Best of Metromix Detroit 2013Place to Watch the Game
There's no arguing that metro Detroiters take their sports extremely seriously, but not everyone can snag a couple of tickets to the game. So when it comes to watching the game, Detroit sports fans spill into local watering holes to be a part of the excitment. But what's the best place to watch the game? Which locations have the most TV's and the most notorious sports fans? It was a tough call but we've narrowed the field to five. Game on. If you think we left out a deserving nominee, let us hear about it!
And the winner is…
Buffalo Wild Wings
Sports fans take their sports seriously and B-Dubs offers a host of televisions, tasty chicken wings, and beer for the ultimate game experience. The only thing that would make things better would be a La-Z-Boy recliner. Locations all over metro Detroit.
Nominees
Rosie O'Grady's
279 Nine Mile
Ferndale, MI 48220With stacks of TVs always tuned to the big game(s), Rosie’s is a great place to grab a beer and catch your favorite sports action. Snack on delectable items from the menu like fresh white meat chicken strips, wings, nachos, pizza and Rosie’s famous burgers. Pair that with fresh-cut fries or onion rings for the ultimate game day experience. Can they hold the title? You be the judge! Also locations in Chesterfield Twp. and Sterling Heights
The Hub Sports Bistro
16780 Twenty-One Mile
Macomb, MI 48044This neighborhood sports bar with an upscale feel features music, food and drinks in a friendly atmosphere. The 5,000-square-foot space features 20 beers on tap and 20 high-definition televisions
Tap at MGM Grand
1777 Third
Detroit, MI 48226Neighborhood: Corktown/Michigan Ave.
Formerly Wolfgang Puck Grille, the giant 292-seat TAP sports bar and restaurant at MGM Grand Detroit opened to the public Sept. 20, offering sports fans a wide selection of familiar entrees a" from pastas and meatloaf to barbecue ribs and steaks a" as well as salads, soups, burgers and pizzas.
24 Seconds Bar & Grill
3071 Twelve Mile
Berkley, MI 48072This bar lives up to its slogan: "This is how sports was meant to be viewed." 24 Seconds is a place where broadcast sporting events are king. The venue is a simple one-room affair, with the main bar the center of attention. There are 17 TVs: two 10-foot projection screens, 12 42-inch and three 32-inch high-definition TVs. The kitchen closes at midnight Mon.-Sat. and at 10 p.m. on Sundays.
Last year's winner
Rosie O'Grady's
279 Nine Mile
Ferndale, MI 48220This was a new category in the 2012 edition of Best of Metromix, and readers sided with this hot Ferndale eatery. With stacks of TVs always tuned to the big game(s), Rosie’s is a great place to grab a beer and catch your favorite sports action. Snack on delectable items from the menu like fresh white meat chicken strips, wings, nachos, pizza and Rosie’s famous burgers. Pair that with fresh-cut fries or onion rings for the ultimate game day experience.
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