Chiefs Kingdom goes beyond Arrowhead Stadium! From coast to coast, passionate Kansas City Chiefs fans have created amazing sports bars where the team colors fly every Sunday. Whether you’re a transplanted Midwesterner in New York or a lifelong Chiefs fan stuck in enemy territory, these bars deliver the real Chiefs experience with multiple screens, Kansas City BBQ and crowds that know what it means to bleed Chiefs’ red and gold.
I’ve traveled all over for work and pleasure and finding some true Chiefs bars in hostile territories. The energy when Mahomes throws a touchdown pass in a room full of Chiefs fans thousands of miles from home is electric. These places prove the Chiefs Kingdom knows no boundaries.
From John Brown Smokehouse’s Kansas City BBQ in New York to Stan’s Bar-B-Q’s “Arrowhead West” in Washington, these spots combine great viewing with authentic Chiefs culture so every away game feels like home.
We’re still building our methodology and this is an initial list – please comment to help us improve our recommendations and find any hidden Chiefs bars we might have missed!
What Makes It Special: The legendary John Brown Smokehouse is the unofficial Chiefs headquarters for the entire New York City metro area, bringing Kansas City BBQ to Queens.
Sports Setup: Multiple high-def screens throughout the venue so every Chiefs fan gets perfect viewing angles during games.
Food & Drink: Authentic Kansas City-style BBQ including burnt ends, ribs and brisket that tastes like it came straight from Joe’s. Local New York beers and Midwest favorites, game day specials keep costs reasonable for long Sunday NFL viewing.
Atmosphere: This place turns into pure Chiefs Kingdom during games with red and gold decorations and passionate fans from all five boroughs.
Special Features: John Brown Smokehouse is NYC’s primary Chiefs bar with Kansas City-style BBQ including burnt ends and brisket. Multiple HD screens with prioritized Chiefs audio during games. Game day specials for Chiefs fans throughout the season. The Queens location draws fans from all five boroughs for Chiefs Kingdom experiences.
What Makes It Special: Josephine Pizza has become a Chiefs fan hangout in the Boston area, a pocket of Chiefs Kingdom in the heart of Patriots territory. The pizza focus is perfect for long games with groups.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout the venue for comprehensive Chiefs coverage with great viewing angles.
Food & Drink: Pizza-focused menu with game day specials that keep costs reasonable for multiple hour Chiefs viewing sessions. Local Boston beers and national brands to satisfy diverse Chiefs fan tastes.
Atmosphere: Chiefs fan gathering spot that creates Chiefs energy in Patriots territory. The Boston area location draws displaced Chiefs fans who’ve made this their regular Sunday home base.
Special Features: Josephine Pizza is a Chiefs fan gathering spot in the heart of Patriots territory. Pizza-focused menu is perfect for long game viewing sessions with fellow Chiefs fans. Multiple screens for comprehensive Chiefs coverage with great viewing angles throughout the venue.
What Makes It Special: Glory Days Grill in St Pete is the original Chiefs fans location with consistent game day experiences and family-friendly atmospheres. They’re a sports bar chain that’s reliable for Chiefs fans across the Sunshine State.
Sports Setup: Each location has multiple screens with NFL coverage and quality audio systems. Setup accommodates Chiefs fans while showing all relevant games during the NFL afternoon slate.
Food & Drink: Full sports bar menu with game day specials that keep families fed during long football viewing. Local Florida beers and national brands with pricing that makes regular visits affordable.
Atmosphere: Family-friendly atmosphere for Chiefs fans of all ages during game day gatherings. Multiple Florida locations for consistent experiences for traveling Chiefs fans and local transplants.
Special Features: Glory Days Grill has multiple Florida locations with consistent Chiefs viewing experiences and family-friendly atmospheres. Each location features NFL coverage with quality audio systems for football fans. Game day specials and full menus for families during long football viewing. The chain is reliable for Chiefs fans across Florida. Find a location here:
What Makes It Special: Overtime Pizza is an official Chiefs bar in Southwest Florida, creating Chiefs Kingdom experiences for fans in paradise. Every game feels special here.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens with Chiefs audio during games. Setup prioritizes Chiefs games while accommodating other NFL games during Sundays.
