UM-friendly bar locations across the US (and elsewhere)
Posted on: October 19th, 2009 at 7:17 PM
UM-friendly bar locations across the US (and elsewhere)
A couple weeks ago, I put together a google map with all of the Michigan bars I'm aware of (and also everything from the spreadsheet that bouje has been maintaining.) The map is here:
I've posted it in a thread or two already, but I think Brian's going to pin this one - hopefully it might prevent the "where's the Michigan bar in Pittsburgh/Fresno/Topeka/wherever" threads that pop up every week.
If your favorite gameday hangout isn't on here, put it in the thread and let me know; I'll try to keep the map up to date.
What's the atmosphere/turnout at Bailey's?
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I have been to Bailey's - good sized Michigan crowd but they host a number of other schools as well. It can be smokey if that matters to you.
Shakey Jake
Cool. Thanks. I might check it out in the coming weeks. Smoke won't matter for a couple of hours...
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Seattle is no longer the Rocksport, it is now Buckley in Belltown http://www.buckleysseattle.com/btmainpage.htm Good spot, has been packed every game this year.
Thanks, although Buckley's is already on there. Is Rocksport not doing Michigan football at all anymore?
oops didnt zoom in enough only saw rocksport. I havent been there since we switched locations but i heard we changed locations due to construction at Rocksport, so i dont believe they hold official U of M viewing...
buckleys is a better location, right downtown, much better turnouts, plus they have 5 dollar pitchers for M fans for all early games...
Dexter's Pup in Dexter, MI
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Folks in SLC have been going to Green Street at Trolley Square. Address: 602 East 500 South, Salt Lake City
It's the location for quite a few Big Ten groups this year.
Thanks!
Is there such a thing as a UM friendly bar in East Lansing? I haven't found one yet, but I'd like to. I'm usually left to a small muted TV in the corner while the other 40 TVs at Reno's show Sparty.
In Toronto, it's the DETROIT EATERY @ 389 Danforth for hard-core M fans. http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/438286
Exit the east/west subway line @ Chester and cross to the south side of Danforth. Un-missable.
M fans here for a getaway weekend tend to gather @ Jack Astor's, corner of University & Front. The women can shop the Eaton Center while the guys watch the game and drink - everybody's happy.
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It might be clearer to list Oakcrest Tavern as being in Milwaukee, just because I'm not sure everyone will know that Shorewood is right outside MKE.
Also, it's my understanding that Oakcrest Tavern prefers not to do night games, and so for Iowa (and possibly future night games), the alumni club went to Fanatics in the 3rd Ward (http://theofficialfanatics.com/main_page.html).
Is there a regular UM gathering at Fanatics, or was this specially arranged for the Iowa game?
AFAIK it's special for night games only. If we end up playing more night games this year (Wisky?) then I will let you know.
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I'll be in Charleston tomorrow during PSU and there's no way that map can be right. The bar listed there is the unofficial bar for WVU fans to watch games. Something tells me that's not Michigan friendly?
I'm not sure, that came off of Bouje's spreadsheet... maybe somebody got it confused with Mad River in Chicago, which is a UM bar?
The Low Country Wolverine Club does in fact meet at Mad River. From what I have been told, it has been a West Virginia spot in the past but no longer.
Then back on the list it goes.
Hey Chicago fans: Want to watch the game at a bar with other Michigan fans but don’t want to stand in line to get in? Want to be able to sit down? Want a great beer list?
Non-sanctioned UM v. Penn State game-watching party tomorrow at Chicago Ale House 2200 W. Lawrence www.chicagoalehouse.com
See you there and GO BLUE!
Hey there, we put together a pretty good group from week to week at Duffy's in North Palm Beach, FL which is located off of US-1 and PGA Boulevard. North Palm is just north of West Palm Beach. Hope to see some new Michigan friendly faces! The address is 11588 US Highway #1, North Palm Beach, FL, 33408
and you can find more information at www.duffysmvp.com. They have great drink and food specials and a great staff too!
