Sammy C's Rock N' Sports Pub & Grille

We were driving through Gallup New Years day looking to eat and saw a bunch of cars outside.  I was with our daughters, and not wanting a smoky bar I was going to check it out when Sammy saw us outside and assured us it was a family friendly place.  You have got to check this place out!  They have a coffee bar with Starbucks.  A full bar as well and a separate dining area in the hall of champions.  As others have said, if you are any sort of sports fan, leave some time to peruse the sports memorabilia collection. Sammy personally showed us the Packer  memorabilia, including an original program from the Ice Bowl.  However, other teams are very well represented, including the Steelers, Cowboys, as well as Basketball, Hockey, etc.   Did I forget to mention the food was great, and we saw from the wall posters they have live music on many evenings.  Way beyond our expectations as far as looking for lunch in Gallup!

We pulled into Gallup last Saturday night while driving across New Mexico to watch the second half of a bowl game we were listening to on radio.  We fully expected a smokey bar with a half dozen people and a couple of 20 year old TVs in the corner.  Boy - were we wrong!

When we walked through the front door, the biggest problem we had was getting a seat.  This place is HUGE with lots of different rooms - and it was totally packed!  There was a blues band playing in one of the rooms next to a bar and we come to find out it's Bo Diddley's son singing.  Where the heck are we???

We finally found a table and asked the bartender to change one of the many large flat-screen TVs to the game we wanted to watch.  No problem.... the owner, Sammy, came over and quickly accommodated.  

Bottom line - very good food and a great selection of draft beer.  BUT - make SURE you allocate enough time to walk through what is a veritable museum of sports, with a lot of music as well.  I have never seen a better collection of memorabilia anywhere.  This deserves to be in the heart of any major metropolitan city, and yet it's in Gallup.  Sammy's a first class guy who will take care of you.  He even took the time to introduce us to his wonderful family.  He loves music, sports and life - and clearly he loves what he does... and it shows in the details.

once you walk in the doors the sports memorabilla hits you in the face!  there is alot to see and wonder.  i like all the sports stuff on the walls.

the food was average to below average.  we ordered some wings, mushroom swiss burger and a chicken sandwhich.  all too greasy but i'm willing to try the food again.

the service was great.

if you like tv's and ignoring your company while eating or drinking...this is the place.