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MARCH 31, 2019 • BEST OF MESA
Dining
FIRST PLACE
PLACE TO WATCH THE GAME
FIRST PLACE
The HUB Grill and Bar
SPORTS BAR
1860 S. Stapley Drive 480-494-2699 1925 S. Sossaman Road 480-718-5440 hubgrill.com
The HUB Grill and Bar 1860 S. Stapley Drive 480-494-2699 1925 S. Sossaman Road 480-718-5440 hubgrill.com
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he HUB is a great sports bar that also happens to have a destination-worthy restaurant. The more established East Mesa location is slightly more family-oriented, and kids are captivated by its big treasure chest full of toys. The Stapley HUB opened a couple of years ago and already has a strong local presence and a lively patio atmosphere. Both feature acres of wide-screen TVs and home-grown craft beer and distilled spirits. Families would come just for the wings and burgers, but there are so many good starters, sandwiches, pizzas and entrees that you might have trouble making up your mind. Started by a local group of residents and business professionals, the HUB is the older sibling of the popular UNION Grill & Tap in Gilbert.
SECOND PLACE Uncle Bear’s Grill & Tap
9053 E. Baseline Road, Suite 101A 480-986-2228 unclebearsaz.com
THIRD PLACE The Draft Sports Grill
1130 W. Grove Ave., Suite 106 480-588-8988 draftgrill.com
*Honorable Mention: JJ Madisons All American Grill
hen the big games are on, the HUB lives up to its name as the center of activity. At both locations, TVs line the walls, and there’s not a bad seat in the house. The HUB carries the PAC 12 Network, NFL, MLB, NHL and others. Although the sports bar will show a locally-televised UFC event, it doesn’t do pay-per-view UFC. That’s to preserve the family friendly atmosphere and to avoid having to saddle guests with a cover charge. While you’re watching the game, enjoy the HUB’s award-winning wings or one of their many delicious burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and calzones.
SECOND PLACE Buffalo Wild Wings
6560 E. Superstition Springs Blvd. 480-214-9464 buffalowildwings.com
THIRD PLACE Uncle Bear’s Grill & Tap 9053 E. Baseline Road, #101A 480-986-2228 unclebearsaz.com
*Honorable Mention: The Draft Sports Grill