Every NCAA Team-Affiliated Bar in LA
Fact: Watching your college football team at home while shouting at the screen is waaaaay less fun than watching them at a bar while shouting at the screen with your fellow alumni and fans. With that in mind, we’ve tracked down every college football team-affiliated bar in LA -- and divided them up by conference -- to ensure you’re not flying solo come game time.
If you don’t find your team below, it’s not because we don’t think you guys should win this year; it’s most likely we couldn’t find (or confirm) a designated bar. So if you know of one -- or want to start a watch party of your own at your local watering hole -- share the details with your fellow fans in the comments section. They may even buy you a beer at kickoff.
BOSTON COLLEGE
Sonny McLean's
Santa MonicaVibe: A solid pubby spot full of darts, drinking, standard pub grub, and an impressive beer list.
CLEMSON
The Parlor
Mid-WilshireVibe: Over 50 TVs, a huge front patio, a ton of beer, and events most nights of the week. Be warned: The place can get rowdy on game day.
FLORIDA STATE
Prince O' Whales
Culver CityVibe: A divey sports bar slinging breakfast, lunch, & dinner, as well as two patios and a bunch of TVs.
MIAMI
Barney's Beanery
West HollywoodVibe: The OG location of the infamous, rowdy-but-fun pub (famous for their chili -- hence, “beanery”). If you want tons of life, this is your spot.
NORTH CAROLINA
The Parlor
Mid-WilshireVibe: Over 50 TVs, a huge front patio, a ton of beer, and events most nights of the week. Be warned: The place can get rowdy on game day.
PITTSBURGH
Barney's Beanery
BurbankVibe: The Burbank outpost of the infamous, rowdy-but-fun pub (famous for their chili -- hence, “beanery”). Substantially less bro-y than the West Hollywood & Santa Monica spots, too.
SYRACUSE
The Parlor
Mid-WilshireVibe: Over 50 TVs, a huge front patio, a ton of beer, and events most nights of the week. Be warned: The place can get rowdy on game day.
VIRGINIA
Sonny McLean's
Santa MonicaVibe: A solid pubby spot full of darts, drinking, standard pub grub, and an impressive beer list.
VIRGINIA TECH
O'Brien's
Santa MonicaVibe: A local favorite serving up Irish & pubby fare, along with solid beer list and 15 TVs.
CINCINNATI
33 Taps
Silver LakeVibe: Lots of space, 30+ draft beers, big TVs, and burgers that come with fries (the way the good lord intended).
CONNECTICUT
Sonny McLean's
Santa MonicaVibe: A solid pubby spot full of darts, drinking, standard pub grub, and an impressive beer list.
EAST CAROLINA
The Garage
West LAVibe: Tons of craft beer, a killer whiskey & bourbon list, and greasy gastropub fare inside an old auto shop.
TEMPLE
The Garage
West LAVibe: Tons of craft beer, a killer whiskey & bourbon list, and greasy gastropub fare inside an old auto shop.
ILLINOIS
Baja Sharkeez
Hermosa BeachVibe: An always-bangin’ Hermosa favorite, full of daily specials, and an impossible-to-beat happy hour (as in a “buy one drink, get another one for 25 cents” type of happy hour).
INDIANA
Busby's West
Santa MonicaVibe: Probably the most lively of all SaMo sports bars, Busby’s West almost enters the realm of club territory. Take that how you will, but at least they have multiple rooms and ping pong tables.
IOWA
Barney's Beanery
Santa MonicaVibe: This is the Santa Monica outpost of the infamous, rowdy-but-fun pub (famous for their chili -- hence, “beanery”). Better yet, it’s only a few blocks from the ocean!
MARYLAND
The Garage
West LAVibe: Tons of craft beer, a killer whiskey & bourbon list, and greasy gastropub fare inside an old auto shop.
MINNESOTA
Buffalo Wild Wings
Sherman OaksVibe: Tons of craft beer, a killer whiskey & bourbon list, and greasy gastropub fare inside an old auto shop.
NEBRASKA
O'Brien's
Santa MonicaVibe: A local favorite serving up Irish & pubby fare, along with solid beer list and 15 TVs.
