Crown & Anchor Pub
For nearly three decades, the Crown has been the quintessential British bar in the Vegas Valley, and though soccer is the most-watched sport here, it’s equally friendly for fans of all stripes. Its legendary fish and chips goes all-you-can-eat on Mondays, and every Tuesday is UNLV Day, when students and staff get a burger meal for $6 and a dollar off 20-ounce drafts. 1350 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-739-8676, crownandanchorlv.com.
Naked City Pizza
Gameday Grub
It’s one of the most popular Buffalo Bills bars in the city, but its proximity to the Thomas & Mack Center, stellar wings, pies and sandwiches and a great beer selection all add up to an excellent experience. Naked City also does a killer take on Buffalo chicken fries, the dish that got UNLV grad Guy Fieri through college. Score extra points by ducking into Office Bar next door for a shot and a beer. 4608 Paradise Road, 702-722-2241, nakedcitylv.com.
Hofbrauhaus
You might not think of the traditional Bavarian beer hall for this purpose, but we recommend you stop in at the bar for a Dunkel on your way to the game, and then, after UNLV wins, celebrate in the always-partying dining room with a Hefeweizen and a schnitzel with mushrooms. 4510 Paradise Road, 702-853-2337, hofbrauhauslasvegas.com.
Paradise Cantina
This was a regular designated UNLV hoops pre-game meetup spot before the pandemic and the bar’s appearance on Bar Rescue. After upgrades to the design and food menu (while maintaining great drink prices and happy hour specials), the Cantina’s looking better than ever. 4480 Paradise Road, #1250, 702-434-0031, paradisecantinalv.com.
Cheba Hut
A college district needs a great sandwich shop, and this cannabis-inspired eatery does the trick daily from 10 a.m. until midnight. If you skipped dinner while cheering the team onto victory, fill up on the White Widow with chicken, bacon and ranch, and keep the good vibes going with your favorite local brew or a Brass Monkey (PBR and OJ). 4550 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-333-0121, chebahut.com.
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