UM-friendly bar locations across the US (and elsewhere)

What's the atmosphere/turnout at Bailey's?

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.

Dexter's Pup in Dexter, MI

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.

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).

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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?

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

I'm looking for a Michigan friendly bar in Louisville, KY and didn't see one on the list. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Nick's Sports Bar. I will get the location if needed.

Anything for a transplant in the dirty ATL who could use a Michigan sports fan to commingle with over some brews on occasion?

I'm in NYC tonight for business -- anyone know if any of the NYC bars will be showing the hockey game?

family is moving to texas, so ill need places to watch during thanksgiving breaks and such

FWIW, when I was living in Miami, the local alumni group would meet at Shula's Steakhouse at Don Shula's Golf Club in Miami Lakes for all the games.  The club page at the alumni site doesn't say if they're still there.

Anyone know any places in the Marquette area that would be good for football Saturdays? Ever since I moved here I feel like I get weird looks for sportin the block M when everyone else is wearin NMU gear. I've seen a few M fans, but I have a feeling they were just "trolls" on vacation. 

I'm hoping that there some UM football fans up here, they just put up a Buffalo Wild Wings and I'd love to have an excuse for some wings and beer. 

Just took a job in Stowe, VT after 8 years of being a student at UofM (a therefore 8 years of season tix). Anybody know of a bar out in this area that shows Michigan games?

Austin Texas - The Tavern.  12th and Lamar

922 W 12th Street 78703

http://www.tavernaustin.com/

The name of the Restaurant /Bar is Crackers it is right on the water in Crystal River Fl. The owner is from Michigan and has a big Michigan flag hanging in the Restaurant

I cannot find a michigan bar in jacksonville. It sucks cuz there are plenty of ohio state bars

The Club is again at The Black Bear, on Mamaroneck Ave in White Plains....a large, sports bar type of feel, kid frendly, booths with tvs.......or Sam's Bar and Grill in Port Chester, right on the channel, for that neighborhood bar that roots for your team feel.

Does anyone know of a place in Fort Myers, FL, or Southwest Florida, for that matter, where M fans congregate on game days?

Much appreciated.

I believe that Tustin Brew Co. is an official Alumni Association Bar.

Pour House on Capitol Hill and Tommy Joes in Bethesda, MD are also good choices for the Washington, DC area.  Any MGoBloggers living in the District?

So I will be in Europe for the ND game and UMass game. Does anyone know of a bar in Dublin, Ireland where I can catch the UM vs ND game, it would also be acceptable to go to a ND friendly bar and I can talk shit to the fans (more likely a ND bar in Dublin). I will have to check out the London bar for the UMass game.

In addition to Henry J Beans, you can add the Sports Cafe (http://www.thesportscafe.com/brand.aspx) , Sports Bar and Grill (http://www.sportsbarandgrill.co.uk/contact.cfm)  and Bodean's (http://www.bodeansbbq.com/).

The Sports Page in Rochester, NY (499 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY)
has promised me a TV every Saturday. I will be there for most, unless I am in Ann Arbor cheering them on myself.

I'm back in Chicago after a year long deployment. This will also be the first fall since I moved here that I won't have a Job that has me working Saturday.  I have friends that go to Joe's at North and Clybourn to watch Georgia games, and while its a nice place, there are not to many Michigan fans there watching football. I have heard a lot of good things about Duffy's but have never been there. Is it really a good place to watch a Michigan game?  How is the gametime atmosphere? 

I plan on headin to Rockit for my first Michigan game anyone have any advice on how early i should get there to get a table?

Anyone know of some Michigan supported venues for the games in Virginia Beach? I feel like I'm back in Ohio with the way these places get flooded with those fans.

Stuck on the wrong side of the bridge(s) on Saturday, i.e. wine country.  This place in Santa Rosa called The Ticket is one of those mega-screen sports bars, and may be the best bet.  I called, and the person answering the phones said they'd put on the Michigan game. 

The 508 in Minneapolis is the official alumni association bar in Minnesota (i.e. should be marked in red on the map).

http://twincities.umclubs.com/index.php?page=football

I'm sure there won't be a Michigan bar, but I'd like to find one that is at least a Big Ten bar or shows their games.  And I'm sure there are alumni bars in Jacksonville, but there aren't any in Gainesville.  

Are there any SEC bars in AA?  Just out of pure curiosity; I don't remember any.  

