TAP Sports Bar

TAP Sports Bar at MGM Grand is exactly what it sounds like: a massive sports bar with enough TVs to watch every game happening simultaneously, a beer list that goes deep, and enough square footage to fit your entire fantasy football league. It's MGM's attempt at a proper sports bar, and honestly, they didn't phone it in.

The Happy Hour Lowdown

Happy hour typically runs weekdays from 3pm-6pm with solid deals that actually matter. The $9.99 burger and fries deal is the headliner—add a draft beer for $4.99 and you've got a complete meal and drink for under $15 on the Strip, which is basically witchcraft. They also run discounts on select appetizers, draft beers, and well drinks. For a Strip sports bar, these are legitimately good deals, not just "10% off our inflated prices" nonsense.

Why You're Actually Here

Because you want to watch sports on the Strip without getting absolutely destroyed on pricing. TAP's got a serious TV setup—we're talking stadium-style screens, individual booth TVs, and enough coverage that you can watch your team even if they're playing in some random afternoon game. The beer selection goes beyond Bud Light, the food's better than standard sports bar fare, and that burger deal during happy hour is genuinely solid value.

The Vibe Check

It's big, loud, and sports-focused. Think modern sports bar—industrial touches, dark wood, screens everywhere, high ceilings. The crowd's a mix of tourists staying at MGM, serious sports fans, and locals who know the happy hour deal. Game days bring energy and crowds; weekday afternoons are more chill. The bar area gets lively, the booth sections are better for groups. It's not intimate or romantic, but that's not why you're here.

Real Talk

Even with happy hour, you're still on the Strip at a major casino. Non-happy-hour prices will make you wince. Service quality depends entirely on how busy they are—during major sporting events, good luck getting your server's attention. The food's solid bar fare but nothing revolutionary; you're here for convenience and the deals, not culinary excellence. Weekend nights and major games mean crowds and noise that can border on overwhelming.

Pro Tips

That $9.99 burger and beer combo is genuinely the play—don't overthink it. Show up before big games if you want a good seat with a view. Ask what's on tap; they rotate craft selections and the bartenders usually know what's fresh. Download the MGM app for easier ordering if they're slammed. The booth sections have their own TVs, which is clutch if you're watching a specific game. Parking at MGM is a hassle; valet or park at a nearby casino and walk if you can.