Around the Corner
With five TVs, a full bar and large space heaters, this bar's patio is a Cleveland favorite, allowing Browns fans to watch games outdoors long after patio season has ended. There's also three bars inside and a $20 game-day special that includes 10 wings and unlimited Bud Lights. "People come for our black pepper wings," says owner Ryan Krivosh. "It's our secret sauce." 18616 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-4413, atccafe.com
The Boneyard
This family-friendly spot is the perfect place for members of the Dawg Pound to bring their pups. The massive projector screen offers a great view of the game, and fans of less favorable teams can take advantage of the personal sound system at each table. "It's an ideal meeting spot to drink before the games for fans that don't want to tailgate," adds manager Stephanie Kasnyik. 101 E. Royalton Road, Broadview Heights, 440-717-9464, boneyardusa.com
Brindalier's Bar and Grille
If you couldn't tell by the name, a combination of Browns, Indians and Cavaliers, this is a bar for diehard Cleveland fans. On Sundays during football season, 11 flat-screen TVs and a two 12-foot projectors give every Cleveland fan a front row seat to the game. "While the Browns game is on, every TV is dedicated to it," says owner Justin Sell. "It's a big, all-day event." 2749 SOM Center Road, Willoughby Hills, 440-278-4486, brindaliers.com
City Tap
Less than a half-mile walk from Quicken Loans Arena and Progressive Field sits the perfect pregame bar for local sports fans. "With 40 beers on tap and 60 in bottles, we have a much larger beer selection than anyone around," says kitchen manager Colin Evans. It's more than just drinks here though. City Tap serves upscale bar food such as a honey Sriracha chicken sandwich and bang bang shrimp tacos. 7848 Prospect Ave. E, Cleveland, 216-696-2337, citytapcleveland.com
Rivals Sports Grille
With more than 30 TVs, free Wi-Fi and NFL Sunday Ticket, Rivals is a great bar to follow your fantasy football team. Don't fret Monsters fans, whether you're at the bar sipping one of 30 draft beers or eating on the patio, you'll have a great view of the hometown team. "We cater to all sorts of fans," says manager Chris Shannon. "During the World Cup, we had a ton of soccer fans and we even get crowds for the big NASCAR races." 6710 Smith Road, Middleburg Heights, 216-267-0005, rivalscleveland.com