NORTHWESTERN
Rush Street
Culver CityVibe: Sports bar by day, loungey DJ spot by night, Rush Street -- as the name implies -- is as much of a Chicago bar as you’re likely to find.
OHIO STATE
Sycamore Tavern
HollywoodVibe: Sycamore Tavern really isn’t much different from former bar The Happy Ending, but maybe that’s what you’re looking for. Syc Tav does a full American menu (very solid during happy hour), lots of beer, and an ample amount of TVs.
PENN STATE
The Parlor
Mid-WilshireVibe: Over 50 TVs, a huge front patio, a ton of beer, and events most nights of the week. Be warned: The place can get rowdy on game day.
PURDUE
Q's Billiard Club
West LAVibe: Like the name would suggest, Q’s is a pool lounge/sports bar spot. They do bar bites too, and have plenty of TVs.
RUTGERS
Busby's West
Santa MonicaVibe: Probably the most lively of all SaMo sports bars, Busby’s West almost enters the realm of club territory. Take that how you will, but at least they have multiple rooms and ping pong tables.
WISCONSIN
BRÜ HAUS
BrentwoodVibe: A German-inspired gastropub with better-than-average food, 25 beers, and a fierce Wisconsin allegiance.
BAYLOR
The Parlor
Mid-WilshireVibe: Over 50 TVs, a huge front patio, a ton of beer, and events most nights of the week. Be warned: The place can get rowdy on game day.
IOWA STATE
The Parlor
Mid-WilshireVibe: Over 50 TVs, a huge front patio, a ton of beer, and events most nights of the week. Be warned: the place can get rowdy on game day.
KANSAS
The Parlor
Mid-WilshireVibe: Over 50 TVs, a huge front patio, a ton of beer, and events most nights of the week. Be warned: The place can get rowdy on game day.
KANSAS STATE
The Parlor
Mid-WilshireVibe: Over 50 TVs, a huge front patio, a ton of beer, and events most nights of the week. Be warned: The place can get rowdy on game day.
OKLAHOMA
The Parlor
Mid-WilshireVibe: Over 50 TVs, a huge front patio, a ton of beer, and events most nights of the week. Be warned: The place can get rowdy on game day.
OKLAHOMA STATE
Sonny McLean's
Santa MonicaVibe: A solid pubby spot full of darts, drinking, standard pub grub, and an impressive beer list.
TCU
The Parlor
Mid-WilshireVibe: A solid pubby spot full of darts, drinking, standard pub grub, and an impressive beer list.
WEST VIRGINIA
The Parlor
Mid-WilshireVibe: A solid pubby spot full of darts, drinking, standard pub grub, and an impressive beer list.
LOUISIANA TECH
Busby's East
Mid-WilshireVibe: Expect ping pong, darts, TVs… and a complete madhouse at this Mid-Wilshire outpost of the Santa Monica hotspot.
MARSHALL
Barney's Beanery
Santa MonicaVibe: This is the Santa Monica outpost of the infamous, rowdy-but-fun pub (famous for their chili -- hence, “beanery”). Better yet, it’s only a few blocks from the ocean!
NORTH TEXAS
The Yard House
DowntownVibe: The LA Live location of this chain always fills up for all things Texas, and remains the only place in LA where you can order a full yard of beer.
RICE
The Yard House
DowntownVibe: The LA Live location of this chain always fills up for all things Texas, and remains the only place in LA where you can order a full yard of beer.
NOTRE DAME
Jameson's Irish Pub
HollywoodVibe: A super lively Irish pub with an unstoppable two-for-one daily happy hour, and lots of room to watch the game.
MASSACHUSETTS
Little Bar
Mid-WilshireVibe: You’ll find all the best aspects of a dive bar inside Little Bar; friendly staff, darts, a great jukebox, TVs, and a full-on BYOFood policy.
MIAMI (OH)
The Parlor
Mid-WilshireVibe: Over 50 TVs, a huge front patio, a ton of beer, and events most nights of the week. Be warned, though: The place can get rowdy on game day.
