The 5 Best Sports Bars Around Frederick

The excitement of a close game often feels even greater when shared with a room full of fellow fans. Sports bars bring people together over televised games, cold drinks and menus filled with familiar favorites such as wings, burgers and sandwiches. Whether customers gather to watch professional football, follow college basketball or enjoy a casual evening with friends, these establishments combine dining and entertainment in welcoming social settings. The Best of the Best recognizes sports bars that contribute to Frederick County's dining, nightlife and game-day traditions.

Oscar’s Alehouse (West)

Oscar’s Alehouse brings its combination of craft beer and American comfort food to Frederick, with a menu built around appetizers, homemade pizzas, sandwiches and wood-grilled burgers. Its rotating draft beer selection complements hearty main courses, giving guests plenty of options for pairing food and drinks while following their favorite teams. The restaurant also features weekly specials, a burger of the week and scheduled events that encourage customers to return for more than just a meal.

Anchor Bar

Anchor Bar traces its roots to Buffalo, New York, where the original restaurant became famous for creating Buffalo-style chicken wings in 1964. Its Frederick location carries that tradition forward with signature wings, a selection of sauces and a casual dining atmosphere suited to gathering with friends over food and sports. The restaurant's connection to one of America's most recognizable game-day foods makes wings a centerpiece of its appeal, while a customer rewards program offers additional benefits to frequent visitors.

Glory Days Grill

Glory Days Grill centers its dining experience on sports, combining televised games with a menu featuring fresh chicken wings, burgers, sandwiches and other American favorites. Its full-service bar serves draft beer, cocktails and specialty drinks such as the 24-ounce Homerun Margarita, with happy hour offerings available throughout the day. The restaurant also engages sports fans through its GDG Pick'em competition, which invites participants to predict professional and college football results for opportunities to win prizes.

10Tavern

10Tavern offers a renovated gathering space in Thurmont where guests can watch sporting events while enjoying classic American food and drinks. Its rotating draft selection features local IPAs, craft beers and familiar favorites, while the kitchen serves lunch and dinner in a casual tavern atmosphere. The restaurant also offers weekday afternoon and late-night happy hours and discounts for qualifying military personnel and college students.

Memories Charcoal House

Memories Charcoal House has welcomed guests in Mount Airy since 1994, establishing itself as a neighborhood destination for dining, entertainment and social gatherings. The restaurant combines a welcoming bar atmosphere with organized events and special nights, providing opportunities for friends and families to spend time together beyond an ordinary meal. Its involvement in charity events and local initiatives also reflects a commitment to the surrounding community, making it a gathering place with connections extending beyond food and drinks.

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