Best Steelers Bars Across America: Where to watch Pittsburgh football anywhere

Being a Pittsburgh Steelers fan has plenty of meaning to dedicated supporters. Braving the cold, waving a Terrible Towel and cheering on the team is a rite of passage in Pittsburgh.

What if you’re not near the city, though? Are there easy ways to watch the Steelers in action, whether you’re in Los Angeles or New York?

Here’s a breakdown on how to watch Steelers games outside of Pittsburgh.

Top Steelers bars in major U.S. cities

Outside of Pittsburgh, there are fans all over the U.S. who have opened bars dedicated to the Steelers.

There’s The Original Steelers Club at Hopsmith Tavern in Chicago. It’s known for its drink specials and BOGO flatbread deal in the fourth quarter. The Hopsmith Tavern’s website says it all:

Let it be known from Wrigleyville to River North that Hopsmith Tavern, a proud establishment of sustenance, libation and 47 flat screens, shall henceforth and forevermore serve as the Official Fandom Headquarters for the Original Steelers Club of Chicago. No other NFL team’s flag shall fly higher, no chant louder than ‘Here We Go’ and no ketchup shall be put on Primanti-style sandwiches within these sacred walls.

New York has the Hibernia Bar, a traditional Irish pub. It was voted the “Best Steelers Bar in NYC” and even offers Iron City if you want a local beer.

Among several places in the Los Angeles area is the Iron City Tavern in San Pedro. It has plenty of Steelers memorabilia on the walls and an incredible atmosphere on game days.

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On the East Coast, there’s Shanna Key Irish Pub in Key West, Fla. And on the other side of the country, there’s the A&L Sports Pub in Portland, Ore.

Outside of the U.S., there’s La Botticella in Rome. Whether you’re looking to watch a game or make a quick stop while you’re on vacation, it’s one of the top international spots for Steelers fans.

What makes a great Steelers bar?

From hanging memorabilia all over the walls to not missing a second of the action on big TVs, there should be something for everyone at a Steelers bar. Allowing Terrible Towels in the bar and providing custom apparel through giveaways take the experience to another level.

A typical Steelers bar will have the expected menu items: beers, wings and burgers. Several bars will offer Pittsburgh-specific beers like Iron City and Primanti Bros.-style sandwiches.

How to find Steelers watch parties near you

You can connect with Steelers fans and find watch parties via social media. It’s easy to search for events on Facebook or use hashtags on other platforms to see what could be on the calendar.

Steelers Nation Unite offers an interactive map that provides opportunities to find watch parties, giveaways and more.

“The program allows our organization to actively celebrate and engage our vast fanbase — one of the largest in the NFL — and demonstrates our deep appreciation for the most avid fans who make significant efforts to support our team,” said Ryan Huzjak, the senior vice president of business operations for the Steelers.