St, Detroit, MI 48226

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Harry's Detroit

2482 Clifford St, Detroit, MI 48201

Harry’s Bar is a longtime Cass Corridor holdout and a favorite meeting point for sports fans headed downtown. It can hold hundreds of people between the main floor and rooftop deck, so it makes a great option for large groups meeting up before the game. The spot boasts a full bar and a menu with choices ranging from jalapeño popper egg rolls to Reuben sandwiches.

2482 Clifford St, Detroit, MI 48201

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Tommy's Detroit Bar & Grill

624 3rd St, Detroit, MI 48226

Tommy’s offers a free shuttle to all of Detroit’s major concerts and sporting events, and the patrons there are some of the most dedicated Red Wings and Lions fans out there. Complimentary unlimited popcorn, fresh burgers, and invariably friendly service mean that visitors often become regulars after their first time visiting this historic bar.

624 3rd St, Detroit, MI 48226

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Anchor Bar

450 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226

Why not watch the game and make a friendly wager between friends at a place legendary for illegal bookmaking? The Anchor Bar has long been a staple gathering spot for downtown workers, politicians, journalists, and sports enthusiasts, and was even the site of an FBI raid in 1971 for illegal gambling. Since then, the bar has changed hands and underwent a renovation. The updated menu features options like cheeseburgers, cheesesteaks, and chicken tenders, and there’s guaranteed to be a friendly crowd on game nights.

450 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226

Visit Website

A cheeseburger in a red basket with parchment paper, and potato chips surrounded by cocktails.

Tin Roof Detroit

47 E Adams Ave St, Detroit, MI 48226

With three full floors of bars plus a gorgeous open air deck and outdoor tents, Tin Roof is invariably slammed on Tigers game days. Still, the staff is well-practiced at the game day hustle, and there’s plenty of room to explore and grab a heaping pile of nachos, a hot dog or a pint before, during or after the game. It’s also a great spot to bring a group on non-game days for fantastic views of Comerica Park and downtown.

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47 E Adams Ave St, Detroit, MI 48226

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Elwood Bar & Grill

300 E Adams Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Since 1936, the iconic Elwood’s Art Moderne architecture and central location have made it the go-to meeting spot on game day. Warm wood furnishings, solid Bloody Mary and beer options, and a killer view of Comerica Park next door help explain why the Elwood was so beloved it was picked up and moved in 1997 to make way for the baseball park.

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300 E Adams Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

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A post shared by Elwood Bar & Grill (@elwooddetroit)

Basement Burger Bar

1326 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226

The Greektown-area outpost of Basement Burger Bar is hopping for happy hour and brings in a solid group of regulars, come to watch the game or grab one of the bar’s wide variety of burgers piled high with toppings. The drink menu is just as extensive, so there’s plenty to choose from in draft, bottle, or cocktail form.

1326 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226

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View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Basement Burger Bar (@basementburgerbar)

Firebird Tavern

419 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226

Doors open at Firebird at 9 a.m. on game days for a tailgate that features mini cornhole, Xbox Madden, beer, food, and of course, football. Try the chicken and grits, the firebird sandwich, or a salad with a bloody Mary, but it’s best not to miss the poutine.

419 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226

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View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Firebird Tavern (@firebirdtavern)

DELMAR Detroit

501 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226

With both indoor and rooftop seating, guests at Greektown’s Delmar can enjoy keeping up with all the sports, but especially football, on the venue’s many large TVs. Open Wednesday through Sunday at 4 p.m., Delmar offers traditional pub fare and day-long watch parties for major NFL events.

Open in Google Maps

501 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226

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Thomas Magee's Sporting House

1408 E Fisher Fwy, Detroit, MI 48207

An elevated pub style destination for whiskey and sports, Thomas Magee's is Eastern Market's answer to the sports bar genre. Follow all the local professional teams on the bar's ample TV screens plus Liverpool soccer, Spartans football, and more. Want to know what’s on the TV here? Follow the lineup is on the bar’s website.

1408 E Fisher Fwy, Detroit, MI 48207

Visit Website

The interior of Thomas Magee’s has dim lighting and flat-screen TVs hanging above the L-shaped bar full of customers.

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Cutters Bar & Grill

2638 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207

The diverse and loyal clientele at Cutter’s swears by the Eastern Market bar’s wide selection of burgers, and steak bites served with fries and thick slices of Texas toast. This sports bar and grill offers four sizes of old-school burgers, including a towering 32-ounce sandwich that can be easily split between three or four hungry friends. Half a dozen TVs behind the bar show local sports most of the time.

2638 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207

Visit Website

A burger with two thick patties and three buns, is held together with a steak knife and surrounded by french fries on a plate. — Cutter’s

Andrews on the Corner

201 Joseph Campau Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

One of Rivertown’s oldest surviving buildings also boasts some of the best wings, appetizers and other pub fare. Andrews on the Corner has two large rooms, a patio with Detroit River views, and a lengthy bar and features local taps from neighbor Atwater. Despite looking like it stepped straight out of 1899, Andrews also has several TVs keyed into local sports, and walls decorated with many moments from Red Wings history, including the several Stanley Cup appearances at the beloved bar.

201 Joseph Campau Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

Detroit City Clubhouse

3401 E Lafayette St, Detroit, MI 48207

The practice field for Detroit City Football Club as well as scores of kids’, teens’ and adults’ soccer leagues, the Detroit City Clubhouse is a unique weekdays-only spot to watch big sporting events, especially U.S. and international soccer. The Clubhouse hosts watch parties for professional DCFC games, too. During game events, the kitchen serves up fries, burgers, hand pies, and the occasional early brunch. Check the Facebook or Instagram pages for watch party events.

3401 E Lafayette St, Detroit, MI 48207

Visit Website

Marge's Bar and Grill

15300 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

Green awnings, glowing neon, drop ceilings and every inch of wall covered with newspapers celebrating Detroit sports — mostly Red Wings — history: that’s how you know you’ve come to the read deal sports bar. Marge’s, on Mack Avenue just over the Grosse Pointe border, has been serving up burgers and beers for raucous fans since 1966.

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15300 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

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