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Owner Brandon Akert poses with Nikita (left) and Pearl at Off Leash Dog Bar on Wednesday.
Owner Brandon Akert sits at a table at Off Leash Dog Bar on Wednesday.
Pearl shakes off water after lounging in the dog pool at Off Leash Dog Bar on Wednesday.
Nikita (black) jumps into the dog pool as Pearl chases after her at Off Leash Dog Bar on Wednesday.
Top sports bars in Lincoln
1. Sportscasters
1. Sportscasters, 3048 N. 70th St. -- Its tiered seating makes it easy to watch games from either the main dining floor or the bar area. Plus, Sporty’s is one of the few restaurants in town with a dedicated gluten-free menu.
Since I returned to Lincoln in 1996, I’ve probably spent more time at Sportscasters than any other restaurant in Lincoln. My softball team goes there after games, as does my golf league, and I’ve watched my fair share of New York Jets wins and losses there.
So, more than anything, my vote is about loyalty. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the bar serves some tasty food. I’m partial to the patty melt (with a side of Thousand Island for dipping), the jalapeno burger and dinosaur-sized chicken strips, which go well with a nice cold brew from Sporty’s taps.
2. Big Red Restaurant and Sports Bar
2. Big Red Restaurant and Sports Bar, 955 W. O St. -- Because of its West O Street location, it’s often overlooked, but it shouldn’t be. The bar prides itself on being home for Big Red Keno and for its burgers. I recently enjoyed this month’s burger of the month, an Irish burger dressed with fried dill pickles. And, yes, you read that correctly. There's also a location at 87th and Nebraska 2.
3. Brewsky's
3. Brewsky’s, four locations -- Brewsky’s has the best wings among the sports bars. The downtown location also offers an entertainment aspect with its popular dueling piano nights. Those are always a hoot.
4. The Press Box
4. Press Box Sports Bar and Grille, 5601 S. 56th St. -- My go-to entree here is the sourdough melt with mac ‘n’ cheese as the side. I like that the Press Box kept a row of seats facing the TVs from its old Bleachers days. Plus, there’s a Lincoln Southeast (my alma mater) connection. It’s owned by former football and girls basketball coach John Larsen.
Readers' No. 1: Brewsky's
Readers' No. 1: Brewsky’s got 18.8 percent of the 1,000-plus votes cast for best sports bar.
Readers' No. 2: Press Box
Readers No. 2: Press Box got 9 percent of responses.
Readers' No. 3: Sportscasters
Readers' No. 3: Sportscasters was the favorite of 7.3 percent of respondents.
Readers' No. 4. Tanner's Bar & Grill
Readers' No. 4: Tanner's Bar & Grill, 8600 S. 30th, got 6.2 percent of responses.
