Best Place To Watch NBA Playoffs
in Salt Lake City
Whether you are a Utah Jazz fan or like another NBA team, you have several great sports bar options to catch all the courtside action and watch NBA playoff games in Salt Lake City. From downtown and the West Valley to the South Valley, you have a variety of sports bars to choose from, including Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club in The Gateway near the Delta Center.
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What Makes a Sports Bar the Best Place To Watch NBA Playoff Games?
Some of the reasons the best place to watch NBA playoff games is at a sports bar include:
- High-energy environment: Everyone is there to cheer on their favorite teams, leading to some friendly rivalries among fans.
- The viewing experience: With high-quality audio output and multiple screens, you will catch every moment of every game.
- Socialization: You can enjoy watching NBA playoff games with friends or making some new ones.
- Food and drinks: Enjoy classic game-day food and drinks or try something new and exciting.
- Unforgettable experience: You will remember watching the playoff games at sports bars more than when you watch alone at home.
- Games and entertainment: Most sports bars in Salt Lake City have different types of games and entertainment to enjoy pre or post-game.
At Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club, our huge 18,000-square-foot facility has over 60 LED screens and two massive LED walls, which combine to provide over 400 square feet of viewing. We also have two Karaoke rooms, two sports simulators, and three bars: The 360 Bar, The Beer Garden, and our speakeasy-themed Parlor. Leading up to the playoffs, you can join us for our Full Court Nights and the excitement of Jazz basketball and other NBA games.
What Are the Typical Food and Drink Offerings During NBA Playoff Games at Sports Bars?
You can enjoy a variety of food and drinks during NBA playoffs at Salt Lake City sports bars, including favorites such as:
- Giant soft pretzels
- Sliders
- Nachos
- Tacos
- Fried pickles
- Chips and salsa
- Chicken wings
- Chicken tenders
- Burgers
- French fries
- Specialty cocktails
- Mocktails
- Draft and bottled beers
- Wines and champagne
- Soft drinks
Which Places Offer the Best Food and Drink Specials During NBA Playoff Games?
The places that offer the best food and drink specials during NBA playoff games will vary from one sports bar to another. At Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club, we offer various food and drink specials from our regular and game-day-only menus, like our award-winning wings or highly rated Sporting Club Platter.
Our drink specials include a selection of shots, cocktails, mocktails, draft and bottle beers, and wines. We also have healthier choices, as well as vegetarian and vegan menu options for our guests.
Do Any Bars in Salt Lake City Offer Private Rooms or Large Group Seating for Watching NBA Playoff Games?
Some Salt Lake City sports bars do have private rooms that can accommodate larger groups when you want to host a private NBA playoff watch party. Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club has private event space to accommodate groups of any size from eight guests to 630 guests, which includes:
- All-inclusive food and drink packages from our regular menus or your own Chef-curated menus.
- Premium drink selections and specialty cocktails and mocktails.
- Dedicated Events Team to help you plan your private watch party.
- Choice of watch party event space from our sporting club, main dining room, Karaoke rooms, and parlor bar.
What Are the Best Venues for Fans Who Want To Watch NBA Playoff Games With Large Screens?
The best venues for basketball fans who want to have an immersive experience while they watch NBA playoffs in Salt Lake City are dedicated sports bars and sporting clubs. Ideally, you want to choose a venue with the largest and most screens so you do not miss out on any action. You also want a venue that provides easy viewing of the screens no matter where you are seated. Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club has over 60 LED screens and two 20-foot LED screens.
Watch NBA Playoffs in Salt Lake City at Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club
The best place to watch NBA playoff games in Salt Lake City is Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club. From our award-winning wings and mouth-watering burgers to our award-winning brunch, massive 18,000-square-foot venue, and the most screens, we offer a fully immersive experience.
While walk-ins are always welcome, and we will do our best to seat you, we cannot guarantee seating during NBA playoff games. We highly recommend making a reservation to ensure you have a table so you don’t miss any courtside action. We are also the perfect pre or post-Utah Jazz home game destination since we are across from the Delta Center.
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Sources:
Delta Center Events. (2025).