By OnMilwaukee Staff Writers   Published Jan 19, 2020 at 10:16 AM Photography: Andy Tarnoff

One could argue that every bar in Wisconsin is a Packers bar, so we'll say it right at the start: This list is only semi-complete, at best.

Just about every establishment in and around our fair city boasts some of the elements that make a Packers bar – plasma TVs, drink specials, pennants and framed jerseys plastered on the walls – but that isn't really enough these days.

The popularity of fantasy football has created crowds at bars for out-of-market games, too, making for a lively atmosphere on game days. Here are some great places to catch the green and gold. Add your own recommendations at the bottom using the Talkback feature.

Bay View Bowl
2416 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 483-0950

BVB, as the regulars call it, is much more than a bowling alley, especially on Packers Sundays. Mike and Andrea crank up the volume on the big screen in the bars and entertain the small but loyal following with tons of free, home-cooked brats (often with green and gold peppers) as well as their famous Bloody Marys.

The Brass Tap
7808 W. Layton Ave., (414) 301-4054
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The Brass Tap in Greenfield is the gold standard when it comes to watching the green and gold on Sundays – featuring $3 select drafts, free touchdown shots, two jersey giveaways per game, five for $15 craft beer buckets and free halftime apps.

The Brick
6343 N. Green Bay Ave., (414)
797-0710

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Get to kickoff at The Brick, where they've got Jello shots for every Packers touchdown, plentiful drink specials and more than a dozen TVs to watch the Pack get another win.

Buffalo Wild Wings
1123 N. Water St., (414) 277-0293
15306 W. Beloit Rd., New Berlin, (262) 432-0100
2635 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, (414) 302-1900
2950 S. 108th St., West Allis, (414) 431-1100
16750 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield, (262) 641-8956
1180 West Sunset Dr., Waukesha, (262) 832-2999
590 W. Northshore Dr. N-145, Glendale, (262) 369-1600

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The Downtown location offers two big screens and about nine smaller televisions. Wings are the featured food here, so order some up for the game. The only drawback to watching a Packers game at BW3 is the acoustics. It's nearly impossible to hear the commentary because it's so rowdy. The Mayfair Road location's bar area is separate from the restaurant and pool tables, but when it's game time, those eating and drinking team up to cheer on the Pack.

Camp Bar
4044 N. Oakland Ave., (414) 962-5182
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6600 W. North Ave., (414) 763-3793

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525 E. Menomonee St., (414) 930-9282
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Camp has an upscale, Up North cabin theme in its three locations. Old Fashioneds, Bloody Marys, tap wine and a variety of local beers are available. You'll have no problem seeing the game with plenty of large TVs and touchdown shots to boot. Hungry? Camp Bar will have you covered with plenty of options delivered right to your bar stool.

Cantina
1110 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 897-8137
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There's nothing old about this Old World Third Street bar and eatery, serving up a menu of unique bistro tacos to help soak up the tasty drinks and Aaron Rodgers' latest miracle touchdown pass. Specials include $7 Loaded Bloodies with a High Life pony chaser, $3.50 Modelo, $5 margs and a Packers platter – four tacos, nachos, chicken tenders, haystack onions and a pitcher of margaritas for $40.

Champps Americana
1240 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield,
(262) 797-6600
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Champps offers gigantic televisions, scoring updates and game-related specials to qualify it as one of the better places in town to eat a sit-down meal while watching the green and gold. Every seat is a good seat with all the surrounding screens. And there's a wide variety of dishes and beverages available from the bar to keep you satisfied in case Aaron Rodgers and company aren't.

Charcoal Grill
580 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington, (262) 767-0000
1200 Port Washington Rd., (262) 375-1700
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Charcoal Grill, a staple of the summer festival circuit, provides solid food and a decent atmosphere for watching the game. The bar is the place to be here, but you can sneak over to a table for halftime. There are also locations in Grafton, Appleton and Burlington.

