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Best Places to Watch Basketball Games

A ticket at TD Garden can be hard to come by - not to mention pricey. Luckily, Boston has no shortage of bars to cheer on our hometown heroes. Whether you want dozens of screens so you can watch every game, or just need one 8-foot high screen, here are some of our favorite spots so you can feel close to the action.


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Causeway Boston

65 Causeway St


Located right across from TD Garden, Causeway fits all of your game-watching needs. Enjoy any of their 20 beers on tap, along with some of their delicious smoked BBQ. With their multi-level event room and premium cocktail menu, there's something for everyone.






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Publico Street Bistro & Garden

11 Dorchester St


Right in Southie, Publico features a 27-seat oval bar around a flat-screen TV where you can watch the game and really feel "in it" with other fans. While you’re there, enjoy their extensive menu that features flavors from around the world.






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Scorpion Bar

58 Seaport Blvd STE 200


Scorpion Bar is the place to watch the game while also having a view of the Seaport. They create an energetic experience that is perfect for some tip-off action. Enjoy a bite from their extensive menu while sipping on a marg and getting in on the game action.






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The Harp

85 Causeway St


If you want to be close to the action at the Garden, you're not going to find a better bash than The Harp. This boisterous sports bar has ample screens and standard bar fare, perfect for gathering with friends and ordering a few rounds.






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Banners Kitchen & Tap

80 Causeway St


Banners takes sports very seriously. And what better place to watch the game than a bar named for the championship banners raised to the rafters throughout Boston's history? Banners has the biggest in-restaurant LED TV screen on the East Coast; this nearly 40-foot "dream screen" ensures you won't miss a second of play. Over 60 rotating tap lines and a curated list of food and cocktails means there's something for everyone to enjoy while watching the action.











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Six Strings Grill & Stage

275 Patriot Pl, Foxborough


Just steps away from Gillette Stadium, Six Strings Grill & Stage knows what you want and that's a screen smack dab in front of you. They serve classic food without any of the screen-over-your-shoulder neck ache. Plus, they offer live music with both indoor and outdoor dining options.






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Bleacher Bar 

82A Landsdowne St


Bleacher Bar has a premium view of Fenway Park (because it's literally inside the park) but their multiple TVs scattered throughout will have your eyes glued to the game onscreen. Win or lose, this one-of-a-kind spot never gets old.






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Cityside Tavern

1960 Beacon St


Cityside Tavern has been a staple in Cleveland Circle since 1985. They offer great food and TVs scattered throughout the bar for your game day viewing. If you're there on a nice day, make sure to catch some hang time on the rooftop deck.






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Tony C’s Seaport 

250 Northern Ave


Tony C’s features a 32 plasma "video wall" that is basically the IMAX of sports bar game days. A giant screen, lots of drink options, AND lobster rolls - what more are you looking for?






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Stats 

77 Dorchester St


With 20 flat-screen TV’s scattered around, Stats has you covered from every angle for watching the game. They are devoted to their fried food and drinks that will make it hard to focus on the game. Best of all, it's literally called Stats, so you're gonna find that fan who is ready to talk DRTGs & TSS% with you no problem.





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