The 33 Best Sports Bars for Los Angeles Chargers Fans in Los Angeles Metro Area (2026 Edition)
Introduction
The best sports bars for Los Angeles Chargers fans are spread across one of the largest metros in the country, so this guide is built to match. The Chargers play at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood and practice out of The Bolt in El Segundo, and Bolt fans have gathered in the South Bay, the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Long Beach, Orange County, and the Inland Empire for years. Some of the rooms below are official watch-party homes for Diehard Bolt Club chapters or confirmed hosts of the team's own playoff watch parties. Others are strong neighborhood sports bars that put every game on for the fans who show up.
We use two directions across 1) verified sources from the last nine months (from the official Chargers bar network to team-bar directories and local reporting) and 2) viewing a team-specific watch-party identity, screen count & setup, and game-day logistics. On top of that, every metro area in this guide gets its two to three strongest options included, even when a pure source count would rank them lower, so a fan in any submarket has a clear pick.
We are still building our methodology and this is an updated 2026 list, so please drop a comment to help us improve these recommendations and share any spots we missed.
At a Glance: Chargers Bars by Metro Area
- SoFi Stadium and Inglewood: Tom's Watch Bar, Century Bar and Grill, 3 and Out Sports Bar and Lounge, Three Weavers Brewing Company
- El Segundo: Brewport Tap House and Kitchen, Rock and Brews, Standard Station Sports Bar and Grill
- South Bay and Beach Cities: American Junkie, Tower 12, Patrick Molloy's Sports Pub, The Crest Sports Bar and Grill
- Downtown Los Angeles: Tom's Watch Bar, Yard House, 33 Taps DTLA
- Hollywood and the Westside: The Palm and The Pine, Q's Billiard Club and Restaurant, Busby's West
- San Fernando Valley: Paragon Bar and Grill, HQ Gastropub, Champs Sports Pub, Blue Dog Beer Tavern
- Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley: Der Wolf, T. Boyle's Tavern, Dave and Buster's
- Long Beach: Legends Sports Bar, Panama Joe's, Yard House
- Southeast Los Angeles County: 12 Sixty Modern Pub and Kitchen
- Orange County: Dave and Buster's, The Catch
- Inland Empire: Good Day Brew Co, Dave and Buster's
- Ventura County: PizzaMan Dan's
SoFi Stadium and Inglewood
The closest full-scale sports bar to SoFi Stadium, home of the Chargers. A 10,000 square foot room with wall-to-wall screens and a rooftop bar, opened in December 2025 directly next to Intuit Dome and across from SoFi. I have been to other Tom’s locations and they are impressive sports bars with broad menus plenty of TVs, special events for big games, and an overall well-planned venue for sports fans.
The closest full-scale sports bar to SoFi Stadium, home of the Chargers. A 10,000 square foot room with wall-to-wall screens and a rooftop bar, opened in December 2025 directly next to Intuit Dome and across from SoFi. I have been to other Tom’s locations and they are impressive sports bars with broad menus plenty of TVs, special events for big games, and an overall well-planned venue for sports fans.
A game-day spot that is a short walk from SoFi Stadium. Located inside Hollywood Park Casino with a large main screen and a 25 percent discount for guests holding a same-day event ticket. Located inside Hollywood Park Casino, so all guests must clear casino entry (21 and over).
A game-day spot that is a short walk from SoFi Stadium. Located inside Hollywood Park Casino with a large main screen and a 25 percent discount for guests holding a same-day event ticket. Located inside Hollywood Park Casino, so all guests must clear casino entry (21 and over).
An award-winning Inglewood brewery near SoFi that puts games on for big matchups. A spacious taproom that runs its Expatriate West Coast IPA and a rotating 12 to 15 house beers, with big-screen monitors switched on for special sports events.
An award-winning Inglewood brewery near SoFi that puts games on for big matchups. A spacious taproom that runs its Expatriate West Coast IPA and a rotating 12 to 15 house beers, with big-screen monitors switched on for special sports events.
El Segundo
A South Bay gathering spot for Chargers fans in El Segundo, the team's home base. A self-pour tap house with a rotating wall of taps and a Chargers-forward identity, located in the same town as the Chargers' practice facility, The Bolt.
A South Bay gathering spot for Chargers fans in El Segundo, the team's home base. A self-pour tap house with a rotating wall of taps and a Chargers-forward identity, located in the same town as the Chargers' practice facility, The Bolt.
A family-friendly El Segundo bar where Chargers fans gather on Sundays. The original Rock and Brews, founded in El Segundo in 2012 by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss, with a rock-and-roll theme and a large beer list.
