3 sports bars in Louisville, KY

Watch fall sports at our favorite sports bars.

The image shows 16 different beer tap handles on a bar.

Beer taps at Bungalow Joe’s.

Photo by @bungalowjoes

Sports season has arrived, Louisvillians.

The Louisville Cardinals football team kicked off its first game Sat., Sept. 3 + UofL men’s and women’s basketball teams hit the court in October and November respectively.

So, we thought we’d share our three favorite Derby City sports bars to catch a game and a bite.

📍 Bungalow Joe’s,7813 Beulah Church Rd.
Watch every game, every week in this tropical-themed bar and grill. With 70+ different beers to choose from and a full menu, you’ll have all your game day needs.
Eat: Peck of Pickled Peppers
Drink: Local craft beer

📍 Gertie’s Sports Bar, 821 E. Market St.
Gertie’s NuLu recently expanded next door to open a sports-centric version of the downtown bar. It plays around-the-clock sports on its 14 televisions.
Eat: Frito pie
Drink: Tequila snow cone

📍 Blind Squirrel, 592 N. English Station Rd.
Voted “Best Sports Bar” by the Courier-Journal, this 10,800-sqft venue in the East End has 20+ TVs and a 16’x10’ big screen to show games.
Eat: Pickle fries
Play: Outdoor volleyball + indoor golf

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