Sports Bars in Wichita – Where to Watch the Game

Looking for the best sports bars in Wichita to watch the Kansas City Chiefs, Wichita State Shockers, KU Jayhawks, K-State Wildcats, or your favorite team? I’ve rounded up some great Wichita sports bars and restaurants where you can catch the game, enjoy good food, and hang out with friends.

Some places have nearly 100 TVs, while others offer great patios, pool tables, arcade games, and food specials. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly restaurant or a traditional neighborhood sports bar, Wichita has plenty of options.

I’ve put together a separate guide to Football Food & Drink Specials in Wichita, including wing deals, pizza bundles, sports bar specials, and national restaurant promotions.

You can also browse my Wichita Happy Hour Guide and Restaurant Deals in Wichita for more ways to save.

Best Sports Bars in Wichita for Watching Football, Basketball & More

I’ve organized this list alphabetically and included addresses, TV counts when available, and what makes each location worth checking out.

 

B&C Barbeque Pub & Grill

B&C Barbeque is a hidden gem in my opinion. I think it has some of the best barbecue in Wichita, and it’s also a great place to watch sports!

The restaurant has 29 TVs, a full bar, and plenty of delicious barbecue. They’re known for their all-you-can-eat lunch buffet and smoked prime rib on Fridays and Saturdays.

They also advertise NFL Sunday Ticket, although their regular published hours show that they’re closed on Sundays, so check for special game-day openings.

• Part of Town: Downtown Wichita
• Address: 355 N. Washington St.
• TVs: 29
• Offers: All-you-can-eat barbecue lunch buffet Monday–Saturday, smoked prime rib, appetizers, and full bar.
• Website: B&C Barbeque

Bourbon Street Bar & Grill

Bourbon Street is a locally owned neighborhood sports bar in southwest Wichita with a wall of TVs, pool tables, and darts.

It’s especially worth knowing about during football season because the restaurant advertises inexpensive Sunday wings.

• Part of Town: Southwest Wichita
• Address: 3863 S. Seneca St.
• Offers: Pool tables, darts, daily food and drink specials.
• Deals: 75¢ boneless wings on NFL Sundays and advertised football drink specials.
• Website: Bourbon Street Bar & Grill

Buffalo Wild Wings Wichita

Buffalo Wild Wings is a classic sports-watching destination, especially if you love wings! With TVs throughout the restaurant, it’s a popular choice for NFL games, college football, and basketball.

They also offer weekly wing promotions and meal bundles that can help you save.

• Part of Town: East Wichita, West Wichita, and Derby
• Addresses: 3236 N. Rock Rd.; 2413 N. Maize Rd.; 1918 N. Rock Rd., Derby
• Offers: Wing specials, meal bundles, and a sports-focused atmosphere.
• Deals: Buffalo Wild Wings Deals in Wichita

Deano’s Grill & Tapworks – East Wichita

Deano’s East is a popular Wichita sports bar with 23 big-screen TVs, original autographed sports memorabilia, and plenty of seating for watching your favorite teams.

Their menu features oven-fired pizzas, burgers, salads, and other American favorites. With a large beer selection and daily specials, it’s a great place to catch the Chiefs, Shockers, or college football.

• Part of Town: Northeast Wichita
• Address: 9747 E. 21st St. N., Suite 101
• TVs: 23
• Offers: Oven-fired pizza, daily specials, sports memorabilia, and 23 beers on tap.
• Website: Deano’s East

Deano’s on Pier 37 – West Wichita

Deano’s on Pier 37 brings the popular Deano’s sports bar experience to west Wichita, with a two-story bar overlooking a lake.

Visit Wichita recommends it for sports viewing, noting that it’s easy to find a seat with a good view of a TV. It’s a fun option for watching games while enjoying food and drinks with friends.

• Part of Town: Northwest Wichita
• Address: 7337 W. 37th St. N.
• TVs: Multiple TVs; exact number not confirmed for the west location.
• Offers: Two-story bar, lake views, food and drinks, and sports viewing.
• Website: Deano’s on Pier 37

Emerson Biggin’s Old Town

Emerson Biggin’s is a longtime Wichita sports bar with more than 30 TVs and three large projection screens.

You’ll find plenty of sports action, American food, and daily specials. It’s also a fun place to play pool, darts, or shuffleboard between games.

