Spending an afternoon on the beach is excellent, but a night out on the town is also just as fun. Monterey has a great nightlife scene, just like their tourist scene, that will have visitors coming out of their hotels when the sun goes down. Alvarado Street and Cannery Row are two hot spots to visit for nightlife, and one of the best activities to try out is hitting a sports bar in Monterey CA.

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While sports bars aren’t the prime attraction of Monterey, they still cater to the crowd and make your evening fun while you’re enjoying Monterey. At these bars, you have options of game nights, karaoke, or enjoying your favorite sport on the big screen.

The Best Sports Bars in Monterey

Britannia Arms

Address: 444 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA

This iconic pub in Monterey, known as The Brit, holds a karaoke night four times a week for anyone ready to belt it out. You can enjoy a karaoke night on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday at The Brit, but other days of the week, they offer a DJ or game nights as well.

Karaoke typically starts around 9:30 pm on nights when it is being hosted. Besides getting your inner Beyonce on, you can grab delicious pub food and, of course, a great drink. If singing isn’t for you, kick back and enjoy one of the many televisions in the bar.

Turn 12 Bar and Grill

Address: 400 Tyler Street, Monterey, CA

Turn 12 Bar and Grill is great to head into for sports and a good drink. Newer to the city, this Monterey sports bar features a 50-foot pewter bar top. The primary sport that this bar loves is racing and pays a lot of homage to the Laguna Seca Raceways 11 Turns. They’re open for lunch and dinner, with outdoor seating and a great happy hour menu.

Knuckles Sports Bar

Address: 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA

Located in the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa is Knuckles, a sports bar ranked number one in Monterey for eleven years straight. They offer a relaxing atmosphere with delicious drinks and great food.

There are numerous televisions spread out across the bar, and they offer classic drafts on tap and a Bloody Mary that has a good punch to it. Locals love their zesty wings and foot-long hot dogs as well. The nice thing about Knuckles is it looks less like a sports bar and more like an inviting place for the entire family.

The Salty Seal Brewpub and Sports Bar

Address: 653 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

The Salty Seal is your typical sports bar, equipped with pool tables and televisions. One of the favorite sports bars in Monterey, they have a great cocktail menu that includes a rum swizzle, electric lemonade, and a dark and stormy.

For beer, they have a lot of local favorites from Dust Bowl and Alvarado Street Brewery, plus ciders and non-alcoholic options. You’ll love heading out to The Salty Seal to enjoy your favorite game, or maybe start a game of pool yourself while enjoying onion rings and a beer.

Cuz’s Sportsman’s Club

Address: 594 Broadway Ave, Monterey, CA

If still wondering where to watch sports in Monterey, then this sports bar is great for anyone looking to go out and relax. They offer dart boards, pool tables, and live music on certain days of the week.

If you’re not a fan of crowds, stay clear Wednesday night since they host the Monterey Bay Dart League matches and Tuesday nights, they usually hold a pool and dart tournament. You can enjoy a classic drink while enjoying a football game, and locals say you won’t find friendlier bartenders in town.

Sometimes we need a good sports bar to relax in, enjoy greasy bar food, and enjoy a tasty drink while watching the game or playing pool. All these sports bars in Monterey will have some fun and uniqueness to them which is great for anyone looking to have a good time while they’re out in town.

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