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Fan Favorite Sports Bars in Downtown Tempe
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Game On! Fan Favorite Bars in Downtown Tempe 🏈
The countdown is on! The 2025 Super Bowl kicks off on Sunday, February 9, and whether you're here for the touchdowns, the snacks, or let's be honest, the commercials- it's time to lock in your game day plans. Speaking of events, don't forget the Waste Management Phoenix Open (WMPO) also happening in February.
From lively rooftop lounges to cozy sports bars with unbeatable food + drink deals, Downtown Tempe has you covered. Grab your jersey, gather your crew, and get ready for gameday fun in Downtown Tempe.
Watch Parties and Events
Skysill Rooftop Watch Party
Take your Super Bowl celebration to the next level...literally - at Skysill Rooftop Lounge Big Game Rooftop Watch Party. The lounge is located in the tallest open-air bar in Arizona, located at 11 E Seventh Street, Tempe.
- $6 Draft Beers 🍺
- $4 Buffalo Chicken Sliders 🍔
- Football Bingo for prizes!
Seating is first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early!
For more details, CLICK HERE
Pedal Haus Brewery Watch Party
Pedal Haus Brewery is hosting a Watch Party at their Tempe Location. The game sound will be ON. Enjoy wing specials ALL DAY, plus arrive early to take advantage of their Sunday Funday Specials (only until 3pm).
Pedal Haus is located at 730 S. Mill Ave, and parking validation is available at W6 parking garage. The entrance is located 1/2 block away, on the north side of the W6 Towers.
For more information Pedal Haus events, you can visit them online here.
If you are looking to get into the Superbowl spirit with some pre-game festivities, don't miss 2nd Sundays on Mill- a FREE monthly community event that closes down Historic Mill Ave for an artists market, this month with a NOLA twist for the Superbowl host city. The event is on Sunday, February 9 from 10am-3pm, and the theme is- you guessed it- MARDI GRAS. That's right, NOLA is coming to Mill Ave, and you can expect lively entertainment, king cake, beads, and it's the perfect place to get your Valentine's shopping started!
FAN FAVORITE Bars in Downtown Tempe
Downtown Tempe is brimming with sports bars that will deliver all the action, food, and fun. Check out these fan favorite spots on Super Bowl Sunday, or really any time of the year.
If you are looking for a truly unique and elevated experience, check out our blog post on Rooftop Bars in Downtown Tempe.
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2 Flavor Eatery & Lounge 404 S Mill Ave, #101 Tempe, AZ 85281 Grand Opening on Superbowl Sunday! This place is spicing things up in Downtown Tempe with a Jamaican twist. Think Caribbean vibes meet pub grub—complete with craft cocktails, live music, and sports viewing. They’ve got American favorites, but the real stars of the show are the Caribbean dishes. Jerk Chicken, shredded pork, curry shrimp, and fried plantains—just to name a few. But beware: these bold flavors may just steal your heart. View the Menu |
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3 Fat Tuesday Bar 680 S Mill Ave, #106 Tempe, AZ 85281 Straight from Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Fat Tuesday is the perfect place to go for fun in Tempe. On Mill Ave., they offer an abundance of indoor and outdoor seating with a front patio (perfect for people watching) and back patio. Enjoy Fat Tuesday Frozen Daiquiris and authentic New Orleans style food. The menu does have classics such as cheeseburgers, chips, dips, and wings and they have a full service bar for those who prefer martinis, margaritas, and other non frozen drinks. |
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4 Sunbar Tempe 24 W. 5th Street Tempe, AZ 85281 Come for the game with Sunbar's unbeatable party garden & grill, 45 available drafts, and games. Stick around for the bumper room events and performance venue. They have it all at Sunbar. |
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5 Pedal Haus Brewery 730 S Mill Ave, #H102 Tempe, AZ 85281 Locally owned brewpub featuring handcrafted European-style beers, a Belgian-American gastropub menu and large patio with beer garden. Pedal Haus validates parking for the West Sixth Parking Garage. |
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6 C.A.S.A. Tempe 15 E 6th St, Ste.101 Tempe, AZ 85281 Come down to C.A.S.A Tempe for unique American fare and a specialty cocktail menu with strong Spanish, South American, and Central American influences. They offer a main room, an outdoor patio, and an elevated rooftop patio that overlooks Mill Ave. |
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7 Varsity Tavern 501 S Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85281 Varsity Tavern, a high-energy sports bar in the heart of Downtown Tempe, offering dining and entertainment under one roof. Enjoy a lounge, a nightclub, lively happy hour, and an open-air space with panoramic views of Mill Ave. |
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8 Zipp's Sports Grill 690 S Mill Ave, Bldg C, Suite 103 Tempe, AZ 85281 Located on the corner of 7th Street and Mill Ave just across from Mellow Mushroom, Zipps Sports Grill is a family-owned and operated sports bar and grill. Zipps serves a variety of foods including their famous Golden-Style Chicken Wings, Focaccia Wraps, Zipps Burgers, 18" Pizzas, Salads, and even Cookie Skillets! Catch the big game on one of their H.D. Flat Screen TVs inside or outside on their spacious patios. |
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9 University Sports Grill 740 S Mill Avenue, #D-130 Tempe, AZ 85281 Mill Ave's most dedicated sports bar! All things ASU, Hockey, MMA, you name it. University Sports Grill, or U-Bar, is the perfect garage sports dive AND they validate parking at West Sixth Parking Garage. Receive validation for 2 hours when you spend a minimum of $50 on food with us. Sports. Good vibes. Great Food. |
Downtown Tempe offers the ultimate Super Bowl atmosphere—think vibrant energy, delicious food, and plenty of places to celebrate. Plus, with easy parking and transportation options, getting to and from the action is a breeze.
So what are you waiting for? Rally your friends, claim your spot, and get ready to cheer for your team (or just enjoy the commercials).
Last updated: 2/5/2025