The Marquette Golden Eagles are March Madness bound once again, and what better way to watch Shaka Smart's team than at a Marquette bar, surrounded by fans, students, and alumni.

Admittedly, the number of bars in and around Marquette University – the one-time best Catholic party school according to Playboy – has dwindled down over the past few decades. While there are still options within the infamous Marquette bubble, you may also find yourself heading to Water Street or Deer District. 

Here are the Marquette spots where you can ring out ahoya with an M-U rah rah. 

3rd Street Market Hall
275 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 249-5062
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Milwaukee's  food hall also happens to be a great new stop for fans who want to head up to the main bar, watch the game and order food from any number of the market hall vendors, with everything from burgers and hoagies to pierogies, pizza and frozen custard. The food hall is a full experience, with shuffleboard, giant jenga and more.

The Annex
804 N. 16th St., (414) 288-7769
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Sure, there's something a little dorky about hitting up the university-owned bar. The fact of the matter is, though, that The Annex is the closest thing the Marquette campus has to a true sports bar – and it does its part to look that way, too. Marquette memorabilia including pictures of Al McGuire and others are on the wall, along with giant TVs showing the games. Each booth at the restaurant/bar comes with its own individual TV as well. The Annex makes for a pretty much perfect spot for March Madness – and that's not even including the bowling alley tucked inside as well as bingo and trivia nights. 

Broken Bat Brewing Co.
135 E Pittsburgh Ave., (414) 316-9197
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Founded by Marquette alums, the concept of Broken Bat Brewing Co. was initially concieved while watching Marquette in the NCAA tournament. While yes, the predominant theme is baseball, complete with a whiffleball field inside their space in the Third Ward, Broken Bat is unapolagetically a Marquette bar as well. Owner Tim Pauly and Gathering Place Brewing’s Joe Yeado have collaborated with Marquette students on MU-themed craft beers, including Ring Out Ahoya, released this past November.

Caffrey's
717 N. 16th St., (414) 933-9047
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One of the few remaining bars located on the campus, Caffrey's – or Caff's to most MU students – is a hotspot current Golden Eagles, parents and alumni. The campus bar is a fixture, between Wisconsin Ave. and Wells St. with cozy indoor and outdoor spaces, and fun events, such as trivia on Monday nights and Thursday Mug Nights. If you're turning 21, you have to hit Caff's to get your Irish Car Bomb and ceremonial glass. It's tradition. Plus, we can't forget potentially the most critical part of Caffrey's maintained success over all these years: the free popcorn. 

Gathering Place Brewing Company
811 E Vienna Ave., (414) 635-0569
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Gathering Place Brewing is an award winning, community centered craft brewery located in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood, with a new second location in Wauwatosa. The bar is owned by MU alum Joe Yeado, and while the games will be on TV, there's also Midwest Sad's kitchen, THC drinks, and a lot more that was added over the winter.

Major Goolsby's
340 W. Kilbourn Ave., (414) 271-3414
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Any place that features a large painting of the late MU coaching legend Rick Majerus definitely merits a spot on a Marquette bar guide – especially when it's just a few blocks south from the Golden Eagles' home court. The bar also serves up the perfect selction of gameday food, and they're known for their burgers. While it's not on campus, it's a perfect pregame or post-game stop when you head to Fiserv Forum, or a lively place to watch with your fellow Marquette fans when they're on the road.

Miss Katie's Diner
1900 W. Clybourn St., (414) 344-0044
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Miss Katie's Diner is a legendary Milwaukee staple, serving up diner dishes in an authentic '50s-style venue – one that's played host to celebrities and public figures like President Bill and Hillary Clinton, Rachel Ray, Michelle Obama, Henry Winkler, the late Garry Marshall and many others. When it's not hosting legends, Miss Katie's and its full-service bar hosts MU students and alums looking for an equally legendary night combining tuna melts and cocktails. Don't miss karaoke night, either.

Murphy's Irish Pub
1613 W. Wells St., (414) 344-0116
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Once Playboy's "College Bar of the Month," the Irish pub – owned by the same folks as fellow MU irish bar Caffrey's – hasn't lost any popularity over the years. The spot provides a comfortable bar atmosphere complete with dart boards, pool tables and a backyard terrace as well as the popular lineup of daily specials. Even more valuable than a Playboy Seal of Approval, however? Well, there are food options that stay open late right down the street, too.

Oak Barrel Public House
1033 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, (414) 897-8320
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Now a staple of MLK Drive, you'll find a whole lot of oak barrels, emphasizing the bar and restaurant's focus on craft beers and whiskey, as well as harkening back to the building's history as a hardware store. Pro-tip: pre-game with a beer or a bite to eat, then post-game with something stronger.

Old German Beer Hall
1009 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, (414) 226-2728
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Considering the neighborhood's history as the one-time center of German Milwaukee, the Old German Beer Hall is a quintessential Milwaukee bar. In addition to the big, big liter tap beers from world-renowned Hofbrau Brewery in Bavaria, you can also get the usual bottled favorites.

The kitchen is open late, and in addition to the standard menu of brats and giant Bavarian-style pretzels, there is usually a couple of delicious German specialties on the menu too. Prost!

RWB Milwaukee
1044 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 226-6044 
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RWB is the self-proclaimed "Milwaukee party bar" and lives up to their title. What was formerly Buckhead's has now shifted into a popular spot to let loose, honoring the previous space with the Buckhead Back Bar Saloon. There's a prize wheel, shot bars and a dance platform, depending on how your night goes. RWB has transformed into one of Old World Third Street's most popular destinations, while still maintaining their patriotic roots.

Sobelman's
1900 W. St. Paul Ave., (414) 931-1919
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Sobelman's, in the valley at 1900 W. St. Paul Ave, is a Marquette staple. Going off campus but still near Valley Fields is totally worth it, as the classic tavern serves up their iconic burgers and imposing bloody marys – all in an atmosphere that will make you remember you're still firmly in Marquette territory.

Stella's
746 N. James Lovell St., (414) 276-9610
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If you're looking for a friendly dive in or around the Marquette bubble, there's the former Jim's Time Out, a longtime Downtown staple and revamped cocktail spot. Stella's is a hidden gem, and the next time you're trotting over from campus to Fiserv Forum for a home game, take a mild detour over to James Lovell Street for a drink or two or five at this cozy spot.

Third Space Brewing 
1505 W. St Paul Ave., (414) 909-2337
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While at one point, a Natty Light or whatever else comes in the largest pack for the smallest price may have been the beer of choice – but for Marquette fans wanting to drink something a little more grad school level, they can venture into the valley for Third Space Brewing's craft beer selection. Third Space offers taps upon taps of their beers plus a spacious taproom set-up, bringing good times both inside and out with live music, a host of events and more. 

Who's On Third
1007 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, (414) 897-8373
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Who's On Third: That's who's on the former Old World Third. It's a bar that isn't just for fans of wordplay, however. Who's On Third aims to be a classic American neighborhood pub in the heart of Downtown, with plenty of TVs to watch the games – not to mention proximity to Fiserv Forum to head to a game just down the block – local art of vintage Milwaukee sites decorating the walls and tasty pub fare.