Springfield, MOSports Bars

A 100-inch TV with a surround sound system anchors this soccer-focused pub on Commercial Street, where a close-knit crowd gathers to cheer on teams from around the world. The room welcomes newcomers to the sport as readily as longtime supporters, built for community over any one club. Order a pint from the taps and settle into the crowd for whatever match is on, regardless of which league it comes from. It sits in the C-Street historic district on Springfield's near north side.

Spread across three levels and roughly 5,000 square feet, this Republic Road bar keeps just about every sport imaginable on somewhere in the building. Lounge furniture fills the second level, and the full-service kitchen runs food and drink specials that shift with whatever match or game is on. Order from the kitchen and pick a level depending on the crowd, family tables downstairs or a quieter perch upstairs. It sits on Springfield's south side near Republic Road.

Sports memorabilia, player photos, vintage flags and neon signs cover the walls of this Walnut Street institution, with enough TV screens to catch whatever games are on without the room feeling overwhelming. The kitchen runs toasted ravioli, a burger named for the bar itself, and a funnel cake for dessert, alongside a cocktail called the Mango No. 5. Order the burger and a plate of toasted ravioli, and grab a stool near the bar for the fullest view of the room. It has held its spot near downtown for decades.