Photo By: Josie Gonzales12 Patios and Sports Bars in San Diego to Watch Football at This Fall Locale Editors September 22, 2020 Spread the loveNothing Says Fall Like Beer and Football Written By: Carmen Varner Watch Football San Diego Itās the time of year when leaves start to fall and you bust out your favorite teamās jersey from the back of your closet. Things, however, are different this football season. The stadiums are closed and social distancing is in full effect, but it doesnāt mean you canāt have some strategic fun. Weāve tackled 11 of San Diegoās top patios and bars to watch football this season because you donāt want to be left scrambling! Bring your mask, and be sure to follow safety protocols at each restaurant to stay safe! 1 | Hail Bloody MaryĀ Watch Football San Diego Must-Order: Avocado Toast and a Bloody Mary Photography Provided By: Cohn Restaurant Group Photography Provided By: Cohn Restaurant Group Photography Provided By: Cohn Restaurant Group Photography Provided By: Cohn Restaurant Group Photography Provided By: Cohn Restaurant Group Some places are born for football. Draft Republic is ahead of the curve with an entire Sunday Blitz menu dedicated to food and drink for football fans. Donāt miss the breakfast specials and draft pick drinks. Theyāre opening their doors early from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for their Breakfast Blitz Specials. Native Knowledge: Donāt miss the $5 bloody Mary with housemade bloody Mary mix and a Tajin rim. Draft Republic 4282 Esplanade Ct San Diego, CA 92122 858.450.1400 2 | TV Screen Heaven Watch Football San Diego Must Order: Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich Photography Provided By: Eric Lingenfelder Photography Provided By: Eric Lingenfelder Photography Provided By: Eric Lingenfelder Savor the indoor and outdoor dining availability at Mavericks Beach Club, or order your eats to go. Get ready for $4 Budweisers, Bud Lights and Bud Light Seltzers. They also have $5 Stella Artois and $20 Bud Coolers until 5 p.m. Come for the raffles, but stay for the 43 television screens.Ā Mavericks Beach Club 860 Garnet Ave San Diego, CA 92109 858.999.0348 3 | Craft Beer and Creative Cocktails Must-Order: Herb Your Enthusiasm craft cocktail Located in Petco Park, Social Tap San Diego offers a relaxed atmosphere for East Village and Downtown San Diego locals. They cherish craft beer and creative cocktails along with an incredible menu geared toward the highest-quality sandwiches, tacos and more. They recently added a patio with views of Petco Park on the second floor balcony. Native Knowledge: They have 27 TVs, including 90- and 110-inch screens. Social Tap San Diego 815 J St, Ste 101 San Diego, CA 92101 619.398.8938 4 | Home Sweet Home Watch Football San Diego Must-Order: Hot Wings Home & Away may be a Kansas City Chiefs bar, but everyone is welcome to come in and order tacos, smoked meats, cold beer and cocktails on game days. “We have a giant patio and huge outdoor LED TV to watch all the action. There is plenty of space for people to spread out,ā says Jonathan Frank, co-owner of Home & Away. Thereās plenty of screens to go around. Native Knowledge: The grilled cheese is out-of-this-world! Home & Away 2222 San Diego Ave San Diego, CA 92110 619.501.0522 5 | The Eagles Nest Must-Order: The $2 TastykakeĀ Photography By: Michael Wesley At The Rabbit Hole, dine-in, takeout and delivery options are available seven days a week. They also have a rocking draft list with on cask, on nitr, and growler fills. āWe have a front and a back patio with TVs everywhere to watch the games,ā says James Gomez, general manager of The Rabbit Hole. Philadelphia Eagles fans seek refugeāThe Rabbit Hole is your home now. They have a dedicated Eagles menu with special food and drink for fans. The Rabbit Hole 3377 Adams Ave San Diego, CA 92116 619.255.4653 6 | Letās Taco Bout It Watch Football San Diego Must-Order: Literally any taco! Photography Provided By: Casero Taqueria Photography Provided By: Casero Taqueria Photography Provided By: Casero Taqueria Casero