KeyArena at the Seattle Center and the University of Washington are hosting the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship second- and third-round playoffs on March 20 and 22. This is the first time in more than a decade that Seattle is hosting these much-anticipated basketball match-ups. For fans unable to attend the live championship games in Seattle, make your way out to any of these top March Madness bars for a prime viewing spot to catch all the action.
Wing Central
4524 University Way N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 634-9464
www.wingcentral.net
Wing Central sits right next to the University of Washington’s main avenue and campus. Fratty college students and native Seattleites alike love coming here to watch all of the big games because of its lively atmosphere and its 20 state-of-the-art flat-screen TVs equipped with an excellent surround sound system. Patrons of Wing Central can choose from 101 kinds of beers, as well as 51 different bomb shots, which are mixed drinks that are the equivalent of two drinks. Top menu items to choose from are, of course, the wings and the one-pound burger called “The Big Ellensburger.”
Magnolia Village Pub
3221 W. McGraw St.
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 285-9756
www.magnolia-villagepub.com
The Magnolia Village Pub in Seattle is not just the city’s premier Washington State Cougars bar, it’s also a hot spot to catch all of the upcoming March Madness of the NCAA Tournaments. The pub carries all of the year-round sports packages and has a TV for your viewing pleasure at every table, so you won’t ever miss any key plays. This Seattle pub is great for walk-ins, or if you have a large group, you can call ahead and make reservations. The Magnolia Village Pub has a weekday happy hour, every Monday through Friday, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Patrons will find a great selection of classic pub fare on the menu, plus it also serves a good number of draft beers and a variety of wines and cocktails.
Fuel Seattle
164 S. Washington St.
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 405-3835
www.fuelseattle.com
Fuel Seattle is in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square and sits just a few blocks away from the Seattle Seahawks’ stomping grounds at Centurylink Field. Fuel shows all sports, all of the time, and is one of the top picks to watch the annual NCAA basketball tournaments. It features 10 TVs and is usually packed for March Madness, so it’s recommended you arrive early on any game day to secure your seat. Fuel Seattle offers a happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. that includes discounts on appetizers, well and double-well drinks and draft beers.
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Spitfire
2219 4th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-7966
www.spitfireseattle.com
Spitfire is known as “Seattle’s gathering place” for sports fans because of its numerous, large flat-screen plasma TVs – there are 22 in all and each has a 42-inch screen. It also boasts a 100-inch projection screen and two 150-inch TVs so fans never miss a single second of non-stop sports action. Spitfire subscribes to a variety of television sports packages and the bar has been known to have more than two dozen different games broadcasting at the same time, including March Madness games, NFL games, NBA games and much more. Additionally, the bar has two happy hour blocks, every Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and again from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. that feature discounted well drinks, beers, wine and various appetizer plates.
St. Andrews Bar And Grill
7406 Aurora Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 523-1193
www.standrewsbarandgrill.com
St. Andrews Bar and Grill is in Seattle’s Greenlake neighborhood and while it may be well-known for its delicious food selection and for having the largest and best selection of single malt scotches in Washington, it is also another popular spot for all sports fanatics, including fans of March Madness games. It features 11 high-definition flat-screen TVs, as well as a 130-inch high-def projection screen. This bar and grill has access to all major sports TV packages and is even known to have extended hours during playoffs, tournaments and other sporting events.
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Sue Gabel has been writing entertainment and travel-related articles in the greater Puget Sound/Seattle area since 1999. She writes about music, the Seattle scene and more. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
