<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>During football season, your significant other might be married to the television on Saturdays and Sundays. Whether you're an NFL or college football fan or both, finding a change of scenery to get out of the house and watch the game might be just what the date night doctor ordered.
Now that football season is upon us, we've rounded up some of our favorite places around the Tampa Bay area to watch football together. Score!
Best Places to Watch Football in Tampa Bay
- Yard House
- Lona
- Splitsville
- Irish 31
- Prime Time Sports Grill
- Brick House Tavern + Tap
- Maloney's Irish Pub
- World of Beer
- Miller's Ale House
- Tampa Bay Brewing Company
- Walk-Ons
- North 30th Sport Pub & Grille USF
- Tampa Joe's Restaurant and Sports Bar
- Glory Days Grill
- Hattricks
- Duffy's
- Riveters
- Thomas P's
- The Press Box
- Engine No. 9
- Ferg's
- Abe's Place Tap & Grill
Best Places to Watch Football in Tampa and Wesley Chapel
Yard House
450 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL
The Yard House in downtown Tampa is the perfect spot to catch the games. With dozens of TVs, a full menu of American-style dishes, and the world's largest selection of draft beer with 130 taps, what better place to watch your favorite teams go head to head?
Lona
505 Water St., Tampa, FL
Want something a little different than chicken wings and burgers for game day? Enjoy signature authentic Mexican cuisine with a twist! Lona's menu is loaded with authentic flavors like their 15-taco turntable. They have a wide array of craft beers and over 200 mezcal and tequila options.
Splitsville
615 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL
Partake in some friendly competition while watching the game with Splitsville's indoor lawn and feather bowling, ping pong, billiards, foosball, darts, and shuffleboard. Discover their eclectic menu featuring new twists on Splitsville favorites.
Prime Time Sports Grill
14404 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
Catch College football games and professional football games on 65 TVs at Prime Time Sports Grill. If you're looking for fun between commercial breaks, there are billiards and darts to get your game on!
IRISH 31
Westchase: 10102 Montague St, Tampa
Hyde Park: 1611 W. Swann Ave., Tampa
Seminole: 7724 113th St., Seminole
Irish 31 has three locations—Westchase, Hyde Park, and Seminole. All locations have indoor and outdoor dining with plenty of drink specials and TVs to catch your favorite game along with a full menu. It's also family-friendly in case you have little fans in tow.
Brick House Tavern + Tap
1102 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
Brick House is a relaxed sports tavern with an endless assortment of cocktails and beers with great food. There are over 30 brews to choose from ,and 30+ TVs to catch the game!
MALONEY'S IRISH PUB
Westchase: 9540 W. Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL
Downtown Tampa: 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., #140, Tampa, FL
You can head to Maloney's in Westchase or Downtown Tampa. Catch the games on their giant TVs either inside or out on their patios. You can also enjoy game day and happy hour specials all weekend long.
Of course, this spot makes the list of best Irish pubs in Tampa Bay too!
WORLD OF BEER
Westchase: 9524 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa
Odessa: 13430 Pine Gap Spur, Odessa
Tampa International: 5311 Avion Park, Tampa
Temple Terrace: 2815 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa
Brandon: 2878 Providence Lake Blvd., Brandon
Kick back with your favorite brew and watch the game at World of Beer in Westchase, Odessa, Tampa International, Brandon, and Temple Terrace. In addition to over 100 beers, you can snack on gourmet bar far as you watch your favorite teams play.
Miller's Ale House
Tampa: 3860 W Columbus Dr., Tampa
Tampa USF: 2108 E Fowler Ave., Tampa
St. Pete: 7901 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St. N, St. Pete
Seminole: 7695 113 Street, Seminole
Miller's Ale House is a chain with a large menu to satisfy all of your game day cravings! Try some of their signature drinks, margaritas, beers, and more.
