Where to Watch Your NFL Team in the Twin Cities: Bars for Every Fan
Vikings, Packers, Bears, Steelers, Chiefs, 49ers and Bills bars in Minneapolis and St. Paul, plus the best all around spots for every other team
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Minnesota is Vikings country, and Sundays in the Twin Cities are PURPLE. So this guide starts where it should: the best Vikings bars in Minneapolis and St. Paul, straight from the team's official watch party list. But the Twin Cities is also full of transplants and out-of-state college kids, so we dug through fan clubs, team bar networks, and local press to find a home bar for as many other NFL teams as possible. No bar for your team (yet)? We've got the best all-around spots that play every game.
At a glance
| Team | Bar | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Vikings | Tom Reid's, Shamrocks, Graze, Mac's Industrial, Stanley's, 1029 Bar and more | All over the Twin Cities |
| Packers | Pat's Tap, BWW at UMN, Stadium Bar & Grill, 8th Street Grill | Minneapolis |
| Bears | Alary's | Downtown St. Paul |
| Steelers | Patrick McGovern's Pub | West 7th, St. Paul |
| Chiefs | Jackson's Hole | Downtown Minneapolis |
| 49ers | Patty Wagon | Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis |
| Seahawks | 8th Street Grill | Downtown Minneapolis |
| Bills | Tin Shed Tavern | Savage |
The best Vikings bars in the Twin Cities
Start here. These are all on the Vikings' official watch party list, and on game day they're loud, packed, and purple. Wear your jersey and get there early.
- Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub (West 7th, St. Paul). Steps from Xcel Energy Center and an official Vikings watch party spot.
- Shamrocks (West 7th, St. Paul). Classic St. Paul sports bar.
- Graze Provisions & Libations (North Loop). Food hall with big screens and a big crowd.
- Mac's Industrial (Northeast). Huge patio, a Northeast favorite.
- Stanley's (Northeast). Northeast bar room on the official Vikings list.
- 1029 Bar (Northeast). Neighborhood bar that gets PACKED for Vikings games.
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NFL bars by team
Green Bay Packers
Yes, they're here. A lot of them. If you're watching with Packers fans, these are their spots.
- Pat's Tap (Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis). Gastropub with skee ball, and a Packers game day spot.
- Buffalo Wild Wings at UMN (Dinkytown). An official Packers Everywhere spot. Expect a LOT of college kids.
- Stadium Bar & Grill. Another Packers Everywhere bar.
- 8th Street Grill (downtown Minneapolis). Packers-friendly, and it's done Seahawks gatherings too.
Chicago Bears
Alary's in downtown St. Paul is the Bears bar. A dive with barbecue that's been the spot for Chicago fans for years.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Patrick McGovern's Pub on West 7th is the home base for Steelers Fans of Minnesota. Really good food, especially the jumbo pretzel!
Kansas City Chiefs
Jackson's Hole in downtown Minneapolis hosts Arrowhead North, the local Chiefs fan club. Red everywhere on game day.
San Francisco 49ers
Patty Wagon on Nicollet is where the Niner 612 Empire watches. A neighborhood bar with a very loyal Niners crowd.
Seattle Seahawks
8th Street Grill in downtown Minneapolis has hosted Seahawks fan gatherings and rallies. It is also a Packers bar.
Buffalo Bills
Tin Shed Tavern in Savage has a reputation as a Bills bar. There's also an active Minnesota Bills Backers chapter, so check their page for watch party updates.
Best all around NFL bars
No home bar for your team? Falcons, Cowboys, Eagles, Lions, Patriots, and everyone else, these are your spots. Big screens, lots of games at once, so you'll definitely find what you are looking for.
- Tom's Watch Bar (downtown Minneapolis). Walls of TVs built for watching every game at once.
- Park Tavern (St. Louis Park). A Twin Cities sports bar classic, with bowling too.
- Obb's Sports Bar & Grill (St. Paul). A neighborhood sports bar that's been around forever.
- Tiffany Sports Lounge (St. Paul). Old school sports bar with a loyal crowd.
Before Kickoff
Whoever you root for, football in the Twin Cities is better with a crowd. Get there early (Vikings games fill up FAST, especially against the Packers), wear your colors, and if your team doesn't have a home bar yet, call ahead and ask them to put your game on with sound. Most of these spots are 21+ after a certain hour, so check before bringing younger fans. And if you end up at a Vikings bar surrounded by purple? There's always room, Skol!
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Hi! I’m Alex. I’ve lived all around the world, so I’ve had a lot of practice finding my favorite spots in a new city. I’m not a 6am alarm kind of traveler. I’d rather grab a good coffee and wander until I find something worth sharing. I’m currently based in St. Paul, and these are the spots I’d send my besties to.
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