Looking for the perfect place to watch the game? Here are the best sports bars in Wichita.
Nothing goes better with sports than comfort food and a cold beverage. This handy guide lists some of the most popular sports bars in Wichita. Whether you play angry with the Shockers, bleed Jayhawk blue, roar like a Wildcat, or win like a boss with the Chiefs, these restaurants offer high-definition entertainment, relaxation, and food or drink specials.
Don’t settle for watching the game on your tiny smartphone or tablet – live it with fans like you in one of Wichita’s own sports bars!
Sports Bars in Wichita
Chicken N Pickle in Wichita is a top spot to watch sports, with over 50 TVs and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere. It offers more than just viewing. You can play pickleball and bocce ball and enjoy yard games. Their wood-fired rotisserie chicken and fresh sides make game day even better, and their organized watch parties create a fun, communal vibe for cheering on your team!
- East Wichita
- Address: 1240 N Greenwich Rd
- Pro Tip: If you are 21+, try their Knotty Cherry drink.
B & C Barbeque is a hidden gem in my mind. I believe it has the best barbecue in town and tons of big-screen TVs inside. They are known for their barbecue buffet over lunch and their smoked prime rib on Friday and Saturday nights. This is a great sport to enjoy delicious food and their full bar.
- Downtown Wichita
- Address: 355 N Washington St
Pumphouse is a popular bar and grill in Wichita’s historic Old Town district. It is housed in a converted gas station from 1931. With nearly 100 HDTVs, including a massive 15-foot-wide LED screen on the spacious patio, it’s an ideal spot to catch your favorite sports games.
- Downtown Wichita
- Address: 825 E 2nd St N, Wichita, KS 67202
- Offers: An oversized patio with an outdoor stage and fireplaces.
Deano’s Grill & Tapworks is a local favorite, famous for its oven-fired pizzas and sports memorabilia. With 23 big-screen TVs, it’s the perfect spot to catch the latest game while enjoying great food and drinks.
- There are two Deano’s Locations
- East Deano’s: 9747 E. 21st St. N., Ste 101, Wichita, KS 67206
- West Wichita (Pier 37): 7511 W. 37th St. N., Wichita, KS 67205
Emerson Biggins has 30+ TVs, three projects, and a wide range of American food options with daily food and drink specials.
- Downtown Wichita
- Address: 808 E. Douglas Ave.
- Offers: Pool tables, darts and shuffleboard.
The Hill Bar & Grill is locally owned and operated. It has 26 big-screen TVs and makes our list of the Best Hamburger Deals.
- East Wichita
- Address: 4800 E Douglas Ave
- Offers: A neighborhood bar and grill vibe.
The Depot Pizza & Taps is a newer restaurant that combines Ziggy’s Pizza and Walnut River Brewing. It’s an excellent spot for local flavor, with fantastic pizza and craft beer.
- Downtown Wichita
- Address: 711 E Douglas Ave #105
- Offers: A big outdoor patio and upstairs.
The Monarch is in Wichita’s Delano District, next to the Wichita Wind Surge Stadium. It is a favorite spot among locals. Its delicious menu features house-smoked meats and creative sandwiches.
- Downtown Wichita in Delano
- Address: 579 W. Douglas
- Offers: An extensive selection of over 175 bourbons, whiskey, and scotch.
River City Brewery is in the heart of Old Town. It offers up to 16 hand-crafted ales on tap, including seasonal beers, and has excellent food! It provides a little bit of everything and is a great spot to catch a game. River City was the original brewpub in Wichita.
- Downtown Wichita
- Address: 150 N Mosley St.
- Offers: A cool upstairs patio that overlooks downtown Wichita.
The Rusty Nail is one of our personal favorite sports bars. It has a cool atmosphere, a funky patio, and delicious food along with a full bar. It’s the perfect spot to relax, enjoy great food, and watch the game.
- South of Downtown
- Address: 1155 S Washington Ave
- Offers: Indoor and outdoor seating, pool tables, darts and video games.
Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes Where better to watch the Shockers than on campus at Wichita State University? Located in the lower level of Rhatigan Student Center, it’s no surprise they offer gameday specials on brews and food and two huge screens where everyone’s favorite team can watch. It offers a variety of activities, including bowling, billiards, darts, and video games, making it an ideal spot for students, faculty, and the general public to relax and have fun.
- WSU Campus
- Address: 1845 Fairmount, Box 56
Other Great Sports Bars in Wichita:
- Walts East
- Nortrock Bar & Grill
- Mulligan’s Pub
- Little Busters Sports Bar – Derby
- Spauldings – Andover
- Jumbo’s Beef & Brew
- Side Pockets
- Social Tap Drinkery
- Oasis Lounge
- CJ’s Sports Bar & Grill
Heroes – CLOSED As “Old Town’s Original Sports Bar and Grill,” Heroes offers a wide variety of appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and pizza. Fans can view the big game from 33 TVs and three big projection screens. A heated outdoor patio is also available.