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
Westchase: 13937 Monroe’s Business Park, Tampa
Ybor: 1600 E. 8th Ave., Tampa
With two locations in Tampa—Westchase and Ybor—TBBC has become a prime viewing spot for good beer and good games. Try one of their many award-winning brews along with their wings, beer cheese dip, or burgers while your favorite teams play on the TVs around the pub.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
Midtown: 1140 Grammercy Lane, Tampa
Wesley Chapel: 253 Sierra Center Blvd., Lutz
Lakeland: 3772 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland
If you're in Midtown or Wesley Chapel, you can pop in to Walk-Ons to catch your team play on one of their wall-to-wall TVs. Enjoy craft beer, cocktails, and something from their scratch-made menu.
North 30th Sport Pub & Grille USF
11402 N 30th St., Tampa
Grab your beer and watch the game from over 40 screens with some delicious grub! North 30's menu features burgers, salads, wings, wraps and more!
Tampa Joe's Restaurant and Sports Bar
9316 Anderson Rd., Tampa
Go for the great bar food and vibes at Tampa Joe's! From their Tampa Joe's Signature Sampler Platter to Spinach & Artichoke Cheese Dip, there are delicious bites for everyone!
GLORY DAYS GRILL
Carrollwood: 14457 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
New Tampa: 17508 Dona Michelle Dr., Tampa
Odessa: 16553 Pointe Village Dr., Lutz
St. Pete: 9900 4th St., St. Pete
Wesley Chapel: 28812 SR 54, Wesley Chapel
Glory Days has many locations with great meals, great vibes, happy hours all day every day, and a multitude of TVs playing all your favorite teams. What's not to love?
HATTRICK'S
107 S. Franklin St., Tampa
Hattrick's combines a traditional sports bar with an old-world pub feel. The restaurant is surrounded by TVs and features a full menu with happy hour every day. They also have drink specials during all Lightning, Bucs, and Rays games.
DUFFY'S SPORTS GRILL
Tampa: 1580 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
Sarasota: 3005 University Pkwy., Sarasota
With two locations, Duffy's is a great spot to catch the game. During football season, you can catch their special Football Features menu featuring their Starting Lineup specials and more. They also offer tons of season specials throughout the year like their Oktoberfest menu and Fall-tinis to complete your game viewing experience.
RIVETERS
2301 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
No matter where you sit in Riveters in Midtown, you'll have the perfect view of the game. This nostalgic style bar serves up an elevated bar menu featuring the freshest ingredients and they also offer happy hour every day from 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
THOMAS P'S
12836 Henderson Rd., Tampa
Thomas P's has wall to wall TVs inside and out on their patio so no matter what team you cheer for, chances are it'll be on. They have a full bad and menu and live music on the patio in between games.
THE PRESS BOX
222 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
The Press Box has been a Tampa game viewing staple for years. Thier 42 screens and matrix wall show all NFL games and more. During the games, they also have awesome giveaways and prizes, along with drink and beer specials to accompany their extensive food menu.
Best Places to Watch Football in St. Pete & Clearwater
Engine No. 9
56 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North, St. Petersburg
This quaint, cozy sports bar dishes out incredibly tasty and unique burgers to couples seven days a week. It's also been said to have the best burgers St. Pete and the Tampa Bay area have seen. While you are enjoying your food with your significant other, watch your favorite sports teams on one of the many TVs located within Engine No. 9. In fact, outside of the bar area, each table has a personal TV at their table.
Ferg's
1320 Central Ave., St. Pete
Ferg's is THE place to go before catching the Ray's game so why not head there for football too? This St. Pete sports bar takes up nearly two city blocks. It's safe to say you can catch your favorite team on one of their 90+ TVs white noshing on elevated bar food and drinks.
Abe's Place Tap & Grill
1250 S. Missouri Ave., Clearwater
Abe's is loaded with TVs, so you're bound to catch whichever team you're cheering for. Their menu is American-inspired and word on the street is that they have the best wings in Clearwater. Their Liquid Library incudes over 44 beers on tap and the best part – happy hour is all day, every day!
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