Top Bars To Watch Basketball In Denver
(credit: Wash Park Sports Alley)
With the NBA season well underway, it's time to show support for your favorite team. Spectator sports are always more fun with a crowd, and if you can't make it to the stadium, your next best bet is a sports bar. If you're with a crowd, you can feed off the energy of fellow patrons, and if you happen to go alone, you can make new friends. Cheer on your team with others in the neighborhood at one of these sports bars.
Wash Park Sports Alley
266B S Downing St.
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 635-6691
www.washparksportsalley.com
Twenty-six HDTVs, top-notch service, decent food and tons of specials make the Wash Park Sports Alley a great place to hang. It's easily accessible from much of the Wash Park neighborhood, so you can walk there and walk back home, and there are pool tables, a foosball table and video games in case the game gets boring. This neighborhood bar is a great place in which to socialize. It is intimate and friendly, with a fun and helpful staff and delicious wings. Stop in with your buds and find a new hangout.
Milo's Sports Tavern
6495 E. Evans Ave.
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 691-3391
www.milossportstavern.com
Milo's is big enough that patrons can find a seat without feeling squished. The bar has 28 HDTVs, a big menu and an excellent staff. It also has a lot of other events like trivia and live music, so when the game is over, you can stick around and have more fun. Milo's also offers more parking than you would find downtown, and if you end up having to park on the street, it's still pretty easy to find a space. If you're in southeast Denver, check it out.
Blake Street Tavern
2301 Blake St.
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 675-0505
www.blakestreettavern.com
If you prefer hanging out downtown in the midst of everything, head over to the Blake Street Tavern. Its location near Coors Field makes it prime real estate for Rockies games but it's a fun place to watch other sports too. With a menu that appeals to many different people, you and your friends will find something good to eat, and the bar has excellent drink specials. While it is located in a part of LoDo with many other bars, the Blake Street Tavern manages to retain all of the charm of a neighborhood bar, so if you're more into places that are low key, you won't be disappointed.
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The Sportsbook Bar and Grill
9660 E. Arapahoe Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80112
(303) 799-1300
www.thesbbar.com
The Sportsbook is everything you'd expect from a sports bar and much more. Its owners go out of their way to make sure that game time is fun, and the bar proudly supports our local teams. There are plenty of TVs around, so you don't have to strain to see the action, and the booths are comfy. Along with typical beer selections, The Sportsbook also carries Dry Dock brews, which are great for the craft brew set. Your beer will be perfectly chilled, and there is a decent menu with many options to pair with it.
Highland Tap and Burger
2219 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 287-4493
www.highlandtapdenver.com
Located in one of Denver's most popular neighborhoods, Highland Tap and Burger has a creative menu, a fun crowd and a passionate staff. Its game day is great for fans and foodies, with some of the best food in the city. The chef puts a creative spin on typical pub fare, and there are some interesting drinks on the menu as well. When the team is on, the atmosphere at this bar ignites, and the crowd's enthusiasm is contagious. Likewise, they will commiserate when the team is doing less than well. Stop in to this bar if you want to discover new flavors and cheer on the team.
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Alaina Brandenburger is a freelance writer living in Denver. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
