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Cleveland college basketball bars

March Madness tournament basketball is here (damn copyrighted phrase), and we've got plenty to cheer about in Northeast Ohio. Whether you're rooting for the Horizon League Champ—and big-time potential—CSU Vikings or those boys from the south in Scarlet and Grey, there's no better place to watch the NCAA tourney than on a big screen at a sports bar.

Without further ado, we've listed our favorite bracket-busting bars below.

 

Panini's Bar & Grill

Panini's Bar & Grill

840 Huron Rd. - Cleveland
216-522-1510

Grab a brew, a “famous overstuffed sandwich” and cheer on the Vikings with the Cleveland State Alumni Association at the home of CSU tournament watch parties

Ohio Brewing Company & Damon's Grill

pick Ohio Brewing Company & Damon's Grill

222 S. Main St. - Akron
330-376-3008

Ohio Brewing Company is the place to be for Zips fans, as the Downtown Akron bar is a favorite of the U of A cagers

Dive Bar

Dive Bar

1214 W. 6th St. - Cleveland
216-621-0001

O-H-I-O! Buckeye fans can find their niche at Dive Bar. The Ohio State backer bar is an official home to the Young Buckeyes.

Winking Lizard Tavern

Winking Lizard Tavern

811 Huron Rd. - Cleveland
216-589-0313

This Winking Lizard is the place to be before the game

Harry Buffalo

Harry Buffalo

18605 Detroit Ave. - Lakewood
216-221-1313

Claiming the controversial title of "the world's best bar food," Harry Buffalo is a popular local chain famous for it's up-tempo sports bar atmosphere and delicious bison burgers

Westpark Village Tavern Sports Bar & Grill

Westpark Village Tavern Sports Bar & Grill

15715 Lorain Ave. - Cleveland
216-476-1558

Westpark Village Tavern (formerly Bartley’s Tavern) is a newer sports bar on Cleveland’s west side.

Nick's Sports Corner

Nick's Sports Corner

612 Prospect Ave. - Cleveland
216-781-0966

If you're craving a good sandwich and cold beverage before a Cavs' or Indians' game, make a beeline for Nick's Sports Corner

Mulberry's

Mulberry's

2316 Mulberry Ave. - Cleveland
216-443-4843

Why just watch the game when you can play along? Mulberry's in the Flats is a sports bar with gym

Brubaker's Pub

Brubaker's Pub

1288 Weathervane Ln. - Akron
330-867-4677

Brubaker's Pub is the perfect hang out for everyone from college students to the early-thirties crowd, with great drink specials and classic Irish-American cuisine

Local Heroes

Local Heroes

2217 E. 9th St. - Cleveland
216-566-8100

If you’re hungry before or after a game, Local Heroes Grill and Bar isn't far away

Ray's Place

Ray's Place

153 Franklin Ave. - Kent
330-673-2233

Just in case you want to root against the Zips, Ray's is a great bar and home to rival Kent Staters

Knockouts Sports Bar & Grill

Knockouts Sports Bar & Grill

6425 Pearl Rd. - Cleveland
440-845-5110

With a new twist on an popular theme, Knockouts is like a Hooters with attitude ... go to watch the game or the girls

Cleats Club Seat Grille

Cleats Club Seat Grille

27200 Detroit Rd. - Westlake
440-250-0200

For the sports fan, Cleats Club Seat Grille stands up to its name.

Quaker Steak & Lube

Quaker Steak & Lube

5935 Canal Rd. - Valley View
216-986-9464

Quaker Steak & Lube has great ambiance, plenty of TVs and (just in time for spring basketball viewing) a rockin' patio

BW3

456 E. Exchange St. - Akron
330-535-9464

No more than 10 steps from the U of A campus (if you take big steps), BW3 is a popular college sports bar serving up cold brews and a variety of tasty wings

Rascal House Pizza

2064 Euclid Ave. - Cleveland
216-503-4784

Rascal House Pizza is the CSU student's best friend ... close, cheap and delicious

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