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!“

“Stopped in for a bite to eat and it was busier than expected. Our waitress seemed to have her hands full, since another waitress had to help out. Both were friendly, but other than food delivery, didn't see much from either one. Food was pretty good.“

“Bears fans need to come and watch a game“

“I’m glad I waited to post a review because I would have originally gave this place 1 or 2 stars based off of one very irritating circumstance that happened when dining last night. But, I then started thinking about all the really good things in comparison and didn’t think that would be truly deserving.

Nonetheless- it’s extremely disappointing to spend $11 on an appetizer— and not have any time to actually eat it or enjoy it. What was most bothersome is that I even asked the gal taking our order if it would come ahead of the main meals — and she assured me it would. Well she wasn’t wrong, but it was literally 2 minutes after getting the appetizer, here came the main course. Uggh! Really?

At that point you’re forced to decide which one you’re gona let get cold, not enjoy, and waste money on.

This was really my only criticism. But it was soooo very frustrating that it almost earned them a 1-star review. Everything else was great. Burgers were on point, sides were delicious, service was great.

Get the timing of food delivery down (especially when asked) and things would have been purely great.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Well kept clean facility in a strip mall. The bar is right in front of the door. Bright and seemingly well appointed. Drink specials it seems nightly although it was curious that the limit was two. Have not seen that before. Pizza was thin crust but not droopy. Could still fold it in half. Staff was friendly without being intrusive.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Lots of variety. Flavorful and hearty.“

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

“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.“

“5/5 stars! We had an incredible dinner tonight, largely thanks to our server, JR. He was attentive, made sure our drinks never ran empty, and gave us the best service in the house. He made our night out fantastic—ask for JR when you visit!“