There’s no better place to catch the game and make a new friend (or rival) than a local sports bar. Thanks to the adrenaline-inducing atmosphere and game day specials on drinks and popular menu mainstays, it’s easy to lose an entire Saturday or Sunday watching live sports among fellow sports fans. For locals and travelers alike, these are The 10 Best South Jersey Sports Bars for Game Day.
This year’s list highlights longtime favorites, off the beaten path gems, and even a combination diner/sports bar. But no matter which one you visit, you’re guaranteed to get a great deal on top-tier drinks and bites. (Especially during live football matches.) Ready to find your new favorite South Jersey Sports Bars? Keep Scrolling to See the Full List.
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Skeeter’s Pub
Where: 7 Coles Rd, Blackwood
Details: Skeeter’s is really proud of the quality of their menu. In fact, the pub promises patrons will find “The Best Bar Food in South Jersey” when they stop in. Popular apps include pretzel nuggets with beer cheese fondue, cowboy nachos with BBQ pulled pork, and fresh bruschetta. In addition, they serve can’t-miss burgers like the Mushroom Swiss and Doobie Burger with smoked gouda and chipotle BBQ. For sandwich fans, we recommend the double-decker Skeeter’s Pub Club, a classic with turkey on sourdough. Specials include Monday Mini’s, allowing patrons to pair three sliders for $10 (options include Cheeseburger, Chicken Pesto, and Cubano.) Pro Football Game Day deals include discounts on drinks and popular apps like pretzel nuggets and Philly cheesesteak nachos. From $4 Miller Lite bottles to $8 Hot Roast Beef sandwiches, it’s a great way to spend game day. Skeeter’s also hosts draft parties, so leagues can score some great deals for their group before the football season starts.
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Crawford’s Corner Bar & Kitchen
Where: Riverside
Details: If your idea of a game time meals consists of either cheesesteaks or chicken wings, Crawford’s is for you. From cheesesteak egg rolls to their signature Cheez Steak sandwiches, cheese steak is the go-to meal at this casual neighborhood hangout. Their cheesesteak can be served one of two ways: The Gleason’s Way, aka sliced slab style, or our favorite, The E House Way. The latter method is prepared with slightly chopped meat with Cheez melted throughout. As for their wings, we recommend them with Gleason’s Signature Hot & Honey Sauce.
Dadz Bar and Grill
Where: Lumberton
Details: The daily specials at Dadz make it a great option for sports fans. Mondays slash prices on nachos and tacos, Thursday deals discount Buffalo Horns (chicken tenderloins), and Sunday has flatbread specials. Their popular wings are a great choice any day of the week, and come with 20 sauce options. Flavors include classics like BBQ and Lemon Pepper, as well as Hot Honey Garlic, Sweet Chili, and Teriyaki. The drink menu includes Bacardi Buckets alongside cocktails like the Pineapple Mojito, Kentucky Buck, and Espresso Martini.
Empire Sports Bar
Where: Brooklawn
Details: Empire is totally unassuming from the outside, giving off a roadside stop while traveling through town sort of vibe. But if you’re willing to venture inside, you’ll find a neighborly bar that can serve as the perfect game day hangout. Empire’s specials are simple: Whenever there’s a game on, food and drink deals are in effect. This includes deals on burgers, pizza, quesadillas, and our favorite, $1 chicken fingers. Meanwhile, drink specials include $3 draft beer, $5 craft cans, $6 house margaritas, and $6 Green Tea Shots.
Kaminski’s Sports Bar
Where: Cherry Hill
Details: A local landmark for more than 50 years, Kaminski’s has over 30 TVs to catch live sports. They play everything from NFL and MLB games to UFC fights and boxing matches. Even the health-conscious sports fan can enjoy something from the menu here, as they offer a Gluten-Free menu. Meanwhile, popular starters from the main menu include Buffalo Wontons, stuffed long hots, buffalo shrimp, pretzel bites, and cheesesteak nachos. We also recommend their brick oven pizzas, specifically either the Tuscan or Kaminski’s White pies.
