The Wildcats may be in Omaha, but that doesn’t mean Tucsonans should miss out on all the fun. Here are 21 local places to watch Arizona baseball in the College World Series. (Listed in alphabetical order).
The first game against Coastal Carolina kicks off at 11 a.m. Friday on ESPN.
Pro tip: If you’re looking to get even more in the College World Series spirit, pick up a Reuben sandwich — a staple in Omaha — from one of these eateries. Places with Reuben sandwiches feature a * next to their name.
– Barrio Brewing Co.*, 800 E. 16th St.
– Borderlands Brewing North, 5605 E. River Road, #201 – Corbett’s, 340 N. Sixth Ave. – Frog & Firkin, 874 E. University Blvd.
A server talks with customers at Frog & Firkin, 874 E. University Blvd., April 30, 2021.
– Gentle Ben’s*, 865 E. University Blvd. Gentle Ben’s is just one of the few places along University Boulevard showing the Wildcats game on Friday. No matter which way the game goes, you can celebrate or ease the pain after the game when Gentle Ben’s happy hour kicks off at 2 p.m.
– Home Plate Marana*, 8579 N. Silverbell Road
Home Plate Marana’s happy hour also starts at 2 p.m. If you’re looking for even more of a baseball experience, check out their batting cages.
– Hops Sports Grill, 120 S. Houghton Road, #174
– HUB Restaurant, 266 E. Congress St.
– No Anchovies, 870 E. University Blvd.
No Anchovies is serving up $5 pints and $6 margaritas on game day.
– On the Rocks, 7930 E. Speedway, #170
On the Rocks on Tucson’s east side is showing the game along with daily specials that won’t be revealed until the day of, including a $2 beer.
– Putney’s Pitstop Sports Bar & Grill*, 6090 N. Oracle Road
Putney’s is offering a $10 po’ boy and fries during Friday’s game.
– Red Garter Saloon Bar & Grill*, 3143 E. Speedway
– Rusty’s Family Restaurant & Sports Grille*, 2075 W. Grant Road
– Salty Dawg II*, 6121 E. Broadway
– The Depot Bar*, 3501 E. Fort Lowell Pl.
– The Dugout*, 4880 E. 22nd St.
Chris Ahlers gets some work done in the main dining room near the retractable doors to the patio after lunch at The Monica, 40 E. Congress St., March 2, 2022.
– The Monica, 40 E. Congress St.
Fans in UA gear will receive a free banana pudding snack, while supplies last, at The Monica. The downtown eatery will also have specials on its Los Gatos wings. If you’re thirsty, The Monica’s happy hour kicks off at 2 p.m.
– The Neighborhood Bar OG, 3940 E. 29th St.
Cim Sankey, left, bartender Kat Peterson and Connie Gee try to pick out hometown favorite Abdi Abdirahman in the pack of runners at the start of the Tokyo Olympics marathon during a watch party at the Trident Grill, Aug. 7, 2021. The bar was full of Abdirahman's friends to watch the two hour race.
– Trident Grill I, II & IV*, 2033 E. Speedway, 2910 N. Swan Road and 2912 W. Ina Road.
– Wilbur’s Grill at the Viscount Suite Hotel, 4855 E. Broadway
Arizona baseball is hosting its official Game 1 College World Series watch party at Wilbur’s Grill at the Viscount Suite Hotel. The restaurant will have a brunch menu available during the game.
– Wings Y Mas, 1145 W. Prince Road
