It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Who else will gladly trade in summer for the NFL?
Typically, Vancouver is Seahawks territory, but for all of you fans who follow your American football hearts to other wonderful franchises (like, say the 49ers), the region has plenty of choice bars to set up camp for the duration of 2016/2017 season.
Week after week, fantasy football makes fans jump out of their seats in excitement (or cry under the table due to inevitable defeat) – so it’s only fair to choose a pub that allows embraces this sort of behaviour.
Here’s our list, by city, of the best places to watch your favourite NFL team this year:
Port Coquitlam
Did somebody say football pool? For just $10, submit your weekly picks for a chance to win cash prizes. Stop in to watch the game – they’ll be hooking up some swag after each quarter, too. During the game, they offer menu items such as the Bronco Burger and fries, Wilson’s Wings and Pittsburgh Pickles (yum), paired with a sleeve of Bud or Bud Light at $3.75! Oh, and Boot Caesars are just $4 all Sunday Funday. Located at 2099 Lougheed Highway.
Coquitlam
This delicious joint serves up an unmatched food menu and 66 beers on tap to pair perfectly with each item. NFL games are always on, making this a great place to indulge in everything football. If you come down for a Thursday night game, they offer $2 off burgers (16 burgers to choose from) and craft beer sleeves for just $4.95. Stay after the game for a live DJ in the house! Located at 1000 Austin Avenue.
Port Moody
You can’t beat the amount of taps flowing in this pub. With 80 different beers to choose from, Brew Street caters to all of you craft lovers out there (specials start at $3.50 for a sleeve). Catch the game on one of their MASSIVE screens and you’ll have a chance to win a jersey every Monday, Thursday and Sunday night. Each night boasts a food special from one of the playing team’s stadiums – like the Rams Toasted Ravioli! Located at 3224 St. Johns Street.
Pitt Meadows
NFL fans of all sorts welcome – even you pesky Tom Brady lovers. The Jolly Coachman celebrates football the old fashioned way, with tons of gambling opportunities, red-hot wing specials and ice-cold beer on tap. Where else can you get 2-piece Fish & Chips for $7 on a Monday night? Located at 19167 Ford Road.
Maple Ridge
Be apart of the MNF Club at the Foxs Reach and make your weekly pick’ems with chances to win cash and apparel. The pub offers a great game day atmosphere, whether you’re watching on a Monday, Thursday or Sunday! Each day boasts tasty food specials – like $9 Beef Dip on Mondays – and cheap drinks, too. Located at 300 – 20398 Dewdney Trunk Road.
Langley
They ain’t bluffing about their fine pub fare – their Spicy Cheese Triangles are like a game-winning TD. This hot spot offers three 100 inch screens to catch every Russell Wilson sack this season (he was sacked 22 times last year, sorry Seahawks’ fans). And why not stay after the game for some Karaoke? You can sing your little football heart out every night. Located at 19530 Langley Bypass.
Surrey
Formerly The Mirage (oh how we miss Student Nights), The Taphouse is a modern tavern with tons of screens to meet all of your game day needs. Wings and beer for just $10, jersey giveaways and live music to follow. Bonus: 26 unique beers on tap to accompany whatever mood the big game puts you in. Located at 15330 102A Avenue.
Abbotsford
The name says it all! Sneakers Sports Lounge is the hot spot in Abby for all of your NFL needs. Start your night early for their Happy Hour from 2pm – 5pm with $4 house wine and $3 highballs. You’ll also receive 25% off appetizers! Watch on a Monday for great Wing specials – they’re pretty darn good, too. Located at 12550 Yale Court.
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Chilliwack
As soon as you walk through the doors at Corky’s, you’re greeted by a ceiling of NFL jerseys. This pub has the perfect vibe to watch any of your favourite teams battle it out on the grid iron. Their menu has traditional Irish fare, as well as classic pub favourite (Corky’s Nachos are always a game day winner). Located at 45844 Yale Road West.
Burnaby
Now, if only the servers were actual firefighters, this place would be even more steamy! Just kidding. Let’s focus on the football. This Burnaby gem has all your favourite menu items and cold beer specials flowing every game night. If you love spice, sure to order up a Five-Alarm Burger! Pair that with undeniable friendly service, and this will easily be your go-to for the big game. Located at 6515 Bonsor Avenue.
Vancouver
Disclaimer: Vancity has TOO many amazing pubs to watch the NFL. If your go-to has even better football vibes, prizes or specials, drop us a comment and we’ll be sure to check it out!
TVs everywhere. Fantastic food items. Ice cold beer. What more could you ask for? Throw in a chance to go to the Super Bowl in Texas, and BOOM, you’ve got the best bar in town for football. The bar has plenty of seats, so you’ll never miss out on a game. Plus, they pride themselves on the best beer line-up, too. Once you go Shark Club, you’ll never go back. Located at 180 West Georgia Street.
With a plethora of sports bars in and around the 604, we’re sure one of your local gems didn’t make the cut. But leave us a comment and we may just add it to the list!
