Watch the playoffs at these winning sports bars
looking for spots to enjoy basketball and hockey playoff season that are more exciting than your couch? pull up a stool at one of these sports bars. a&B Kitchen and Bar: With a convenient location right across from tD Garden — and a big patio — A&b serves squishy Detroit-style pizza, fried chicken, and burgers. there’s also a kids’ menu, and conveniently, they take reservations. 115 Beverly St., Boston, 857449-2251, www.anbkitchen.com eastern standard: the newly relocated Eastern Standard has two tVs at its 23seat bar, with plenty of high tops offering good views — plus beyond-bar-food eats: signature baked rigatoni, steak frites, and roasted bone marrow. 775 Beacon St., Boston, 617-530-1590, www.easternstandardboston.com game On! the name says it all: feast on Max & leo’s pizza beneath a halo of 30 tVs. there’s also ping-pong, corn hole, and indoor batting cages if the action hits a lull. 82 Lansdowne St., Boston, 617-351-7001, www.gameonboston.com
Kings seaport: this bowling mini-chain doubles as a sports bar; visit their Seaport location’s Draft room, home to multiple tVs, 40-plus beers on tap, and classic pub food. there’s also shuffleboard and billiards for fickle fans. 60 Seaport Blvd., Boston, 617-401-0025, www.playatkings.com
Parlor sports: this pleasing pub from the trina’s Starlite team has 15 tVs, but the carnival-style food also wins big: corn dogs, wings, fried chicken, and a griddled Starlite-style burger, topped with coleslaw. 1 Beacon St., Somerville, 617-576-0231, www.trinastarlitelounge.com
Play Boston: the next best thing to being there: play boston is adjacent to tD Garden, home to eight tVs, arcade games, and every bar food imaginable, from sliders to pork belly pizza to a fish filet with cheese. they take reservations. 110 Causeway St., Boston, 617896-5222, www.playboston.com
scores: longtime sports bar institution the four’s is now Scores, updated with 33 big-screen tVs showing everything from cricket to international soccer to hockey and basketball, a few blocks from tD Garden. Make reservations for bao buns, nachos, hummus, and a title town burger with blue cheese. 166 Canal St., Boston, 857-990-3711, www.scores-boston.com
wynnBet sports Book: Serious fans can gamble at WynnbEt Sports book at Encore boston Harbor, home to 60-plus tVs and cushy seats (plus a Shake Shack and italian to-go dishes from frank & Nick’s). 1 Broadway, Everett, 857-770-3453, www.encorebostonharbor.com