In Lexington, a sports night often revolves around the University of Kentucky: Wildcats basketball and football turn games into community occasions, and some bars publish special programming around them. The three options here sit in two areas. The Cellar is in Lansdowne to the south; Bear & The Butcher and Charlie Brown’s are on Euclid Avenue in Chevy Chase, near campus. That split lets visitors choose a setting and menu, but the three venues do not make one walkable pub crawl.
The Cellar offers the broadest group setup: it advertises dozens of flat-screen TVs, a large patio and two small private dining rooms. Its website lists NFL Sundays with every game and weekly events such as trivia and live music. The pub kitchen spans brunch, burgers, wings, sandwiches and Kentucky’s Hot Brown; check the current menu and specials to plan a budget. Groups of eight to sixteen can ask about the private rooms, a different option from arriving without a plan on a busy game day.
In Chevy Chase, Bear & The Butcher calls itself a Wildcats headquarters and details equipment for following multiple broadcasts: 14 TVs, a 150-inch projection screen, several cable boxes, NFL Sunday Ticket, ESPN+, MLS Pass and Bally Sports. Its menu leads with house-smoked jumbo wings and adds familiar pub dishes; the official site also places university stadiums a short drive away. One block away, Charlie Brown’s draws on a decades-long neighborhood history and a more traditional dining room: it advertises three large HD screens, a full sports package and a good view from every seat when Kentucky plays. An extensive menu, full bar, daily specials, fireplaces and a patio make it suitable for a meal as well as a game.
Lextran operates fixed bus routes across Lexington, but the nearest stop depends on your starting point; check the current map and schedule before heading to Lansdowne or Euclid Avenue. Chevy Chase is organized around neighborhood shops and restaurants, while Lansdowne has a more residential character with access to major roads. Recent customer comments across these venues mention the food, service and group setting; The Cellar also draws specific praise for its patio and screens. On a UK game night, call to confirm which game will have sound, whether reservations are accepted and when the kitchen closes. Profiles: The Cellar, Bear & The Butcher and Charlie Brown’s.
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In Lansdowne, The Cellar occupies a south Lexington address and serves both dinner crowds and sports gatherings. The official site advertises dozens of flat-screen TVs, a large patio and two private rooms for small groups. On Sundays it lists every NFL game; weekly programming also includes trivia,
Dozens of TVs, a large patio, two small private rooms, all NFL games on Sundays, trivia and live music; brunch menu, Hot Brown, burgers, wings and sandwiches.
Bear & The Butcher is on Euclid Avenue in Chevy Chase, near the University of Kentucky campus. The venue calls itself a Wildcats gathering place and lists an unusually detailed setup for an independent bar: 14 TVs, a 150-inch projector and game-day sound. Its sports subscriptions include NFL Sunday
Fourteen TVs, a 150-inch projection screen and game-day sound; NFL Sunday Ticket, ESPN+, MLS Pass and Bally Sports. Known for house-smoked jumbo wings.
Charlie Brown’s has spent decades on Euclid Avenue in the Chevy Chase district, alongside Lexington’s university life. The website describes a local tradition of more than 30 years and a dining room with a full bar, fireplaces and patio. For games, it advertises three large HD screens and a full spo
Three large HD screens, a full sports package and clear views from the seats when Kentucky plays; extensive menu, full bar, daily specials, fireplaces and patio.
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The Cellar Bar & Grille · Accessed October 22, 2026
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The Cellar Bar & Grille · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Lextran · Accessed October 22, 2026
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The Cellar Bar & Grille · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of Bear & The Butcher ↗
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Bear & The Butcher · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Bear & The Butcher · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Charlie Brown’s Restaurant & Lounge · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Charlie Brown’s Restaurant & Lounge · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Lextran · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Lansdowne Neighborhood Association · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Maskay · Accessed October 22, 2026
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The Cellar Bar & Grille · Accessed October 22, 2026
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The Cellar Bar & Grille · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Bear & The Butcher · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Bear & The Butcher · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Charlie Brown’s Restaurant & Lounge · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Charlie Brown’s Restaurant & Lounge · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of The Cellar Bar & Grille ↗
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The Cellar Bar & Grille · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of Bear & The Butcher ↗
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Bear & The Butcher · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Bear & The Butcher · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Bear & The Butcher · Accessed October 22, 2026
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RestaurantGuru · Accessed October 22, 2026
Reports Google 4.4/793 for The Cellar’s Lansdowne venue; checked 2026-10-22.
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Wanderlog · Accessed October 22, 2026
Reports 4.5 and 1,163 Google reviews for the Euclid Avenue listing; checked 2026-10-22.
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RestaurantGuru · Accessed October 22, 2026
Reports Google 4.5/946 for the 816 Euclid Avenue location; checked 2026-10-22.