What is the best bar in Johnson County to watch Kansas basketball? Vote in our poll
We asked for your favorite bar to catch Kansas basketball action in Johnson County, and we got some great suggestions.
With the Final Four two days away, now it’s your turn to vote for the best place to watch the game.
BARLEY’S KITCHEN & TAP
Barley’s has locations in Overland Park and Shawnee. Along with the food, reader Ted Carleton gave a special shout-out to the beer selection.
Overland Park: 11924 W. 119th Street
Shawnee: 16649 Midland Drive
JOHNNY’S TAVERN
Johnny’s Tavern is one of the official spots for KU alumni to gather and watch the games. With 12 locations scattered throughout Kansas City and Lawrence, there’s a spot for every diehard Jayhawk.
Reader Kurt Weber told us that if you’re a Jayhawk fan, you have to go to Johnny’s Tavern to keep up the tradition. Reader Patricia Adam reached out to let us know about the bar’s great staff, great food and that all televisions are turned to the game.
Here are some of the 12 locations to watch KU take on Villanova on Saturday.
Olathe: 10384 S. Ridgeview Road.
Overland Park: 8719 W. 95th St.
Shawnee: 13131 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.
NICK AND JAKE’S RESTAURANT
The restaurant has three locations, with two of them in Shawnee and Overland Park.
“We come for the food and drinks but stay for the fans and games,” said reader Jennifer Timmons. “Everyone is dressed in their team gear and cheering loudly.”
“The atmosphere, the hospitality, the food and the drinks make for a great time,” reader Dalton Colin said. “You won’t be let down going here for any game, especially the Final Four.”
“Everyone there is very friendly, and it’s a great environment to watch a game with friends,” reader Hayley Jenkins said. “Don’t miss out on the wings either.”
Overland Park: 6830 W. 135th St.
Shawnee: 22220 Midland Dr.
TANNER’S BAR AND GRILL
A reader said Tanner’s on 143rd and Metcalf’s location has the best television setup around and that there’s not a bad seat in the place. They also said the food and service are good.
If that location is filled with fans, try going to one of these:
Kansas City, KS: 3900 Rainbow Blvd,
Lenexa: 12906 W 87th Street Pkwy.
Overland Park: 10146 W. 119th St.
Shawnee: 22374 W. 66th St.
Vote for the best bar in Johnson County to watch the game below. If any of these bars are packed, you can always check out these places to watch the game in Kansas City and Lawrence.
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This story was originally published March 31, 2022 at 11:07 AM.