Club Paragon
3578 S. 108th St., (414) 541-9270
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A very large and very underrated stop on the southwest side. In addition to the usual trappings, Paragon offers a top-notch, pre-game Bloody Mary bar.

Colonel Hart's
7342 W. State St., (414) 476-3070

Very good food in an atmosphere that is a little more laid back than some other spots. A good choice if you want to go out, but are moving slowly from the previous night.

Drink Wisconsinbly
320 W. Highland Ave., (414) 409-1740

What better place to watch the most Wisconsin team in the state than at Drink Wisconsinbly, now found in Deer District with plenty of taps, complementary brats at halftime and "Crosby Shots" – aka a free shot after every made field goal from Mason Crosby.

The Fire Pit in Potawatomi Bingo Casino
1721 W. Canal St., (414) 847-7993
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The Fire Pit glows with multiple big-screen TVs covering multiple sporting events at all times. The menu is standard bar fare with some additional flair, including a delicious chili in an edible bread bowl, shoestring potato fries and multiple spice and hot sauces on each table to suit your taste. The prices are reasonable, so you have money left over for the multitude of slot machines right outside the bar area.

Friday's Front Row Grill 
1 Brewers Way, (414) 902-4201
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It's not just for baseball. You can watch football and sample the large menu with the Crew's home field as your backdrop. It's open year-round.

Hooligan's Super Bar
2017 E. North Ave., (414) 273-5230
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Hooligan's is not your typical Packers bar, either. Always a little different than the other North Avenue bars, the game experience at Hooligan's is perhaps a bit more sophisticated than you might be used to. Downstairs is usually packed, but upstairs is manageable. Get there plenty early to reserve a seat, and your best bet is one of the round tables facing the medium-sized big-screen television. Hooligan's is known for its exceptional bar food, which includes all sorts of grilled fare. The beer selection is also immense, with local microbreweries and all the Miller essentials on tap. The crowd is 20-something and older and just as rowdy as anywhere you can find.

Kelly's Bleachers
5218 W. Bluemound Road, (414) 258-9837
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Right up the hill from Miller Park, Kelly's is a cavernous place to hang out with people in Packers jerseys and get that "stadium" feel. 

Leff's Lucky Town
7208 W. State St., (414) 258-9886
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This Wauwatosa hot spot is always crowded, but Packers games bring a bit more focus to the usual high-five and flirting hijinks. Now with an expanded dining area, there's a lot more space for you and your friends. 

Major Goolsby's
340 W. Kilbourn Ave., (414) 271-3414
Rated one of the best sports bars in America by Sports Illustrated, Goolsby's still makes a strong cheeseburger and draws a crowd for Packers games. You'll see a lot of out-of-town business types walking over from the Hyatt.

Matty's Sports Bar & Grille
14460 College Ave., New Berlin (414) 427-3838
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Matty's Sports Bar & Grille in New Berlin features a chef-inspired menu inside of its casual atmosphere. The location was voted and named "Best Sports Bar in Milwaukee" by WISN A-List. Even though it was voted as one of the best sports bars in the city, it's mostly known for the menu, specifically the burgers and pizza.

McGillycuddy's
1135 N. Water St., (414) 278-8888
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McGillycuddy's isn't the first place that comes to mind when you think about places to catch the Packers game. If it's not near the top of your list, though, it should be. Sundays are Packers central at the bar, featuring $5 bloodies and mini-pitchers, plus free shots for every Green Bay touchdown. Keeping an eye on the game is easy with the bar's many big screens, and McGillycuddy's adds to the fun with football pools and number games. For the full "frozen tundra" experience, though, you'll want to head out to the patio for $2 brats and chips and a chance to try the Gilly Leap, the bar's answer to the famous Green Bay version.

McGinn's
5901 W. Bluemound Road, (414) 475-7546
Good food and good conversation abound at this underrated spot. Miss the wings at your peril.

