Best Sports Bar Central Restaurants in Uptown
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern
Tavern-cut pizza in a high-TV, neighborhood tavern setting.
Notable Picks
A big, sports-bar-style Italian spot that’s built around tavern-cut pizza with a loyal local following. The best play is to keep it simple—one classic pie plus one side—so the kitchen stays in its most repeatable lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tavern-style thin crust (square-cut), Buffalo wings, Sausage pizza
What Makes it Special: Tavern-cut pizza in a high-TV, neighborhood tavern setting.
8.3
A neighborhood bar-kitchen built around burgers, wings, and comfort staples that hold up for repeat visits. The best version is treating it like a reliable game-day or weeknight fallback—one signature burger plus a shareable starter, then stop there.
Must-Try Dishes:
Reservoir Burger, Wings, Mac + Cheese
What Makes it Special: A high-volume neighborhood bar with a dependable burger-and-wings lane.
#3
Fat Cat
8.1
A bar-and-kitchen built for pre-show or post-show hangs where wings play best as a shareable starter before drinks and mains. The move is simple: wings plus one crunchy side, then call it—this place wins more on vibe and reliability than wing-nut obsession.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wings (Carolina mustard), Fried pickle chips, Crispy fried mac and cheese bites
What Makes it Special: A strong hangout bar where wings fit naturally into the menu.
Worthy Picks
#4
My Buddy's
7.8
A casual neighborhood sports bar where the burger is the right call when you want something hot, filling, and paired with a drink in a low-pressure room. Come for the bar energy, order the burger with a side, and treat everything else as optional.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buddy Burger, Tater tots, Wings
What Makes it Special: A neighborhood bar where the burger is the dependable order with drinks.
7.8
Rocks Lakeview is a TV-lined sports bar known for its namesake burger, whiskey list, frozen slushies, and daily drink specials. Happy hour functions as a soft landing before louder late-night service, with discounted drafts and bar snacks that make long games more manageable.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Rocks Burger, Mac & Cheese Wedges, White Trash
What Makes it Special: Sports-heavy bar where burgers, whiskey, and slushies fuel long nights.