Top Lake Tahoe Sports Bars

By: Ryn Muat

Lake Tahoe isn’t just a destination for outdoor adventure; it’s also home to some fantastic sports bars. If you’re searching for the ultimate Lake Tahoe sports bar to catch the game, these spots offer a great atmosphere, ample screens, and a variety of food and drink to enhance your game-day experience.

Aleworx at the Y & Aleworx at Stateline (two locations!)

Aleworx Tahoe, Y location interior.

Aleworx Tahoe offers a blend of entertainment, great food (their pizza alone is worth a visit!), and modern amenities. This venue features multiple screens strategically placed for optimal viewing, a diverse menu with fresh, locally inspired dishes, and a wide selection of beverages to keep you refreshed throughout game day. With a sleek design and inviting atmosphere, Aleworx Tahoe is a must-visit for sports enthusiasts looking to enjoy a game in style.

Audible’s Bar & Grill

Patrons enjoying Audible's Bar

Audible’s is a local treasure for sports fans, combining an intimate setting with plenty of screens to watch the game. Known for its warm atmosphere and gaming options, it’s a solid choice for grabbing a drink, enjoying some friendly competition, and cheering on your team.

Cold Water Brewery and Grill

Growlers of house-brewed beer from Coldwater Brewery nestled in the snow.

Cold Water Brewery stands out for its small-batch, Tahoe-crafted beers and game-day energy. With a full menu and craft beer brewed on-site, it’s a fantastic Lake Tahoe sports bar for fans who appreciate local flavors and a comfortable atmosphere.

Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe

Don’t miss out on the madness at Harrah’s and Harveys. Enjoy all you can responsibly drink from any casino floor bar and game day buffet, plus access to any dedicated seating area at Harveys Race & Sportsbook video stadium, El Jefe’s Cantina Tahoe, or The Mountain Bar.

Joe’s Sports Bar and Grill

Joe's Sports Bar & Grille interior

Known as the “the Locals“ Sports Bar with 20 large HDTVs, a 72-inch HDTV, and more than $20,000 worth of sports memorabilia on the walls, this is a sports fan’s paradise. Joe’s has at least 25 beers to choose from and a huge pizza & wing selection.

Lucky Beaver Bar and Burger

Lucky Beaver lake tahoe restaurant

Lucky Beaver is more than just a sports bar—it’s a local institution. Known for its gourmet burgers, late-night hours, and wall-to-wall screens, Lucky Beaver guarantees you won’t miss a moment of the action. The bar’s lively energy makes it perfect for a rowdy game-day experience.

McP’s Taphouse Grill

The beers on tap menu at McP's in South Lake Tahoe

Located in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, McP’s offers a welcoming vibe with 20+ beers on tap, a spacious patio, and live music on weekends. With multiple screens indoors and out, it’s easy to stay in the action. Their menu features classic pub favorites, making it a perfect spot to relax and catch up on sports.

Sidelines Sports Pub inside the Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe

Sidelines Sports Pub interior

At Sidelines Sports Pub, you can catch your favorite team while sipping on an ice-cold beverage and munching on some sports pub grub. No matter the season, we have the games you want to watch.

Sonney’s BBQ Shack Bar & Grill

Sonney's BBQ Shack Bar & Grill

At Sonney’s BBQ Shack, all their meats are cooked low-n-slow with oak, apple, and other hardwoods to give their meats the best BBQ smoke flavor around. They start smoking the brisket and butts while everyone is sleeping, and they stay in the smoke for 12-14 hours. BBQ and sports: What else could you ask for? The laid-back vibe makes it a welcoming spot for fans of all sports.

Stateline Brewery

For fans looking for something a little different, Stateline Brewery offers a unique mix of craft beers brewed onsite and hearty meals that cater to game-day cravings. Settle into one of their comfortable booths and enjoy the mix of a brewery atmosphere and sports bar feel.

Tahoe Tavern & Grill

The Tahoe Tavern and Grill is comfortably nestled just past Stateline on the Kingsbury Grade. For over 100 years, Nevadans have been traversing Kingsbury, originally named the Daggett Pass Trail, from the Carson Valley, seeking the higher elevation and beauty of Lake Tahoe. At The Tahoe Tavern and Grill, we celebrate those pioneering spirits by using the same route to bring you the finest, freshest foods and produce from our surrounding areas and by preparing comfort food and drink in a place you can call home. Just steps from Stateline and the hustle of Pioneer Village the Tahoe Tavern and Grill celebrates casual American dining with spirited spirits and bar gaming.

William Hill Sports Bar at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

The Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe is the place to catch all the best of the Big Dance. Their sports bar near the hotel lobby is close to the property’s sportsbook, promising to be a lively social spot featuring 80-inch LCD screens and an interactive video wall. Guests can choose from popular beers on draft and a selection of bottled beer and specialty cocktails.

Wherever you watch your favorite team, you can count on tasty game day treats and drinks. Check out our visual stories below for more ideas and inspiration and be sure to plan ahead for a ride if you plan on drinking. Lake Link is a great (free!) option.

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