The MECCA Sports Bar and Grill
1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave., (414) 908-0401
The MECCA may be across the street from Fiserv Forum, but this massive sports bar goes far beyond merely the Bucks, offering a full menu of tasty bar grub as well as two full-service bars spread across two floors, plenty of seating and beyond plenty of TVs to watch the game on – including its 38-foot centerpiece screen.

Miller Time Pub
509 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 271-2337
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In the street level of the Milwaukee Hilton, you just might see hungover wedding parties sipping some hair of the dog while enjoying the game.

Milwaukee Brat House
1013 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 273-8709
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Plenty of TVs, a quality menu and beer served in pairs make this an ideal spot to watch the game.  

Nomad World Pub
1401 E. Brady St., (414)
224-8111
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This Brady Street staple may be more commonly known as a soccer bar, but they know how to throw a party for the other kind of football as well, featuring plenty of TVs, two floors of fun and drink specials – including $7 Absolute double mixers and $1 Miller Lites 100 minutes before kickoff in honor of the league's 100th anniversary.

Oak Barrel Public House
1033 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 897-8320
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With a hefty lineup of drink specials – not to mention touchdown shots – Oak Barrel Public House on Old World Third Street is a perfect place to watch the latest Packers win.

O'Brien's
4928 W. Vliet St., (414) 453-6200
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A popular spot for the softball / volleyball / kickball crowd, O'Brien's mixes elements of Leff's Lucky Town and Kelly's Bleachers. In fact, you may see some of the same people at all three spots.

O'Lydia's Irish Pub
338 S. 1st St., (414) 271-7546
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This Walker's Point newcomer has already made a name for itself for its great pub food and selection of micro tappers. O'Lydia's ups the ante on game day, offering game day drink specials and a free buffet during halftime of every Packers game.

Redbar
2245 E. St. Francis Ave., (414) 212-8470
This hidden gem found in St. Francis isn't that hidden after all: Just look for the bright red building and the crowd of happy fans, enjoying Packers drink specials, touchdown jello shots, giveaways, drawings, a menu of tasty unique barbecue and the rotating Packers stool (with all the deals it offers).

Rounding Third
6317 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 475-1982
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Baseball may be the dominant theme at this bar, which is a hit with Brewers fans who take advantage of the free shuttle to Miller Park. But, the setup is great for football, too. Free wi-fi to track your fantasy teams and a great menu make this a great spot on the West Side.

SportClub
750 N. Jefferson St., (414)
808-1588
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Where better to watch a Packers game than a bar with "sport" right in the name? SportClub offers multiple HD screens, NFL Sunday Ticket, plenty of seating, a tasty menu of heightened bar grub and a number of specials – from $15 buckets of Miller bottles to $20 buckets of White Claw and 100 cent Miller Lites 100 minutes before the start of the game in honor of the 100th NFL season – to wash down the latest Packers win.

Steve's on Bluemound
5841 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 257-3210

Another bar close to Miller Park, Steve's draws a solid crowd for all sports events. The regulars call it "SOB's," but the place is welcoming. 

Trysting Place Pub
N71 W12980 Appleton Ave., (262) 255-4110
A popular spot with the fantasy crowd in Menomonee Falls, the Trysting Place offers free pizza at halftime.

Uncle Buck's
1125 N. Old World Third St., (414) 763-3852
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The building's lower level is home to Uncle Buck's, a bar and restaurant that's been created to appeal to a diverse audience from craft beer geeks to young professionals and families looking to enjoy the energetic vibe of the Deer District. The second floor is an area called Sport Club, a lounge-like environment with garage door style windows with a bird's eye view of the Beer Garden – and all of its big screen glory – below.Try something different than the Milwaukee "norm." Enjoy a lively atmosphere and specials while you chant, "Go Pack Go!"

Who's On Third
1007 N. Old World Third St., (414) 897-8373
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Who's On Third serves up classic American pub / sports bar with full bar and menu featuring grass-fed burgers, chicken sandwiches, deep fried cheese curds, wings, salads and macaroni and cheese. Did we mention the wings? Try them while watching from any of number of TV's including the gigantic one in the back.