Football season will be here before we know it. With stadiums planning on opening to full capacity come fall, fantasy football teams being scoped out, and people already planning out games to attend, the NFL will be back! And everybody knows that a big part of the game day hype includes copious amounts of beer and lots of unhealthy food. Tailgates are always fun, but if you don’t have a spot or are cutting it close to game time, a nearby stadium sports bar is your best. Here are the bars you should grab a drink at before an NFL game:
Team: Buffalo Bills
Bar: O’Neill’s Stadium Inn + Grill
O’Neills is a popular spot to hit before a Bills game because it’s only half a mile from the stadium. It’s been standing for over 20 years and is the most welcoming stop for the fan popping into town for a game. O’Neill’s is an Irish pub that has a strong reputation for having the best buffalo wings around. And if you don’t feel like dirtying your hands before kickoff, they also serve it up in soup form. Still not your thing? Don’t worry. There are tons of unique cocktail options, like a Reese’s Martini, and plenty of beer.
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Bar: Christie’s
In the heart of Dallas, Texas, lies Christie’s: a sports bar that Cowboys fans know and love. Christie’s has been ranked as one of the top bars to grab a drink at before a Cowboy’s game. It’s been around for nearly 30 years and has a rich history of ownership and name changes. However, it’s remained a beloved gem for fans which makes it a must-try in and of itself. If the fanfare isn’t enough to entice you, how does wine on tap, tons of TVs, and a pregame charcuterie board sound?
Team: Minnesota Vikings
Every Sunday gameday, Bunny’s Bar and Grill is overwhelmed by a crowd of purple-wearing, diehard Vikings fans. It’s hard to not feel an adrenaline rush through your veins when you’re absorbed in the infectious energy here! Not to mention they have a wide brew selection that’s mindful of all beer palettes. Bunny’s has a delicious menu for every meal of the day, but their breakfast menu has the ultimate goods. Don’t miss out on the caramel cinnamon rolls – they’re only offered over the weekend. Lucky you!
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bar: Press Box Sports Emporium
All hail the Superbowl champs! Tom Brady, Gronk, and a Superbowl win brought a whole new level of excitement for Bucs fans. Florida is a melting pot and prime vacation spot, so many opposing fans make their way to the home games and nearby bars. But that’s not the case at Walter’s Press Box. One TripAdvisor review even asserted that “Walter’s is the only real and original and complete sports bar in Tampa Bay”. There’s tons of screens so if you don’t plan on heading to the game, this is the place to be.
Press Box Sports Emporium
222 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609, United States
Visit them at https://t.co/bnypGsxVA5
fb; The Press Box
Phone: +1 813-876-3528This casual bar serves pub grub in lively digs decked out with football memorabilia & lots of TVs. pic.twitter.com/dtnOITRNyZ
— Bar-Spots.com (@BarSpots) December 23, 2019
Picture Credit: Christie’s Instagram, Bunny’s Instagram, Oneill’s Instagram