Phily Diner & Sports Bar
Where: Runnemede
Details: A combination diner and sports bar, this two-story spot is a Camden County landmark. (You’ll know if when you see the abundance of flags and massive sports-related billboards decorating the roof line.) Focusing just on the Phily Sports Bar side for now, the bar features plenty of indoor seating and TVs as well as a second-story outdoor deck. The food menu is filled with game time favorites like pizza, nachos, coconut shrimp, and even General Tso’s Chicken Bites. Phily is also a sister restaurant to Kaminski’s Sports Bar.
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill
Where: Millville
Details: Sidelines Sports Bar is wall-to-wall sports, from the TVs to the decor. They have 23 flat screen TVs, and broadcast just about every pro and college-level sport. Owner Ted Lambert is a Millville native and pillar of the community. Even the menu is built to be enjoyed while watching live sports, featuring apps, handhelds, and their signature wings. Popular apps (i.e. the “Starting Lineup”) include crab quesadillas, buffalo chicken dip, and loaded nachos for two. Those fan-favorite wings come in orders of 10, 20, or 50 (go for the garlic parm sauce).
Victory Bar & Grill
Where: West Berlin
Details: A longtime favorite for local sports fans, Victory first opened in 1999. (Which means the bar is only like 15 years old, right? What do you mean 1999 was 27 years ago?!?) Most of the menu is made for watching live sports, featuring favorites like pizza, burgers, and other handhelds. We recommend the Tuscan Panini with grilled tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. The bar is surrounded by TVs, so there are plenty of seats to watch the game. Keep an eye out for their shuffleboard competitions and other events.
The Village Pub
Where: Sewell | Swedesboro
Details: The Village Pub is a Philly sports bar through and through, and frequently features live music. Locals love their familiar comfort food and wide selection of craft beers, cocktails, and more. Their gastropub menu features unique creations like Philly Cheesesteak Mac, Avocado Fries, and Doritos Papas Loco nachos. But they have plenty of classic apps as well, from Bavarian pretzel bites to spicy Jalapeno Poppers. The beer list differs at each location, so be sure to check their online menu to see what’s on tap.
Whistler’s Inn
Where: Cinnaminson
Details: Philly sports fans have a home at Whistler’s Inn, the neighborhood bar of Cinnaminson for over 20 years. With TVs hanging along every wall and around the bar, it’s the perfect place to watch MLB, NFL, and more. The bar offers gametime specials any time the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers, or Flyers are playing. As for the menu, their on-site smokehouse is famous for its wings and BBQ ribs. To make the most of the trip, we recommend the BBQ Sampler. It comes with ribs, a pulled pork sandwich, and their signature buffalo wings.
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Skeeter’s Pub (Blackwood) offers Pro Football Game Day discounts featuring $4 Miller Lite bottles, $8 hot roast beef sandwiches, and popular appetizers like Philly cheesesteak nachos.
Crawford’s Corner Bar & Kitchen (Riverside) is a must-visit for cheesesteak enthusiasts. We recommend “The E House Way,” which features slightly chopped meat with cheese melted throughout. This pairs perfectly with their signature wings tossed in Gleason’s Hot & Honey Sauce.
Kaminski’s Sports Bar (Cherry Hill) is a local landmark boasting over 30 TVs. They reliably broadcast everything from standard NFL and MLB games to the most anticipated UFC fights and boxing matches.
Phily Diner & Sports Bar (Runnemede) is a massive, two-story combination diner and sports bar. The expansive property features plenty of indoor viewing areas alongside a well-manicured second-story outdoor deck.
Whistler’s Inn (Cinnaminson) has been a reliable, high-energy home for Philly sports fans for over 20 years. They feature an on-site smokehouse famous for its BBQ ribs and signature buffalo wings, making their BBQ Sampler the ultimate game day feast.
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