• Part of Town: Downtown Wichita, Old Town
• Address: 808 E. Douglas Ave.
• TVs: 30+ TVs and 3 projection screens
• Offers: Pool tables, darts, shuffleboard, and daily food and drink specials.
• Deals: Wednesday $1 wings and Thursday discounted pizzas, according to its published specials.

Johnny’s Tavern Wichita

Johnny’s Tavern is a casual sports bar with food, drinks, and weekly specials.

It’s a good option for watching football with friends, especially if you’re looking for affordable food during the game.

• Part of Town: Downtown Wichita area
• Address: 1109 E. Douglas Ave.
• Offers: Full menu, happy hour, and daily food specials.
• Deals: $2 off select platters on Sundays, $5 off 18-inch pizzas on Mondays, and $3 off burgers on Thursdays.
• Website: Johnny’s Tavern Wichita

Little Busters Sports Bar – Derby

Little Busters is a longtime Derby neighborhood favorite known for burgers, cold drinks, and a fun sports atmosphere.

With 18 TVs and a modern sound system, it’s a great place to catch local and national sporting events. They also offer daily food specials and a happy hour every afternoon.

• Part of Town: Derby
• Address: 457 N. Baltimore Ave., Derby
• TVs: 18
• Offers: Daily food and drink specials, happy hour from 3–6 p.m., burgers, and sports viewing.
• Website: Little Busters

The Hill Bar & Grill

The Hill is a locally owned Wichita neighborhood bar and grill with 26 big-screen TVs.

It’s a great place to watch sports while enjoying burgers, appetizers, and drinks. The relaxed neighborhood atmosphere makes it a good option for meeting friends.

• Part of Town: East Wichita
• Address: 4800 E. Douglas Ave.
• TVs: 26
• Offers: Burgers, neighborhood bar atmosphere, and food and drink specials.

The Monarch – Delano

The Monarch is one of my favorite places in Wichita’s historic Delano District. It’s known for delicious smoked meats, creative sandwiches, and one of the largest whiskey selections in Kansas.

Visit Wichita also recommends The Monarch as a place to watch sports, with multiple TVs and a spacious patio. It’s a great choice if you want good food and a relaxed atmosphere rather than a traditional sports bar.

• Part of Town: Downtown Wichita, Delano
• Address: 579 W. Douglas Ave.
• Offers: House-smoked meats, sandwiches, whiskey selection, dog-friendly patio, and multiple TVs.
• Website: The Monarch

Pumphouse Wichita

Pumphouse is one of Wichita’s most popular sports bars, located inside a converted 1931 gas station in historic Old Town.

With nearly 100 HDTVs, including large projection screens and outdoor viewing, it’s one of the best places in Wichita to watch a big game. I also love the oversized patio!

• Part of Town: Downtown Wichita, Old Town
• Address: 825 E. 2nd St. N.
• TVs: Nearly 100
• Offers: Large outdoor patio, outdoor stage, fireplaces, food and drink specials.

River City Brewing Company

River City Brewing Company is located in the heart of Old Town and is Wichita’s original brewpub.

With house-brewed beer, good food, and an upstairs patio overlooking downtown, it’s a fun place to meet friends and catch a game.

• Part of Town: Downtown Wichita, Old Town
• Address: 150 N. Mosley St.
• Offers: House-brewed craft beer, food, and an upstairs patio.

The Rusty Nail

The Rusty Nail is one of our personal favorite Wichita sports bars! It has a fun atmosphere, a funky patio, and delicious food.

With indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar, pool tables, darts, and video games, it’s a great place to hang out with friends and watch sports.

• Part of Town: South of Downtown Wichita
• Address: 1155 S. Washington Ave.
• Offers: Indoor and outdoor seating, pool tables, darts, and video games.

Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes

Where better to watch the Shockers than right on the Wichita State University campus?

Located in the lower level of the Rhatigan Student Center, Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes offers bowling, billiards, darts, and video games along with sports viewing.

• Part of Town: Wichita State University campus
• Address: 1845 Fairmount St., Rhatigan Student Center
• TVs: 2 large screens advertised in the original listing
• Offers: Bowling, billiards, darts, video games, and food and drinks.

Side Pockets Restaurant & Sports Bar

If you want a serious sports-watching setup, Side Pockets is worth checking out!

This west Wichita sports bar has 30 flat-screen TVs and three giant 26-foot screens. There are also 23 pool tables, darts, and other games, so there’s plenty to do before or after the game.

