Watch the playoffs at these 8 winning sports bars

With a convenient location right across from TD Garden — and a big patio — A&B serves squishy Detroit-style pizza, fried chicken, and burgers. There’s also a kids’ menu, and conveniently, they take reservations. 115 Beverly St., Boston, 857-449-2251, www.anbkitchen.com
Looking for spots to enjoy basketball and hockey playoff season that are more exciting than your couch? Pull up a stool at one of these sports bars.
Eastern Standard
The newly relocated Eastern Standard has two TVs at its 23-seat bar, with plenty of high tops offering good views — plus beyond-bar-food eats: signature baked rigatoni, steak frites, and roasted bone marrow. 775 Beacon St., Boston, 617-530-1590, www.easternstandardboston.com
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Game On!
The name says it all: Feast on Max & Leo’s pizza beneath a halo of 30 TVs. There’s also ping pong, corn hole, and indoor batting cages if the action hits a lull. 82 Lansdowne St., Boston, 617-351-7001, www.gameonboston.com
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Kings Seaport
This bowling mini-chain doubles as a sports bar; visit their Seaport location’s Draft Room, home to multiple TVs, 40-plus beers on tap, and classic pub food. There’s also shuffleboard and billiards for fickle fans. 60 Seaport Blvd., Boston, 617-401-0025, www.playatkings.com
Parlor Sports
This pleasing pub from the Trina’s Starlite team has 15 TVs, but the carnival-style food also wins: corn dogs, wings, fried chicken, and a griddled Starlite-style burger, topped with coleslaw. 1 Beacon St., Somerville, 617-576-0231, www.trinastarlitelounge.com
Play Boston
The next best thing to being there: Play Boston is adjacent to TD Garden, home to eight TVs, arcade games, and every bar food imaginable, from sliders to pork belly pizza to a fish filet with cheese. They take reservations. 110 Causeway St., Boston, 617-896-5222, www.playboston.com
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Scores
Longtime sports bar institution The Four’s is now Scores, updated with 33 big-screen TVs showing everything from cricket to international soccer to hockey and basketball, a few blocks from TD Garden. Make reservations for bao buns, nachos, hummus, and a Title Town burger with blue cheese. 166 Canal St., Boston, 857-990-3711, www.scores-boston.com
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Serious fans can gamble at WynnBET Sports Book at Encore Boston Harbor, home to 60-plus TVs and cushy seats (plus a Shake Shack and Italian to-go dishes from Frank & Nick’s). 1 Broadway, Everett, 857-770-3453, www.encorebostonharbor.com
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