Best Sports Bar Central Restaurants in Financial District
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
D&N Hot Wings
Crispy, gluten- and dairy-free wings with bold flavors.
Notable Picks
8.5
A SoMa favorite offering gluten- and dairy-free wings with bold, house-made sauces. Known for its crispy texture and friendly service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thundering Buffalo Wings, Ghost Pepper Wings, Spicy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Crispy, gluten- and dairy-free wings with bold flavors.
8.3
Historic Jackson Square pub serving a proper griddled burger into the late hours, with a lively bar and kitchen that keeps the night crowd fed. Reliable execution and quick service make it a rare downtown option after midnight.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Burger (cheddar, aioli, fries), Crispy Chicken Sandwich, California Reuben Sando
What Makes it Special: A true late-night FiDi/Jackson Square kitchen serving a real burger past midnight.
#3
Sam's Tavern
8.1
Old-school FiDi tavern next to Sam’s Grill turning out six-ounce dry-aged patties with sharp cheddar or blue, shoestring fries, and swift service. After-work crews lean on the burger-and-a-beer combo for a no-nonsense, downtown staple.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tavern Burger (dry-aged beef, cheddar or blue), Buffalo Wings with celery & dip, Clam Chowder cup
What Makes it Special: Dry-aged, hand-formed tavern burger served fast in a classic FiDi bar.
#4
Woodbury
8.1
Sports-centric gastropub with crisp, well-salted fries (or tots) built for beers and late hours. The kitchen keeps fry oil fresh, so texture stays snappy even on packed game nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
French Fries (salted, crisp), Loaded Fries (rotating toppings), Tater Tots (alt fry, extra crisp)
What Makes it Special: Game-day fries that stay crisp through a full inning.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Classic FiDi sports bar known for a hefty house burger, pints, and game-day energy. Kitchen runs later than most nearby officeside spots, making it a practical post-work burger stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
House RE Burger, Mushroom Swiss Burger, Buffalo Wings
What Makes it Special: Long-running downtown sports bar turning out dependable burgers with efficient service.