There’s something about watching the game and sports bars that just goes hand in hand. As if the game isn’t exciting enough, sports bars provide an opportunity to have fun in an exciting setting. Whether it’s the atmosphere, the good food, cheering with a bunch of strangers, or giant flat screens that score for you, you’ll be sure to find locations in Ames for a great game day. All of these sports bars carry regular sports channels and most of the sports packages. They also offer a variety of game day specials to make your experience even more enjoyable.

Place: Hours: Game Day Specials

Welch Ave Station: Mon-Thurs 4pm-2am, Fri 1pm-2am, Sat/Sun 11am-2am: $2.75 domestic pints on Saturdays, $2.50 Bowls of Tater’s Chili for NFL Sundays

Wallaby’s: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm: For Iowa State games, different each time

West Towne Pub: Mon-Sun 11am-2am: $10 bucket of domestic beer for Saturday game days

Buffalo Wild Wings: Mon-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 11am-12am: Wing Tuesdays, Boneless Thursdays

Es Tas: Mon-Sun 11 am-2pm: Specials differ by event, see their Facebook page for current specials