3 Best Sports Bars in Grand Rapids, MI

“The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar is committed to being an innovative, destination fun bar with an enthusiasm for craft beer and great, scratch cooking. This is a locally owned business. They provide the finest burger in Grand Rapids. The sports bar is voted #1 sports bar in West MI. The Score blends everything you love about a family-friendly Sports Bar with an outstanding menu and outdoor enjoyment. Every day is a party at The Score. Whether you come in to get the big game on one of their 70 HD TVs or enjoy one of their 128 beers on tap, listen to your neighborhood band under the shade of a palm tree, or have a craving for one of their delightful homemade menu items, The Score has it all. Their team will ensure that you have an exceptional dining and enjoyable experience and will support you throughout. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available here. Their smoked meats are served to approximately 3-4 guests when accompanied by sides. For parties of 20-25 people, they have a food menu available. Platters served with a Homemade Cornbread Muffin, southern-style coleslaw, & choice of 2 fresh sides. Soups or salads - 1.99 extra. The Score is open seven days a week and features three full-sized beach volleyball courts, beach sand dining spaces, and a live show. They also offer Military Discounts.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Has Outdoor Seating
• Serves Great Cocktails
• Has Live Music.”

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“Z's Bar & Restaurant is one of the most fabulous sports bars in the Grand Rapids community. Z's is one of Grand Rapids oldest names in the down area and still goes strong. Z's has been around for many Downtown changes and has stood the test of time for old and new alike. The sports environment highlights big-screen high-definition TVs and various screens throughout the eatery that can allow fans to see their selection of games and all sporting matches. The American establishment has a long wooden bar and booths highlighting pool & karaoke. They are known for their award-winning BBQ ribs that feature sauce made in-house. The Restaurant's familiar breaded chick strips fried to a golden brown served with French fries and a side of their house-made ranch, old BBQ sauce, or honey mustard, and the buffalo chicken Rolls seasoned with chicken breast diced then rolled with buffalo sauce and cheddar jack cheese. Beer, wine & craft cocktails are available for take-out. Wheelchair-accessible facility is also available here. Paid parking facility is also available here.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Serves Happy-hour Food
• Located in: Zellar's Bottle Shop
• Free Wi-fi.”

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“Grand Rapids Garage Bar & Grill is voted as the best sports bar in West Michigan. Kevin F is the owner of the sports bar. He has over 20 years in the restaurant industry. The bar has been a fresh origin to a remarkable space that has served Grand Rapids as a tavern since the mid-1900s. The bar offers a refreshing cold brew with no pretense, real bottled drinks for your enjoyment, and even shots if you're in the mood to share with your colleagues. GRGB has high-class American grub, craft brew, and cocktails served in comfortable surroundings with a long bar and a pool table. You can try their happy hour deals all day. Group reservations and private parties are available at Grand Rapids Garage Bar & Grill. They also offer daily specials. You can try their signature cocktails like GRGB old-fashioned, a classic Mule, and more. Many vegetarian options are available here. They are ready to serve catering services for your next events or parties.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Offers Pool Table
• Offers a Complete Bar Facility
• Good For Dancing.”

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