The Den Sports Bar & Ale House

The Den is at 1411 Chy Way in Billings’ West End, which VisitBillings describes as the city’s main shopping district. Its format combines a restaurant, sports bar and activities for a longer outing: the business advertises 22 televisions and broadcasts NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, NASCAR, March Madness and local events. The venue also has an open-air patio and a private room; visitors who want to extend the evening can find indoor golf at Back 9 Lounge next door.

The menu moves between starters, pizza, sandwiches, specials and bar food; the website also highlights tacos, nachos, fried mushrooms and wings. Drinks include a 100-ounce beer tower and domestic and imported selections. The casino area has video keno and poker machines. That is separate from watching sports, but it helps explain why The Den draws both dinner groups and people looking to stay after the game.

Reviews tied to this location offer a mix of impressions: visitors value the screens, wings and easy group outing, while others say service and order accuracy can vary during busy periods. The business recommends calling to reserve Grill 54, a private room it lists for groups of up to 50. Check the game calendar and current menu before setting out, since specials and event hours can change.

The difference from Hooligans is not only the screen setup but the location. Hooligans is a central pub with Irish-American food near downtown’s street grid; The Den requires a West End trip and adds a patio, gaming machines and indoor golf next door. For a group looking to follow several sports and add activities under one roof, The Den offers more layers; for a downtown pub atmosphere, Hooligans is better placed.