Watch the Diamondbacks vs Rangers in the World Series at these Phoenix sports bars
It's official: For the first time since 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks are going to the World Series.
The Dbacks became NLCS champions Tuesday night after an epic game 7 win against the Philadelphia Phillies, who initially were leading the series before the Diamondbacks' hard-earned comeback.
The Diamondbacks will face the Texas Rangers in the World Series starting on Friday, Oct. 27.
The first two games of the World Series will be held in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28. Both games will start at 5:03 p.m. Arizona time.
The Diamondbacks will return home to Phoenix on Monday and Tuesday for games 3 and 4, plus game 5 on Wednesday, if necessary.
Several Phoenix-area sports bars will be showing the games, and some have deals on drinks and food to help fans celebrate.
Here are eight great sports bars to watch the Diamondbacks-Rangers in the World Series in metro Phoenix.
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Dirty Drummer
The Dirty Drummer will be playing the Diamondbacks games on the bar TVs all week. With the games' 5:03 p.m. start time falling during Happy Hour (2-6 p.m.), guests can show up early to enjoy $2 off cocktails, $1 off beer and wine and $4 well drinks while watching the game.
Details: 2303 N. 44th St., Phoenix. 602-840-2726, thedirtydrummer.com.
Zipps Sports Grill
With 14 locations around the Phoenix area, Zipps Sports Grill is basically synonymous with Arizona sports. Each location features a large dining area with lots of TVs to watch the Diamondbacks take on the Rangers. Their food menu consists of wings, sandwiches, burgers, pizza and focaccias with plenty of draft beer and specialty Zipparitas to drink.
Details: 10662 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. 602-612-4487. Also, 7551 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. 480-970-9507. Additional locations at zippssportsgrills.com.
Majerle's Sports Grill
Majerle's Sports Grill plans to play all of the Diamondbacks playoff games this week at the Desert Ridge Marketplace location as well as the downtown Phoenix location, which is close to Chase Field. In addition to draft beer and a full bar, the restaurant offers entrees like Majerle's tacos and teriyaki chicken and rice, plus several burgers and sandwiches.
Details: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. 480-585-4999, majerles.com.
Hamburguesas Y Cervezas
Hamburguesas Y Cervezas, a Mexican-inspired hamburger restaurant, may not be your typical sports bar, but its collection of TVs all over the restaurant and 15 draft beer make it a great place to watch the Diamondbacks. Videos on the restaurant's Instagram show patrons clapping and cheering while watching the postseason at the restaurant bar. They also offer game-day specials.
Details: 888 N. 1st Ave., Phoenix. 602-237-5146, hamburguesasycervezas.com.
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is hosting away games watch parties for all Diamondbacks games during the World Series. But even during the home games, the TVs will be on and playing the games. As the name suggests, the restaurant offers beer and cheeseburgers at locations all over the Valley, including one inside Chase Field.
Details: 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. Also, 5625 N. 7th St., Phoenix. More locations at coldbeers.com/cheeseburgers.
Headquarters
Headquarters at P83 in Peoria features over 60 HD TVs to watch the game. The restaurant serves American fare like burgers and wings, 32 beers on tap and over 30 classic and specialty sushi rolls.
Details: 16041 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center, Peoria. 623-547-5577, headquartersaz.com.
K O'Donnell's
K O'Donnell's Scottsdale sports bar will play each of the Diamondbacks games on their large TVs. The restaurant menu comprises of burgers, pizza and sandwiches, plus KO favorites like cauliflower tacos, bone-in pork chops and jambalaya. Happy hour food and drink specials will be available during the games from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Details: 14850 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale. 480-922-7200, kodonnells.com.
Bar Louie
Bar Louie, which has locations at Tempe Marketplace and Westgate Entertainment District, will be playing the World Series on the bar's TVs. They're also offering deals such as three select appetizers for $35, plus their usual happy hour deals from 4-7 p.m. Monday to Friday, including $6 select premium liquors, $7 signature martinis, $7 select house cocktails, $6 wine by the glass and 50% off select bar bites.
Details: 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale. Also, 2000 Rio Salado Parkway, Suite 1220, Tempe. barlouie.com.
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