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, Thrillist has 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 they don’t think you guys should win this year; it’s most likely they couldn’t find (or confirm) a designated bar.
BOSTON COLLEGE
Sonny McLean’s
Address and Info
SANTA MONICA
Vibe: A solid pubby spot full of darts, drinking, standard pub grub, and an impressive beer list.
CLEMSON
The Parlor
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
CULVER CITY
Vibe: A divey sports bar slinging breakfast, lunch, & dinner, as well as two patios and a bunch of TVs.
MIAMI
Barney’s Beanery
Address and Info
WEST HOLLYWOOD
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
BURBANK
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
SANTA MONICA
Vibe: A solid pubby spot full of darts, drinking, standard pub grub, and an impressive beer list.
VIRGINIA TECH
O’Brien’s
Address and Info
SANTA MONICA
Vibe: A local favorite serving up Irish & pubby fare, along with solid beer list and 15 TVs.
CINCINNATI
33 Taps
Address and Info
SILVER LAKE
Vibe: Lots of space, 30+ draft beers, big TVs, and burgers that come with fries (the way the good lord intended).
CONNECTICUT
Sonny McLean’s
Address and Info
SANTA MONICA
Vibe: A solid pubby spot full of darts, drinking, standard pub grub, and an impressive beer list.
EAST CAROLINA
The Garage
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WEST LA
Vibe: Tons of craft beer, a killer whiskey & bourbon list, and greasy gastropub fare inside an old auto shop.
TEMPLE
The Garage
Address and Info
WEST LA
Vibe: Tons of craft beer, a killer whiskey & bourbon list, and greasy gastropub fare inside an old auto shop.
TULANE
Royal
Address and Info
WEST HOLLYWOOD
Vibe: This is as NOLA as you’re gonna get in LA. Built to mimic a Bourbon St. bar, Five0Four is doing it up with Cajun and Creole food, drinks, and plenty of TVs for the game.
ILLINOIS
Baja Sharkeez
Address and Info
HERMOSA BEACH
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
SANTA MONICA
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
SANTA MONICA
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
WEST LA
Vibe: Tons of craft beer, a killer whiskey & bourbon list, and greasy gastropub fare inside an old auto shop.
MINNESOTA
Buffalo Wild Wings
Address and Info
SHERMAN OAKS
Vibe: Tons of craft beer, a killer whiskey & bourbon list, and greasy gastropub fare inside an old auto shop.
NEBRASKA
O’Brien’s
Address and Info
SANTA MONICA
Vibe: A local favorite serving up Irish & pubby fare, along with solid beer list and 15 TVs.
NORTHWESTERN
Rush Street
Address and Info
CULVER CITY
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
HOLLYWOOD
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
WEST LA
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
SANTA MONICA
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
BRENTWOOD
Vibe: A German-inspired gastropub with better-than-average food, 25 beers, and a fierce Wisconsin allegiance.
BAYLOR
The Parlor
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
SANTA MONICA
Vibe: A solid pubby spot full of darts, drinking, standard pub grub, and an impressive beer list.
TCU
The Parlor
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: A solid pubby spot full of darts, drinking, standard pub grub, and an impressive beer list.
WEST VIRGINIA
The Parlor
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: A solid pubby spot full of darts, drinking, standard pub grub, and an impressive beer list.
LOUISIANA TECH
Busby’s East
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: Expect ping pong, darts, TVs… and a complete madhouse at this Mid-Wilshire outpost of the Santa Monica hotspot.
MARSHALL
Barney’s Beanery
Address and Info
SANTA MONICA
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
DOWNTOWN
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
DOWNTOWN
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
HOLLYWOOD
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
SAN GABRIEL
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
SANTA MONICA
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
BURBANK
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
BURBANK
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
SANTA MONICA
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
SANTA MONICA
Vibe: A solid pubby spot full of darts, drinking, standard pub grub, and an impressive beer list.
UTAH
Barney’s Beanery
Address and Info
BURBANK
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
MANHATTAN BEACH
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
BURBANK
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
WEST HOLLYWOOD
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
SILVER LAKE
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
MARINA DEL REY
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: 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.
LSU
2nd Half Sports Grill
Address and Info
MANHATTAN BEACH
Vibe: 46 TVs, 20 pool tables, darts, ping pong, air hockey, and a great daily happy hour are the reasons you’re here.
MISSOURI
Barney’s Beanery
Address and Info
WESTWOOD
Vibe: The Westwood outpost of the infamous, rowdy-but-fun pub (famous for their chili — hence, “beanery”).
OLE MISS
O’Brien’s
Address and Info
SANTA MONICA
Vibe: A local favorite serving up Irish & pubby fare, along with solid beer list and 15 TVs.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Q’s
Address and Info
WEST LA
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
WEST LA
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
LOS FELIZ
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
SANTA MONICA
Vibe: 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
Address and Info
MID-WILSHIRE
Vibe: 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.