Food & Drink: Pizza menu with game day specials to complement the viewing experience. Local Florida beers and national brands at affordable prices.
Atmosphere: Official Chiefs bar atmosphere with Chiefs energy in Southwest Florida. Draws Chiefs fans from across the region for organized game day events.
Special Features: Overtime Pizza is an official Chiefs bar in Southwest Florida with red and gold energy throughout. Pizza menu is perfect for sharing during Chiefs games with fellow fans. Multiple screens for comprehensive coverage with Chiefs audio during Kansas City games. Draws Chiefs fans from across Southwest Florida for game day events.
What Makes It Special: Miller’s Ale House has multiple Florida locations with consistent Chiefs viewing experiences and reliable service. Sports focus makes it a reliable choice for Chiefs fans across Florida. Kirkman is the largest location
Sports Setup: Chain-wide sports focus means reliable Chiefs coverage with good audio and video. Multiple locations for consistent experiences no matter which location you visit.
Food & Drink: Standard sports bar menu with game day specials for long viewing sessions. Beer selection is local and national with chain-wide consistency.
Atmosphere: Consistent chain atmosphere for Chiefs fans with reliable sports viewing. Multiple Florida locations for transplanted Chiefs fans and traveling fans throughout the state.
Special Features: Miller's Ale House has multiple Florida locations with chain-wide sports viewing and reliable Chiefs coverage. Each location has quality audio and visual systems for major games on NFL Sundays. Standard menus and game day specials for consistent experiences across all Florida locations. Sports bar focus makes it reliable for Chiefs fans across the state.
What Makes It Special: Toons Bar & Grill is the primary Chicago Chiefs bar, a Chiefs Kingdom outpost in the heart of Bears territory. The venue becomes Chiefs headquarters every Sunday during football season.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens with Chiefs audio so you can hear every play call. Setup prioritizes Chiefs games while accommodating other Chicago sports.
Food & Drink: Full sports bar menu with game day specials for Chiefs fans. Local Chicago beers and Midwest favorites for displaced Chiefs fans.
Atmosphere: Primary Chicago Chiefs bar atmosphere with Chiefs energy in Bears territory. Packed early for big games and passionate Chiefs community all season.
Special Features: Toons Bar & Grill is the primary Chicago Chiefs bar with red and gold energy that transforms the venue every Sunday. Packed early for big games and dedicated Chiefs audio throughout Kansas City games. Game day specials for Chiefs fans with food and drink options for authentic experiences. Chiefs Kingdom headquarters in Bears territory with passionate community.
What Makes It Special: Jackson's Hole Bar and Grill opens early for games and has multiple screens throughout the venue. Perfect for Chiefs fans visiting the Twin Cities.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens with NFL coverage and quality audio for Chiefs fans on game days.
Food & Drink: Full sports bar menu with early opening times to fit various game schedules. Local Minneapolis beers and national brands at reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: Downtown Minneapolis location that attracts local residents and visiting Chiefs fans for quality game day experiences.
Special Features: Jackson's Hole Bar and Grill opens early for various NFL game schedules. Multiple screens with comprehensive coverage and quality audio for serious football fans. Downtown location attracts local residents and visiting Chiefs fans. Full sports bar menu and beer selection for Chiefs supporters.
What Makes It Special: The Other Place has multiple Iowa locations with former Chiefs player ownership that creates authentic Kansas City football culture. Reliable Chiefs viewing throughout Iowa with consistent quality.
Sports Setup: Multiple locations for comprehensive Chiefs coverage with quality viewing at each location. Former player ownership means staff knows what Chiefs fans want during game presentations.
Food & Drink: Game day specials and full menus for Chiefs fans across Iowa. Each location maintains quality while adapting to local preferences and pricing.