Over at Maize N Brew, this map came up as a person was asking about bar locations. When that happened, I noticed that the location for Albuquerque is not correct. The Fox & Hound is located about two miles south of the listed location. Thought that would be useful to help prevent people from getting lost.

I will be there next weekend for the Notre Dame game (9/11/2010) on a trip and have no idea where I should go.  Any help? 

Really? Are there no michigan bars anywhere in central NJ?  I just moved to Princeton a month ago but I'll drive anywhere that's closer than Philly or NYC...

and was wondering what bars around Comerica have the best atmospehe for watching the ND game.  Obviously pretty much all of the bars will be at least semi-UM freindly, but wanted to see where you guys think is the best spot.

We were thinking Chelis or Hockeytown.  Keep in mind we'd like to stay somewhat close to the stadium so that we can get to the baseball game quickly after the Michigan victory.

Thanks for your input, and GO BLUE!

Per the Alumni club website.

I'll be in Vegas for the UMass game, and was hoping that I could watch it with some fellow alums.  I didn't see a Vegas bar listed on that map or elsewhere in the thread.  If anyone knows of one, could they please post it here?  Yeah, I know I can just watch it at the Sports Book, but that's not really the same, is it?

Thanks in advance!

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help help!!  how can i watch the game this SAT??  I have time warner cable (out of Rochester NY) and they are playing the OHIO game on the big ten network here.  I have called and tried to find away to have them change! but NO SUCH LUCK!!   they dont have the alternative channel in our area.  Can i get it streaming online???   I cant even go to a local bar who has direct tv, cause this is not BIG TEN country.  What is a loyal michigan fan that is stuck in NY to do??

Going to be in Fort Wayne tomorrow but don't want to sit in my hotel room to watch the game. Any suggestions?

There is a little bar that kinda looks like a rat hole, and has been there forever, At the corner of Jackman and Sterns road in Temperance, MI. I have never been there, but it is called Michigan Tavern, and the markings and colors make it obvious that it's a Michigan support bar. Thing is, I also don't KNOW anyone that's been there, so I don't know if it's worth checking out, or if I should continue to have a beer at home and watch the game on my TV. Anybody ever been?

in Philly, the alumni bar has changed from Fox and Hounds to Q's in Old City.

http://philadelphia.umclubs.com/

Also, I went to a place called Brickhouse Tavern and Tap in Central Jersey that was not a Michigan bar, but was very Michigan friendly.

The address is: 4901 Stelton Rd, South Plainfield, NJ 07080-1113

A new edit should be Real Sports Bar in Toronto. Not Michigan friendly per se, but it's the best sports bar in Canada and has every game. Also has a big screen HD TV bigger then most stadiums (not exaggerating).

Wild Wings has a strong Alumni base.  Every Saturday they block off a huge section of their bar.  It is a great time.  Located in the Brier Creek area in Raleigh.

I´m going to be in Budapest this coming Saturday and will not have internet access.  I know this is a real shot in the dark, but is there any place in Budapest to watch the MSU game?

I've been to Brother Jimmy's barbeque in NYC. Hosts other games at times but is definitely a Michigan bar at gametimg with great food and great atmosphere.

Anybody know of an alumi bar anywhere in the Pittsburgh PA region? I've only been here for about a year, and I've been traveling a lot the past few weeks or working on the weekends, but I really ought to find a nice "home base" to watch Michigan games when I am in town with nothing to do.

Any thoughts / suggestions would be greatly appriciated! Go Blue!

UM Alumni and Fans for Central Florida are now gathering at Gators Dockside in Dr. Phillips in South West Orlando.

Versus Sports Grill

9030 E Via Linda #1
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 767-9464

Owned by U of M supporter (lifelong fan).

The Glennie Tavern in beautiful downtown Glennie Michigan always has the UM game on.  Get there early though as many people up there do not have dish or cable so the place is standing room only on game days.  There is only 1 State fan and he is 82 years old and sits at the corner of the bar.  Everyone else is a Michigan Fan.  GO BLUE

Looking for a U of M friendly bar in Tulsa where i'll be for the M/OSU game. I haven't been able to find anything on the alumni websites...just Sooner Desolation Row.

There is not much of a UM contingent out here in Stowe, VT...but the Sunset Grill is a pretty good setting and they are one of the only places in town with the Big Ten Network.  The bartender is a Nebraska Alum, so she will be an official Big Ten gal starting next season. 