A family-friendly El Segundo bar where Chargers fans gather on Sundays. The original Rock and Brews, founded in El Segundo in 2012 by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss, with a rock-and-roll theme and a large beer list.
An El Segundo sports bar built around game viewing in the Chargers' home town. Over 20 TVs, all major sports packages, and a roster of more than 175 whiskeys, with breakfast served seven days a week. This place is my favorite in El Segundo. They show all the games on Sunday and have a solid menu for all types of fans.
An El Segundo sports bar built around game viewing in the Chargers' home town. Over 20 TVs, all major sports packages, and a roster of more than 175 whiskeys, with breakfast served seven days a week. This place is my favorite in El Segundo. They show all the games on Sunday and have a solid menu for all types of fans.
South Bay and Beach Cities
The confirmed host of official Chargers watch parties on the Hermosa Beach pier. Hosted the Chargers' official Wild Card and Divisional watch parties, with team cheerleaders on hand, on Pier Plaza's walkable football strip.
The confirmed host of official Chargers watch parties on the Hermosa Beach pier. Hosted the Chargers' official Wild Card and Divisional watch parties, with team cheerleaders on hand, on Pier Plaza's walkable football strip.
A two-level Hermosa pier bar with game viewing and ocean views. A second-story deck at the base of the Hermosa pier with two full bars, 30 local brews on tap, and a dedicated sports and events program.
A two-level Hermosa pier bar with game viewing and ocean views. A second-story deck at the base of the Hermosa pier with two full bars, 30 local brews on tap, and a dedicated sports and events program.
A South Bay viewing room close to the Chargers' El Segundo base. Over 50 HD TVs across the room, billed as the South Bay's best viewing room, with homemade pizza and bread baked daily.
A South Bay viewing room close to the Chargers' El Segundo base. Over 50 HD TVs across the room, billed as the South Bay's best viewing room, with homemade pizza and bread baked daily.
A longtime Hermosa pier sports pub with more than 40 HD screens. Over 40 HD flat screens, every sports package, and all UFC and pay-per-view events, a fixture on the Pier Plaza football strip since 1996.
A longtime Hermosa pier sports pub with more than 40 HD screens. Over 40 HD flat screens, every sports package, and all UFC and pay-per-view events, a fixture on the Pier Plaza football strip since 1996.
Downtown Los Angeles
The flagship Tom's Watch Bar in the L.A. Live entertainment district. A 360-degree viewing room stacked with screens in the heart of L.A. Live, the brand's original Los Angeles location.
The flagship Tom's Watch Bar in the L.A. Live entertainment district. A 360-degree viewing room stacked with screens in the heart of L.A. Live, the brand's original Los Angeles location.
A beer-forward game-day spot in the L.A. Live district. One of the largest tap lists downtown with screens throughout, in the same L.A. Live block as the arenas and theaters.
A beer-forward game-day spot in the L.A. Live district. One of the largest tap lists downtown with screens throughout, in the same L.A. Live block as the arenas and theaters.
A large downtown sports bar a short walk from the L.A. Live arenas. A massive room built for watching sports on every screen, with a big draft list and patio, near the downtown stadium district.
A large downtown sports bar a short walk from the L.A. Live arenas. A massive room built for watching sports on every screen, with a big draft list and patio, near the downtown stadium district.
Hollywood and the Westside
A polished Hollywood sports bar with screens throughout. A design-forward Cahuenga sports bar with TVs in every direction, a pool table, and a strong game-day and watch-party program.
A polished Hollywood sports bar with screens throughout. A design-forward Cahuenga sports bar with TVs in every direction, a pool table, and a strong game-day and watch-party program.
A Westside sports bar and pool hall on Wilshire. A longtime West LA room that pairs pool tables with screens across the bar, a reliable Westside pick for Chargers fans.
A Westside sports bar and pool hall on Wilshire. A longtime West LA room that pairs pool tables with screens across the bar, a reliable Westside pick for Chargers fans.
A multi-room Santa Monica sports bar with TVs everywhere. A big Westside game-day room with TVs across multiple rooms, arcade games, pool, and an outdoor deck with mini golf.
A multi-room Santa Monica sports bar with TVs everywhere. A big Westside game-day room with TVs across multiple rooms, arcade games, pool, and an outdoor deck with mini golf.
San Fernando Valley
A Valley favorite for Chargers fans in Northridge. A scratch-kitchen neighborhood sports bar with 22 beers on tap and 22 specialty cocktails, a longtime West Valley gathering spot.
A Valley favorite for Chargers fans in Northridge. A scratch-kitchen neighborhood sports bar with 22 beers on tap and 22 specialty cocktails, a longtime West Valley gathering spot.