NEW MEXICO
Clearman's Galley
San GabrielVibe: You’ll feel like you’re on a boat while you watch the game, but look: sometimes that’s a good thing.
SAN DIEGO STATE
Barney's Beanery
Santa MonicaVibe: This is the Santa Monica outpost of the infamous, rowdy-but-fun pub (famous for their chili -- hence, “beanery”). Better yet, it’s only a few blocks from the ocean!
ARIZONA STATE
Barney's Beanery
BurbankVibe: The Burbank outpost of the infamous, rowdy-but-fun pub (famous for their chili -- hence, “beanery”) is substantially less bro-y than the West Hollywood & Santa Monica spots.
COLORADO
Barney's Beanery
BurbankVibe: The Burbank outpost of the infamous, rowdy-but-fun pub (famous for their chili -- hence, “beanery”) is substantially less bro-y than the West Hollywood & Santa Monica spots.
OREGON
Busby's West
Santa MonicaVibe: Probably the most lively of all SaMo sports bars, Busby’s West almost enters the realm of club territory. Take that how you will, but at least they have multiple rooms and ping pong tables.
STANFORD
Sonny McLean's
Santa MonicaVibe: A solid pubby spot full of darts, drinking, standard pub grub, and an impressive beer list.
UTAH
Barney's Beanery
BurbankVibe: The Burbank outpost of the infamous, rowdy-but-fun pub (famous for their chili -- hence, “beanery”) is substantially less bro-y than the West Hollywood & Santa Monica spots.
WASHINGTON
Baja Sharkeez
Manhattan BeachVibe: An always-bangin’ Hermosa favorite, full of daily specials, and an impossible-to-beat happy hour (as in a “buy one drink, get another one for 25 cents” type of happy hour).
WASHINGTON STATE
Barney's Beanery
BurbankVibe: The Burbank outpost of the infamous, rowdy-but-fun pub (famous for their chili -- hence, “beanery”) is substantially less bro-y than the West Hollywood & Santa Monica spots.
ALABAMA
Rock & Reilly's
West HollywoodVibe: Tons of flat-screen TVs, quotes all over the walls from their fake founder, and tasty Irish food await you inside Rock & Reilly’s.
AUBURN
33 Taps
Silver LakeVibe: Lots of space, 30+ draft beers, big TVs, and burgers that come with fries (the way the good lord intended).
FLORIDA
Tony P's Dockside Grill
Marina Del ReyVibe: Part family restaurant, part beachside deck, and part sports bar, Tony P’s truly has something for everybody. The 120 beers don’t hurt much either.
GEORGIA
Goal Sports Cafe
Mid-WilshireVibe: Probably one of the most fun places to watch the game, Goal does solid Tex Mex, comfy booths, and more TVs than you’ll ever need; there isn’t a bad seat in the house.
MISSOURI
Barney's Beanery
WestwoodVibe: The Westwood outpost of the infamous, rowdy-but-fun pub (famous for their chili -- hence, “beanery”).
OLE MISS
O'Brien's
Santa MonicaVibe: A local favorite serving up Irish & pubby fare, along with solid beer list and 15 TVs.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Q's Billiard Club
West LAVibe: Like the name would suggest, Q’s is a pool lounge/sports bar spot. They do bar bites too, and have plenty of TVs.
TENNESSEE
Q's Billiard Club
West LAVibe: Like the name would suggest, Q’s is a pool lounge/sports bar spot. They do bar bites too, and have plenty of TVs.
TEXAS A&M
1739 Public House
Los FelizVibe: Probably the most lively of all SaMo sports bars, Busby’s West almost enters the realm of club territory. Take that how you will, but at least they have multiple rooms and ping pong tables.
VANDERBILT
Busby's West
Santa MonicaVibe: Probably the most lively of all SaMo sports bars, Busby’s West almost enters the realm of club territory. Take that how you will, but at least they have multiple rooms and ping pong tables.
SOUTH ALABAMA
Goal Sports Cafe
Mid-WilshireVibe: Probably one of the most fun places to watch the game, Goal does solid Tex Mex, comfy booths, and more TVs than you’ll ever need; there isn’t a bad seat in the house.
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