Like most sports bars, Tailgate is known for its wings but it also offers a popper burger that’s basically a Jucy Lucy stuffed with cream cheese and jalapeños. As the name implies, this bar is dedicated sports fan territory.

At the center of the main room is a giant, mind-blowing, massive screen so detailed you can check up on your favorite player’s tattoo details. If you happen to be facing away from the main screen, there are still a ton of TVs all over this massive two-level bar in downtown Minneapolis. Just for bonus points, they also serve some serious Buffalo wings.

Since relocating a few years ago, Mac’s remains one of the best bars to catch a game in the Twin Cities. There are still a ton of taps, great bar food, but now with slightly spiffed up surroundings.

Just off the Blue Line near the 38th street station, the Howe is modern, yet remains a go-to choice for Minnesota sports fans. Check out the game day deals including half priced appetizers and discounted drinks.

This neighborhood institution is located near the University of Minnesota. Even after all of these years, Manny’s Cafe still serves the one-of-a-kind, thick-battered onion rings and beer at college-student prices.

The Longfellow outpost of Blue Door boasts cozy booths, large community tables and a comfortable bar, all with great vantage points of several TVs. Choose from a dozen options of Blue Door’s cheese and stuff stuffed burgers or dig into the wide selection of tasty wings.

Since 1971, sports fans have been gathering at this Highland Park neighborhood bar. Weekend games are made even better with Tiffany’s extensive food options that range from wings and rips to “chocolate sin cake” for dessert.

Sometimes Game means you want a reliable, behemoth burger (regular cheese, “California-style” with mayo, and a mushroom melt are among the extensive options) to get keep you satisfied while you cheer along. Half Time Rec has one of the more extensive sports bar menus in St. Paul. Beyond the burgers there are sandwiches like Buffalo chicken or an Irishy toasty, as well as the house “beer mac and cheese.”

Just a few blocks from the Xcel center, hockey fans sans tickets, or, who simply want to skip the hassle of a big event for a more relaxed pub scene, will enjoy Tom Reid’s. It’s part sports bar, part hockey museum: all fun.

Right by CHS Field ,this bar has plenty of big TVs, games to amuse yourself during commercial breaks, and fantastic modern takes on bar fare. Don’t miss the tots.

The Dayton's Bluff sports bar has 10 televisions, 15 taps featuring local and regional beers, and walls full of sports memorabilia. The spacious digs overflow on game day.