Where to Watch Football in San Diego This Season!
As summer comes to an end, there’s a sense of anticipation that sweeps through every city as football enthusiasts prep their game plans for one of the most thrilling times of the year – football season! While San Diego no longer has a team to call its own, the city’s vibrant sports culture is here to stay with various bars and restaurants providing the ideal setting to watch every touchdown, tackle and interception. From kickoff to the final whistle, these spots will make this NFL season the best yet.
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Draft at Belmont Park
Game time is a great time at Belmont Park’s signature sports bar, Draft, with elevated bar dining, endless brews and ocean views! Featuring their iconic 31-foot LED screen TV, Draft is the perfect spot to catch the game with friends and cheer on your favorite team. Plus, they’ll be serving up happy hour specials during game time, so relax and enjoy savings on appetizers and select drinks. Savor American hand-crafted faire, like the uber-popular Draft Dirty Double Dipper Burger made with two 4oz Brandt beef patties, caramelized onion, lettuce, pickle, tomato, cheddar cheese and “draft sauce” on a brioche bun, and pair it with one of over 70 local brews on tap, or try the refreshing Midway Margarita with ghost pepper tequila, blanco tequila,triple sec, guava, and lime.
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The Deck at Moonshine Flats
Although Los Angeles is home to the Chargers, they are still San Diego’s team at heart. The Deck at Moonshine Flats is San Diego’s go-to game day spot for both Chargers fans and football junkies alike. Indulge in The Deck’s football menu which will feature special game-day bites and shareable baskets available throughout the season. Fans can enjoy an immersive experience on the 165” LCD Video Wall which will broadcast every Chargers game with sound in addition to Thursday, Sunday and Monday night games. Fans can also enjoy a selection of drink specials and buckets including $35 Buena Cerveza Bucket (6), $35 Coors Light Bucket (6), $40 Topo Chico Seltzer Buckets (5), $40 Juneshine Kombucha Buckets (5) and more. In addition, each time the Chargers score, a $5 Charger Shot Special will be available. With raffle prizes throughout the season, 16 TV screens throughout the venue, a live DJ, selection of games like pool, giant beer pong, video games and ring toss, The Deck at Moonshine Flats is the perfect game day venue.
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Moonshine Beach
Moonshine Beach invites Niners Nation and all football fans to join the NFL excitement as they gear up for an action-packed season. San Diego’s resident 49ers bar provides the ultimate game day experience, complete with various game day food offerings and enticing drink specials. All 49ers games will be broadcasted on the 33-foot (higher than the length of an endzone) indoor LED screen or 10-foot LED outdoor screen at Munchies, right next door to Moonshine Beach. Everyone who attends the first game in Niner's merch will be given loyalty cards, allowing fans to enter the venue 30 minutes before the public, and 20% off non-discounted items. On game days, the front patio and newly added outdoor food court, Munchies Food Club, will open at 9am, and Moonshine Beach will open one hour before kickoff. Drink deals include Beer Buckets of 5 Bud Light Beers ($32), 5 Budweiser’s ($32), 5 June Shine’s ($35) or 5 Big Wave’s ($35). In addition, Moonshine will be offering $8 Titos, $8 Jack Daniel’s, $8 El Jimador and $2 Fireball shots at Halftime. Within the venue, enjoy Moonshine Beach classics including $10 slides, or make it a meal with fries for $13, or indulge in their newest pizza window serving up Coal Town pizza!
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Happy Does
There’s a new Jets bar in town! Happy Does, Gaslamp’s retro indoor-outdoor bar, is excited to host the Official Jets Fan Group in San Diego and invites all New York Jets aficionados to come together and cheer for their team this season! Indulge in a lineup of drink specials bound to make every game day unforgettable including $7 Jack Daniels, Tito’s and Hooch, 5 for $30 Bud Light Beers, Mich Ultra and Buena Cerveza and 5 for $35 Topo Chico Seltzers. Not only will Happy Does broadcast every Jets game, but during halftime and after the game, fans can enjoy various backyard games, live music from resident DJ, DJ Legend and soak up the sunshine or evening city sky for a guaranteed good time.
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Patrick’s Gaslamp Pub
Calling all Bills Mafia! Gaslamp’s Buffalo Bills bar, Patrick’s Gaslamp Pub, is ready for the first Monday Night Football game of the season as the Buffalo Bills take on the New York Jets on September 11th. Patrick’s will offer drink specials including $6 Labatt Blue Beer, a Buffalo, New York staple, $4.50 Bud Light, $7 Skrewball, $8 Proper 12 and a $6 Score Change Shot, bartenders call. Complimentary game day bites will also be provided during every Bills game including Nachos, Hot Dogs and Brownies. So, gather your Bills gear, rally every fellow Bills Mafia member and spend this NFL season at Patrick’s Gaslamp!
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The Blind Burro
Everyone loves cheering on the Padres at The Blind Burro, but football season is right around the corner, and The Blind Burro invites football fans from every team to enjoy food and drink specials only available on game days. Indulge in their $10 or less menu all season long with specials including $9 Cutwater Blanco, $6 Sundays, $4 Bud Light, $10 Asada Wings and $9 Sonoran Queso Crisps. No matter your team, The Blind Burro remains a place of passion, excitement and community for every football fan and enthusiast alike.