Atmosphere: Former Chiefs player ownership creates authentic Kansas City football culture throughout multiple Iowa locations. Reliable gathering spots for Chiefs fans across the state.
Special Features: The Other Place has multiple Iowa locations with former Chiefs player ownership that creates authentic Kansas City football culture. Each location provides reliable Chiefs viewing with consistent quality and game day specials across the state. Multiple locations for Chiefs fans no matter where you are in Iowa. Former player ownership means staff knows what Chiefs fans want during authentic game day experiences. Check for all locations at: https://theotherplace.com/
What Makes It Special: Fat Daddy’s has ownership from Kansas City brings authentic Chiefs culture to Tulsa with multiple screens. The Kansas City connection creates genuine Chiefs atmosphere in Oklahoma.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout the venue with game audio that prioritizes Chiefs games, when possible. Setup for serious Chiefs fans while serving the broader Tulsa sports market.
Food & Drink: Full sports bar menu.
Atmosphere: Owner from Kansas City creates authentic Chiefs culture in Tulsa with genuine appreciation for Kansas City football traditions. Gathering spot for displaced Chiefs fans in Oklahoma.
Special Features: Fat Daddy’s has ownership from Kansas City that brings authentic culture to Tulsa with genuine appreciation for the Chiefs traditions. Multiple screens with game audio that prioritizes Chiefs games when possible for serious fans. WiFi for fantasy football and sports betting. Kansas City connection creates genuine Chiefs atmosphere for displaced fans in Oklahoma.
What Makes It Special: Kansas City BBQ has University of Kansas alumni ownership with authentic KC-style barbecue and a prime harbor location that’s the ultimate Chiefs viewing experience in Southern California. Genuine Kansas City culture thousands of miles from home.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout the harbor location with quality audio systems that prioritize Chiefs games.
Food & Drink: Authentic Kansas City-style barbecue including burnt ends, ribs, and brisket that rivals back home. Beer selection complements the BBQ focus while the harbor location provides a unique dining experience.
Atmosphere: University of Kansas alumni ownership creates authentic connections to Kansas City culture with genuine Chiefs passion. Locals and tourists alike attracted to the harbor location while maintaining true Chiefs Kingdom energy.
Special Features: Kansas City BBQ has University of Kansas alumni ownership that creates authentic connections to Kansas City culture and genuine Chiefs passion. The venue serves authentic KC-style barbecue including burnt ends and brisket that rivals back home. Harbor location provides unique waterfront atmosphere while maintaining multiple screens for comprehensive Chiefs coverage. The establishment attracts both locals and tourists while delivering genuine Kansas City culture in Southern California.
What Makes It Special: Don’s Club Tavern is a dedicated Chiefs bar in the heart of Broncos territory with regular Chiefs meetups and classic dive atmosphere that creates authentic football experiences. The venue proves Chiefs Kingdom can exist anywhere (even Denver).
Sports Setup: Multiple screens with classic dive bar setup that focuses on serious football viewing without unnecessary distractions. Regular Chiefs meetups ensure dedicated audio and prioritized game coverage.
Food & Drink: Classic dive bar menu with affordable pricing that makes regular visits feasible for passionate Chiefs fans. Beer selection covers the essentials while maintaining the authentic neighborhood atmosphere.
Atmosphere: Chiefs bar in Broncos territory that hosts regular meetups and creates authentic red and gold energy despite hostile surroundings. Classic dive atmosphere attracts serious football fans who appreciate genuine sports culture.
Special Features: Don’s Club Tavern is a dedicated Chiefs bar in the heart of Broncos territory creates authentic Chiefs energy. The venue maintains classic dive atmosphere that focuses on serious football viewing without unnecessary distractions.
What Makes It Special: The Rooster Tavern is the official Chiefs Arizona bar with comprehensive menu and multiple viewing areas for large groups during games. The venue creates authentic Chiefs Kingdom experiences in the desert.
Sports Setup: Multiple viewing areas with quality audio systems that prioritize Chiefs games during official team events. Setup for large groups with excellent viewing angles throughout the venue.
