The Sports Depot

You have to try really, really hard to avoid catching a game at the SPORTS DEPOT. The place is littered with giant plasma TVs, dedicated to every collegiate and professional sport you can think of, and serves up cold brews and a spectrum of deep-fried appetizers, burgers, and sandwiches. If you can't score (or afford) tickets to Fenway or Gillette, this sports haven is the next best thing.

The Sports Depot | 353 Cambridge Street, Allston | 617.783.2300

If you don't believe our Best poll, perhaps the word of Sports Illustrated is worth a little more to you? Recently voted the number-one Sports Bar in America by that glossy-paged bible for all things athletic, the FOURS is ideal for sports fans that need to be as close to the action as possible, without actually attending the game. Right across from the TD Banknorth Garden/FleetCenter/whatever it's being called now, the Fours is stuffed with sports memorabilia and will stuff you with terrific food, dubbed “gourmet greatness” by Phantom Gourmet. Beats stale popcorn and watery beer any day.

The Fours | 166 Canal Street, Boston | 617.720.4455