Beef O'Brady's is the only bar we have found here that gets Big Ten Network. They are very welcoming and let you have a big tv over the bar and even sound if there is not a Georgia game conflicting or someone doesn't request something else before you. There are a few Michigan regulars, more than I ever expected. Cheap football beers too!

Buffalo Wild Wings

127 E. Palm Ave.

Burbank, CA. 91502

(818) 524-2373

And this is where I'll be watching Michigan v Wisky!!

I watched the Purdue game here and it was absolutely awesome. Offical Alumni Association sponsored 100% Michigan bar with the game on every screen (except maybe two or three that had the lolCU game on), marching band music, and cool games and free raffle giveaways. Lots of M fans/alumni in attendance made for a great atmosphere!

Watched LCs last Ohio State Game at the Satellite SportsCafe in Amsterdam.  Unbelievable experience!  2/3 of the bar was UM grads & Fans, 1/3 OSU.  Every TV on the 1st floor of the rather large bar was tuned to The Game.  Link to site is below.

http://www.satellitesportscafe.nl

The bar is called Your Neighbors. It's tucked in the corner of a strip mall at the corner of 75th St. and Rickert. The owner went to his first Big Ten game at Ohio Stadium in the early 1970's for a Michigan v. Ohio State game. He went to see Archie Griffin and left a Michigan fan. Michigan paraphanelia in the bar included a massive wall photo of the big house, numerous michigan signs, numerous mockeries of ohio state, and a sticker near almost every door handle that says, "wolverine fans only."

Both the Duffy's (in downtown Stuart and South Stuart) show all the M games. Half the people on gameday are from somewhere in the midwest - and there's always a good representation of M fans - and other Big Ten fans as well.

I know this is really a reach, but anyone know of a bar in Shanghai China where I could watch Michigan in the tournament (as well as other games)?

Any recommendations for a bar in Boston to watch tomorrows Michigan vs MSU basketball game.  

Thanks

Ill have to check out those two places in upper San Francisco.  I was always wondering if there were any UM bars around here.

any michigan bars in greenville ,nc besides  Buffalo Wild Wings?

Not sure who keeps this updated, and it probably doesn't matter since almost everything could be a Michigan bar in the area, but I went to Blackfinn in Royal Oak, MI a couple weeks ago after seeing it on this list.  I walked out after about 30 seconds because all of the bartenders were wearing Michigan State gear.  I'm not sure how it got on this list, but it is one of the most MSU friendly bars in the area

Where can I watch the game in Midtown Manhattan this Friday?  Is Metro 53 still open?  Do folks think most Sports Bars will have the game?   I'm going to be in a hotel and I'll bet dollars to donuts they don't carry TruTV.

Thank you for this post. I am currently serving in the military, so I am often looking around for the game. Thanks for posting.

My homeboy is moving down there for work, he is a huge UM fan who reads the blog reagularly just doesn't post. If anyone knows of any the help is greatly appreciated, I know he can count on the MGOcommunity. Thanks.

Rage in West Hollywood has a great atmosphere for U-M fans.

Recently moved to Syracuse NY, and checked the map but nothing in Central New York.  If anyone knows of a place it would be great.

JLo - just to update the NYC club added Brother Jimmy’s Union Square (116 E. 16th St) for the past  2010 season and expects it to be an official watch party spot going forward, along with Professor Thom's which you have mapped.  Metro53 can be removed.

Blackfinn in Royal Oak is an MSU bar.  It's terrible to watch a game there.  If the MSU game and the U of M game are on at the same time, MSU gets audio.  If Michigan is on alone, they will openly boo, heckle and annoy.  Fun bar, just not for a gameday!

AJ Gators on Holland Road in Virginia Beach, VA is a great College Football Bar that is very Michigan friendly.

I have been going there for about 9 years, so the owner gives me (and now all U of M fans) preference and will put the game on one of the three big screens up front if it is asked for.  Getting sound for the game is about 50/50.  On average I would say there are 15-30 Michigan Fans at each game, even more if the game is on the B10 Network.

There are no official college team clubs or associations at this bar, but the BIG-10 presence is huge.  You will see many Buckeyes in the bar, but the atmosphere is friendly with good natured ribbing.  For MI-OSU game, the owner will kick you out if you get out of hand and go beyond playful ribbing and make the game ugly for those trying to enjoy.