Food & Drink: Full menu with game day specials that cater to Chiefs fans during official Arizona events. Local Arizona options and national brands with pricing for group gatherings.
Atmosphere: Official Chiefs Arizona bar with team events and red and gold energy in the desert. Chiefs fans from across the Phoenix metro area gather for organized viewing.
Special Features: The Rooster Tavern is the official Chiefs Arizona bar with full menu and multiple viewing areas. Official team events with quality audio that prioritizes Chiefs games during Kansas City games. Full menu and game day specials for Chiefs fans during Arizona viewing. Large parking lot and group-friendly setup perfect for organized Chiefs Kingdom gatherings.
What Makes It Special: Stan’s Bar-B-Q is known as “Arrowhead West” for its authentic Kansas City-style barbecue and dedicated Chiefs viewing that creates genuine Chiefs Kingdom experiences in the Pacific Northwest.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens with dedicated Chiefs viewing that prioritizes Kansas City games.
Food & Drink: Authentic Kansas City-style barbecue that rivals back home, including burnt ends and proper KC ribs. Beer selection complements the BBQ focus with Pacific Northwest local options.
Atmosphere: “Arrowhead West” reputation creates Chiefs Kingdom experiences with genuine Kansas City barbecue culture.
Special Features: Stan’s Bar-B-Q is “Arrowhead West” for authentic Kansas City-style barbecue and dedicated Chiefs viewing experiences. Genuine KC barbecue including burnt ends and proper ribs that rival back in Kansas City. Multiple screens for comprehensive Chiefs coverage that prioritizes Kansas City games. Chiefs Kingdom experiences for serious fans throughout the Pacific Northwest.
What Makes It Special: Jackpot Bar & Grill is the Chiefs fan headquarters in Las Vegas with full menu and group-friendly setup for large gatherings. The Vegas location adds sports betting excitement to Chiefs viewing.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens with quality audio that prioritizes Chiefs games for the headquarters crowd.
Food & Drink: Full menu with game day specials for large groups during extended viewing. Vegas location has diverse drink options at affordable pricing.
Atmosphere: Chiefs fan headquarters that creates red and gold energy in Vegas. The venue attracts Chiefs fans from across the valley for organized viewing and group gatherings.
Special Features: Jackpot Bar & Grill is the Chiefs fan headquarters in Las Vegas with full menu and group-friendly setup for large gatherings. Multiple screens with quality audio that prioritizes Chiefs games for serious fans. Vegas location adds sports betting excitement to Chiefs viewing with pro-grade equipment and diverse drink options. Full menu and game day specials for extended viewing with affordable pricing.
What Makes It Special: Spectators Bar and Grill has regular Chiefs fans in Montana with full menu and multiple screens for quality Mountain Time viewing. Chiefs fans in Big Sky country.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout the venue with sound when possible for Chiefs games. Mountain Time zone viewing means early game times.
Food & Drink: Full menu with game day options for extended Mountain Time viewing.
Atmosphere: Regular Chiefs fan gathering spot in Montana that creates community among displaced fans. Mountain Time zone location has unique viewing schedule.
Special Features: Spectators Bar and Grill has regular Chiefs fans in Montana with full menu and multiple screens for quality Mountain Time viewing. Sound, when available, for Chiefs games with early kickoff times. Full menu and game day options for extended viewing with local Montana pricing.
What Makes It Special: Diamonds Ice Bar and Grill provides Chiefs viewing in paradise with 7 AM local kickoff times and breakfast during games that create unique island football experiences.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens with early morning viewing that accommodates Hawaii Time zone schedule. Island location means unique game times that require early opening and breakfast service.
Food & Drink: Breakfast menu during early morning games with full bar service that accommodates Hawaii Time zone viewing. Tourist-friendly atmosphere provides diverse options for visiting Chiefs fans.
Atmosphere: Island paradise viewing atmosphere that creates unique Chiefs experiences in tropical settings. The venue attracts both local residents and tourists seeking early morning football with beach proximity.
