If you wanted to be taken out to the ball game but couldn't score tickets, all is not lost. There are plenty of top-notch sports bars in Phoenix to catch the World Series, all of which have more to offer than your typical stadium hot dog, nachos and overpriced beer.
Using Yelp data and our own methodology, Hoodline crunched the numbers to come up with the best sports bars where you can view baseball's biggest series.
1. Santisi Brothers Pizzeria & Sports Grill
Topping the list is Santisi Brothers Pizzeria & Sports Grill, which has TVs everywhere you turn. Located at 2710 W. Bell Road, Suite 1115, in the Bell Canyon Pavilions, it is the highest rated sports bar in Phoenix, boasting four stars out of 434 reviews on Yelp.
If you want to see the game, this place has you covered, with more than 100 televisions throughout the bar and pizzeria. One wall has 60 TVs and 11 65-inch wide screens. While you watch, dine on subs, Buffalo wings, pasta or New York-style pizza.
Yelper Madison N., who reviewed the North Phoenix bar on Sept. 27, wrote, "Best sports bar in town! Cold beer, great service and the best wings I've ever had hands down."
2. Armadillo Grill
Next up is Armadillo Grill, situated at 1904 E. Camelback Road. With four stars out of 304 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar and traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite.
Open since 1997, it features dozens of high-definition TVs, pool tables and a menu that includes a meatball sandwich, panko-breaded fish and chips and appetizers like Thai chicken skewers.
"The food is amazing and not what you would expect from a sports bar," wrote Yelper Jo A. "They have Trivia nights, horse race betting and several TVs going to keep you entertained."
3. Harvey's Wineburger
Harvey's Wineburger is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar, which offers burgers, chicken wings and more, four stars out of 273 reviews. You can find it at 4812 N. 16th St. near the Camelback corridor.
Stop in for an ice-cold beer or a burger, which are pressed and made to order. Try the Rodeo Burger, which is topped with barbecue sauce, jalapeños, bacon, cheddar and two onion rings.
Yelp reviewer Estee A. wrote, "This place is classic burger heaven! Know that there are no salads or healthy food — this is bar food at its very best! The establishment is clean and the staff is beyond friendly. They care about customers and customer service."
4. CK's Tavern & Grill
CK's Tavern & Grill, a sports bar and traditional American spot that offers sandwiches and more in Ahwatukee, is another go-to, with four stars out of 225 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4142 E. Chandler Blvd. to see for yourself.
This well-established spot has 24 beers on tap, pool tables and more than 35 TVs tuned to sports. Grab a seat and munch on jumbo soft pretzels, beer fries and mussels simmered in Guinness.
"Best bar in Ahwatukee to watch a Cardinals game," said Yelper Vernon H. "Cold beer, reasonably priced and excellent wings. What more can you ask for?"
