Tailgates Sports Bar and Grill

Went to Delaware Park for some sports betting and into Tailgates for some beer and to watch the games. It's too bad there aren't any sports bars close to the Park and this is the only place to stop into.

Tailgates is not at all impressive. I feel like the owners are not using it to it's full potential. There are a tons of TVs and it has a great set-up but the food is mediocre and the picnic-style tables are pretty terrible. With more sports memorabilia and a better menu, Tailgates could be so much better.

Additionally, our server was pretty terrible. She was taking shots with a table the entire time and paid no one else any attention.

I wouldn't bring a date here, but for post-volleyball happy hours, it's just fine.  Think sleeveless t-shirts (guilty as charged), a pride of cougars and the occasional mullet.  Regardless, everyone's friendly and laid back.

We always come on Thursday nights, so there's a wing and beer special going, and sometimes a band playing.  Used to be a free popcorn machine too, but that disappeared a couple weeks back.  When asked, we were told it was broken and getting fixed.

This place has their wing recipe down pat, particularly the bourbon flavored ones.  Probably some of the best I've had anywhere.  Make sure you ask for the grilled version -- something about the charred doneness that makes me crave them.  Haven't eaten anything else here, and don't really see a compelling reason to do so.

There are a couple pool tables in the back, a pay-to-play jukebox and lots of TVs with non-stop sports running.

Great place on Sundays because they have the NFL package. Burgers are very good. Menu is basic pub fare, nothing fancy. Slim selection of good beers, they cater to the Bud, Lite and Coors Lite crowd. Steelers are always on a larger plasma TV. Eagles are on a projection screen. Unfortunately one Baltimore fan shows up every week and makes a general fool of himself by yelling, ranting and raving. Wish they'd boot him out. Otherwise, everybody else is pretty respectful and polite. Would rate this 3 stars if they kicked the Baltimoron out.