Linebacker Lounge

Linebacker Lounge

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Hours
Sun
11:00 am - 3:00 am
Mon
9:00 am - 3:00 am
Tue
9:00 am - 3:00 am
Wed
9:00 am - 3:00 am
Thu
9:00 am - 3:00 am
Fri
9:00 am - 3:00 am
Sat
9:00 am - 3:00 am
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
3.9 of 5 bubbles
Service
3.7 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.9 of 5 bubbles
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CUISINES
American, Bar, Pub
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Seating, Serves Alcohol
Does this restaurant offer takeaway or food to go?
CUISINES
American, Bar, Pub
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Seating, Serves Alcohol
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4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles34 reviews
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sherrycat
Burnsville970 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • none
We went on a football weekend in Nov 2021. The bar stools were full and most of the tables, so my husband stood and I sat on a stool in the pool table area. People were upbeat and friendly. Bartenders were hopping. A bag piper came in and we all stood while he played the ND Victory march, Irish and patriotic songs. He was outstanding. What a Delightful experience. We drank and ended up eating at the bar when some people left. Everyone was having a great time. We bought shirts for friends and us. Make sure you hear the song about Alice. It's a classic. Ask if you don't hear it while you are there. Good one to sing along!!
Written 7 January 2022
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W13CHdanielc
Colorado Springs46 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • none
Close to campus and always fun. You can't beat a 32 oz beer for $5.50. It is packed on football Fridays, but worth going to. Just a fun place for young and old. We always hit the "Backer.
Written 8 November 2021
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Clay G
Chicago1090 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • friends
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.
Written 2 May 2024
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Katie K
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • friends
Big yikes. Kicked us out after I called them out for discrimination. Happy to pay a cover, not willing to support a business that singles out people based on race. They only asked 1 person in our party to pay a cover, the only person who wasn’t white. Bye!!!
Written 19 October 2024
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David L
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • couples
Food was excellent, service was a little lacking but in all fairness a large party of 15 people descend on the bar before we got there and staffing was light on a Wednesday afternoon. All in all, I would recommend this bar & grill to anyone visiting in the area
Written 28 August 2022
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Test M
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • friends
Super trashy and a very strange crowd. Staff are aloof and dumb. All around terrible experience. Not sure why I was told to go to this dumpster fire of a bar
Written 1 November 2021
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davyd83
Marquette1228 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018 • none
Came to grab a bite at this Notre Dame legend and it didn’t disappoint! I had wings with pepper fries and a bowl of chili for around $11!!! The food was great, portions outstanding for the price and Matt was fun behind the bar. I’d definitely come back!
Written 27 November 2018
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Angus
London604 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018 • solo
This is a classic dump of a bar and restaurant. And I mean that in every positive way. The food, the beer, the attitude is everything you want in a bar like this. This is not fancy, don’t expect it. The food is excellent, homemade, and of the upmost quality. Your prices are beyond reasonable as is the whole package
Written 25 November 2018
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goodwineandtravel
Harrisburg296 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • friends
Recently attended Pitt football game with 3 other guys. We went to Linebacker on Friday evening. Place was absolutely packed. We could barely move. Only about 6 tables. We were all forced to stand. I will say, after spending 20 minutes pushing way through crowd to bar, the bar staff waited on us pretty quick. But, between loud DJ music and very loud patrons it was hard to talk to each other, all while standing elbow-to-elbow. I guess it's still "the place" to visit on football weekends but beware the crowds and be prepared to stand !
Written 18 October 2018
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Cowslower
Lakewood170 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018 • friends
What the Linebacker is: Basically, a themed dive bar, replete with decades of smells baked into the walls, overworked bartenders, what-you'd-expect bar food (and that kitchen ain't scoring marks during health department review, unless you're looking for violations), enough history to choke a horse being ridden by one of the Four Horsemen of Notre Dame, and an absolutely perfect place to throw back cold beers during a Fighting Irish weekend (or for a far lighter crowd, a Tuesday in June). What the Linebacker isn't: Even vaguely pretentious, a place to expect a quiet, sit-down dinner with attentive help staff, a place for anyone wearing a Vineyard Vines shirt, expensive, a place for anyone seeking not to have a good time. This is vintage South Bend - check out the sign, left over from a bygone era - and, while maybe a little over-hyped as a must-see for visitors to Notre Dame, this is a fun, rowdy, rambunctious drinkhole where you can get some wings, wait on a beer, and soak in some old-fashioned Fighting Irish spirit. Be prepared - you're going to sing the fight song over and over again on a football game weekend, so either learn the words or convincingly hum along. I love that this place remains exactly what it was originally meant to be - an easygoing place for fans to gather, celebrate together and put on a game face. Even if you're not a Notre Dame, you might be by the time you leave the Linebacker.
Written 17 September 2018
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Vobie
68 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • couples
Bar was mostly dead and it took almost 10 mins to get any service. All 4 of our drinks were poorly made.
Written 13 April 2018
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cdub1382
South Bend1595 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2018 • friends
Ordered the French dip today and was nice size with great French fries. Almost everything on the menu will make you happy along with their great drink sizes makes a winning of a place that’s so close to Notre Dame you may catch an interception .
Written 17 February 2018
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Spanky17
Marietta158 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2017 • friends
A fun dive bar, to hang out before the game cheap beer and decent bar food what’s a good music selection
Written 7 December 2017
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Candler C
Atlanta87 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2017 • friends
Linebacker's is a classic Notre Dame bar. The drinks are cheap and it has a traditional, fun experience. This place is packed on game weekends!
Written 27 September 2017
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Taylor W
Dallas68 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2017 • friends
My favorite bar - best time to be there is from 11 pm to 3 am. Best last 4 songs of the night. Had a blast coming back to my alma mater last weekend and the Backer is a big reason why. Love this bar.
Written 15 September 2017
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