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It's the big day for all football enthusiasts! Local restaurants and bars will be firing up giant screens, pouring cold drinks, serving hearty eats, and delivering unbeatable game-day vibes for football fans! Grand Junction is the perfect place to gather with friends and family from kick-off to the final whistle. Come join us, and let someone else handle the food, drinks and clean-up!
1. Pour Fellows – Downtown Grand Junction
Pour Fellows is a popular tavern in Downtown Grand Junction. This sports bar has a gastropub-style menu with plenty of seating inside and out. With multiple screens strategically placed, you won't miss a second of the action, and the friendly staff ensures that your game day experience is nothing short of exceptional. Don't miss the Big Game's Tailgate Party from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. today. Pour Fellows has free giveaways and a smash burger & Bud Light special for only $12.99! There are several other themed menu items, including New England chicken sandwich and Seahawk green margarita. This is your sign to fuel up and pregam with Pour Fellows!
2. Roosters - Classic Sports Bar Vibe
Roosters, a classic sports bar just outside Downtown Grand Junction, has been a local favorite for years. The unpretentious atmosphere, happy hour specials, and abundance of TVs broadcasting the games make it an inviting spot for football fans. They offer a variety of game-day specials, and it’s not just about the wings here! Burgers, sandwiches and salads are all on the menu. Get in the game at Roosters! Open daily at 11:00 a.m!
3. Wrigley Field - A Baseball Name, Football Excitement
Despite its baseball-themed name, Wrigley Field in Grand Junction has much to offer for NFL enthusiasts. The sports-centric ambiance puts you in a football mood the second you walk into this no-frills joint. The “not so fancy” menu is what you crave on gameday, including homemade potato salad and burgers that many call the best in town. This venue features an outdoor patio and plenty of seating inside. We all know that a local joint is just the ticket on gameday.
4. Buffalo Wild Wings – Strangers Become Friends
Buffalo Wild Wings is synonymous with sports and is a go-to game-day destination. Here, you'll find a lively atmosphere, many big-screen TVs, and a menu filled with tantalizing options aside from the expected chicken wing—like burgers, loaded nachos, tacos, and over 26 sauces. The expansive bar and massive sit-down restaurant bring a diverse crowd cheering for every team on the numerous screens, making it a perfect place to root with strangers who will quickly become friends—one of the many things we love about sports.
5. Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom – Beer, beer, and more beer
Old Chicago, originally founded in Boulder, Colorado, is known nationally for its legendary pizza and massive beer tap selection, and the Grand Junction location is no different. You can rack up points on your World Beer Tour or dive right into the Bavarian pretzel sticks served with mustard beer cheese sauce made with Guinness. Either way, this is the place for beer, pizza and football.
6. Warehouse 25sixty-five - Stadium Seating
Warehouse 25sixty-five might be known for its live music scene, but it also has the best sports seating in town. They have a private stadium seating area with a large-screen TV, surround sound, leather couches, and coffee tables - making you feel like you're watching the game from home. This 16,000-foot warehouse turned restaurant and venue was designed with natural raw materials, exposed brick, vintage lighting, hardwood bars and metal accents. Kick off the game with the teriyaki lettuce wraps and order the buffalo nachos and jalapeno popper flatbread to snack on during halftime.
7. Cruisers - A Local Hangout
Cruisers has a loyal following for many reasons, including live music, big-screen TVs, pool, foosball, and daily drink specials. Even better, you can bring your own food into this local hangout, so this is a no-rules zone! Their food selection is relegated to snacks and frozen pizza – we recommend choosing Heggies pizza, a cult favorite made in Milaca, MN. There is an outdoor patio, so getting some fresh air year-round is easy. We love Cruisers for its welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, so it's the ideal spot to enjoy the big game with friends and family. They offer a daily beer special and a $4 mixed drink special called a Shifty, so it’s always a new game plan when you visit Cruisers. Little-known secret – they smoke their pork and chicken for their homemade sandwiches as well. Locals love this friendly place.
8. Scallywags Bar & Grill - Great Food & Great People
Check out Scallywags Bar & Grill for a great place to catch the game and enjoy some delicious food. The menu is expansive, including salads, appetizers, pizza, and sandwiches. Portions are generous, and prices are super affordable. There are pool tables, board games, darts, and FREE arcade games!
9. Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar - Every Season is Boston's Season
Boston's Pizza is a lively restaurant with loads of TV screens, making it the ideal destination for the big game. Boston's pairs classic sports-bar fare with an energetic atmosphere that keeps fans engaged from kickoff to the final whistle. A popular snack is the thinly sliced fried potatoes served with their signature cactus dip - it's downright delicious! You are giving back when you dine at Boston's, as well. The Boston's Pizza Foundation partners with nonprofits like No Kid Hungry to give back to the local community.
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As you can see, Grand Junction’s head is in the game! Whether you're in the mood for a Downtown experience at Pour Fellows, a classic sports bar vibe at Roosters, football grub at Wrigley Field, friendly fun at Boston’s, new friends at Buffao Wild Wings, plenty o’ beer at Old Chicago’s, or the welcoming feel of Cruisers - you'll find the perfect spot to watch your favorite NFL team play. Grand Junction combines the love of sports with stunning natural beauty, making it an unbeatable destination for an unforgettable game day experience. So, next time you're in town during football season, make sure to check out these fantastic spots and yell “LET’S GO” at the top of your lungs!