Some of the best hockey bars to watchthe game in (29 Photos)By: Martin Also in: Travel Nov 12, 2016

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With the hockey season starting to get into its full swing, it’s time that you get out of your dark basement and go

find a hockey bar to celebrate every goal, and drown your sorrows if your team’s gotten off to bad start.

Here’s some of the most notable and awesome hockey bars across the world.

Drinks, then shinny fellas?

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18 Degrees

Scottsdale, Arizona

This is the dream, a full service sports bar inside of a rink. 18 Degrees is located inside the Ice Den, which is the

training centre of the Coyotes. Here, you can grab a cold beer, devour some nachos and watch the players

practice. Inside, the ceiling is decorated with stick blades, which is definitely unique. It’s a good place to do some

pre-game drinking and some amateur scouting.

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716 Food and Sport

Buffalo, New York

One of the newest sports bars in Buffalo, this place is built inside of the new ice arena/hotel, the HarborCenter,

which sits adjacent to the First Niagara Center, where the Sabres play. Taking their name from the local area code,

there’s a giant tv behind the bar and all the tables have an uninterrupted view. That’s 38 feet of hockey for your to

get your fill of the sport.

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Light the Lamp Brewery

Grays lake, Illinois

This might not be the most exciting, but it’s certainly inspirational. Founded by a group of Hockey dads, they

needed a place to watch their games and wanted to try to make their own beers; hence the Light the Lamp Brewery

and pub. Making some kickass brews since 2011, they’ve named their beers after hockey, highlighting their 1980

Miracle Ale, Power Play IPA and the Sin Bin Stout, they’ve also got a devout group of Blackhawk dads that get

together in this intimate environment and share their love of the game.

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Flames Central

Calgary, Alberta

This is literally a cathedral of hockey and booze, than just a mere sports bar. Built in an old theatre, you’ve got an

epic marquee outside and once inside, you’re surrounded by Flames gear.

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There’s a theatrical feel to the bar, with stadium seating, as well as a dining room, with luxury boxes all around the

room, filled with signed Flames player photos. This is a mecca for hockey in Calgary, and a must visit if you want to

catch a Flames game.

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The Flying Puck

New York, New York

This is the centre of the universe for Rangers fans. It’s a short walk from MSG, and it’s got a robust hockey-themed

shot menu.

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And the inside of the bar is so quintessential NY, down to the mahogany bar accents and Rangers themed Tiffany-

stained glass in the ceiling.

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Hat Tricks Sports Bar and Grill

Winnipeg, Manitoba

With over 20 HDTV’s in the bar area, and flatscreens in the booth and over the urinals, you won’t miss any second

of the game here. This is one of the top hockey bars in Canada and it’s easy to see why. Plus during a Jets game,

the wings are super cheap, so make sure you go early grab a seat, and bring plenty of napkins.

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The Great Canadian Pub

Paris, France

Probably the last place you’d expect it, but one of world greatest hockey bars is in Paris, France. From the wooden

hockey stick door handles, to all the hockey memorabilia all over the walls, this place is chock full of everything

hockey and everything Canada. Most importantly, this bar has a habit of staying open to broadcast playoff hockey,

so given that most games don’t start until 1:00am Paris time, that’s a lot of dedication to the sport!

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The Hockey Pub

Brasov, Romania

There’s a pub in Romania, down in a cellar that’s got enough old world charm to make you feel like it’s the original

six days, but with all the international hockey memorabilia and arched ceilings, you’ll know that you’re on sacred

hockey ground. Plus the wooden bar is fully stocked with everything you could ever want to drink, you’ll never want

to leave.

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KHL Sports Bar

Riga, Latvia

Located beneath a Raddison in the capital city of Latvia is a sports bar dedicated to the KHL. The bar has a ‘wall of

fame’ display of some of the best stars of the KHL and each booth is surrounded by hockey netting and has it’s

own tv. The bar even has its own coaches couch lunch for casual drinks, with a chalkboard wall to run plays.

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The rest of the bar is filled with memorabilia, but the best part is the entrance: when you walk in, you’re surrounded

by a corridor of iconic KHL Jerseys.

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Chez Serge

Montreal, Quebec

Chez Serge is a lovely cross between a sports bar dedicated to the Habs, and the kind of bar you’d find several

bachelorette parties at on a Saturday night. On top of big screens, they also feature mechanical bull riding, pole

dancing, beer bongs and go-go dancers.

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Yep, definitely the best hockey bar on this list.

