Louie’s Grill & Bar
301 W. Boyd, Norman
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, then move indoors when it’s game time.
Republic Gastropub
5830 N. Classen Blvd.
286-4577
The first thing you’re likely to 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 displaying 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
840-1911
The brewery’s specials on beer 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 a nice escape from the noise.
Upper Crust Wood Fired Pizza
5860 N. Classen Blvd.
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 plenty of bar seating,
as well as booths with TV views.
Deep Deuce Grill
307 N.E. Second
235-9100
Not
only does it have a terrific patio, perfect for autumn weather, but the
grill 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
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
752-6073
Currently under construction for expansion, this cafe is still open for business.
It’s
adding even more TVs for football and Thunder seasons. Enjoy beer and
burgers, as well as the daily special, in the original part of the
restaurant. Like the cafe on Facebook for updates on renovation and
game-day fun!
Photos by Shannon Cornman and Mark Hancock
This article appears in Aug 22-28, 2012.