Looking to try the best sports bars in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top sports bars in Raleigh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Topping the list is Boxcar Bar + Arcade. Located at 330 W. Davie St. in Central, the arcade and sports bar is the highest rated in the category across Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 438 reviews on Yelp. Look forward to old school arcade games, daily drink specials and game tournaments.
2. Clouds Brewing
Next up is North Central's Clouds Brewing, situated at 126 N. West St. With four stars out of 275 reviews on Yelp, the brewery, sports bar and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite. Look forward to the self-serve beer wall (nicknamed "The Downpour") and a variety of meal options, including sandwiches, burgers and salads.
3. The Players Retreat
Wade's The Players Retreat, located at 105 Oberlin Rd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar and traditional American spot four stars out of 151 reviews. According to its website, The Players Retreat won Raleigh Downtowner's 2016 awards for "Best Burger," "Best Bourban/Whiskey Selection" and "Best Late Night Menu."
4. Tobacco Road Sports Cafe & Brewery
Tobacco Road Sports Cafe & Brewery, a sports bar and traditional American spot in North Central, is another go-to, with four stars out of 52 Yelp reviews. Look forward to classic bar foods as well as enough options to meet all your vegan, vegetarian, paleo and dairy-free needs. Head over to 505 W. Jones St. to see for yourself.
5. The Bison Bar
Over in Five Points, check out The Bison Bar, which has earned four stars out of 16 reviews on Yelp. Look forward to a casual, hole-in-the-wall vibe with plenty of cheap drinks and specials.You can find the sports bar at 815 E. Whitaker Mill Rd.