A West Valley gastropub that fills with sports fans on game days. A Ventura Boulevard gastropub with a packed Sunday sports crowd, a large beer and cocktail list, and a late kitchen.
A West Valley gastropub that fills with sports fans on game days. A Ventura Boulevard gastropub with a packed Sunday sports crowd, a large beer and cocktail list, and a late kitchen.
One of LA's original sports bars, in Burbank. Established in 1983 with all major sports packages and 23 HD screens, a longtime neighborhood room where the staff knows regulars by name.
One of LA's original sports bars, in Burbank. Established in 1983 with all major sports packages and 23 HD screens, a longtime neighborhood room where the staff knows regulars by name.
A Sherman Oaks beer tavern where fans deck out in team gear on Sundays. A 1940s bungalow stripped to the framing so TVs are visible from every seat, with a tightly edited craft-beer list and its own parking lot.
A Sherman Oaks beer tavern where fans deck out in team gear on Sundays. A 1940s bungalow stripped to the framing so TVs are visible from every seat, with a tightly edited craft-beer list and its own parking lot.
Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley
The official game-day home of the Diehard Bolt Club Los Angeles North chapter. The listed watch-party location for the Diehard Bolt Club LA North chapter, a German beer hall in a historic Old Pasadena building that plays all the sports games.
The official game-day home of the Diehard Bolt Club Los Angeles North chapter. The listed watch-party location for the Diehard Bolt Club LA North chapter, a German beer hall in a historic Old Pasadena building that plays all the sports games.
A roomy Pasadena tavern with a full kitchen and lots of screens. 13 flat screens in an airy, high-ceilinged room next to The Ice House, with 21 taps and a from-scratch kitchen, and NFL-Sunday openings at 10 a.m.
A roomy Pasadena tavern with a full kitchen and lots of screens. 13 flat screens in an airy, high-ceilinged room next to The Ice House, with 21 taps and a from-scratch kitchen, and NFL-Sunday openings at 10 a.m.
Long Beach
One of Long Beach's oldest and best-known sports bars. Opened in 1979 by a former Los Angeles Rams lineman, with over 30 HDTVs and a giant projection screen billed as one of the largest in the country.
One of Long Beach's oldest and best-known sports bars. Opened in 1979 by a former Los Angeles Rams lineman, with over 30 HDTVs and a giant projection screen billed as one of the largest in the country.
A Belmont Shore cantina and sports bar with 60 screens. 60 flat-screen TVs and a big sound system on 2nd Street, part of the Baja Sharkeez group, a heart-of-the-Shore game-day and nightlife spot.
A Belmont Shore cantina and sports bar with 60 screens. 60 flat-screen TVs and a big sound system on 2nd Street, part of the Baja Sharkeez group, a heart-of-the-Shore game-day and nightlife spot.
A beer-forward waterfront option for Long Beach fans. A large tap list and screens throughout in a waterfront location near The Pike, a dependable high-capacity Long Beach pick.
A beer-forward waterfront option for Long Beach fans. A large tap list and screens throughout in a waterfront location near The Pike, a dependable high-capacity Long Beach pick.
Southeast Los Angeles County
Orange County
The official game-day home of the Diehard Bolt Club Orange County chapter. The listed watch-party location for the Diehard Bolt Club OC chapter, a large sports-bar and arcade complex at The Outlets at Orange.
The official game-day home of the Diehard Bolt Club Orange County chapter. The listed watch-party location for the Diehard Bolt Club OC chapter, a large sports-bar and arcade complex at The Outlets at Orange.
An Anaheim sports restaurant near Angels Stadium and Honda Center. A longtime Anaheim landmark near Angel Stadium with numerous TVs, 20 craft beers on tap, and a game-day menu.
An Anaheim sports restaurant near Angels Stadium and Honda Center. A longtime Anaheim landmark near Angel Stadium with numerous TVs, 20 craft beers on tap, and a game-day menu.
Inland Empire
Ventura County
Additional Bars
A few more verified rooms across the metro are worth knowing, each with its official website below.
North End Bar and Grill (Hermosa Beach): A well-rated Hermosa Ave sports bar and grill with generous portions and weekend early opening. https://northendbar.com/
The Hangar Inn (Manhattan Beach): A South Bay neighborhood dive with TVs throughout and a full kitchen; note it leans Packers on Sundays. https://www.thehangarinn.com/
Grunions Sports Bar and Grill (Manhattan Beach): A Manhattan Beach neighborhood sports bar with over 20 TVs and classic bar food. https://grunionsbar.com/
Sports Harbour (Torrance): A West Torrance sports bar with shuffleboard, pool, and staff who will put on a specific game on request. https://www.sportsharbour.com/
KingsRow Gastropub (Pasadena): An Old Pasadena gastropub with outdoor seating and a large beer program for daytime games. https://kingsrowpub.com/
the Eldo (Long Beach): A longtime Long Beach gastropub that shows night games; note it opens at 4 p.m. and misses early kickoffs. https://www.eldobar.com/
Conclusion
Wherever you are in the metro, the best sports bars for Los Angeles Chargers fans give you a real place to watch the Bolts, from the official watch parties at American Junkie and the Diehard Bolt Club chapter homes to the neighborhood sports bars that put every game on. Start with the pick closest to you, get there early for a marquee game, and let us know which room you would add.
