Sports bars in Waterford, MI offer distinct choices for watching a game, playing pool or adding indoor golf to an evening out. Along Highland Rd, Shark Club at 6665 pairs giant TVs and billiards with pub food and weekend DJs. Its 4.4 Google rating comes from 2,011 reviews, compared with Lion’s Den’s 4.3 from 2,080 reviews at 4444 Highland Rd. Lion’s Den adds a lodgelike dining room, fireplace and broad American menu, with a 9 p.m. closing time every day.
Buffalo Wild Wings at 5223 Highland Rd serves wings, tenders and burgers, with sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy. It has the largest review count here—2,082—and a 3.6 rating. For later weekend hours, Shark Club and CJ’s Upper Deck both stay open until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. CJ’s, at 3270 W Huron St, combines big TVs with rooftop seating and an outdoor Tiki-style bar.
On Dixie Hwy, Shorty’s Bar & Grill at 4769 closes at 2 a.m. daily and adds trivia, karaoke and live music to sports viewing. Hosel Rockets at 4350 has the highest rating among these six, 4.8 from 159 reviews, and pairs Trackman golf simulators with whiskey, cocktails and food. The choice comes down to the setting and schedule: a quieter dinner, a late-night bar or sports with an activity.
4.0(774)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 774 reviews (Google rating)
Sports Bar · $$
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Shorty's Bar & Grill is a casual, bi-level sports bar at 4769 Dixie Hwy in Waterford, MI. TVs tuned to sports, pub grub and an upstairs deck define the setting, with outdoor seating available. The bar serves beer, cocktails, liquor and wine, along with food at the bar and happy-hour food and drinks. Seating and table service are available for dine-in visits, while takeout and delivery are also offered.
Entertainment includes live music, live performances, karaoke nights, trivia and bar games, with dancing among the listed offerings. The space is suitable for groups and is also listed as a spot for solo dining. Practical amenities include free lot and street parking, Wi-Fi, and wheelchair-accessible entry, parking and restrooms. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted; reservations are not. Shorty's has a Google rating of 4 out of 5 from 774 reviews.
4.8(159)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 159 reviews (Google rating)
Sports Bar · $
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
Hosel Rockets Golf and Whiskey Lounge in Waterford, MI combines a sports bar with indoor golf and a whiskey-focused lounge at 4350 Dixie Hwy. Trackman simulator bays support social golf, leagues, and group outings, while the bar serves bourbons, whiskeys, cocktails, beer, and wine. Food and table service are available, along with happy-hour food and drinks. The setting is casual, with sports viewing among its listed features.
The business accepts reservations and hosts private events, making it an option for planned gatherings as well as dining and drinks. Children are welcome, and the venue is also listed as suitable for solo dining. Guests can dine in or use takeout and delivery services. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, and the entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Its Google rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 159 reviews.
