Best Seattle sports bars to watch the Seahawks’ home opener, Huskies and Kraken games this fall

The Seattle Seahawks will play their first home game of the season against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 19, and restaurants and bars across town are preparing for a wave of dedicated 12-man fans decked out in blues and greens.

Though we’ve had to say goodbye to long-running game day destinations like Bill’s Off Broadway and Pyramid Alehouse, which closed last year due to indoor dining restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, other pubs across town are ready to welcome fans back mean.

So grab your jersey and face mask and read on to see the best sports bars and pubs in Seattle to grab your game day snacks.

Buckley is on Queen Anne

Buckley is on Queen Anne’s via Yelp

Buckley’s pubs

With locations in Belltown and Queen Anne, Buckley’s is probably considered the standard of Seattle’s sports bars: 22 TVs, 24 beers on tap, two happy hours, and a fun atmosphere. From juicy burgers to taco plates to fillet steaks, the extensive menu offers something for everyone, including those who fancy bacon and eggs in the middle of the day.

Rookies Sports Bar and Grill

Rookies Sports Bar and Grill

Rookies Sports Bar and Grill

Columbia City residents flock to the lively atmosphere of the rookies on game day to cheer their teams on and eat local bites like brisket poutine, barbecue ribs, shrimp tacos, fried mac and cheese, spicy garlic wings and stadium pretzels. The restaurant is family-friendly and even welcomes children to game day parties.

Rhine house

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Rhine house

While this Capitol Hill bar is a popular nightlife spot, it also has delicious Bavarian food and loads of local and foreign beers that will make you want to break your lederhosen and beer mug. From home-made Polish Kielbasas to Habanero Cheddarwurst and home-made pretzels, the Rhein Haus has everything you need for your game day.

The College Inn Pub in the U District will reopen under new ownership.

College Inn Pub

College Inn Pub

After this popular University District bar closed last year due to indoor dining restrictions, it officially reopened under new ownership last month. Located in the basement of a 112 year old building, this pub with TVs in every room is sure to be full of husky fans. While most of the menu items stay the same for classic pub food options like mills and nachos, the new owners also added homemade meatballs and marinara and other local beer options from breweries like Cloudburst, Ravenna and Maritime.

Kangaroo and Kiwi Pub

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Kangaroo and kiwi

The Australian-style tavern in Ballard, located in a former library, is famous for rugby games, but it’s also known for American football game days. Expect brekky pies, Australian meat pies with cheddar cheese and fried eggs, alongside eggs, bacon, and baked beans. Happy hour runs every day from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with plates of nachos, burgers, chicken wings, and pizza rolls for under $ 10 each.

Hot honey and chicken sandwich from The Westy.

The Westy via Yelp

The Westy

With locations in West Seattle and Roosevelt, the Westy offers a “Premium Sports Viewing” experience with lots of beer, signature cocktails, burgers and wings. But much to the delight of adventurous gourmets, the menu goes beyond typical bar bites and includes innovative offerings such as Thai salad wraps, pancit wraps and fried ahi tuna wraps.

Queen Anne beer hall

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Queen Anne beer hall

Enter this huge Bavarian style room on Queen Anne and you can see and smell the homemade sausages as they grill. Refined palates can enjoy a local selection of meats and cheeses on their chacuterie board, while those looking to feast on wings can order them by the pound. And with over 60 beers available, you’re sure to find a light lager to quench your thirst while you play.

The great hall has a fold-down screen that projects the game, and its large, socially distant tables make it a popular spot for celebrations.

The bridge in West Seattle

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The bridge

Even if the West Seattle Bridge is still closed, West Seattle sports fans don’t have to travel far to find a good place to watch the game and have a drink. This lively neighborhood place keeps moving on weekends with boozy brunches and other convenience foods like brisket sandwiches, burgers, street tacos, and mac and cheese.

Inside the Angry Beaver, the city’s first hockey bar.

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The angry beaver

As the first and only Canadian hockey bar in town, expect this place in Greenwood to be crowded with fans on Kraken’s opening game day this fall. Decorated with NHL and CHL merch and known for serving up generous poutine flights and cheap drinks, longtime hockey fans and newbies alike will feel at home.

Legendary Seattle restaurant owner opens Kraken Bar & Grill.

National Hockey League

32 Bar & Grill

32 Bar & Grill will open this fall at Seattle Kraken’s Community Iceplex, featuring pub grub from veteran restaurateur Mick McHugh and 17 HD monitors to watch all the hockey action on. The 5,000-square-foot sports bar overlooks the Starbucks Rink, where the Kraken training and Smartsheet Rink are, will also display Seattle hockey memorabilia and unique Kraken art. With the Kraken’s first game scheduled for October 8th in Las Vegas, we expect an opening sometime. Stay tuned for details.