• Part of Town: West Wichita
• Address: 614 S. Tyler Rd.
• TVs: 33 screens, including 3 giant screens
• Offers: Pool tables, darts, daily specials, and private party space.
• Deals: Football drink specials on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and college football Saturdays.
• Website: Side Pockets

Social Tap Drinkery – Wichita & Andover

Social Tap Drinkery is a relaxed gathering spot with a huge selection of beer, food, and outdoor seating. Visit Wichita includes its Wichita locations among places to watch televised sports.

The restaurant has 52 taps featuring beers from around the world, along with wine and other drinks. There are three locations in the Wichita area, including one on the Wichita State campus.

• Part of Town: Wichita State University, Northeast Wichita, and Andover
• Addresses:
  • WSU: 4510 E. 19th St. N., Suite 101
  • Greenwich: 2244 N. Greenwich Rd., Suite 100
  • Andover: 420 Heritage Way, Suite 200
• Offers: 52 beer taps, food, patio seating, and casual group gatherings.
• Website: Social Tap Drinkery

Spaulding’s Food & Drink – Andover

Spaulding’s is a locally owned, family-friendly bar and grill in Andover with 18 TVs for watching sports. They even turn on the game audio for major local teams, making it a great option for Chiefs, KU, K-State, and Shocker fans.

There’s also a game room with shuffleboard, pool tables, and Golden Tee. Their menu includes burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and wings.

• Part of Town: Andover
• Address: 127 W. Central Ave., Suite 1300, Andover
• TVs: 18
• Offers: Daily food and drink specials, happy hour, outdoor patio, and game room.
• Website: Spaulding’s Food & Drink

The Depot Pizza & Taps

The Depot combines two local favorites: Ziggy’s Pizza and Walnut River Brewing.

It’s a great option for enjoying locally made pizza and craft beer while catching a game. The upstairs space and large outdoor patio are especially nice when the weather cooperates.

• Part of Town: Downtown Wichita
• Address: 711 E. Douglas Ave., Suite 105
• Offers: Pizza, local craft beer, outdoor patio, and upstairs seating.

Topgolf Wichita

Topgolf isn’t your typical sports bar, but it’s one of Wichita’s most entertaining places to watch sports with a group.

The Wichita location advertises more than 100 HDTVs and a 22-foot video wall! You can watch the game while enjoying food and drinks or playing golf games in a climate-controlled bay.

• Part of Town: Northeast Wichita
• Address: 2976 N. Greenwich Rd.
• TVs: 100+ HDTVs and a 22-foot video wall
• Offers: Golf games, food and drinks, 50+ hitting bays, and mini golf.
• Deals: Seasonal Sunday Funday and football promotions at participating locations.
• Website: Topgolf Wichita

Walt’s East Wichita

Walt’s East has been a Wichita neighborhood favorite for decades. Known as Wichita’s “Cheers” bar and grill, it’s a casual place to enjoy homemade comfort food, cold drinks, and a game with friends.

The restaurant hosts Wichita State game-day watch parties and offers daily food specials, including discounted burgers and homestyle meals.

• Part of Town: East Wichita
• Address: 7732 E. Central Ave.
• Offers: WSU watch parties, daily food specials, happy hour, and karaoke.
• Website: Walt’s East

Whiskey Dicks Wichita

Whiskey Dicks is another Wichita sports bar with plenty of TVs and a laid-back atmosphere.

The restaurant advertises 14 TVs, making it a place to catch the game with friends. They also have Sunday wing specials and a daily happy hour.

• Part of Town: Wichita
• TVs: 14
• Offers: Daily happy hour and appetizers.
• Deals: 99¢ wings on Sundays and advertised happy hour specials.
• Website: Whiskey Dicks

More Wichita Sports Bars Worth Checking Out

There are plenty of other Wichita-area restaurants and bars where you can catch a game. Here are a few more worth checking out:

• Bricktown Brewery – East and West
• Carlos O’Kelly’s
• CJ’s Sports Bar & Grill
• Dave & Buster’s
• JJ Beard’s Pub & Pizza
• Jumbo’s Beef & Brew
• Mulligan’s Pub
• Nortrock Bar & Grill
• Oasis Lounge
• Old Chicago – East, West, and Old Town
• Solly & Jude’s
• Southrock Billiards & Sports Bar
• Stearman Field Bar & Grill
• Twin Peaks – East and West
• Two Brothers BBQ
• Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux
• Wichita Brewing Company & Pizzeria – East and West
• Ziggy’s Pizza

Check each restaurant for current hours, game broadcasts, and specials before visiting.

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.

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