Our 10 favorite
spots to watch
football in St.
Louis
Our 10 favorite spots to watch football in St. Louis
St. Louis is a sports city through and through, so it makes sense that we have plenty of all-star football-watching venues. This curated guide for football lovers will take you through some old favorites you probably know and love, along with some hidden gems you might not expect.
This sports-watching venue is a hotspot for sports enthusiasts, albeit usually Cards fans, since it’s located within Ballpark Village. But Bally Sports Live! still makes for a great place to watch a football game, if only for the massive 40-foot LED screen located under a 100-foot retractable glass roof. On top of that, you have your pick of several bars and restaurants inside the venue, offering beer and bar food like wings, loaded tots, tacos and burgers.
Bally Sports Live!, 601 Clark Ave., Downtown, St. Louis, Missouri, 314-797-7530, stlballparkvillage.com/eat-and-drink/bally-sports-live
If you’ve taken a trip down Gravois Avenue lately, you've likely seen the huge white sign reading “$1.25 BEER” atop a neon light-outfitted bar. This advert belongs to DB Cooper’s Safe House, an open-air, Key West-inspired watering hole. It’s a neighborhood bar to the max; you’ll find the place packed full of friends watching the game together on Thursday and Sunday nights. The streamlined menu includes bar classics like burgers, wings, pizza and Philly cheesesteaks. Take note that DB Cooper’s is cash-only, though they do have an ATM onsite.
DB Cooper’s Safe House, 6109 Gravois Ave., Princeton Heights, St. Louis, Missouri, 314-499-7119, dbcoopers.com
In addition to being a true party zone during Mardi Gras, Duke’s in Soulard is a standout sports bar. The bar’s 30 TVs are dedicated to playing your team’s game, no matter who you're rooting for – just ask your server for assistance. Duke's Cajun-inspired menu offers gumbo, seafood and po’boys along with bar staples like burgers, pizza and wings. If you want to go all out, the upstairs bar is available to rent out for football watch-parties.
Duke’s Sports Bar, 2001 Menard St., Soulard, St. Louis, Missouri, 314-833-6686, dukesinsoulard.com
Dining at Lester’s Sports Bar & Grill might strike you as more akin to being in a sports club due to the upscale ambience of the massive restaurant. The handcrafted menu offers New York-style deli sandwiches, extensive apps and tender baby-back ribs, which are smoked for four-and-a-half hours. The bar has dozens of TVs, including outside on the brick-lined patio, and it makes sure to specify that it’s a family-friendly locale.
Lester’s Sports Bar & Grill, 9906 Clayton Road, Ladue, Missouri, 314-994-0055, lestersrestaurant.com
Nick's Irish Pub
Nick’s Pub’s claim to fame is, without a doubt, the outrageous number of beers it has on tap: 101. This alone would make it a special spot to catch the game, but Nick's also offers a patio, game room and 30 TVs spread around the expansive interior. Don’t sleep on the pub's food menu, which consists of burgers, apps and Irish dishes. Nick's has some of the best daily and weekly specials in the city. It’s open until 3 a.m., so you're covered if the game goes into overtime (or you want a place to celebrate afterwards). Note that Nick's opens at 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Nick's Pub, 6001 Manchester Ave., Dogtown, St. Louis, Missouri, 314-781-7806, nicksirishpub.com
O'B Clark's
This sports bar and grill has been family-owned for four decades, serving as a haven for sports lovers to enjoy food, beer and whatever game is on. Although it’s hailed as St. Louis' best hockey bar, O’B Clark's 17 flat screens and two big screens are guaranteed to be showing football games (plus baseball and soccer). If you’re lucky, you might even catch a pro-athlete sighting here. Its central location in Brentwood makes O'B Clark's a good place to meet up with friends, whether you live in the city or the county. Don’t miss the pizzas, which O’B’s totes as “legendary.”
O’B Clark's, 1921 S. Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, Missouri, 314-961-8900, obclark.com
The Midwestern
Located in Spruce Street's bar district, The Midwestern promotes itself as downtown St. Louis' sports bar. Its 20-plus TVs and elevated food menu mean we're inclined to agree. With dishes like brisket cheesesteak, a spicy vegetarian wrap, buffalo pulled pork dip and a funky list of signature craft cocktails, this is a sports bar designed for decompressing with a group of friends.
The Midwestern, 900 Spruce St., St. Louis, Missouri, 314-696-2573, midwesternstl.com
The Post Sports Bar & Grill
With a flagship location in Maplewood, Creve Coeur, Fenton and Lake St. Louis, Missouri, this sports bar has everything you need to enjoy cheering on your favorite team. Think daily deals, drinks, bar food, strategically placed TVs – so you don’t miss the action – and even double-padded seats to ensure you’re comfortable throughout the whole game. As an added bonus, you can get more involved in the football community by joining in on The Post’s trivia nights or fantasy football league.
The Post Sports Bar & Grill, multiple locations, thepostsportsbar.com
Weber's Front Row
Weber’s Front Row is a neighborhood pub and grill that boasts award-winning hot wings along with 30 HD TVs scattered around the restaurant, so watching your favorite team is no problem. Plus, there are arcade games onsite for the kids, thereby keeping the whole family entertained on football nights. Toasted ravioli and thin-crust pizza make a classic St. Louis pairing at Weber’s, but it also has locally loved sandwiches, burgers, soups and salads. If you're located in South County, head to Weber's Affton or Arnold locations instead.
Weber’s Front Row, 8196 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, Missouri, 314-961-4500, webersfrontrow.com
Westport Social
At Westport Social, your favorite football team doesn’t have to be the only one competing. In addition to plenty of TVs on which to watch the game, you'll find indoor and outdoor games like washers, bocce ball, shuffleboard, ping pong, foosball and darts. The game bar boasts a variety of drink offerings, especially craft beer, and a surprisingly diverse menu with highlights of burnt ends, crispy pork belly, hummus with housemade feta, and a trio of gooey butter cakes.
Westport Social, 910 Westport Plaza Dr., Maryland Heights, Missouri, 314-548-2876, westportsocial-stl.com