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The Best Bars in Atlanta to Watch the NCAA Tournament

In Atlanta, college sports mean more. Granted, football comes first, but with so many college graduates in the area from schools in the SEC, ACC, Big East and more, there’s lots of folks in Atlanta who are crazy about March Madness. Every year, tens of thousands of fans around Atlanta gather to watch their favorite teams compete for the college title. If you’re a fan of NCAA basketball and looking for a great place to watch the games in Atlanta, there are dozens of bars that provide the perfect atmosphere – with plenty of TVs, delicious food, and of course, refreshing drinks. We’re highlighting just a few of these – from sports bars with a classic pub atmosphere to trendy rooftop bars with scenic views, there’s somewhere for everyone to watch.

Fans watch a game in shock at Fado.
Fado
Multiple Locations – See Website for Details
When it comes to a fun space with good Guinness, great crowds and excellent food, you don’t have to look further than Fado. With enormous spaces in both Buckhead and Midtown, you should be able to find exactly the game you’re looking for, all while sipping on a fresh pour of “the black stuff”. Check out their specials on Happy Hour and Fish and Chips, which are happening all March long.

Burger and fry basket from Sports and Social

Sports and Social
825 Battery Ave SE #610, Atlanta, GA 30339
(404) 965-2511
There’s no denying the biggest appeal of Sports and Social – their enormous, billboard sized screen. That, plus dozens of other screens that would look huge in your living room, may be small in comparison to the main screen behind the bar, but they are mighty nonetheless – and should have that obscure 12v4 seeded game you’re looking for. Try the chicken and waffles, Pork Belly Tacos, or Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich for a satisfying lunch no matter what your bracket looks like.


Chicago Pizza
3150 Highlands Pkwy SE suite 101 a, Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 213-0238
We first learned about this Smyrna based sports bar and deep dish pizza spot from famed AJC columnist Bill Torpy, who took our own Steak Shapiro on a joy ride to grab some lunch. It was upon arriving at the location that we saw their incredibly impressive number of screens – they should be able to run all of the NCAA tournament games PLUS all of MLB spring training at once! Don’t sleep on the Deep Dish, either – it’s one of the metro’s best!

Fans hang out at The Brewhouse Cafe in Little Five Points.
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Brewhouse Cafe
401 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 525-7799
This famed bar in the heart of Little Five Points is famous for being a soccer centric location, but when it comes to tournament time, the TV’s switch from hexagons to spheres. If the weather’s warm (which can go 50/50 this time of year), they have great outdoor seating so you can enjoy the sun while keeping an eye on your bracket.

Park Tavern | Photo" Tomas Espinoza
Park Tavern | Photo Tomas Espinoza

Park Tavern
500 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 249-0001
Another outdoor space with screens galore, Park Tavern is perfect for the tournament when the weather is warm. Bring your dog and your friends and watch your alma mater disappoint you – it won’t matter because you’ll have your pet, a great beer and some delicious buffalo chicken dip, egg rolls, and wings.

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