From The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Best Nearby Sports Bar (Nightlife) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Edmonton, AB Metropolitan Billiards Café (Nightlife - Sports Bar) 10250 106 St NW, Edmonton  AB  T5K 1JH • 780-990-0704 Distance: ~0.900 km         Description: Classier than the usual pool hall, Metro is decked out with hardwood floors, leather couches and a granite bar, plus 15 Brunswick tables. Oilers games (sports of all kinds, actually) are shown on strategically located TVs, including several big screen flat panel types. There's even occasional live music. Aside from the variety of entertainment options, Metro also offers more than 45 beers, martinis and a surprisingly wide ranging food menu. Along with the usual pub grub, you can enjoy pastas, stir fries, steaks and a number of interesting appetizer combination platters. A cut above on all fronts. The Bank Ultralounge (Nightlife - Sports Bar) 10765 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton  AB  T5J 2A5 • 780-420-9098 • 780-232-2369 Distance: ~1.054 km         Description: This is a dress-to-impress sort of place, attracting a professional crowd who appreciate the cosmopolitan vibe and upscale menu. Friday is the most popular night: From 4pm, the Corporate Happy Hour features $4 pints, $4 wine and $4 tapas. It's a great way to end a hectic week! Other times, plan to chill (and maybe do a little networking) while you sip martinis and nosh on salads, wraps, burgers and platters of assorted appetizers. Sitr Lounge (Nightlife - Sports Bar) 10304 111 St NW, Edmonton  AB  T5N 0M3 • 780-423-1643 Distance: ~1.514 km         Description: A popular neighborhood gathering spot, Overtime gets packed whenever the home teams are playing. Wherever you're sitting, be it a comfy booth or a stool at the bar, you have a direct view of one of about 20 televisions. It's a great place to meet up with friends, watch the Oilers or the Eskimos, and share some tasty apps or a pizza. A DJ gets the party moving on Friday and Saturday nights. Campus Sports (Nightlife - Sports Bar) 10807 106 Ave, Edmonton  AB  T5H 4A7 • 780-420-1530 Distance: ~1.525 km         Description: A mesmerizing water-filled glass wall with dancing air bubbles and colored lights, a great patio, big TVs, free WiFi and good drink specials make Element a popular hangout. The food menu covers all the bases, from steak to pasta; music does the same, from rock to top 40. The crowd varies, but there are usually a lot of students from the nearby Grant MacEwan campus. Relaxed and totally unpretentious. Rouge Lounge (Nightlife - Sports Bar) 10111 117 St, Edmonton  AB  T5K 1X5 • 780-482-5152 Distance: ~2.191 km         Description: The Rose Bowl, one of Edmonton's favorite pizza joints for years, had a reno a couple years ago and with it came the adjacent Rouge Lounge, a trendy cocktail spot if ever there was one. It's sort of a dance club/sports bar/lounge – the vibe and crowd depend on what's scheduled for the night. Whatever it is, it'll be fun. And you can order Rose Bowl pizza while you're there! Finnagan's Bar Bistro & Billiards (Nightlife - Sports Bar) 13560 Fort Rd NW, Edmonton  AB  T5A 1C5 • 780-415-4488 Distance: ~7.689 km         Description: A popular north-east sports bar, Finnagan's boasts 18 pool tables and a host of TVs showing everything from hockey to American football to cricket. There's also NTN trivia, darts and great pub grub (burgers, steaks, pasta, pizza and lots of appetizers). As you might suspect, the atmosphere is casual and fun with good food and drink specials throughout the week to draw in the crowds. The space itself is divided into two sections – one is family friendly until about 9 or 10pm. Jox Sports Bar and Grill (Nightlife - Sports Bar) 15327 – 97 St, Edmonton  AB  T5X 5V3 • 780-476-6474 Distance: ~8.881 km         Description: You like football? How about baseball? Hockey? Rugby? Basketball? Wrestling? Soccer? Never fear; they're all available at Jox. The name alone gives indication of what this bar's all about, and with more than 30 TVs, including several big-screens, you'll never be out of the loop when it comes to information on the latest game. Sports fans from all over congregate at this popular bar, looking for camaraderie and maybe a little consolation, depending on the turn of events. Food is plentiful, especially snacks like wings and dips. More substantial offerings include burgers, sandwiches, and salads. If you need someone to watch the game with, and your significant other simply refuses, head on over. The gang's all here. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.