What is a sports bar? Are there, for instance, specific criteria a bar must meet to earn this distinction: number of televisions, number of games, memorabilia on the wall, wings on the menu? Or is it more of a vibeis the bar at an Olive Garden a sports bar if you go there to watch the game? As I learned, this question seems to preoccupy many men.
Southern California is a sports-obsessed paradise, with dozens of collegiate and professional teams spread across the region and millions of cheering fans. All that athletic prowess means a huge demand for sports bars that serve quality food and drink, have great sightlines to plenty of televisions, and encourage boisterous energy. Los Angeles offers many places that fit the bill, including craft beer-obsessed hangouts, cocktail bars, and spots specializing in barbecue brisket, chicken wings, and even Indian pizza.