Taqueria‘s housemade corn and flour tortillas offer a taste of homemade, authentic Baja flavors right here in Carlsbad. They have an airy and spacious patio and an extensive menu with starters, salads, soups, tacos, tortas and food for the kiddos. In San Diego, you donāt have to wait until Tuesdayāevery night is taco night! Native Knowledge: Casero Taqueria has a special taco of the month that rotates. Casero Taqueria 2674 Gateway Rd, Ste 195 Carlsbad, CA 92009 760.405.4195 7 | Coconuts and Kombucha Must-Order: Lechon Asado Hash or Veggie Hash Photography Provided By: Huy Believe – Miss B’s Coconut Club Photography Provided By: Huy Believe – Miss B’s Coconut Club Miss Bās Coconut Club has food, cocktails and an ambiance thatāll knock your socks off. They have 20 local and microbrew tap handles as well as kombucha and housemade cold brew on nitro. Watch football on Miss Bās Coconut Clubās slew of TVs. This lively, colorful and alluring hangout in Mission Beach is the perfect seaside spot for fall football. Native Knowledge: Their frozen cocktails are beautifully crafted and picture-perfect. Miss Bās Coconut Club 3704 Mission Blvd, Ste 7154 San Diego, CA 92109 858.381.0855 8 | Fun Lives Here Must-Order: Tri-Tip Tacos Photo By: Kambria Fischer Head to Park 101 in Carlsbad for their rotating food specials, including hot-ticket items like BBQ brisket fries and Tri-Tip tacos. This place is massive; itās an 8,000-square-foot, multi-level complex. āIn addition to our game-day specials, we are also adding Taco and Trivia Tuesdays and Movie Night back into our rotation!ā says Beverage Director Rob McShea. Reservations are recommended, so call aheadāand donāt forget to ask about the $5 seasonal beer specials! Park 101 Carlsbad 3040 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad, CA 92008 760.434.2217 9 | By the Sea Shore Must-Order: The Cali-Burrito Omelette Photography Provided By: Alternative Strategies Photography Provided By: Alternative Strategies Photography Provided By: Alternative Strategies Searching for a beach bar? PB Shore Club is just steps from Pacific Beach, giving this local spot a casual atmosphere mixed with a dash of salty ocean air. Order $5 pints or $7 schooners to go with the Cali-Burrito Omeletteāeggs, carne asada, cheese, fries, pico de gallo, sour cream and guac. Donāt worry, they have drink specials all day long.Ā PB Shore Club 4343 Ocean Blvd San Diego, CA 92109 858.272.7873 10 | Take Me out to the (Foot)Ball Game Must-Order: Tater Tots Photography By: Adam Gentry Bub’s @ the Ballpark has football specials Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. until close. Theyāre not only your football headquarters but they also have access to MLB, NHL, NBA, college football and moreābasically a sports bar nirvana. Itās not just about the food and drinks; itās about the experience, the show and the celebration at Bubās.Ā Native Knowledge: Space is limited due to COVID-19 county mandates, so get there early to claim your spot. Bub’s @ the Ballpark 715 J St San Diego, CA 92101 619.546.0815 11 | Play with the Big Dogs Must-Order: Lobster Roll You wonāt really have to elbow your way for a good spot at the TV because Backyard Kitchen & Tap has screens in every corner. Enjoy cozy, welcoming outdoor dining in the Sideyard and the incredible draft beer and canned beer selection. Both ale appreciators and IPA admirers alike can find something they love at Backyard Kitchen & Tap. Native Knowledge: Theyāre dog-friendly and have a doggie menu, so bring your fluffy friend. Backyard Kitchen & Tap 832 Garnet Ave San Diego, CA 92109 858.859.2593 12 | The Duck Dive Must-Order: Duck Fat Fries or Shrimp Ceviche Photo By: Sarah Nail Photo Courtesy of Duck Dive Enjoy American cuisine, craft beers and cocktails at Duck Diveās indoor lounge with TVs or on their airy patio. This Pacific Beach restaurant and bar is the perfect place to sport your teamās jersey and get a full dose of Sunday football. Gather your quaran-team and cheers to a day well spent! The Duck Dive 4650 Mission Blvd San Diego, CA 92109 858.273.3825