Best Sports Bar Central Restaurants in Downtown LA
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
XLanes LA
Bowling alley, arcade, and sports bar hybrid where wings fuel leagues, birthday parties, and big games.
Notable Picks
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XLanes LA
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Perched above Little Tokyo Galleria, XLanes pairs neon-lit bowling lanes and arcade games with a sports-bar menu heavy on wings, burgers, and shareable snacks. The wings aren’t chef-driven, but they’re exactly what most groups want between frames and pitchers during games or parties.
Must-Try Dishes:
Traditional Buffalo Wings, Wings & Fries Combo Basket, Sampler Platter with Wings and Nachos
What Makes it Special: Bowling alley, arcade, and sports bar hybrid where wings fuel leagues, birthday parties, and big games.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A true downtown sports pub that keeps happy hour simple: cold pints, loud TVs, and a wing order that’s built for game days. The wings lean classic pub style—crispy, saucy, and ideal with a whiskey-and-beer rhythm. It’s not fancy, but it is dependable and social.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo wings, Irish nachos, Beer battered fish-and-chips
What Makes it Special: Game-day pub energy with reliable happy-hour wings.
7.8
Steps from LA Live, LA Wings & LA Steaks pairs hefty wing platters with cheesesteaks, burgers and steaks in a lively, game-day setting. It’s the most sit-down, bar-style option in the area for wings, drawing crowds before and after events for sauce-drenched wings, loaded fries and late-night hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
10 Wing Combo with fries and drink, Honey Hot or BBQ Chicken Wings, Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
What Makes it Special: Game-day friendly wings and steaks right by LA Live’s arenas.