If you too live in a house that erupts with “week one! Week one baby!” when the NFL kicks off every year, you’re not alone.
And if you want to watch your NFL team out on the town, we’ve got you covered. College football is well underway now, too, so we also rounded up the best places to cheer for your alma mater.
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New York Giants fans can head to Bedford Falls this season. More of a college fan? Alabama fans meet here, too.
Gamecocks fans can gather at, well, quite a few spots around town (we are in the Lowcountry after all). Head to the Palace Hotel for boiled peanuts, hot dogs and a good time.
Charleston Sports Pub James Island hosts Ravens fans and offers a special menu during Ravens games. The restaurant’s Mount Pleasant location hosts Buffalo Bills fans during NFL games and West Virginia fans for college games (with special menus during those games as well). And if you’re a Clemson fan, make your way to Charleston Sports Pub West Ashley.
Cleveland Browns fans can kick it at The Brick, which also supports the Virginia Tech Hokies on college game days.
Kansas City Chiefs and University of Georgia fans can watch their respective teams at Red Palm Tavern. Game day specials include: $12 Coors Light and Mich Ultra pitchers and $20 buckets of Miller Lite and Mich Ultra bottles on Sunday. Red Palm is also open starting at 4 p.m. on Mondays and will offer those same specials, plus 10 wings for $12.
Steelers fans can watch their team at King Street Grille.
Pittsburgh fans can head to Bumpa’s for game day, too. Oh, and if you’re a University of Wisconsin fan, Bumpa’s has a seat for you.
Home Team BBQ is a very vocal supporter of the University of Georgia.
Patriots fans can catch the game at Charleston Beer Works. Tennessee Volunteers can watch their team there, too.
Fam’s Brewing Company welcomes all teams with some solid Sunday game day specials that include half price: Cheese Bread, Spinach Cheese Bread, Bruschetta, Pepperoni Rolls and 6 or 12 Jumbo Wings (all day, dine-in only).
Eagles and Raiders fans can head to Famulari’s Pizzeria Hanahan for half price apps every Sunday (dine-in only, wings excluded). Famulari’s Cainhoy welcomes all teams for that very same half price apps deal on Sundays.
All fans are welcome at all Locals Sushi & Sports Pub locations for Sunday Funday specials (dine-in only) that include: $15 Pitchers of Mimosas, $15 Buckets of Domestics, $20 Buckets of Corona Light, $5 Paddy’s Pickle Back Shots, $5 Bacon Infused Vodka Bloody Marys, $5 Small Cheesy Nachos, $5 Tempura Onion Rings, $5 Fried Pickle Chips, $9 All Sandwiches.
Auburn fans can watch their team at Port of Call Food + Brew Hall.
Each Kickin’ Chicken location welcomes different college fans: Auburn and USC fans can head to West Ashley; USC fans can watch the Gamecocks at the Mount Pleasant location, too and Tennessee fans can catch their team downtown.
Clemson fans can watch the Tigers at Bay Street Biergarten.
Chicago Bears flock to Mac’s Place.
Ohio State fans cheer on the Buckeyes at Sportsbook of Charleston.
Carolina fans can catch the game at The Roost.
Sapphire’s Goose Creek hosts Green Bay Packers fans as well as Wisconsin fans (naturally).
Container Bar also hosts Green Bay and Wisconsin fans.
Chiefs fans can catch their team at Martin’s BBQ. The spot has 12 TVs and NFL Sunday Ticket for all folks to enjoy, too.
Eagles fans can head to Loggerhead’s.
Southside 17 hosts Bengals fans.
Watch the Buffalo Bills at Hunley’s Tavern.
My Father’s Moustache invites Giants fans to hang out and watch the game.
The Basement caters to Ravens fans.
Vikings fans can catch their team at Windjammer.
The Neighborhood Tap House hosts Browns fans.
All fans are welcome at Red’s Ice House, which features a slew of game day specials. On Saturdays diners can order from specials that include: $20 buckets of Miller Lite and Coors Light; $5/individual, $25/buckets of Corona and Corona Light; $4.50/individual, $22.50/buckets of Modelo; $8 Surfside Vodka lemonade cans and $12 Casamigos margarita pouches. On Sundays order from specials like $5 Twisted Tea $7 Suncruiser Vodka tea; $5/individual, $25/bucket Sam Adams Oktoberfest and more.
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