Have a spot we missed or a correction on hours or a watch party? Drop a comment below and help us keep this list accurate.
Bibliography
Chargers Bar Finder (Bolt Fam Bars), Los Angeles Chargers. https://www.chargers.com/fan-zone/bars Official Chargers-backed bars network and interactive team-bar map.
Diehard Bolt Club chapter directory, Diehard Bolt Club. https://www.diehardbolt.club/ Official Chargers fan club with listed regional watch-party locations.
Los Angeles Chargers bars, 2nd Home Sports. https://2ndhomesports.com/blogs/los-angeles-chargers-bars-in-new-york-city/ Team-bar map and city guides for Chargers fans.
GameWatch Los Angeles Chargers bars, GameWatch. https://gamewatch.info/teams/los-angeles-chargers Crowd-rated national directory of Chargers watch-party bars.
Hermosa Beach gets the call from the NFL, Easy Reader News. https://easyreadernews.com/hermosa-beach-gets-the-call-from-the-nfl/ Reporting on South Bay NFL fan-bar culture, including Chargers gatherings in El Segundo.
LA's Best Sports Bars for a Full Season of Football, Eater LA. https://la.eater.com/maps/best-sports-bars-college-nfl-football-la-los-angeles Editor-curated map of Los Angeles football sports bars.
Best sports bars in Los Angeles to watch the game, Time Out Los Angeles. https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/bars/best-sports-bars-in-los-angeles-to-watch-the-game City guide to Los Angeles sports bars.
DIRECTV Sports Bar Finder, DIRECTV. https://sportsbarfinder.com/ Programming and sports-package verification for sports bars.
Best sports bars in Los Angeles, Thrillist. https://www.thrillist.com/drink/los-angeles/best-sports-bars-los-angeles City guide to Los Angeles sports bars and viewing spots.
Tom's Watch Bar opens in Inglewood, GlobeNewswire. https://lite.aol.com/entertainment/story/0022/20251209/9599324.htm Announcement of the Inglewood location next to SoFi Stadium and Intuit Dome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tom's Watch Bar Inglewood is the closest full-scale sports bar to SoFi Stadium. It opened in December 2025 directly next to Intuit Dome and across from SoFi, with wall-to-wall screens and a rooftop bar. Century Bar and Grill, inside Hollywood Park Casino, is another option a short walk from the stadium.
American Junkie in Hermosa Beach has hosted the Chargers' official Wild Card and Divisional watch parties, with team cheerleaders on hand. Separately, the Diehard Bolt Club runs chapter watch parties at Der Wolf in Pasadena (LA North), 12 Sixty in La Mirada (LA South), Dave and Buster's Orange (Orange County), Good Day Brew Co in Perris (Inland Empire), and PizzaMan Dan's in Oxnard (Ventura County).
El Segundo is the Chargers' home town, and Brewport Tap House and Rock and Brews are both local gathering spots for Bolt fans there. Standard Station adds a screen-heavy sports bar with breakfast. In the beach cities just south, American Junkie in Hermosa Beach is the confirmed official watch-party host.
Most rooms on this list are open late on Mondays, including American Junkie, Tom's Watch Bar Inglewood, Legends in Long Beach, Champs in Burbank, and Der Wolf in Pasadena. Note that T. Boyle's Tavern in Pasadena is closed on Mondays, so plan around it for Monday-night games.
It depends on your area. For the Valley, Paragon in Northridge and HQ Gastropub in Woodland Hills are strong. For the San Gabriel Valley, Der Wolf in Pasadena anchors as the LA North Bolt Club home. For the southeast, 12 Sixty in La Mirada is the LA South chapter home, and for Orange County, Dave and Buster's Orange hosts the OC chapter.
Rock and Brews in El Segundo, Dave and Buster's in Orange, Arcadia, and Ontario, PizzaMan Dan's in Oxnard, and Good Day Brew Co in Perris are all family-friendly. Note that some rooms shift to a nightclub or 21-and-over format on weekend nights, including American Junkie, Busby's West, Panama Joe's, and Champs, so plan family visits around daytime and early-evening games.