Thank you thank you thank you!
There ought to be a good group, with all of the Palm Beach/Broward County kids playing for U of M these days (Odoms, D-Rob, Gibbons, okay there's like fifty of them).
I'll try to make it sometime soon.
I haven't been here, but just received an email about this place from the UM Alumni Club of NYC.
The Ainsworth (26th between 6th and & 7th Aves) 212-741-0646
If anyone goes, let us know how it is.
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I see someone listed a bar in Lake Buena Vista for central Florida but there's an actual U of M Club of Central Florida. http://centralflorida.umclubs.com/
This year they've been gathering to watch games at
Smokey Bones
3400 E. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32803
407-894-1511
And there's no UM club in Key West, but I've found a place called Jack Flats on Duval St which carries the Big Ten Network
509 Duval St
Key West, FL 33040-6552
(305) 294-7955
The Black Bear Saloon, 166 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains.
ALL Michigan football games, and this year, some big hoops nights, as well.
Go Blue
There's a Fox and Hound in Albuquerque that includes space for UM fans/alums. On a day like this coming Saturday, you usually have to walk through a bunch of OSU fans in another room, which can be a not so great experience. But at least a crew gets together to watch games here - 4301 The Lane @ 25 NE (this is really at Jefferson and The Lane, about three blocks NW of the I-25/Jefferson exit) Albuquerque, NM 87109 - 505-344-9430.
(GO) Blue Light, Bayside (to a far lesser extent), and Underdogs. There is also this place in the lower Haight, across from Toronado, that flies a Michigan flag. I asked the bartender about it last time I was in there, and she said some U-M fans asked that it be put up to balance out the ND flag, and because a lot of them watch games there; I have never been there to double check. Kezar will usually have a smattering of Michigan fans (more of a Redwings bar). The problem with this town is that, unless it's a special event (such as this year's ND game), it is almost always a mixed crowd.
Missing Ann Arbor
Wow.. you got Shannan's in PR? that's impressive..
you might wanna list the full address though.. although most Taxis will know how to get there..
Calle Acuarela 98 Guaynabo Puerto Rico 00969
There's always a strong showing there for Michigan football games.. even with the way the season went.. If any of you guys are ever down here for a cruise or something, now you know where to go..
Does anyone happen to know a location in Las Vegas?
The RockIt you have linked on the map is not the one that hosts UMich games. The one uptown by Wrigley Field is the right one. It's definitely a different atmosphere than the downtown location - a pretty good sportsbar on gameday. Duffy's is definitely the #1 place for a rowdy atmosphere, but this is a good place for fans that actually want to sit and watch the game.
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The second floor of Rockit in River North most certainly hosts Michigan Football games. I have no clue about basketball. I drank my way through both the PSU and OSU games at that place.
I'm a transplant living in Nashville, TN.
Half of this city is comprised of bars - surely there is at least one Michigan-friendly establishment!
I've been bar-hopping down Broadway, but to no avail. Volunteer fans, Alabama fans, and (strangely) Florida fans as far as the eye can see; no love for any Big 10 teams. It's an SEC circle-jerk down here.
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Two Buffalo Wild Wings opened up in Gilbert, Arizona. One is a Michigan Bar....The other is a gay bar.
and I'll put it on the list. I could take a chance and guess, but it would be like setting up a reaaally awkward game of Russian roulette.
Buffalo Wild Wings - Michigan Bar
1475 W. Elliot Road
Gilbert, AZ 85233-5101
The other is an OSU(Gay) Bar.
I'm looking for a Michigan friendly bar in Louisville, KY and didn't see one on the list. Does anyone have any suggestions?
I went to law school at U of L and haven't been back since 2000, but when I was in Louisville there really wasn't a Michigan bar. I caught most of the UM games at the Granville Inn or Dutch's Tavern (not sure if either place is still there).
I'll keep looking. The Granville is still there by the way on Third street.