UM-friendly bar locations across the US (and elsewhere)
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THE ORIGINAL POST:
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.
Hopefully this will prevent the "where's the Michigan bar in Pittsburgh/Fresno/Topeka/wherever" threads that pop up every week, but if your favorite gameday hangout isn't on here, put it in the thread and let me know. I'll do my best to keep the map up to date.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:30 PM ^
What's the atmosphere/turnout at Bailey's?
October 19th, 2009 at 8:46 PM ^
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.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:48 PM ^
Cool. Thanks. I might check it out in the coming weeks. Smoke won't matter for a couple of hours...
I'm surprised that we'd have to share with anyone, given the number of bars in the Fan/downtown... Perhaps worth revisiting?
October 19th, 2009 at 8:50 PM ^
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.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:58 PM ^
Thanks, although Buckley's is already on there. Is Rocksport not doing Michigan football at all anymore?
October 19th, 2009 at 9:04 PM ^
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...
August 31st, 2011 at 11:03 AM ^
Seattle UM Club has two official spots for game watching, Buckley in downtown Seattle and Tap House in Bellevue for eastside folks (http://www.taphousegrill.com/).
Tap House is great because it has plenty of parking and it is very family friendly, which Buckleys is not.
Thats good to know about the Bellevue location, especially considering thats where I work. In addition, Buckley's is cool and all, but its just so damn crowded on football game days.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:13 PM ^
Dexter's Pup in Dexter, MI
August 27th, 2013 at 12:08 PM ^
pup is Dexter's???
October 19th, 2009 at 10:24 PM ^
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!
326 South West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84101
October 20th, 2009 at 6:06 AM ^
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.
August 18th, 2010 at 12:50 PM ^
The Roadhouse Pub will have the M game on if a few of us are up there for it.
December 12th, 2014 at 2:43 AM ^
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.
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.
October 20th, 2009 at 8:23 AM ^
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.
November 10th, 2019 at 8:25 PM ^
Came across this post but also noticed it's 10 years old. I'm going to be in Toronto next weekend for a meeting along with another friend who is a Michigan grad. Any updates on where to watch the Sparty game. We're staying downtown and the Westin Harbour Castle.
October 20th, 2009 at 8:20 PM ^
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).
October 20th, 2009 at 8:59 PM ^
Is there a regular UM gathering at Fanatics, or was this specially arranged for the Iowa game?
October 20th, 2009 at 10:27 PM ^
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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October 23rd, 2009 at 1:03 PM ^
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October 23rd, 2009 at 1:56 PM ^
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?
October 23rd, 2009 at 6:09 PM ^
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?
November 14th, 2009 at 9:26 AM ^
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.
November 15th, 2009 at 3:17 PM ^
Then back on the list it goes.
October 23rd, 2009 at 7:48 PM ^
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!
October 23rd, 2009 at 9:30 PM ^
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!
October 24th, 2009 at 2:35 AM ^
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.
October 29th, 2014 at 2:23 PM ^
I'll stop by this location when I'm back in town.
October 12th, 2015 at 1:06 PM ^
Do people still meet here?
October 27th, 2009 at 12:01 PM ^
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.
October 30th, 2009 at 1:00 PM ^
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
August 28th, 2010 at 6:28 PM ^
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Thank You,
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Owner/Operator
September 25th, 2010 at 7:52 PM ^
And this year the Orlando area club is meeting at
Gator's Dockside
5142 Dr. Phillips Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819
407-770-6049
September 9th, 2011 at 7:11 PM ^
Highly doubt this is going to get answered, but hopefully someone comes across it. Do you know where they're meeting this year? Or anywhere for a good UM crowd in the orlando area? I just relocated here a couple months ago and need somewhere to catch the game tomorrow night.
September 20th, 2011 at 3:07 PM ^
If you happen to come back to this, the central Florida group still watches the games at Gator's Dockside in Dr. Phillips.
October 5th, 2011 at 12:23 PM ^
We have a group of ~10 people (most in their 20s) who watch games at Grafitti Junktion in Thornton Park. We'll be there for the Sparty game. Feel free to join us.
October 1st, 2015 at 3:13 PM ^
Too bad Wallys on mills and colonial doesnt have more room!
November 16th, 2009 at 1:54 PM ^
The Black Bear Saloon, 166 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains.
ALL Michigan football games, and this year, some big hoops nights, as well.
November 16th, 2009 at 3:18 PM ^
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.
January 17th, 2011 at 1:13 PM ^
Watched many Michigan games in there. Good all around sports bar. Has numerous TVs and can always find the game.
Howie's Sports Page
12500 Montgomery NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
505-292-4263
November 16th, 2009 at 5:10 PM ^
(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.
September 17th, 2010 at 12:24 PM ^
True there are lots of fans of other teams there, but there are always M fans and they will always put the game on. Good food, probably the best bloody mary on the city and lots of good beers. Also a great place to catch international sports, Euro soccer, rugby, etc. if you are into that. Definitely right about the Red Wings though, they put togther a bus/beer trip for the Sharks games that includes a suite and a LOT of beer and a buffet at the game. I'm not really a Wings fan, but i still had a blast.
November 24th, 2010 at 3:00 PM ^
Bar across from Toronado is Mad Dog in the Fog. Can't vouch for U-M cred, but they do have a lot of TV's
December 3rd, 2009 at 1:54 AM ^
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..
January 13th, 2010 at 2:20 AM ^
Does anyone happen to know a location in Las Vegas?
September 16th, 2010 at 1:59 AM ^
Thanks,
Sinner