updated September 2010
By Jill Gaupin.
Shades at the Loop Family Restaurant and Sports Bar in Inlet Beach
"Good Food. Cold Beer. Hot Wings." is their tag and Shades doesn't disappoint for those on the east end of Scenic 30A looking for a spot to watch the big game. With several flatscreens throughout the bar, they offer the "largest draft beer selection in N.W. Florida" for you beer aficionados as well as weekend bar specials to sweeten the deal. Open daily at 11AM.
Ballyhoo Bar and Grill in Santa Rosa Beach
Located on 30A, Ballyhoo offers football fanatics a fun and lively sports bar atmosphere to enjoy the game. With 7 flatscreens and the Direct TV NFL package, there are always 4 of the big games on at any given time. Enjoy drink specials and food specials. Open daily at 11am.
Beef O'Brady's Sports Pub at Sandestin
With 30 Flatscreens - yes 30 - scattered about the bar/restaurant, you are guaranteed to find whatever game you are looking for. They have all the important sports TV packages, booth, bar and outdoor seating, a full menu featuring all your game favorites and discounts on munchies and beer during game time. Open daily at 11AM.
Buffalo Jacks Legendary Wings in Miramar Beach
Football, icy cold beer and wings have become one of the ultimate American cultural trifectas. Get it all at this wing joint located in Mirarmar Beach. They play ESPN College Football on Thursdays - Saturdays, NFL Sunday Ticket games on Sundays and NFL on Mondays. They offer a a discount on drafts during game time and a bar menu complete with Chili Cheese fries, hand cut onion rings, Angus burgers, Nachos and more. Open daily at 11AM.
Hurricane Oyster Bar in Grayton Beach
This cute little spot tucked away in the Shops at Grayton on Hwy 395 is a favorite local hangout that specializes in ... you guessed it ... oysters and other goodies from the Sea. For Football Season? They have 12 Flatscreens ESPN College Gameday and DirectTV NFL Sunday Ticket packages, cold beer and game day food and drink specials. Oysters not your thing? No worries. There is something for everyone - Wings, Nachos, Oysters, Burgers, Tacos and more. To sweeten the deal? Guess the score of the days feature game for a chance to win lunch! Open daily at 11AM.
Johnny McTighe's Irish Pub in Blue Mountain Beach
A favorite local's neighborhood pub, Johnny McTighe's on Scenic Hwy 30A in Blue Mountain Beach has 6 big screens playing ESPN College Gameday and DirectTV NFL Sunday Ticket games. The large draft beer selection is cold, the menu packed with such game goodies wings, cheese and bacon tator tots and tator tot nachos, chili cheese fries, Angus burgers, hotdogs, tons of sandwiches, and pizza! Open daily at 11AM.
PIZZA Bar in Seaside
An upscale pizzeria which serves authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas and other Italian goodies may not be the first place you may think to hit when you want to watch the game but Bud and Alley's PIZZA Bar has 12 flatscreens for football season! They play all Direct TV College and NFL Games, including the ESPN College Package and NFL Sunday Ticket. Enjoy discounts on Saturday, Sundays and Mondays. Open daily at 11AM.
Shoo Mamas in Santa Rosa Beach
Sporting 5 big screens playing the NFL ticket games, the newly opened Shoo Mamas on Hwy 98 in Santa Rosa Beach is quickly becoming the local's neighborhood bar of choice. Featuring a menu of "Local Flavors that feed your soul", you'll be able to fuel up on burgers, wings, seafood and other game goodies. Take advantage of game day drink and food specials as well. Open daily at 11AM.
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