18 Best Sports Bars near Altoona

“We love this restaurant! Always good service and food! Best margarita around!“

“Food came fast and was delicious 😋! Service was friendly and attentive! Highly recommend!“

“Waiter Ian was amazing! Seriously hands down best experience ive had. This dude was juggling 8 tables at once when me and my wife came in, give him a raise! The food was decent, but the service makes up for it. Will come in and request ian every time“

“Bears fans need to come and watch a game“

“It definitely has changed from when I have been there years ago, but it's definitely for the better. Whe. You walk in its nice and open on the right to have conversations you can hear and pool tables on the right. It now has a jukebox (it's what I still call it) and no longer a stage. You can tell that business is not as busy since the changes, hopefully it picks back up for whoever the brave bar owner is. The bar staff ,she was happy,honest and just plain people's, with drinks with perfect mixtures, that make you feel relaxed and at home.“

“The food is great, the server (Abigail)was very nice and engaging, and the bar has many options for many people. I got the wings in the sweet chili sauce with Cajun fries. The skin was very crisp, the chicken was juicy, the sauce was very nice, and the fries tasted really good with the ranch sauce.“

“darts, drinks, food and fun“

“We really liked it. My wife had the Turkey Panini and I had the Nashville Hot sandwich, it was really good. The fries were very tasty as well, not to mention the great Selection of IPA’s! Service was spot on too with our server(s) being there right when we needed them for another round of IPA’s. Looks like a new “go-to” spot for us!“

“Came to Des Moines for the home show and thought we would have an early lunch. We were not disappointed as the service and food were top notch. Service was perfect as they were attentive but not bothersome. We will be back for sure. Thanks to the Pizza Bar“

“My wife and I went there Saturday evening for dinner, drinks, and a football game. Our waitress was outstanding! Can't remember her name but she is a 4th grade teacher.
Drinks were wonderful and lots of draft beer to choose from. We ordered a pizza and it was very good. Good enough that we are coming back Friday night to try taco pizza.
Thanks Cabaret!
UPDATE: We went last night and again, had a great experience! We ordered a taco pizza and wow, it was a surprise! One of the best, if not the best, taco pizzas we've ever had! Very good. Shocking really. Thanks again Cabaret!“

“Lots of variety. Flavorful and hearty.“

“My friend and I wanted a drink and a late lunch. After stopping in Bench Warmers several times and not getting waited on because the waitresses tend to pay more attention to bar patrons, we decided to give Bench Warmers one more try! We were pleasantly greeted immediately by Lisa that took our drink order and gave us time to check out the menu and visit while we were enjoying our drinks. The service was fantastic and always with a smile. We will stop in again in the near future! I think one other waitress finally greeted us as we were walking out the door!“

“Sure, it's a strip mall bar that's pretty much a dive, but I love it. Staff is surprisingly attentive and polite for how busy it can get and I've never had much of an issue with the clientele. Love coming hear to watch Hawkeye, Cyclone or Cubs games. Insanely low prices also. One of my favorite bars in the city.“

“Events during the week are great! Fun bartenders, local patrons and all around great time!“

“This place is the bee’s knees. Consistent fast fresh & friendly. Fair prices too. They’ll modify your order to make you something, even if it’s not on the menu. They used to have a burger I liked that wasn’t on the menu, but our server Levi knew what we were talking about and told the kitchen. The best service we’ve seen for a long while.“

“We had a variety of choices for an evening meal, and we chose The Other Place Ankeny. What a great pick! They had the right balance of everything we like in a restaurant.
The Food: we went with the Sampler for our appetizer. It didn't disappoint. The onion rings and fried mushrooms were delightfully delicious. The two chicken tenders and mozzarella sticks were prepared perfectly. House-made marinara, ranch, and honey mustard dressing served on the side were especially great.
While their menu is straightforward. We liked the SICILIAN pizza. It's a brushed garlic-basil oil, Italian sausage, spinach, mushrooms, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, red peppers, and mozzarella. Since they have been making pizzas for over fifty years they know something about what makes a great pizza. It had the right balance of toppings, sauce, and dough. This isn't some cookie-cutter pizza either. It has definitive flavors and tastes. Our drinks were there while we perused the menu. Seeing some of the cuisine coming out of the kitchen wet our appetite for our next visit.
The Service: Here's where they did well, with just a few faux-paus. Our server was on point with drinks and the kitchen delivered our food fast and hot. At the end of the meal, we asked for a box for the rest of our food. She had just a few tables and forgot about our request. She came back after checking on her other tables and asked if we wanted a box. Then she went to service her other tables before coming back. We then had to wait to pay our bill (which is done by her POS device). You don't know what's on the bill until your receipt is printed.
The Atmosphere: this is the way a sports bar and grill is done well. While there were multiple TVs, with a lot of action, (the NBA playoffs, NHL playoffs, and Cubbies- who have been on a tear) were all muted. This made for being able to enjoy our meal and the overall vibe of the place. The eclectic choices of decor and signage made it interesting to take note of the whole place. The seating options were especially nice. With short and long booths, table and bar stool tops, and a bar adequately spaced made it that much easier to have a fantastic time.
The bathrooms are clean and well-maintained.
We loved our meal and bookmarked it for another visit.
Update: we went back, and boy did they impress. Everything was perfect.“

“Fun atmosphere, bartenders/servers come to you which is awesome, makes it much easier to keep the drinks flowing. Bar does a great job throwing fun holiday parties and theme nights. Bar is well decorated and always fun to bring friends out to.“

“Me and my girlfriend came here tonight just as a last min resort on food and drinks. I honestly had the best service from a waitress I have had in a long time. Ebony was so friendly, quick and made us laugh. She is a great waitress and Applebee's is so lucky to have her. Ebony, thank you for such amazing service tonight.“