Gameday in South Bend is more than just about being inside the stadium—it’s about the electric atmosphere that spills into local restaurants, bars, and gathering spots all across town. Whether you’re looking for a lively sports bar packed with cheering fans, a family-friendly restaurant with plenty of screens, or a cozy pub where you can enjoy craft beer and game-day eats, The Bend offers plenty of great places to watch Notre Dame football.
Bar Louie
Location: 7320 Aspect Dr. | Granger
Bar Louie is a little more chic than the average sports bar but remains a popular spot for gameday revelers a little ways from campus. Flatbread and burgers are dependable choices on the menu. There's also a large rooftop deck.
Brothers Bar & Grill
Location: 1234 Eddy St. | South Bend
Eddy Street Commons is located right across the street from Notre Dame and buzzes on gameday weekends. Brothers Bar & Grill has several televisions for watching the game, a large patio, a long tap list and delicious food.
Cheers Bar and Grill
Location: 103 S Dixie Way | South Bend
Cheers Bar and Grill in the heart of Roseland just northwest of Notre Dame's campus is a fun spot for game watch parties, live music, karaoke and post game afterparties. The have an outdoor patio and boast some pretty great pizza, burgers and smoked wings.
CJ's Pub
Location: 236 S. Michigan St. | South Bend
CJ's Pub has been a longtime go-to spot in downtown South Bend for Notre Dame fans. It serves up some of the best burgers in town.
Corby's Irish Pub
Location: 441 E. LaSalle Ave. | South Bend
Corby's Irish Pub is a popular spot for Notre Dame fans, students and alums. There is plenty of Fighting Irish memorabilia on the walls (to go with the TVs) and the pub is known for being the location of bar scenes during the movie "Rudy."
Linebacker Lounge
Location: 1631 South Bend Ave. | South Bend
Quintessential college bar located near campus. Known affectionately as "The Backer," it's always a hotspot for fans before, during and after the game.
Manny's
Location: 503 Colfax Ave | South Bend
More than your average sports bar, Manny's has the perfect layout for prime time game-watching action in downtown South Bend. You can rent out a booth the sits you directly in front of their massive screen for the best spot in the house. Not to mention a ton of other space and TV's, plus pool tables, darts, an outdoor patio and more.
O'Rourke's Public House
Location: 1044 E. Angela Blvd. | South Bend
Another option in Eddy Street Commons just up the road from Brothers. O'Rourke's has the Irish pub vibe (along with a wide selection of Irish whiskey) with the benefit of being located on a busy corner right across from campus.
Taphouse on the Edge
Location: 1803 South Bend Ave. | South Bend
The name is a nod to it being on the "edge" of campus. Taphouse is a sports bar locals love for its big menu (and great burgers) and tap list full of local and regional beers.
