March Madness: 50 best bars to watch the 2019 NCAA Tournament

Bunkers Sports Bar and Grill

• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Address: 893 East National Road, Vandalia, OH

Let’s start our tour of the nation’s best bars at Bunkers, which has 42 beers on tap and was voted the Best of Dayton in 2016. Be sure to check out Bunkers’ famous wings.

Tickets Pub and Eatery

• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Address: 7 West Main St, Fairborn, OH

While you’re in Dayton for the First Four, be sure to check out Tickets. Besides standard pub fare, Tickets has a ton of excellent Greek cuisine on its menu.

Wood-N-Tap Bar and Grill

• Location: Hartford, Connecticut
• Address: 99 Sisson Ave, Hartford, CT

Hitting up first round games in Hartford? Check out the Wood-N-Tap and make sure you stop by during Tappy Hour, which is from 3-6 during the week and 9-close every day. Specials include $3 signature drafts, $4 crafted cocktails and martinis, and select appetizers available starting at $3.

Bobby V’s Restaurant and Sports Bar

• Location: Hartford, Connecticut
• Address: 11 Schoephoester Rd, Windsor Locks, CT

Another great place to check out in Hartford is Bobby V’s. One of two restaurants operated by former big league skipper Bobby Valentine, stop in for their signature burgers, craft beer selection, and signature cocktails. You can also practice your swing with their indoor golf simulator between games.

Legends Sports Pub

• Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
• Address: 677 South 200 West, Salt Lake City, UT

While you’re checking out the action in Salt Lake City, stop into Legend’s. Their beer selection is tremendous, with more than 20 beers on tap and another 30+ craft beers, and the menu covers everything from traditional pub fare to pizza and calzones.