Is there any UM club or UM friendly bar in Olathe, KS (Southwest KC area)?

New Moon Pizzeria and Pub is a new bar on Johns Island in Charleston and is a Michigan bar. Owner is from MI and rallies support for the Big Blue! Stop by great pizza and staff has a lot of talent.

I'm living in Columbus now...it sucks.  Anybody know of a UM friendly bar to catch the games at? The google map only shows Dave and Busters and I'm hoping that there is another venue to catch the games with some UM fans.

I'll be in Paris for the Western Game this year, anybody know where to watch the game?

Last weekend, I went to a UM Football Kickoff party at Jack's, a new official UM bar in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago.  Decent food, very cool beer garden with TVs.  Not sure what their gameday drink specials will be.  Address?  Address:

2856 N. Southport Ave.

Chicago, IL 60657

http://www.jackschicago.com/

Also, Cans in Bucktown is also now an offical UM bar.  Big place, lots of TVs.

1640 N. Damen

Chicago, IL 60647

http://www.cansbar.com/chicago/

The new Atlanta Alumni bar is Cheyyene Grill in Buckhead.

Please add Jack's, 2856 N. Southport, Chicago, IL 60657.  It is one of the official alumni bars in Chicago this season.  Thanks.

Link: http://www.jackschicago.com/

Also, please be advised that Mad River has defected and is now an MSU Bar.  So please remove Mad River as an Illinois location and let us never speak of that establishment again!

Anyone know of an alumni bar in Tulsa,OK?  I would appreciate the info.

I recently moved to NH a few weeks ago, looking for Michigan friendly places around Concord, Manchester and or Nashua, NH. I see that The Barley House is one, but is it only for the ND game? If anyone has any help, let me know.

HAIL!

Go Blue!

New Michigan bar for in Louisville KY is:

Mulligan's Pub and Grill    1801 Newburg Rd Louisville

For more details, go to the U of M Club of Louisville's website.  Go Blue!

Going to be in Dallas for the Western game, and it appears my hotel does not have ESPN2.  Any suggestions to watch the game in the downtown Dallas?

I saw Ropewalk Tavern was removed in Baltimore.  Is there a reason?  I just got out to Baltimore and have been there once before a baseball game and was hoping to head there for football, but I don't see it on the list anymore.

I'm going to be there for a wedding the weekend of the Eastern Michigan game?  Anybody know where I could watch it at 11 am CT on Big Ten Network with volume?  Good news is the Gophers aren't playing at the same time, to the extent that matters.

Nothing on the ol' Google Map for Gainesville, FL or even Jacksonville for that matter. Any help?

Hey, I'm with the Solar Car Team at UofM, we are all in Australia and looking to catch the game here.  The wifi speeds at the hostel have rendered my Slingbox useless, so we are looking for any other options in or around Adelaide, South Australia.  Let me know if you know of anything!

Thanks, and Go Blue!

MTAC (Michigan's alumni club for Raleigh-Durham in North Carolina) has added two bars this year (The Wild Wing Cafe currently on the map is still active). The new locations are:

Tobacco Road Sports Café

280 S. Mangum Street

Durham, NC 27701

(Next to Durham Bulls Athletic Park)

J.P. Looney’s Sports Bar and Grill

3793 Samet Drive

High Point, NC 27265

Anywhere on maui to watch UM? Or any that have BTN at least? On my honeymoon, wife and I wanna watch!

The Black Finn is no longer where folks are getting together to watch Michigan games in Cincinnati.  Unfortunately there is no set place right now.  The best option is to check out the Cincinnati Alumni page on facebook.  Folks have been active about marking down bars in Cincinnati there.  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/17974451375/

JLo, perhaps you can just put the weblink on the marker in Cincinnati?

If you want a place to put down, I've found that Oakley Pub and Grill at 3924 Isabella Avenue, Cincinnati, OH always changes the channel to the Michigan game for me.  They hang a Michigan flag in the bar, but they also hang OSU and ND flags too...

The main AAUM website lists all official locations for "football watching parties".  It sounds like these are all the ones that alumni clubs have submitted.  Perhaps these are all already on the map.  I didn't see this link though in any of the comments.

http://alumni.umich.edu/sports/football/football-watching-parties