Louie’s Grill & Bar
301 W. Boyd St., Norman
louies.ehsrg.com
366-6291
Hal
Smith Restaurant Group has a little something for everyone. In this
case, it’s big screens and Golden Tee, a popular golfing arcade game, as
well as delicious pub food with a gourmet twist — all at prices that
won’t break your pocketbook. Enjoy a brew on the patio, and then move
indoors when it’s game time.
Republic Gastropub
5830 N. Classen Blvd.
republicgastropub.com
286-4577
The
first thing you’ll notice is the wall of beer bottles. A wide selection
of beers isn’t the only thing this upscale pub has to offer. Enjoy
crave-worthy food, plenty of TVs broadcasting the game — whether home or
away — and a killer patio that boasts a glass wall, so even if you’re
outside, you’ll still have a view of the screens.
Belle Isle Brewery
1900 Northwest Expressway
belleislerestaurant.com
840-1911
The
brewery’s beer specials are enough to draw anyone back. Live music is
upstairs; during football season, downstairs is game-watchers’ heaven.
Pub food, beer and screens help keep you in the game loop. If you can
stand to be away from the TV for a little while, the patio provides an
escape from the noise.
Upper Crust Wood Fired Pizza
5860 N. Classen Blvd.
uppercrust.ehsrg.com
842-7743
Whether you like sports or not, the fire-roasted pie sauce here is a game-changer.
Order
a pizza and a cocktail, and enjoy the game as well as the sleek design
that’s representative of Classen Curve. There’s ample bar seating, as
well as booths with TV views.
Deep Deuce Grill
307 NE Second St.
235-9100
Not
only does it have a terrific patio, perfect for autumn weather, but
grill staff also sets up TVs outside when football season kicks off. So
whether you’re eating or drinking, stay outside and enjoy the cooler
breezes while cheering on your team.
Dan McGuinness Pub
3005 S. Broadway, Edmond
danmcguinnespub.com
359-2222
This
Irish pub is equipped for all things celebratory. Smithwick’s and
Guinness on tap pair nicely with a basket of fried pickles or buffalo
chicken skewers. Like it on Facebook for updates on food and drink
specials and game coverage.
Thunder Roadhouse Cafe
900 W. Memorial Rd.
thunderroadhousecafe.com
752-6073
If
you’re scouting places with TVs to view football and Thunder seasons,
you’ve found a stellar place in Thunder Roadhouse. Enjoy beer and
burgers, as well as the daily special. Like the cafe on Facebook for
updates on its renovation and game-day fun!
Photos by Shannon Cornman and Mark Hancock
This article appears in Sep 4-10, 2013.