Special Features: Diamonds Ice Bar and Grill provides Chiefs viewing in paradise with 7 AM local kickoff times that create unique island football experiences. The venue serves breakfast during early morning games with full bar service that accommodates Hawaii Time zone schedules. Tourist-friendly atmosphere attracts both local residents and visiting Chiefs fans with beach proximity and tropical settings. Multiple screens ensure comprehensive coverage despite early morning viewing times in paradise.
What Makes It Special: The Gusto Lounge focuses on American sports with tourist area location and English-speaking staff that accommodate traveling Chiefs fans. The venue provides NFL Sunday Ticket coverage in Mexican paradise.
Sports Setup: NFL Sunday Ticket ensures comprehensive Chiefs coverage with English-language broadcasts. Tourist area location means quality viewing equipment and reliable service for visiting American sports fans.
Food & Drink: American sports bar menu with tourist-friendly pricing and diverse drink options. English-speaking staff accommodate travelling Chiefs fans while maintaining an authentic sports bar atmosphere.
Atmosphere: American sports focus in tourist area location that attracts visiting Chiefs fans seeking familiar viewing experiences. The venue creates welcoming atmosphere for American football fans in Mexican paradise.
Special Features: The Gusto Lounge focuses on American sports with tourist area location and English-speaking staff that accommodate traveling Chiefs fans. The venue provides NFL Sunday Ticket coverage with English-language broadcasts for comprehensive Chiefs viewing. American sports bar menu and tourist-friendly pricing create a welcoming atmosphere for visiting football fans. Puerto Vallarta location offers a Mexican paradise setting while maintaining authentic American sports bar culture.
What Makes It Special: Shark Club attracts regular NFL crowds in downtown Vancouver with multiple viewing areas and a premium sports bar atmosphere that accommodates serious football fans.
Sports Setup: Multiple viewing areas with comprehensive NFL coverage and quality audio systems. Premium sports bar setup ensures excellent viewing experiences for serious Chiefs fans visiting Vancouver.
Food & Drink: Full sports bar menu with Canadian pricing and diverse drink options. Downtown location provides quality dining experiences that complement the premium viewing atmosphere.
Atmosphere: Regular NFL crowd in downtown Vancouver creates authentic NFL energy for visiting Chiefs fans. Premium sports bar atmosphere attracts serious football enthusiasts who appreciate quality viewing experiences.
Special Features: Shark Club attracts regular NFL crowds in downtown Vancouver with multiple viewing areas and a premium sports bar atmosphere for serious football fans. The venue sometimes needs reservations for big games with comprehensive NFL coverage and quality audio systems throughout. Full sports bar menu and downtown location provide quality dining experiences that complement premium viewing. Canadian location offers unique international Chiefs viewing experience with authentic football energy.
The Chiefs Kingdom truly has no boundaries! From John Brown Smokehouse’s authentic Kansas City BBQ in New York to Stan’s “Arrowhead West” in Washington, from Don’s dive bar energy in Denver to paradise viewing in Hawaii, these venues prove that red and gold passion exists everywhere. Whether you’re seeking the comfort of a familiar Kansas City barbecue or the excitement of watching games in exotic locations, Chiefs fans have created an incredible network of authentic viewing experiences across America and beyond.
The diversity of these locations reflects the diversity of Chiefs Kingdom itself – from transplanted Midwesterners missing home cooking to lifelong fans who’ve spread across the globe, from dive bars that focus purely on football to upscale venues that combine dining with viewing. What they all share is genuine appreciation for Chiefs culture and understanding that football brings people together regardless of geography.
These bars prove that you can take the fan out of Kansas City, but you can’t take Kansas City out of the fan. The energy when Mahomes throws a touchdown pass thousands of miles from Arrowhead is just as electric as anything you’ll find at home.
What’s your favorite Chiefs bar outside Kansas City? Drop a comment and help us improve our list – we want to make sure we’re covering all the hidden gems where Chiefs Kingdom thrives far from home!
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