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Linebacker Lounge

3.4 (98 reviews)
InexpensiveSports Bars
Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Clay G.

I love the Backer. Even now that I'm old (not in college), it's great to come back when I'm back at Notre Dame. The drinks are cheap and the drinks are strong. The music is almost always great and it's a fun time. Sometimes, it can be a little crowded, but that's a small price to pay for a great time.

Hannah K.

I love the Backer! My friends and mine favorite bar in college, and it is always one of first stops back in town! Good drinks, love the popcorn, and exceptional vibes!

Meg A.

This place is legendary but its not for the decor. If you like being shoulder to Shoulder with loud music and wait on line to do it, this is your place. Its a must go to when going to a Notre Dame football game, and fun. Keep Your expectations low and Don't lick the pole!!!

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Norm C.

Ok it's a Notre Dame tradition and frankly hasn't changed since I graduated in '88. Grabbed a beer here with some buds and enjoyed the atmosphere. The staff was really friendly so made us feel welcome. Looks its a dive bar but well worth the visit.

Drink up bitches!
Eric B.

Dark dirty with a sticky floor. Bartenders giving the crowd the finger every so often and one had a "drink up pussies" shirt on. Gave me sh*t when I asked for orange with my tequila shot (and never got one). I loved them bartenders. Sang some E-A-G-L-E-S chants a couple times with some patrons, sang "American Pie" and several other jukebox songs with the crowd and just had a great time. Highly recommend fun bar. Note: no bottled beer served to protect the innocent.

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10 years ago

Awesome bar near ND Campus ......big ass beers !! Awesome burgers !! Perfect dive bar

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10 years ago

Dive bar at its finest, cheap beer ( no craft beer) opened in 1962, and pretty sure nothing has ever been updated!

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17 years ago

Haven't been back in quite a long time, but the Backer was always the best place to go late-night. "Oh What a Night"...

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Taphouse On The Edge

Taphouse On The Edge

3.6
(142 reviews)
0.3 mi
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Food was amazing! Staff was friendly, great atmosphere!!! Waiter was informative and hilarious!read more

Yeah, I did a Grubhub order and I gave very specific instructions on everything that I needed…read morebecause I have a broken back, a sinus infection and a viral infection so I end up with a guy banging on my door demanding a code that I never received which is not taphouse on the edge's fault, but I requested very specific things like a sandwich be cut in half and crispy, tater tots and extra napkins and etc., etc. and receiving none of it and I went so far to call the restaurant to let them know about it and the manager pretty much said well there's not much we can do about it or that was the attitude so I said I'll never order from you again and I won't. Because my order is wrong and it's their fault. It's called accountability. I will never order this again from this restaurant. Or anything from this restaurant again based on the way that they didn't make it right. I even went so far to call back a second time and got excuses as to why they include onion, tomato and lettuce in an order that is excluded on tomato, onion, and lettuce. Onion makes me sick and everything had an onion flavor to it so I spent $20 at Grubhub to not have dinner and when I tried to explain that to the manager, she said well so many people get upset because it says that it comes with that. So I told her I said that's fine. I told her that I'm got these things going on and it's not her fault the Grubhub delivery driver isn't her fault, but the reason that the order was wrong on several different levels, not cut in half no mail on the sandwich not extra pickles not extra napkins, not extra salt, etc. etc. and everything tasted like onions so of course I don't wanna eat it and I got excuses so I told her I won't use her restaurant again and she said OK. I would recommend that she don't go there because they don't fix things when they screw them up. I have no intention of ordering or going to that restaurant ever again. And it's funny because my nephew used to work there and I used to love the place. Well I guess I'm done with it.

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Manny's

Manny's

4.4
(10 reviews)
1.5 mi

It's our go to neighborhood sports bar! Great, family-friendly atmosphere, service and evolving…read morefood menu (amazing wings!). Such a great addition to the East Bank Neighborhood!

Manny's is a new-ish sports bar in the heart of downtown South Bend, Indiana, a mid-sized college…read moretown (and my future home!). My boyfriend and I met some friends to watch the Portugal vs Columbia match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June 2026. The weather was perfect so Manny's was open up to the outside so this open plan concept meant that there was plenty of seating and pets could join in the fun! I will make sure to bring my dog here next time. My sweet, little old doggy is very social so he would love to come here! There are soooo many huge TVs all around the space. According to their website, they have 30+ TVs, plenty of seating, and quite a few indoor games like basketball and darts. We didn't make reservations but also didn't need to wait for a table. Our waitress was new and inexperienced and forgot to get us ice water, coasters, and later on, silverware and napkins. I went up a few times to ask for these from the bar staff. So the vibes were great and the service was meh... how was the food? For drinks, I got the "Here Comes the Bloom" ($12), an Empress gin cocktail and my bf got the spicy pineapple tequila cocktail ($12), which I wasn't a fan of. But I liked mine! They also have a few sports-themed signature cocktails on their menu. The four of us then shared chips and a trio of dip ($10, paid by the other couple) for an appetizer. The queso was very yummy! If the chips were warmed up, this would have been epic. As for the mains, I got a taco salad with shredded chicken and no olives ($14). Not a healthy salad by any means but I thought the portion was good and the veggies fresh. My bf got the Latin salad with shredded chicken ($10 + $5 for added chicken). He had previously gotten the cilantro lime bowl ($10 + $5 for chicken) a few months ago and couldn't decide which he liked better. Our friends ordered a burger + kettle chips drizzled with garlic sauce ($13) and 6 boneless wings ($10). They liked the burger but thought the wings were just average. Overall, the food was above average bar food but we will definitely be back here again! It is a great location to watch a big sports game and the offerings from the attached taco truck look very enticing. Plus, they graciously gave us a $20 off $50 coupon at the end of our meal which was such a lovely gesture. I don't watch too much sports, but when I do, I like watching them in places like these. Overall, I recommend Manny's.

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