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The Maple Leaf Pub

Houston, Texas

When Calgarian Sean Blair moved to Houston, he wanted to find somewhere to watch the Calgary Flames in the

playoffs, but found none. So he opened his own hockey bar. Now this bar, smack dab in the middle of the Houston

Football country, is thriving, showing all the NHL games and serving Canadian beers on tap!

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Odd Man Rush Brewing Co.

Eagle River, Alaska

What else is there to do in Alaska but watch winter sports and enjoy a cold beer? Three former hockey players

moved up to Eagle River and opened their own brewpub, with an old scoreboard from a local arena, as well as other

hockey knickknacks. It’s the place to be for a die hard sportsfan and with hockey themed beers such as the Willie

O’Ree Oatmeal Stout and Enforcer IPA, you can’t get more hockey than this.

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The Angry Beaver

Seattle, Washington

There’s a concept, and it’s not wrong, that if you want a good hockey vibe for your bar, you have to make it

Canadian themed. That’s what owner, Tim Pipes had in mind when he opened the Angry Beaver; beer, hockey and

Canadian memorabilia. Inside, the bar’s got hockey jerseys, old-timey NHL photos and tons of family safe beavers.

There’s a also a deep selection of Canadian whiskies, poutine and beer. All the perfect accompaniments to a

hockey game!

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RBar

Columbus, Ohio

What makes the RBar so unique is the Jumbotron that’s suspended over the bar. That’s 4 sides of hockey action.

They also have game time food/drink specials, so you need to fill all the seats between puck drop and the final

horn, to get some half priced brew and food. Sounds like my kind of joint.

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RealSports

Toronto, Ontario

If you’re not getting drunk watching a 39 foot tv screen, you’re not doing it right! Full of perpetually disappointed

Leaf fans, this bar also offers tv’s in the booths, and one hell of a celebratory atmosphere for every game.

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Redondo Beach Cafe

Redondo Beach, California

I can’t imagine a hockey bar where it never gets cold, but there’s something nice about being able to watch the

game, then stumble a few feet outside to the beach. This Canadian owned bar/diner shows every game in season,

but has a soft spot for the Kings. During the playoffs, they host parties around the games and you can have your fill

of hockey, sunshine, beer and poutine.

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Rockies Sports Bar

Belfast, Ireland

Have to go all the way across the pond for this one, but it’s a hockey haven in Ireland. When there, you can cheer

on the UK Elite Hockey League’s Belfast Giants, or catch any of the other games from North America. There’s

paraphernalia all over the place, and this is a slice of home, when you’re over there. Just be mindful of being

delicate with your team support, if the Irish hockey fans are anything like the soccer fans, fists might start flying.

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The Stanley Club at Johnny’s Ice House

Chicago, Illinois

There’s something about those bars inside the practice facilities that just get the hockey fandom going. Sure, it’s

great to see an actual game, but it’s fun to see how the pros practice. This one is located at Johnny’s Ice house,

practice facility of the Chicago Blackhawks. On top of overlooking the ice, there’s plenty of tvs, bubble hockey and

enough cold, local beer to go around.

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Tamarack Brewing Co.

Lakeside, Montana

Tamarack Brewing Co. is a family run place, started by Stanley Cup Champ and former Calgary Flame Lanny

McDonald. He, his daughter and sons opened the brewery in 2007, and the restaurant shortly after. On top of all

the hockey nostalgia and decor, they also sponsor a Craft Brewers Cup Tournament and Brewfest, with the

proceeds going to charity.

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The Blue Line

Kansas City, Missouri

This is prime Blues country, but once upon a time, they also supported the Kansas City Scouts before they were

sold. With tributes to both teams, this is the only hockey bar in town. With wall to wall hockey memorabilia and NHL

themed food on the menu, it’s the place to be to watch the glorious game of hockey.

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Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub

St. Paul, Minnesota

Owned by former Minnesota North Star Tom Reid, he’s brought his passion for the sport into a fine establishment.

Located two blocks away from where the Minnesota Wild play. The bar is the tribute to the Twin Cities’ first NHL

team, but also has some love towards the Miracle on ice team from 1980. Overall, a great place to watch the game.

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Wayne Gretzky’s Restaurant

Toronto, Ontario

This restaurant/bar is a shrine to The Great One and can’t be left off of any list of great bars in the world for

hockey. With plenty of screens in the restaurant and bar areas, they’ve also got a rooftop patio/oasis that offers

amazing views of the city.

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But the best part is the Gretzky memorabilia. His entire history is available for your drooling over. Then when you’re

done there, you can head down the street to the Hockey Hall of Fame for more.

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