<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
- Maloney’s Irish Pub
- World of Beer
- Tampa Bay Brewing Company
- Walk-Ons
- Glory Days Grill
- Hattricks
- Duffy’s
- Riveters
- Thomas P’s
- Pres Box
- Ducky’s
- 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.
IRISH 31
Westchase: 10102 Montague St, Tampa
Hyde Park: 1611 W. Swann Ave., Tampa
Wesley Chapel: 28358 Willey Way, Wesley Chapel
Irish 31 has three locations – Westchase, Hyde Park, and Wesley Chapel. 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.
MALONEY’S IRISH PUB
Westchase: 9540 W. Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL
Carrollwood: 12904 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Downtown Tampa: 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd, unit 140, Tampa, FL
You can head to Maloney’s in either Westchase, Carrollwood, 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.
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-Ons Sports Bistreaux
Midtown: 1140 Grammercy Lane, Tampa
Wesley Chapel: 253 Sierra Center Blvd., Lutz
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.
GLORY DAYS GRILL
14457 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
Glory Days in Carrollwood has an award-winning chef, 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, FL
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
1580 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Located on Dale Mabry just off 275, 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, FL
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 3-7pm.
THOMAS P’S
12836 Henderson Rd, Tampa, FL
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, FL
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.
Ducky’s
4100 George J Bean Pkway. Ste A10, Tampa, FL
This bar and restaurant can be seen (and heard) from the traffic you are constantly sitting in on Kennedy, so why not stop in on the biggest football day of the year? The place is filled with high-definition TVs and a fully loaded bar ready for you and the rest of your cheering squad. Ducky’s has plenty of seating indoor and outdoor for your sports viewing pleasure and a huge food menu to fill you up while you watch your favorite team.
Best Places to Watch Football in St. Pete & Clearwater
Engine No. 9
56 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North, St. Petersburg, FL
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, FL 33756
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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